Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Students on Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023 requirements PSYBS
Requirements
The major requires at least 36 credit hours (55–62 with the Addenda and Additional Requirements), including the requirements listed below.
- Entry-Level Sequences. One of the following options:
- Option One.
- Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 155 Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences
PSY-P 155 Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to psychological and brain sciences for psychology majors. Introduces students to the history of psychology and its place in science, to the experimental method, and to the broad range of topics studied by psychological scientists.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 101, PSY-P 106, PSY-P 151, or PSY-P 155.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Methods of Experimental Psychology. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology
PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Design and execution of simple experiments, treatment of results, search of the literature, and preparation of experimental reports.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences. One (1) course:
- Option Two.
- Introductory Psychology I. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 101 Introductory Psychology I
PSY-P 101 Introductory Psychology I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to psychology; its methods, data, and theoretical interpretations in areas of learning, sensory psychology, and psychophysiology.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 101, PSY-B 105, PSY-P 106, PSY-P 151, or PSY-P 155.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Introductory Psychology II. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 102 Introductory Psychology II
PSY-P 102 Introductory Psychology II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101
- Description
- Continuation of PSY-P 101. Developmental, social, personality, and abnormal psychology.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 102, PSY-B 104, PSY-P 106, or PSY-P 152.
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
- Methods of Experimental Psychology. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology
PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Design and execution of simple experiments, treatment of results, search of the literature, and preparation of experimental reports.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Introductory Psychology I. One (1) course:
- Option One.
- Career Planning Sequence.
- Careers Module 1. One (1) course:
- PSY-C 109 Careers Module 1 - Welcome to PBS
PSY-C 109 Careers Module 1 - Welcome to PBS
- Credits
- 1
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- First module of the career exploration sequence. Introduces career development resources and opportunities in and around the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
- Careers Module 2. One (1) course:
- PSY-C 209 Careers Module 2 - Self Exploration
PSY-C 209 Careers Module 2 - Self Exploration
- Credits
- 1
- Prerequisites
- PSY-C 109; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Second module of the career exploration sequence, focusing on exploring the self: identity, professional goals, skills and strengths.
- Careers Module 3. One (1) course:
- PSY-C 309 Careers Module 3 - Practical High Gear Exploration
PSY-C 309 Careers Module 3 - Practical High Gear Exploration
- Credits
- 1
- Prerequisites
- PSY-C 209; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Third module of the career exploration sequence, focusing on practical skills for career exploration, including job search techniques and teamwork with peers.
- Careers Module 1. One (1) course:
- Statistics. One (1) course:
- PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques
- PSY-K 310 Statistical Techniques
- ANTH-A 306 Anthropological Statistics
- CJUS-K 300 Techniques of Data Analysis
- ECON-E 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics
- ECON-S 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics: Honors
- LAMP-L 316 Junior Seminar: Analytical Problem Solving
- MATH-M 365 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- POLS-Y 395 Quantitative Political Analysis
- SOC-S 371 Statistics in Sociology
- STAT-K 310 Statistical Techniques
- STAT-S 300 Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods
- STAT-S 301 Applied Statistical Methods for Business
- STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
- EDUC-Y 402 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES
- SPEA-K 300 STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
- SPH-Q 381 INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS
PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One of MATH-M 106, MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-M 212, MATH-S 211, MATH-S 212, MATH-V 118, or, MATH-V 119
- Description
- Introduction to statistics; nature of statistical data; ordering and manipulation of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; elementary probability. Concepts of statistical inference and decision: estimation and hypothesis testing. Special topics include regression and correlation, analysis of variance, non-parametric methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-K 310 Statistical Techniques
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One of MATH-M 106, MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-M 212, MATH-S 211, MATH-S 212, MATH-V 118, or, MATH-V 119
- Description
- Introduction to probability and statistics; elementary probability theory, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Covers concepts of statistical inference and decision; estimation and hypothesis testing; Bayesian inference; and statistical decision theory. Special topics include regression and correlation, time series, analysis of variance, non-parametric methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
ANTH-A 306 Anthropological Statistics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Fundamentals of univariate and bivariate statistics, construction and interpretation of graphs, and computer-assisted data analysis. Both statistical methodology and theory will be emphasized as well as computer literacy. Students will examine the primary literature in all branches of anthropology to familiarize themselves with the role of statistics in anthropological research.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
CJUS-K 300 Techniques of Data Analysis
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful in this course, students should have an understanding of basic algebra.
- Description
- CJUS-K 300 covers the properties of single variables, the measurement of association between pairs of variables, and statistical inference. Additional topics, such as the analyses of qualitative and aggregated data, address specific criminal justice concerns.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
ECON-E 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, or MATH-V 118
- Notes
- R: ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252 and MATH-M 119
- Description
- Lectures emphasize the use of basic probability concepts and statistical theory in the estimation and testing of single parameter and multivariate relationships. In computer labs, using Microsoft Excel, each student calculates descriptive statistics, probabilities, and least squares regression coefficients in situations based on current business and economic events.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
ECON-S 370 Statistical Analysis for Business and Economics: Honors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, or MATH-V 118; and Hutton Honors student
- Notes
- R: MATH-M 119 and ECON-E 252 or ECON-B 252
- Description
- Honors course. Designed for students of superior ability. Covers same core material as ECON-E 370.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
LAMP-L 316 Junior Seminar: Analytical Problem Solving
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Admission to the LAMP honors certificate program
- Description
- A discussion course emphasizing the use of quantitative methods and analytical skills in exploring and solving business-related problems. Topics vary with the instructor and year and include mathematical modeling and operations research, organizational control, and corporate finance.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
MATH-M 365 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-M 213, or MATH-S 212
- Description
- Elementary concepts of probability and statistics. Combinatorics, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, moments. Statistical inference, point estimation, confidence intervals, test of hypotheses. Applications to social, behavioral, and natural sciences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 360 or MATH-M 365.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
POLS-Y 395 Quantitative Political Analysis
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to methods and statistics used in political inquiry, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, sampling, statistical inference and hypothesis testing, measures of association, analysis of variance, and regression.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
SOC-S 371 Statistics in Sociology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces the logic of statistical inference. Students will learn how to use sample data to reach conclusions about a population of interest by calculating confidence intervals and significance tests. Estimating the effects of multiple independent variables using cross-tabulations and/or regression.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
STAT-K 310 Statistical Techniques
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 119 or equivalent
- Description
- Introduction to probability and statistics. Elementary probability theory, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Concepts of statistical inference and decision: estimation, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, statistical decision theory. Special topics discussed may include regression and correlation, time series, analysis of variance, nonparametric methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
STAT-S 300 Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school algebra; or MATH-M 014. Lecture and laboratory
- Description
- Introduction to methods for analyzing quantitative data. Graphical and numerical descriptions of data, probability models of data, inference about populations from random samples. Regression and analysis of variance.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
STAT-S 301 Applied Statistical Methods for Business
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Math-M 118 or equivalent
- Description
- Introduction to methods for analyzing data arising in business, designed to prepare business students for the Kelley School\'s Integrative Core. Graphical and numerical descriptions of data, probability models, fundamental principles of estimation and hypothesis testing, applications to linear regression and quality control. Microsoft Excel used to perform analyses.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school algebra; or MATH-M 014
- Description
- Introduction to methods for analyzing data arising in the life sciences, designed for biology, human biology, and pre-medical students. Graphical and numerical descriptions of data, probability models, fundamental principles of estimation and hypothesis testing, inferences about means, correlation, linear regression.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
EDUC-Y 402 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPEA-K 300 STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
SPH-Q 381 INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Social Psychology. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 304 Social Psychology and Individual Differences
PSY-P 304 Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- A foundations course illustrating how psychological questions and problems can be addressed from the social, group, and individual differences level of analysis.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320.
- Fall 2024CASE SHcourse
- Cognitive Psychology. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 335 Cognitive Psychology
PSY-P 335 Cognitive Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Introduction to human cognitive processes, including attention and perception, memory, psycholinguistics, problem solving, and thinking.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Neuroscience. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 326 Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY-P 346 Neuroscience
PSY-P 326 Behavioral Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155; and one of BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 111, BIOL-L 112, or equivalent
- Description
- An examination of the cellular bases of behavior, emphasizing contemporary views and approaches to the study of the nervous system. Neural structure, function, and organization are considered in relation to sensory and motor function, motivation, learning, and other basic behaviors.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346.
PSY-P 346 Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Notes
- R: 3 credits of Biology such as BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 111, BIOL-L 112, BIOL-A 215, or BIOL-P 215
- Description
- A survey of contemporary neuroscience, examining the neural basis of behavior with approaches including molecular, cellular, developmental, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience. Sensory and motor function, learning and memory, and other behaviors are considered using anatomical, physiological, behavioral, biochemical, and genetic approaches, providing a balanced view of neuroscience.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346.
- Advanced Courses. Four (4) courses:
- PSY-P 337 Clinical Neuroscience
- PSY-P 349 Cognitive Neuroscience
- PSY-P 351 Psychobiology, Self, and Society
- PSY-P 366 Consumer Psychology
- PSY-P 386 Social Neuroscience
- PSY-P 405 Elementary Mathematical Psychology
- PSY-P 406 Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
- PSY-P 407 Drugs and the Nervous System
- PSY-P 409 Neural Bases of Sensory Function
- PSY-P 410 Development of the Brain and Behavior
- PSY-P 411 Neural Bases of Learning and Memory
- PSY-P 416 Evolution and Ecology of Learning
- PSY-P 423 Human Neuropsychology
- PSY-P 425 Behavior Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
- PSY-P 430 Behavior Modification
- PSY-P 434 Community Psychology
- PSY-P 437 Neurobiology of Addictions
- PSY-P 438 Language and Cognition
- PSY-P 440 Topics in Cognitive Psychology
- PSY-P 441 Neuropsychology of Language
- PSY-P 442 Infant Development
- PSY-P 443 Cognitive Development
- PSY-P 444 Scientific Writing in the Psychological and Brain Sciences
- PSY-P 446 Group Processes
- PSY-P 447 Social Influence Processes
- PSY-P 448 Social Judgment and Person Perception
- PSY-P 449 Social Psychology of Public Opinion
- PSY-P 452 Psychology in the Business Environment
- PSY-P 453 Decision-making and the Brain
- PSY-P 455 The Role of Psychology in Legal Doctrine
- PSY-P 456
- PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology
- PSY-P 459 History and Systems of Psychology
- PSY-P 460 The Psychology of Gender
- PSY-P 461 Human Memory
- PSY-P 466 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology
- PSY-P 467 Diseases of the Nervous System
- PSY-P 469 Stress Effects on Brain and Behavior
- PSY-P 470 Molecular Methods in Neuroscience Research
- PSY-P 475 Evidence-based Clinical Science
- PSY-P 478 Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
- PSY-P 482 Biobehavioral Processes in Substance Use Disorders
- PSY-P 484 The Science of Moral Judgment
- PSY-Y 408 Personality Disorders
- PSY-Y 412 Psychology and Neuroscience of Autism
- PSY-Y 413 Neuropsychopharmacology
- PSY-Y 414 The Connected Brain
- PSY-Y 415 Cannabinoid Neurobiology
- PSY-Y 419 The Psychology of Gender, Work, and Leadership
- PSY-Y 427 Introduction to Molecular, Cellular, and Circuit Mechanisms of Addiction
- PSY-Y 488 The Science Behind Brain Development and Function
- BIOL-L 423 Brain, Behavior and Evolution
- BIOL-Z 460 Animal Behavior
- BIOL-Z 463 Comparative Neurobiology of Animal Behavior
- HPSC-X 424 Neuropsychological Pathography
- ENGR-E 399 TOPICS IN INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
PSY-P 337 Clinical Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Psychological disorders such as depression and autism exact a huge toll in human suffering and social costs. This course surveys the role of disturbed neural mechanisms on the development of psychological disorders. Methods for investigating the relationship between a disorder and proposed mechanisms will be critically evaluated.
PSY-P 349 Cognitive Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- An overview of the field of cognitive neuroscience. The neural basis of cognition is studied by considering the impact of neuropsychological case studies, neuroimaging (ERP and fMRI), and behavioral investigations on our understanding of sensory-motor systems, learning, memory, emotion, and spatial behavior.
PSY-P 351 Psychobiology, Self, and Society
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- The physiological and neural bases of selected behavioral processes (for example, hunger, thirst, sleep, addiction, aggression, sex) will be examined as a means of understanding individual behavior and then in relation to larger, related issues of ethics, law, and societal organization.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-P 366 Consumer Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320
- Description
- Examines the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral responses that precede, determine, or follow the purchase and consumption of goods and services. Provides a broad understanding of buying behavior by looking at fundamental issues within consumer behavior from a social psychological framework.
PSY-P 386 Social Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Didactic lectures by faculty, laboratory demonstrations, and seminars/class discussions led by students examine non-verbal communication and mind-brain-body relationships. Topics include reading faces and bodies, microexpressions, emotion and emotional contagion. Assessment is based on presentations, student-led discussions, participation in class, and written critiques on selected readings.
PSY-P 405 Elementary Mathematical Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155; and MATH-M 118; and MATH-M 119
- Notes
- R: MATH-M 360
- Description
- Survey of mathematically oriented psychological theories and their applications to learning, perception, psychophysics, decision making, small groups, etc.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-P 406 Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Provides an overview of the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience, the study of the relation among human brain function, development, and behavior. Critically examines recent research that applies an integration of neurobiological and psychological perspectives to the study of typical and atypical cognitive development.
PSY-P 407 Drugs and the Nervous System
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Introduction to the major psychoactive drugs and how they act upon the brain to influence behavior. Discussion of the role of drugs as therapeutic agents for various clinical disorders and as probes to provide insight into brain function.
PSY-P 409 Neural Bases of Sensory Function
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Detailed description of the neural systems responsible for vision, touch, hearing, taste, smell, and balance. Similarities and differences in the strategies employed by these systems will be stressed.
PSY-P 410 Development of the Brain and Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Examination of the interaction of the developing brain with the behavior it mediates. Cellular systems and organismal levels of analysis will all be considered in the organization of structure function relationships in the neural basis of behavior.
PSY-P 411 Neural Bases of Learning and Memory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Comprehensive survey of theories and data concerned with neural correlates of associative and non-associative forms of learning and memory. Vertebrate and invertebrate model systems and preparations as well as data obtained from the human neuropsychology literature will be studied.
PSY-P 416 Evolution and Ecology of Learning
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 325 or PSY-P 417
- Description
- Advanced treatment of history, basic concepts, theories, and experimental literature examining the relation of learning and evolution. Compares ethological, comparative, and general process approaches.
PSY-P 423 Human Neuropsychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- A critical examination of neurological functioning with respect to human and other animal behavior. Assesses the behavioral functions of neural structures and systems through understanding the behavioral consequences of brain damage and through basic experimental study.
PSY-P 425 Behavior Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 324
- Description
- A survey of major behavior disorders, with emphasis on empirical research and clinical description relative to etiology, assessment, prognosis, and treatment.
PSY-P 430 Behavior Modification
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 324 or PSY-P 325
- Description
- Principles, techniques, and applications of behavior modification, including reinforcement, aversive conditioning, observational learning, desensitization, self-control, and modification of cognitions.
PSY-P 434 Community Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155; and additional 3-credit hour course in Psychology
- Notes
- R: PSY-P 324
- Description
- An ecological orientation to the problems of mental health, social adaptation, and community change.
PSY-P 437 Neurobiology of Addictions
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346; and two biology courses (e.g., BIOL-L 112, BIOL-L 211)
- Notes
- Concurrent enrollment in PSY-P 346 and biology courses only with consent of the instructor
- Description
- Provides an in-depth look at the neurobiological bases of addictions, from the cellular, molecular, and systems neuroscience levels of analysis.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-P 438 Language and Cognition
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 335
- Description
- Methods, research, and theory in psycholinguistics. Examination of speech perception, speech production, psychological studies of syntax and semantics, language development, cognitive basis of linguistic theory, neurology of language, and language comprehension and thought.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
PSY-P 440 Topics in Cognitive Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 335
- Description
- A critical examination of an area within cognitive psychology. Topics will vary by semester but could include attention, memory, categorization, imagery, language, thinking, problem solving, or decision making.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
PSY-P 441 Neuropsychology of Language
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326, PSY-P 335, or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Introduction to the neuroscience of language comprehension, including the basic neuroanatomy of the language system and levels of processing from single word to discourse level. Discussion of such language disorders as dyslexia and aphasia.
PSY-P 442 Infant Development
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 315 or PSY-P 316
- Description
- Surveys cognitive, socio-emotional, and perceptual motor development during the first two years of life. Emphasis is on theory and research addressing fundamental questions about the developmental process, especially the biological bases for developmental change.
PSY-P 443 Cognitive Development
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 315 or PSY-P 316
- Description
- Human cognitive development. Topics may include language, problem solving, conceptual growth, perception, and cultural influences.
PSY-P 444 Scientific Writing in the Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- For advanced undergraduate students to gain the skills needed to write a scientific manuscript. Final manuscript will be based on a hypothetical psychological experiment of student's choosing. Topics will include experimental design, presenting and interpretation of data, scientific writing style, as well as in depth instruction on each section of a scientific manuscript.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 444 or PSY-C 444.
PSY-P 446 Group Processes
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320
- Description
- Social psychological theory and research on the behavior of individuals in groups covering major topics such as group formation and cohesiveness, group performance and decision making, social influence processes in groups, and intragroup and intergroup conflict.
PSY-P 447 Social Influence Processes
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320
- Description
- An advanced review of the theoretical and empirical literature in experimental social psychology concerning social influence processes and effects. Topics to be covered include attitude formation and change, persuasion, conformity, compliance, and behavior change.
PSY-P 448 Social Judgment and Person Perception
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320
- Description
- Judgments, decisions, and perceptions of a social nature include self-knowledge, judgments of causality, biases and errors of social judgment such as stereotyping, and the relation of thinking and feeling. Principles will be considered in the context of applied areas such as law and psychotherapy.
PSY-P 449 Social Psychology of Public Opinion
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320
- Description
- Describes the methods of public opinion research, empowering students to become informed consumers of poll results. Covers basic social psychological processes that shape opinions, such as people's self-interest, group memberships, personal experiences, and conformity. Homework involves analysis and interpretation of data from recent surveys on social and political attitudes.
PSY-P 452 Psychology in the Business Environment
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155; and one additional 300 or 400-level course in psychology
- Notes
- R: PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320
- Description
- The application of psychological methods and theory to business settings including marketing, human resources, consulting, and human factors.
PSY-P 453 Decision-making and the Brain
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326, PSY-P 335, or PSY-P 346
- Description
- An exploration of how individuals make decisions and what different parts of the brain contribute to decision-making. Focuses on the cognitive psychology of decision-making and on exciting recent advances in the cognitive neuroscience of decision-making, including the new field of neuroeconomics.
PSY-P 455 The Role of Psychology in Legal Doctrine
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 304 and PSY-P 320
- Description
- What does psychology theory and research have to offer the law? Explores several important ways in which psychology theory and research can be helpful in making legal decisions and in formulating legal doctrine and policy.
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PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Prerequisites vary according to the topics offered and are specified in the Schedule of Classes each term
- Description
- Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. Topics vary with instructor and semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
PSY-P 459 History and Systems of Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155; and 6 additional credit hours in psychology
- Description
- Historical background and critical evaluation of major theoretical systems of modern psychology: structuralism, associationism, behaviorism, Gestalt psychology, and psychoanalysis. Methodological problems of theory construction and system making. Emphasizes integration of recent trends.
PSY-P 460 The Psychology of Gender
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155; and 3 additional credit hours in psychology
- Description
- Review and integration of emerging theory and evidence about the psychology of gender, such as gendered experiences throughout the life cycle, gender roles and stereotypes, and intersections of gender with other identities.
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PSY-P 461 Human Memory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-K 300 or equivalent; and PSY-P 335
- Description
- Research, theory, and data on human memory and information-processing models of memory.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 340 or PSY-P 461.
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PSY-P 466 Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Introduction to the cellular and molecular processes that give the nervous system its unique character. Covers the cell biology of neurons and glia and mechanisms of synaptic plasticity. Examines the genetic and molecular approaches to the biological basis for higher brain functions such as learning and memory.
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PSY-P 467 Diseases of the Nervous System
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 466
- Description
- Provides insights into some of the diseases that affect the nervous system from a cellular and molecular perspective. Studies the pathological processes affecting neurons and glia that underlie their malfunction or death. Explores in depth some neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and dementia. Also explores experimental approaches to uncover the molecular basis of some of the diseases.
PSY-P 469 Stress Effects on Brain and Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- This seminar examines the neurobiology of stress effects on cognition, psychopathology, and health, from the cellular to the systems level. Through readings from primary literature, discussions, and lectures, students will develop a base of knowledge and think critically about the neural and behavioral effects of stress.
PSY-P 470 Molecular Methods in Neuroscience Research
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- In-depth discussion of primary research papers used to introduce neuroscience-oriented students to classical and contemporary techniques used in cellular and molecular research.
PSY-P 475 Evidence-based Clinical Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 324
- Notes
- R: PSY-P 211
- Description
- Considers challenges of clinical practice, analyzes the impact of pseudoscience, investigates the limitations of clinical judgment, evaluates the criteria used to classify empirically supported treatments, and examines current clinical assessment and intervention practices. Topics include the development, implementation, and evaluation of empirically-supported psychological interventions and their effectiveness for treating major psychological disorders.
PSY-P 478 Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 211; and PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- This advanced seminar consists primarily of discussion of recently published journal articles on stereotyping and prejudice. Discussion topics include why people stereotype; how stereotypes and prejudice affect both targets and perceivers; how people might overcome the pernicious effects of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
PSY-P 482 Biobehavioral Processes in Substance Use Disorders
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 324; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Discussion of the basic nature of addiction and substance use disorders, research and theories about the biological and behavioral processes that contribute to the development of substance use disorders and addiction, and new approaches to treat substance use disorders.
PSY-P 484 The Science of Moral Judgment
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least one course at the 300-level or higher in Psychological and Brain Sciences or Cognitive Science
- Description
- Surveys scientific research into the psychology of moral judgment. Contributing disciplines include social, cognitive, developmental, and evolutionary psychology, anthropology, ethology, brain science, and artificial intelligence. Investigates the psychological mechanisms of moral judgment. Not a course about normative religious or philosophical ethics.
PSY-Y 408 Personality Disorders
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 324
- Description
- Surveys personality disorders with an emphasis on clinical description and empirical research. Discusses etiology, assessment, prognosis, and treatment.
PSY-Y 412 Psychology and Neuroscience of Autism
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Provides an in-depth survey of autism research and controversies, with a focus both on its history and current research developments. Examines its biological bases, prevalence estimates, diagnostic approaches, developmental changes, approaches to intervention, and various additional topics.
PSY-Y 413 Neuropsychopharmacology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 346; BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211; and CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Introduction to neuropsychopharmacology. Covers the theory and application of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics relevant for drugs acting on the CNS as well as clinical features of commonly encountered psychoactive drugs.
PSY-Y 414 The Connected Brain
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Focuses on current knowledge of how the brain is connected, and how these patterns of connectivity underpin behavior and cognition. Covers basic network science, computational network models, connectomics, functional connectivity, resting state, task-evoked connectivity, and how disruptions of connectivity relate to brain disorders.
PSY-Y 415 Cannabinoid Neurobiology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Explores and evaluates the primary literature on a variety of topics about the neurobiology of cannabinoids.
PSY-Y 419 The Psychology of Gender, Work, and Leadership
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-K 300 or equivalent; and PSY-P 304
- Description
- Examines the empirical literature addressing who tends to emerge as leaders, in what conditions, and why; what defines good leadership; and how individuals and institutions can best promote the success of all employees. Covers negotiation, mentorship and networking, and work/life integration and boundaries.
PSY-Y 427 Introduction to Molecular, Cellular, and Circuit Mechanisms of Addiction
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 346
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211; and CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Looks at how adaptive plasticity processes manifest at the molecular, cellular, and circuit levels and orchestrate appropriate behavioral responses in the ever-changing environment. Considers how chemical substances and behavioral stimuli hijack these processes and elicit maladaptive behavioral responses leading to addiction. Examines the neurobiological basis of these plasticity processes.
PSY-Y 488 The Science Behind Brain Development and Function
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 346
- Description
- The brain remains a mysterious organ. To gain powerful insights into neurological diseases and mental-health disorders, new technologies are evolving that enable scientists to better understand brain function. This course introduces and explores the new technologies being developed for both scientific research and patient care.
BIOL-L 423 Brain, Behavior and Evolution
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111; and BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Description
- Explores a variety of topics related to the evolution of nervous systems, with a focus on vertebrate brains. Topics include comparative neuroanatomy, methods, approaches to homology, the meaning of changes in size, ecological and behavioral specializations, developmental constraints, and a consideration of how special (or not) human brains are. A basic background in neuroscience is recommended but not required.
BIOL-Z 460 Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Junior or senior standing
- Description
- Introduction to the zoological study of animal behavior. Emphasizes both internal and external factors involved in the causation of species-typical behavior of animals (protozoa-primates) in their natural environment.
BIOL-Z 463 Comparative Neurobiology of Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112; and junior or senior standing
- Notes
- R: PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Addresses the intersection of two disciplines: animal behavior and neurobiology. Uses integrative and comparative approaches to understand how the nervous system controls animal behavior in natural contexts and how neural circuits evolve to generate diversity in behavior.
HPSC-X 424 Neuropsychological Pathography
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- How do people conceptualize and write about their mental trauma and psychological distress? Personal narratives of depression, aphasia, head injury, and other forms of neurological damage and emotional affliction are examined from a variety of perspectives and considered for their contribution to clinical science, rehabilitative services, and popular understanding of limits to human experience.
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ENGR-E 399 TOPICS IN INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Capstone. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 404 Computer and Statistical Models in Psychology
- PSY-P 421 Laboratory in Social Psychology
- PSY-P 424 Laboratory in Sensation and Perception
- PSY-P 426 Laboratory in Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY-P 429 Laboratory in Developmental Psychology
- PSY-P 433 Laboratory in Neuroimaging Methods
- PSY-P 435 Laboratory in Human Learning and Cognition
- PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology (Approved topics: "APPLICATIONS OF LEARNING SCIENCE TO THE CLASSROOM" (TPC 157); "COG DEV: TRANSLATING THEORY TO PRACTICE" (TPC 145); "HUMAN SEXUALITY RESEARCH" (TPC 320); "INTRO TO MATLAB CODING FOR PSYCH BRAIN SCIENCES" (TPC 154); "LAB IN COGNITIVE NEURO" (TPC 347); "LABORATORY IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY" (TPC 155); "PSY INTERVENTIONS & EVALUATION" (TPC 107); "PSYCHOLOGY IN EDUCATION" (TPC 179); "RESEARCH & APP OF SLEEP & CIRCADIAN SCIENCE" (TPC 150); "THERAPEUTIC INTRVNTNS-EARLY CHLDHD BEHAVIOR PRBLMS" (TPC 137))
- PSY-P 472 Laboratory in Brain Electrical Activity
- PSY-P 473 Laboratory in Molecular Neuroscience
- PSY-P 474 Psychology of Adolescent Girls
- PSY-P 480 Psychotherapy: Empirically Supported Treatments
- PSY-P 483 Clinical Supervision and Skill Acquisition
- PSY-P 499 Honors Thesis Research
- PSY-X 370 Real-World Program Evaluation: Applying Psychology Research to Service Learning
- PSY-X 498 Capstone Supervised Research
- PSY-Y 403 Networks in Psychology, Cognitive Science, and Neuroscience
PSY-P 404 Computer and Statistical Models in Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- This laboratory course provides an introduction to elementary mathematical, statistical, and computer models in psychology. Students learn to use computer spreadsheet packages to program formal models and to apply the models to analyze data obtained in psychological experiments.
PSY-P 421 Laboratory in Social Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 211; and PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- Research methodology in the study of social behavior.
PSY-P 424 Laboratory in Sensation and Perception
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 211; and PSY-P 329; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- The experimental investigation of current and classical problems in sensory psychology and perception.
PSY-P 426 Laboratory in Behavioral Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- Experiments with and demonstrations of contemporary approaches in behavioral neuroscience.
PSY-P 429 Laboratory in Developmental Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 211; and PSY-P 315 or PSY-P 316; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- Research methods in developmental psychology and their application to selected problems in the development of humans and of nonhuman species.
PSY-P 433 Laboratory in Neuroimaging Methods
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- Laboratory experience in all facets of a neuroimaging experiment, including experimental design, data acquisition, data analysis, data interpretation, and data presentation. Introductory magnetic resonance (MR) physics and the physiology of blood oxygen-level dependent (BOLD) changes are included.
PSY-P 435 Laboratory in Human Learning and Cognition
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 211; and PSY-P 325 or PSY-P 335; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- Experimental study of human learning and cognitive processes.
PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Prerequisites vary according to the topics offered and are specified in the Schedule of Classes each term
- Description
- Studies in special topics not ordinarily covered in other departmental courses. Topics vary with instructor and semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
PSY-P 472 Laboratory in Brain Electrical Activity
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-K 300 or equivalent; and PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Description
- Surveys the principles/practice of human brain electrical activity recording techniques used in research and in the clinic, including electroencephalography (EEG) and event related potentials (ERPs). Primarily hands-on lab learning, small group recording practice and subsequent data analysis, supplemented by lectures, seminars, discussions and demonstrations.
PSY-P 473 Laboratory in Molecular Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 211
- Description
- Laboratory course designed to provide the advanced undergraduate with training in molecular techniques useful for studying the nervous system. Techniques will include PCR, subcloning, bacterial transformation, mammalian cell transfection, working with fluorescent proteins, RNA interference, Western blotting and sectioning/staining brain tissues.
PSY-P 474 Psychology of Adolescent Girls
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 211 and PSY-P 315; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Examination of the development and psychological changes in girls as they progress through adolescence. Through readings from primary literature, discussions, lectures, and application in a service-learning setting, students will develop a base of knowledge, think critically about the issues, and apply this knowledge in a community setting. If offered as a non-service learning course, a project or paper will be assigned in place of community service.
PSY-P 480 Psychotherapy: Empirically Supported Treatments
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 102 or PSY-P 155; and PSY-P 211; and PSY-K 300 or PSY-K 310 or equivalent
- Description
- Introduces the evidence-based, or empirically supported, movement for selecting psychological interventions; research methods for evaluating interventions and related issues (e.g., therapy process); examples of empirically supported treatments (ESTs) for selected disorders; and issues regarding implementation of ESTs to the real world and future directions.
PSY-P 483 Clinical Supervision and Skill Acquisition
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 318
- Description
- Students acquire evidence-based knowledge and skills to enhance competence in work applications (e.g., field experiences, service learning, research labs) in the clinical psychological sciences. Through readings, written assignments, exams, classroom activities, group and individually supervised tasks, students learn how to apply knowledge and skills to their work.
PSY-P 499 Honors Thesis Research
- Credits
- 1–12 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of departmental honors committee
- Notes
- May be substituted for advanced laboratory requirement or, given the permission of the departmental honors committee, for certain other requirements in the program for majors
- Description
- None
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.
PSY-X 370 Real-World Program Evaluation: Applying Psychology Research to Service Learning
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-K 300 or equivalent; and PSY-P 211
- Description
- Service-learning course that includes weekly volunteering at Middle Way House or The Rise (shelter and transitional housing for battered women and their children). Class time spent learning about program evaluation, the needs of the groups served by Middle Way/The Rise, and available programs for those groups. Students will be required to propose an evaluation of a program.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 490 or PSY-X 370.
PSY-X 498 Capstone Supervised Research
- Credits
- 2–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- R: PSY-X 397, PSY-X 398, or PSY-X 497. An approved research agreement must be in place. Counts toward capstone credit or neuroscience lab credit in approved labs
- Description
- The capstone experience in a series of supervised research courses that require active participation in research in a single lab. Course requires a research plan and progress reports.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in PSY-P 494 and PSY-X 498.
PSY 403 Networks in Psychology, Cognitive Science, and Neuroscience
- Credits
- –3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 335
- Description
- Introduces the concepts, theory, and methods central to studying networks in the neural, cognitive, and psychological sciences. Engages with current research in these areas. Develops the skills necessary for basic network analysis through hands-on tutorials.
- Additional Requirements**.
- Mathematics.
- Additional Math 1. One (1) course with a grade of C- or higher:
- Both of the following:
- MATH-D 116 Introduction to Finite Mathematics I
- MATH-D 117 Introduction to Finite Mathematics II
- MATH-J 113 Introduction to Calculus with Applications
- MATH-M 106
- MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
- MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
- MATH-M 120 Brief Survey of Calculus II
- Any MATH-M 200–299 except MATH-M 247; MATH-M 298
- Any MATH-M 300–399
- Any MATH-M 400–499 except MATH-M 491
- MATH-S 118 Honors Finite Mathematics
- MATH-S 211
- MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
- MATH-V 118 Finite Mathematics with Applications
- MATH-V 119 Applied Brief Calculus I
- Course approved by director of undergraduate studies.
MATH-D 116 Introduction to Finite Mathematics I
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- Mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an ALEKS score of 40 or higher; or MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111.
- Description
- MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117 is a two-course sequence that covers sets, counting, basic probability, including random variables and expected values, linear systems, matrices, linear programming, and applications.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
MATH-D 117 Introduction to Finite Mathematics II
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- MATH-D 116 or consent of the department
- Notes
- MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117 is a two-course sequence
- Description
- Topics for the course are taken from MATH-M 118. Credit for the College of Arts and Sciences Foundations requirement in Mathematical Modeling or the College's N&M Breadth of Inquiry requirement will be given only upon completion of both MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117 with a passing grade.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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MATH-J 113 Introduction to Calculus with Applications
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-J 112 with a grade of C- or higher; or consent of department
- Notes
- For Groups students only. MATH-J 113 can count toward the College of Arts and Sciences Foundations requirement in mathematical modeling and the College of Arts and Sciences natural and mathematical sciences Breadth of Inquiry requirement for Groups students
- Description
- A survey of calculus.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
- Description
- Sets, counting, basic probability, including random variables and expected values. Linear systems, matrices, linear programming, and applications.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 027
- Description
- Introduction to calculus. Primarily for students from business and the social sciences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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MATH-M 120 Brief Survey of Calculus II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 119 or MATH-V 119
- Description
- A continuation of MATH-M 119 covering topics in elementary differential equations, calculus of functions of several variables and infinite series. Intended for non-physical science students.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120 or MATH-M 212.
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MATH-S 118 Honors Finite Mathematics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Hutton Honors College membership
- Notes
- R: To be successful students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
- Description
- Designed for students of outstanding ability in mathematics. Covers all material of MATH-M 118 and additional topics from statistics and game theory. Computers may be used in this course, but no previous experience is assumed.
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MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 211 or consent of department
- Description
- Includes material of MATH-M 212 and supplemental topics. Designed for students of outstanding ability in mathematics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120, MATH-M 212, or MATH-S 212.
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MATH-V 118 Finite Mathematics with Applications
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
- Description
- Sets, counting, basic probability, linear modelling, and other discrete topics. Applications to various areas depending on topic. Possibilities include social and biological sciences and consumer mathematics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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MATH-V 119 Applied Brief Calculus I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 027
- Description
- Introduction to calculus. Variable topic course with emphasis on non-business topics and applications. The topic(s) will be listed in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
- Repeatability
- A student may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-V 119.
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- Both of the following:
- Additional Math 2. One (1) additional course with a grade of D- or higher:
- Both of the following:
- MATH-D 116 Introduction to Finite Mathematics I
- MATH-D 117 Introduction to Finite Mathematics II
- MATH-J 113 Introduction to Calculus with Applications
- MATH-M 106
- MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
- MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
- MATH-M 120 Brief Survey of Calculus II
- Any MATH-M 200–299 except MATH-M 247; MATH-M 298
- Any MATH-M 300–399
- Any MATH-M 400–499 except MATH-M 491
- MATH-S 118 Honors Finite Mathematics
- MATH-S 211
- MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
- MATH-V 118 Finite Mathematics with Applications
- MATH-V 119 Applied Brief Calculus I
- Course approved by director of undergraduate studies.
MATH-D 116 Introduction to Finite Mathematics I
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- Mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an ALEKS score of 40 or higher; or MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111.
- Description
- MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117 is a two-course sequence that covers sets, counting, basic probability, including random variables and expected values, linear systems, matrices, linear programming, and applications.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
MATH-D 117 Introduction to Finite Mathematics II
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- MATH-D 116 or consent of the department
- Notes
- MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117 is a two-course sequence
- Description
- Topics for the course are taken from MATH-M 118. Credit for the College of Arts and Sciences Foundations requirement in Mathematical Modeling or the College's N&M Breadth of Inquiry requirement will be given only upon completion of both MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117 with a passing grade.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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MATH-J 113 Introduction to Calculus with Applications
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-J 112 with a grade of C- or higher; or consent of department
- Notes
- For Groups students only. MATH-J 113 can count toward the College of Arts and Sciences Foundations requirement in mathematical modeling and the College of Arts and Sciences natural and mathematical sciences Breadth of Inquiry requirement for Groups students
- Description
- A survey of calculus.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
- Description
- Sets, counting, basic probability, including random variables and expected values. Linear systems, matrices, linear programming, and applications.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 027
- Description
- Introduction to calculus. Primarily for students from business and the social sciences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 211, or MATH-S 211.
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MATH-M 120 Brief Survey of Calculus II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 119 or MATH-V 119
- Description
- A continuation of MATH-M 119 covering topics in elementary differential equations, calculus of functions of several variables and infinite series. Intended for non-physical science students.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120 or MATH-M 212.
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MATH-S 118 Honors Finite Mathematics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Hutton Honors College membership
- Notes
- R: To be successful students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
- Description
- Designed for students of outstanding ability in mathematics. Covers all material of MATH-M 118 and additional topics from statistics and game theory. Computers may be used in this course, but no previous experience is assumed.
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MATH-S 212 Honors Calculus II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- MATH-S 211 or consent of department
- Description
- Includes material of MATH-M 212 and supplemental topics. Designed for students of outstanding ability in mathematics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-M 120, MATH-M 212, or MATH-S 212.
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MATH-V 118 Finite Mathematics with Applications
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 014, MATH-M 018, or MATH-J 111
- Description
- Sets, counting, basic probability, linear modelling, and other discrete topics. Applications to various areas depending on topic. Possibilities include social and biological sciences and consumer mathematics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of MATH-A 118, MATH-M 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118; or MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117.
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MATH-V 119 Applied Brief Calculus I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: To be successful, students will demonstrate mastery of two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and pre-calculus as indicated by an appropriate ALEKS score or completion of MATH-M 025 or MATH-M 027
- Description
- Introduction to calculus. Variable topic course with emphasis on non-business topics and applications. The topic(s) will be listed in the Schedule of Classes each semester.
- Repeatability
- A student may receive credit for only one of the following: MATH-J 113, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-S 211, or MATH-V 119.
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- Both of the following:
- Additional Math 1. One (1) course with a grade of C- or higher:
- Natural and Mathematical Sciences Breadth. One (1) of the following options:
- N&M Foundation and Lab Combination. One (1) course:
- CHEM-C 103 Introduction to Chemical Principles
- CHEM-C 118 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry II
- PHYS-H 221 Honors Physics I
- PHYS-H 222 Honors Physics II
- PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
- PHYS-P 202 General Physics II
- PHYS-P 221 Physics I
- PHYS-P 222 Physics II
- ANAT-A 225
- PHSL-P 225
CHEM-C 103 Introduction to Chemical Principles
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Designed specifically to alleviate deficiencies in chemistry and prepare students for CHEM-C 117-CHEM-C 127. Content includes applications of measurement and chemical formula/equation conversions; modern view of the atom; and solution processes that relate to chemical reactions. Lectures, labs, and discussion sections will emphasize problem-solving strategies.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 103; or CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121.
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CHEM-C 118 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry II
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-C 105; and CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150; or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Integrated lecture-laboratory course building on principles taught in CHEM-C 117. Topics include solutions, equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear reactions, and transition metals. Additional topics may include polymers, drug design, and atmospheric chemistry. Focuses on application-based problem solving.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 106 and CHEM-C 126; CHEM-C 118; or CHEM-N 330.
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PHYS-H 221 Honors Physics I
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- P or C: MATH-M 211 or equivalent
- Description
- First semester of a calculus-based sequence in introductory physics, intended primarily for highly motivated and well prepared students. Covers the material of P221 and supplementary topics. Course fee required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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PHYS-H 222 Honors Physics II
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221; or PHYS-P 221 and consent of department
- Description
- Second semester of a calculus-based sequence in introductory physics, intended primarily for highly motivated and well prepared students. Covers the material of PHYS-P 222 and supplementary topics. Course fee required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
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PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school trigonometry; or MATH-M 026
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. Application of physical principles to related scientific disciplines, especially life sciences. Intended for students preparing for careers in the life sciences and the health professions. Three lectures, one discussion section, and one two-hour laboratory period each week.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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PHYS-P 202 General Physics II
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, PHYS-P 221, or high school equivalent
- Notes
- Three lectures, one discussion section, and one two-hour laboratory period each week
- Description
- Electricity and magnetism; geometrical and physical optics; introduction to concepts of relativity, quantum theory, and atomic and nuclear physics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
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PHYS-P 221 Physics I
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- MATH-M 211 or consent of instructor
- Notes
- First semester of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence intended for science majors. Three lectures, two discussion sections, and one 2-hour lab each week. Physics majors are encouraged to take PHYS-P 221 in the fall semester of the freshman year
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and waves, heat and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
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PHYS-P 222 Physics II
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221 or PHYS-P 221; or PHYS-P 201 and consent of instructor
- Corequisites
- MATH-M 212 or consent of instructor
- Notes
- Second semester of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence intended for science majors.Three lectures, two discussion sections, and one 2-hour lab each week. Physics majors are encouraged to take PHYS-P 222 in the spring semester of the freshman year
- Description
- Primarily electricity, magnetism, and geometrical and physical optics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
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- N&M Two-Course Option. Both of the following:
- Foundation. One (1) course:
- ABEH-A 101 Introduction to Animal Behavior
- BIOL-H 111 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience I
- BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
- CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 102 Elementary Chemistry II
- CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
- CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
- CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
- CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
- COGS-Q 240 Philosophical Foundations of the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- STAT-S 350 Introduction to Statistical Inference
- CSCI-C 200 Introduction to Computers and Programming
- CSCI-C 211 Introduction to Computer Science
- INFO-I 101 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATICS
ABEH-A 101 Introduction to Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Provides students with a general introduction to the scientific study of animal behavior, including a broad overview of how developmental, physiological, and ecological factors determine behaviors and the evolutionary forces that shape those behaviors.
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BIOL-H 111 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- Permission of IFLE Director/Biology Department
- Description
- Intensive seminar/laboratory experience exploring the interdisciplinary nature of the modern life sciences. The course will revolve around a central question chosen by the students and will analyze how life scientists from biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, and neuroscience might contribute to the common understanding of a fundamental problem.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-E 112, BIOL-H 111, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, or BIOL-Q 201.
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BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Integrated picture of manner in which organisms at diverse levels of organization meet problems in maintaining and propagating life.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-E 112, BIOL-H 111, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, BIOL-Q 201.
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CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Usually taken concurrently with CHEM-C 121
- Description
- Essential principles of chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, properties and reactions of elements and compounds, stoichiometry, solutions, and acids and bases. For students who are not planning careers in the sciences and for those with no previous coursework in chemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 101 or CHEM-C 103.
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CHEM-C 102 Elementary Chemistry II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 101
- Notes
- Usually taken concurrently with CHEM-C 122
- Description
- Continuation of CHEM-C 101. The chemistry of organic compounds and their reactions followed by an extensive introduction to biochemistry.
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CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Basic principles, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solution, and topics in descriptive chemistry.
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CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Chemical equilibria with emphasis on acids, bases, solubility, electrochemistry, elementary thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and selected topics in descriptive chemistry.
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CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- (CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121) or CHEM-C 103 or (chemistry placement examinations and consent of the department)
- Description
- Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117.
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CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of department
- Description
- An honors course for students with unusual aptitude or preparation. Covers basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 117, or CHEM-H 117.
CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of the department
- Description
- A course for well-prepared science majors. Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
COGS-Q 240 Philosophical Foundations of the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Foundational introduction to the cognitive and information sciences. The primary themes are: (1) causal issues such as functional and computational architecture (e.g., modularity, effectiveness, and implementation, analog/digital), neuroscience, and embodied dynamics; and (2) semantic issues such as meaning, representation, content, and information flow. The role of both themes in logic, perception, computation, cognition, and consciousness. Throughout, an emphasis on writing, analysis, and exposition.
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STAT-S 350 Introduction to Statistical Inference
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One of the following: (1) (MATH-M 118, MATH-A 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118, or [MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117]) and (MATH-M 119, MATH-J 113, or MATH-V 119) and (STAT-H 100, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 100, STAT-S 211, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, STAT-S 303, ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-E 265, MATH-M 365, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, or SPH-Q 381); (2) or (MATH-M 119 and MATH-X 201); (3) or MATH-M 211; or (4) (MATH-M 212 or MATH-S 212); (5) or consent of instructor
- Description
- Explores the formulation of statistical inference using probability models. Addresses point estimation, hypothesis testing, and set estimation for various models, including 1-, 2-, and K-sample location problems, goodness-of-fit, correlation and regression.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of STAT-S 320 or STAT-S 350.
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CSCI-C 200 Introduction to Computers and Programming
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- High school precalculus math
- Description
- This course is an introduction, broadly, to algorithmic thinking and, specifically, to programming. It teaches the basics of programming using real world applications in natural, physical and social sciences. Students will develop ability to program by identifying problems in real world and then creating a program that solves the problem.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-C 200, CSCI-C 211, CSCI-H 211, or CSCI-A 591.
CSCI-C 211 Introduction to Computer Science
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- High school precalculus math
- Description
- A first course in computer science for those intending to take advanced computer science courses. Introduction to programming and to algorithm design and analysis. Using the Scheme programming language, the course covers several programming paradigms. Lecture and laboratory.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-C 200, CSCI-C 211, CSCI-H 211, or CSCI-A 591.
INFO-I 101 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATICS
- Credits
- 4–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Lab. One (1) course:
- ABEH-A 350 Animal Behavior Laboratory
- BIOL-H 112 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience II
- BIOL-L 113 Biology Laboratory
- BIOL-X 150 ASURE Biology Research Lab 1
- CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM-C 122 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II
- CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
- COGS-Q 260 Programming for the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- STAT-S 352 Data Modeling and Inference
- CSCI-C 241 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
- INFO-I 123 DATA FLUENCY
ABEH-A 350 Animal Behavior Laboratory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ABEH-A101 or BIOL-Z460
- Description
- Teaches how to observe, quantify, and manipulate animal behavior in a laboratory setting. Practices fundamental experimental techniques used in ethological research.
BIOL-H 112 Integrated Freshman Learning Experience II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111
- Description
- Continuation of BIOL-H 111. Intensive seminar/laboratory experience exploring the interdisciplinary nature of the modern life sciences. The course will revolve around a central question chosen by the students and will analyze how life scientists from biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology, and neuroscience might contribute to the common understanding of a fundamental problem.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-H 112 or BIOL-L 113.
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BIOL-L 113 Biology Laboratory
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: BIOL-L 112. R: BIOL-L 111
- Description
- Laboratory experiments in various aspects of biology, with a focus on investigative logic and methods. Introduces aspects of cell biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. Should not be taken during first semester of residence unless credit has been earned for both BIOL-E 111 and BIOL-E 112.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-H 112 or BIOL-L 113.
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BIOL-X 150 ASURE Biology Research Lab 1
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in an area related to the ongoing research of a faculty member. The specific topic of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 101
- Description
- Introduction to the techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry. Emphasis is given to study of physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121; or CHEM-C 103.
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CHEM-C 122 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory II
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 102
- Description
- Continuation of CHEM-C 121. Emphasis on organic and biochemical experimental techniques.
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CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to laboratory experimentation, with particular emphasis on the collection and use of experimental data, some properties of solutions, stoichiometry, and synthesis.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H127, or CHEM-X 150
CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A continuation of CHEM-C 125 with emphasis on: equilibria; qualitative analysis; acids and bases; and oxidation reduction, including electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and synthesis.
CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117.
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-C 117. Chemical bonding (atomic structure, molecular structure, molecular orbital theory, and non-covalent interactions), macroscopic properties (energy, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics). Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, especially organic chemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-J 117 and CHEM-H 117. Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, including course-based undergraduate research project.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150
CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-J 117 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in teams. The research area of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
COGS-Q 260 Programming for the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of two years of high school algebra or the equivalent
- Description
- Students will learn to write simple computer programs. Programming assignments will focus on the implementation of an important class of models from cognitive science, such as neural networks or production systems.
STAT-S 352 Data Modeling and Inference
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- STAT-S 320 or STAT-S 350; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Intermediate-level survey of resampling, likelihood, and Bayesian methods of statistical inference. Distributional models of various data types. Categorical, count, time-to-event, time series, linear models, and hierarchical regression models.
CSCI-C 241 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CSCI-C 200 or CSCI-C 211
- Notes
- R: MATH-M 211
- Description
- Induction and recursive programs, running time, asymptotic notations, combinatorics and discrete probability, trees and lists, the relational data model, graph algorithms, propositional and predicate logic.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-C 241 or CSCI-H 241.
INFO-I 123 DATA FLUENCY
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Foundation. One (1) course:
- N&M Foundation and Lab Combination. One (1) course:
- Associated Natural and Mathematical Sciences. One (1) of the following options:
- Two (2) additional courses from the Additional Math 1 list
- At least five (5) additional credits:
- Animal Behavior
- ABEH-A 101 Introduction to Animal Behavior
- ABEH-A 200 Workshop in Animal Behavior
- ABEH-A 350 Animal Behavior Laboratory
- ABEH-A 401 Topical Issues in Animal Behavior (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- Anthropology
- ANTH-A 211 Anthropology Topics in the Natural and Mathematical Sciences
- ANTH-B 200 Bioanthropology
- ANTH-B 260 Biocultural Medical Anthropology
- ANTH-B 301 Laboratory in Bioanthropology
- ANTH-B 312 Evolutionary Medicine
- ANTH-B 333 Chimpanzee Biology: Anatomy, Evolution, Ecology, and Physiology
- ANTH-B 340 Hormones and Human Behavior
- ANTH-B 368 The Evolution of Primate Social Behavior
- ANTH-B 370 Human Variation
- ANTH-B 466 The Primates
- ANTH-B 470 Human Adaptation: Biological Approaches
- ANTH-P 301 Archaeological Methods and Analyses
- ANTH-P 380 Prehistoric Diet and Nutrition
- ANTH-P 385 Lithic Technological Organization
- ANTH-P 390 Geoarchaeology
- ANTH-P 425 Faunal Osteology
- Biology
- BIOL-B 300 Vascular Plants
- BIOL-B 364 Summer Flowering Plants
- BIOL-B 368 Ethnobotany
- BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
- BIOL-L 113 Biology Laboratory
- BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
- BIOL-L 222 The City as Ecosystem
- BIOL-L 322 Writing Workshop in Biology
- BIOL-L 330 Biology of the Cell
- BIOL-L 340 Biology of Sexual Diversity
- BIOL-L 350 Environmental Biology
- BIOL-L 369 Heredity, Evolution, and Society
- BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
- BIOL-M 430 Virology Lecture
- BIOL-S 211 Molecular Biology, Honors
- BIOL-X 325 ASURE Biology Research Lab 2
- Major level Biology courses may be considered with approval of the Director of Undergraduate Studies
- Chemistry
- CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 102 Elementary Chemistry II
- CHEM-C 103 Introduction to Chemical Principles
- CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
- CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
- CHEM-C 118 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry II
- CHEM-C 118 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry II
- CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM-C 122 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II
- CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
- CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures
- CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures
- CHEM-C 360 Introductory Physical Chemistry
- CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter
- CHEM-C 362 Physical Chemistry of Molecules
- CHEM-C 383 Human Biochemistry
- CHEM-C 430 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM-C 460 Nuclear Chemistry
- CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry
- CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
- CHEM-C 485 Biosynthetic Pathways and Control of Metabolism
- CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
- CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
- CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
- CHEM-S 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures, Honors
- CHEM-S 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures, Honors
- CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
- Cognitive Sciences
- COGS-Q 101 Introduction to Cognitive Science
- COGS-Q 101 Introduction to Cognitive Science
- COGS-Q 240 Philosophical Foundations of the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- COGS-Q 260 Programming for the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- COGS-Q 301 Brain and Cognition
- COGS-Q 320 Computation in the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- COGS-Q 350 Mathematics and Logic for the Cognitive and Information Sciences
- COGS-Q 351 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Computer Simulation
- COGS-Q 355 Neural Networks and the Brain
- COGS-Q 370 Experiments and Models in Cognition
- History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine
- HPSC-X 200 Scientific Reasoning
- HPSC-X 226 Issues in Science: Natural and Mathematical
- HPSC-X 227 Computers Limited: What Computers Cannot Do
- HPSC-X 229 History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
- HPSC-X 305 History and Philosophy of Medicine
- HPSC-X 326 Topics in Science: Natural and Mathematical
- HPSC-X 327 The Computer: A Biography
- Physics
- PHYS-H 221 Honors Physics I
- PHYS-H 222 Honors Physics II
- PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
- PHYS-P 202 General Physics II
- PHYS-P 211 Global Energy Problems: Technological Options and Policy Choices
- PHYS-P 221 Physics I
- PHYS-P 222 Physics II
- PHYS-P 301 Physics III
- PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics
- PHYS-P 314 Introduction to Medical Physics
- PHYS-P 321 Techniques in Theoretical Physics
- PHYS-P 331 Theory of Electricity and Magnetism I
- PHYS-P 332 Theory of Electricity and Magnetism II
- PHYS-P 340 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
- PHYS-P 350 Applied Physics Instrumentation Laboratory
- PHYS-P 400 Analog and Digital Electronics
- PHYS-P 410 Computing Applications in Physics
- PHYS-P 411 Computing Applications in Physics II
- PHYS-P 425 Introductory Biophysics
- PHYS-P 441 Analytical Mechanics I
- PHYS-P 442 Analytical Mechanics II
- PHYS-P 453 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS-P 454 Modern Physics
- PHYS-P 460
- Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- SLHS-S 201 Speech Anatomy and Physiology
- SLHS-S 209 Topics in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (Approved topics: "POWERFUL VOICES: HOW WHO WE ARE SHAPES OUR SPEECH" (TPC 1))
- SLHS-S 215 Honors Seminar
- SLHS-S 302 Acoustics for Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- SLHS-S 307 Cognitive and Communicative Aspects of Aging
- SLHS-S 333 Childhood Language
- Statistics
- STAT-S 201 Networks 2.0: Quantitative Literacy
- STAT-S 211 Statistics for Journalists
- STAT-S 320 Introduction to Statistics
- STAT-S 350 Introduction to Statistical Inference
- STAT-S 352 Data Modeling and Inference
- Anatomy
- ANAT-A 225
- ANAT-A 464 HUMAN TISSUE BIOLOGY
- Computer Science
- CSCI-A 201 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING I
- CSCI-A 202 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING II
- CSCI-C 200 Introduction to Computers and Programming
- CSCI-C 211 Introduction to Computer Science
- CSCI-C 212 Introduction to Software Systems
- CSCI-C 241 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
- CSCI-H 211 Introduction to Computer Science, Honors
- CSCI-H 212 Introduction to Software Systems, Honors
- Informatics
- INFO-I 101 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATICS
- INFO-I 123 DATA FLUENCY
- INFO-I 201 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATICS
- INFO-I 202 SOCIAL INFORMATICS
- INFO-I 216 HUMAN, ANIMAL, AND AI
- INFO-I 222 THE INFORMATION SOCIETY
- INFO-I 300 HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING
- INFO-I 308 INFORMATION REPRESENTATION
- Medical Sciences
- MSCI-M 216 MEDICAL SCIENCE OF PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
- MSCI-M 360 INTRODUCTION TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
- MSCI-M 485 PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN DISEASE
- Physiology
- PHSL-P 225
- PHSL-P 416 COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Provides students with a general introduction to the scientific study of animal behavior, including a broad overview of how developmental, physiological, and ecological factors determine behaviors and the evolutionary forces that shape those behaviors.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Animal behavior major
- Description
- Introduces a range of research topics within animal behavior. Provides information on general experimental methods and design, and on potential research opportunities in the field.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ABEH-A101 or BIOL-Z460
- Description
- Teaches how to observe, quantify, and manipulate animal behavior in a laboratory setting. Practices fundamental experimental techniques used in ethological research.
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Topics related to the scientific study of animal behavior not studied extensively in other courses. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated up to 3 times with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Selected topics in anthropology that explore human interaction with physical and biological environments, or apply scientific methodology to anthropological questions. May emphasize human evolution and biology, nutrition, forensics, non-human primates, technology, archaeometry, and other scientific measurement, experimentation, and inquiry as it relates to anthropological study.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the natural history of humans (Homo sapiens). Includes coverage of evolutionary theory and its relevance for understanding contemporary human biology, genetics and inheritance, description and analysis of human biological variation and adaptation, human-environment biocultural interactions, similarities and differences between humans and non-human primates, and the fossil record for primate and human evolution.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A survey of health and disease from a biocultural perspective, which incorporates the evolutionary, ecological, and sociocultural context of health and disease to answer such questions as why we get sick and why there is population variation in the risk of becoming sick. Topics include reproductive, infectious, and chronic diseases.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-B 200; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Covers the methods and techniques of bioanthropology. Emphasis is on developing and testing evolutionary hypotheses using contemporary methods. Includes laboratory investigations of human skeletal biology including age and sex determinations and forensic identification; human paleontological and primate observations; variability in living populations including anthropometry, genetics, bloodtyping, demography; among others.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-B 200; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Incorporates principles from evolutionary theory into our understanding of various infectious and chronic diseases common to human populations both past and present. Although proximate mechanisms involving physiology and behavior will be discussed, the focus will be to determine why such mechanisms have evolved in the first place.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: ANTH-B 111
- Description
- Surveys biological research on the chimpanzee. Examines chimpanzee taxonomy, habitat, digestive physiology, anatomy, embryology, evolutionary history, genetics, hormones, neuroanatomy and reproduction. Demonstrates how chimpanzee biology is part of a unified whole and how research on chimpanzees helps us better understand nature, including the place of humans in the natural world.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
- Notes
- R: College-level introductory biology course or ANTH-B 200
- Description
- Reviews the roles of hormones in the evolution and expression of human and nonhuman animal behaviors. Emphasis placed on behaviors associated with aggression, stress, mating, and parenting. Particularly relevant for students interested in human health and the environment.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Major patterns of social organization in the order Primates, with focus on several important primate species. Examination of Darwinian theories of behavioral evolution. Particular attention paid to the influence of food-getting and diet on social behavior.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-B 200; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Explores the variation within and between human populations in morphology (anatomy), physiology, genetics, and behavior with a focus on evolutionary processes acting on humans in the past, present and future to shape our body and genes.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-A 107, ANTH-B 200, or ANTH-B 301; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Paleontology, functional morphology, behavior, and natural history of the infrahuman primates. Emphasis on behavioral and ecological correlates of morphology.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines the concept of adaptation within the framework of bioanthropology, anthropology, and other disciplines. Focuses on individual and population responses to heat, cold, solar radiation, high altitude, and nutritional and disease stress.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- ANTH-P P200; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Specific field or laboratory methods for collecting and analyzing archaeological materials and data within a framework of answering research questions about the past. Topics vary: dating, materials science, subsistence indicators, archaeological survey.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- How the long-term history of human diet has influenced our genetic, physiological, cultural, and socioeconomic development. Evolutionary and ecological perspectives on modern human diet and nutrition, including survey of modern human and nonhuman primate diets and the record of prehistoric human diet and methods of dietary reconstruction.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- This course offers intensive coverage of lithic artifact analysis. Lectures, discussions, and laboratory provide students with hands-on experience with analytical techniques and training in how to place the techniques into the broader field of anthropological interpretation.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An exploration of the dynamic process of archaeological site formation, including stratigraphy. Focus on geoarchaeological approaches to archaeological materials, site context, and environment, and how these approaches help us understand prehistoric lifeways.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Lecture and laboratory introduction to the preparation, collection, identification, and interpretation of faunal specimens from archaeological sites. Also includes an introduction to forensic identifications and to zooarchaeological literature.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- One introductory biology course
- Description
- Survey of the ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants, including their morphology, classification, ecology, evolution, and economic importance.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- One introductory biology course
- Description
- For those desiring a broad, practical knowledge of common wild and cultivated plants.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111
- Description
- Plants in relation to man with primary emphasis on food plants.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Previous or concurrent enrollment in CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Integrated picture of manner in which organisms at diverse levels of organization meet problems in maintaining and propagating life.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-E 112, BIOL-H 111, BIOL-L 100, BIOL-L 104, BIOL-L 112, BIOL-Q 201.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: BIOL-L 112. R: BIOL-L 111
- Description
- Laboratory experiments in various aspects of biology, with a focus on investigative logic and methods. Introduces aspects of cell biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. Should not be taken during first semester of residence unless credit has been earned for both BIOL-E 111 and BIOL-E 112.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-H 112 or BIOL-L 113.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112; and CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Covers structure and function of DNA and RNA; DNA replication, mechanisms of mutation, repair, recombination, and transposition; mechanisms and regulation of gene expression; and the genetic code, transcription, and translation. Introduces bacteriophages, plasmids, and the technology of recombinant DNA.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Principles of ecosystem ecology and their application to the sustainable use of energy and resources in urban and agricultural ecosystems, with emphasis on the integration of environmental, social, and economic concerns.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 111 or BIOL-L 112
- Description
- Development of scientific writing styles and techniques to help students learn about complex phenomena, sharpen thought processes used in evaluating complicated data, and develop skills essential for communicating intricate ideas and concepts. Research reports will be regularly reviewed by the instructor, and in the context of cooperative learning groups.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Any college biology course
- Notes
- R: College chemistry
- Description
- Not open to biology majors. The structure and function of animal, plant, and microbial cells, with attention to membranes and biologically important molecules. Will include the function of nerves, muscles, and the immune system.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-L 312 or BIOL-L 330.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduces biological processes underlying sex-related variation in anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes discussions of sexual differentiation in organisms ranging from yeast to human. Addresses functional (evolutionary/ecological) and mechanistic (developmental/physiological) explanations for sexual variation.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Not open to biology majors
- Description
- Interactions of human beings with other elements of the biosphere with emphasis on population, community, and ecosystem levels of ecology.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Fall 2024CASE SLcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Junior or senior standing
- Notes
- Not open to biology majors
- Description
- Basic concepts and principles of evolution, heredity, and individual development. Problems of the individual and society raised by present and future genetic knowledge and technology.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One semester of college chemistry
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 211
- Description
- Application of fundamental principles to the study of microorganisms. Significance of microorganisms to humans and their environment. Does not count as an upper-level lecture in the Biology B.A. major or Biology B.S. degree.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-L 211 or BIOL-S 211
- Notes
- R: BIOL-L 311 and BIOL-L 312
- Description
- Viruses of plants, animals (including humans), and bacteria; emphasis on molecular biology of viral systems. Viruses and human disease such as cancer and AIDS; viruses and their evolution.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-H 111 or BIOL-L 112; and CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Notes
- R: CHEM-C 341 concurrent
- Description
- Covers structure and function of DNA and RNA; DNA replication, mechanisms of mutation, repair, recombination, and transposition; mechanisms and regulation of gene expression; and the genetic code, transcription, and translation. Introduces bacteriophages, plasmids, and the technology of recombinant DNA. Course will be taught at an honors level.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of BIOL-S 211 or BIOL-L 211.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- BIOL-X 150
- Description
- Second in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students continue guided research in an area related to the ongoing research of a faculty member. The specific topic of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Usually taken concurrently with CHEM-C 121
- Description
- Essential principles of chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, properties and reactions of elements and compounds, stoichiometry, solutions, and acids and bases. For students who are not planning careers in the sciences and for those with no previous coursework in chemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 101 or CHEM-C 103.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 101
- Notes
- Usually taken concurrently with CHEM-C 122
- Description
- Continuation of CHEM-C 101. The chemistry of organic compounds and their reactions followed by an extensive introduction to biochemistry.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Designed specifically to alleviate deficiencies in chemistry and prepare students for CHEM-C 117-CHEM-C 127. Content includes applications of measurement and chemical formula/equation conversions; modern view of the atom; and solution processes that relate to chemical reactions. Lectures, labs, and discussion sections will emphasize problem-solving strategies.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 103; or CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Basic principles, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solution, and topics in descriptive chemistry.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Chemical equilibria with emphasis on acids, bases, solubility, electrochemistry, elementary thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and selected topics in descriptive chemistry.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- (CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121) or CHEM-C 103 or (chemistry placement examinations and consent of the department)
- Description
- Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-C 105; and CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150; or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Integrated lecture-laboratory course building on principles taught in CHEM-C 117. Topics include solutions, equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear reactions, and transition metals. Additional topics may include polymers, drug design, and atmospheric chemistry. Focuses on application-based problem solving.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 106 and CHEM-C 126; CHEM-C 118; or CHEM-N 330.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-C 105; and CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150; or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Integrated lecture-laboratory course building on principles taught in CHEM-C 117. Topics include solutions, equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear reactions, and transition metals. Additional topics may include polymers, drug design, and atmospheric chemistry. Focuses on application-based problem solving.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 106 and CHEM-C 126; CHEM-C 118; or CHEM-N 330.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 101
- Description
- Introduction to the techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry. Emphasis is given to study of physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121; or CHEM-C 103.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 101 and CHEM-C 121
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 102
- Description
- Continuation of CHEM-C 121. Emphasis on organic and biochemical experimental techniques.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to laboratory experimentation, with particular emphasis on the collection and use of experimental data, some properties of solutions, stoichiometry, and synthesis.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H127, or CHEM-X 150
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A continuation of CHEM-C 125 with emphasis on: equilibria; qualitative analysis; acids and bases; and oxidation reduction, including electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and synthesis.
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117.
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-C 117. Chemical bonding (atomic structure, molecular structure, molecular orbital theory, and non-covalent interactions), macroscopic properties (energy, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics). Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, especially organic chemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-C 243, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Description
- Chemistry of carbon compounds. Nomenclature; qualitative theory of valence; structure and reactions. Syntheses and reactions of major classes of monofunctional compounds.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Syntheses and reactions of polyfunctional compounds, natural and industrial products.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341; and CHEM-C 342, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 342.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 117, or CHEM-C 243; and MATH-M 119, MATH-V 119, MATH-M 212, or MATH-S 212; and PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221
- Description
- Elements of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, molecular quantum states, and spectroscopy. For students not intending to specialize in physical sciences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 360 or CHEM-C 361.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-S 106, CHEM-C 243, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117; and MATH-M 212 or MATH-S 212; and PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
- Description
- Thermodynamics laws, free energy and chemical potentials, gases and dilute solutions, phase transitions, colligative properties, chemical equilibria, ionic solutions, chemical kinetics and transport processes, current topics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 360 or CHEM-C 361.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-C 243, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 106, or CHEM-S 117; and MATH-M 212 or MATH-S 212; and PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222
- Notes
- R: CHEM-N 331 and MATH-M 311
- Description
- Quantum states and spectroscopy of molecules, statistical thermodynamics, and elementary kinetic theory, current topics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 360 or CHEM-C 362.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- Introduction to macromolecular structure, central metabolism, and chemical basis of biological information flow.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 383, CHEM-C 483, or CHEM-C 484.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 106, CHEM-N 330, or CHEM-N 331
- Notes
- R: CHEM-C 362
- Description
- Structure and bonding of inorganic compounds; survey of chemistry of the Periodic Table, group theory, electronic spectroscopy of coordination compounds, organometallic compounds, catalysis, mechanisms, and reactions.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 360, CHEM-C 361, or CHEM-C 362
- Description
- Fundamentals of nuclear behavior; nuclear properties, radioactive decay, and nuclear reactions; applications of nuclear phenomena, biological effects of radiation, nuclear analytical techniques, tracers, radioisotope dating, nuclear power, and the origin of the chemical elements.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 342, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 342
- Description
- Introduction to structure, chemical properties, and interrelationships of biological substances.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 383, CHEM-C 483, or CHEM-C 484.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 342 or CHEM-S 342
- Description
- Structure and function of cellular components and the generation of phosphate-bond energy.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 383, CHEM-C 483, or CHEM-C 484.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-C 484
- Description
- Biosynthetic pathways, control of metabolism, and drug design.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 483; or CHEM-C 484 and CHEM-C 485.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of department
- Description
- An honors course for students with unusual aptitude or preparation. Covers basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, basic mathematical and conceptual principles in atomic structure and periodic properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy (thermochemistry), kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-J 117, CHEM-S 117, or CHEM-H 117.
- Credits
- 2
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-H 117 or CHEM-J 117
- Description
- Basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry that align with the topics in CHEM-J 117 and CHEM-H 117. Hands-on laboratory techniques in chemistry necessary for success in later chemistry laboratory courses, including course-based undergraduate research project.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Chemistry placement examination; and consent of the department
- Description
- A course for well-prepared science majors. Lecture course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 105, CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Grade of B+ or higher in CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, CHEM-J 117, or CHEM-S 117; or consent of instructor
- Description
- For students with unusually good aptitude or preparation. Chemistry of carbon compounds. Nomenclature; qualitative theory of valence; structure and reactions. Syntheses and reactions of major classes of monofunctional compounds.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 341, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 341.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CHEM-S 341
- Description
- Special course for students with unusually good aptitude or preparation, covering same subject matter as CHEM-C 342.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 342, CHEM-R 340, or CHEM-S 342.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: CHEM-C 117, CHEM-H 117, or CHEM-J 117 with a grade of C- or higher
- Description
- First in a two-lab sequence for students in the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience (ASURE) program. Students engage in guided research in teams. The research area of the class will vary by section and be determined by the faculty member associated with the section.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CHEM-C 125, CHEM-C 127, CHEM-H 127, or CHEM-X 150.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the study of the human mind and intelligent systems using an integrative approach. Explores the nature of intelligence through simulations, robots, human experiments and philosophical inquiry. Topics include perception, consciousness, mental representations, and models of cognition and brain anatomy as each relates to cognition. Provides an overview for those students considering a major in Cognitive Science or a related field.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the study of the human mind and intelligent systems using an integrative approach. Explores the nature of intelligence through simulations, robots, human experiments and philosophical inquiry. Topics include perception, consciousness, mental representations, and models of cognition and brain anatomy as each relates to cognition. Provides an overview for those students considering a major in Cognitive Science or a related field.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Foundational introduction to the cognitive and information sciences. The primary themes are: (1) causal issues such as functional and computational architecture (e.g., modularity, effectiveness, and implementation, analog/digital), neuroscience, and embodied dynamics; and (2) semantic issues such as meaning, representation, content, and information flow. The role of both themes in logic, perception, computation, cognition, and consciousness. Throughout, an emphasis on writing, analysis, and exposition.
- Fall 2024CASE AHcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of two years of high school algebra or the equivalent
- Description
- Students will learn to write simple computer programs. Programming assignments will focus on the implementation of an important class of models from cognitive science, such as neural networks or production systems.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: PSY-P 101
- Description
- An introduction to the neural mechanisms underlying complex cognition, and a survey of topics in neuroscience related to cognition. The course provides a solid background in human biopsychology.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- COGS-Q 260, CSCI-C 200, CSCI-C 211, or CSCI-H 211 with a grade of B or higher
- Description
- Develop computer programming skills, learn to write programs that simulate cognitive processes, and run experiments with human subjects. The relation between computation and intelligence and a selection of approaches from artificial intelligence will be explored.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of two years of high school algebra or the equivalent
- Description
- An introduction to the suite of mathematical and logical tools used in the cognitive and information sciences, including finite mathematics, automata and computability theory, elementary probability, and statistics, together with short introductions to formal semantics and dynamical systems.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of COGS-Q 350 or COGS-Q 250.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CSCI-C 211, CSCI-H 211, or consent of instructor
- Description
- A survey of techniques for machine intelligence and their relation to human intelligence. Topics include modeling techniques, neural networks and parallel processing systems, problem-solving methods, knowledge representation, expert systems, vision, heuristics, production systems, speech perception, and natural language understanding. Students who have completed both COGS-C 463 and COGS-C 464 are exempted from taking this course.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of COGS-Q 351 or CSCI-B 351.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- COGS-Q 260, CSCI-C 211, or CSCI-H 211 with a grade of B or higher; and one of COGS-Q 350, COGS-Q 351, or CSCI-B 351; or consent of instructor
- Description
- An overview of common neural networks, especially deep learning. Practical computer programming exercises, mainly in Python, provide training in how to implement neural networks to solve real-world problems. Students will be able to implement practical neural network solutions and evaluate their suitability as models of the brain and cognition.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- COGS-Q 260, CSCI-C 200, CSCI-C 211, of CSCI-H 211 with a grade of B or higher
- Notes
- R: Mastery of two years of high school algebra or the equivalent; PSY-K 300 or equivalent familiarity with statistics
- Description
- This course develops tools for studying mind and intelligence, including experimental techniques, and mathematical and computational models of human behavior. Topics include neural structures for cognition, attention, perception, memory, problem solving, judgment, decision making, and consciousness. Students will design and analyze laboratory experiments and apply formal models to the results.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of COGS-Q 270 or COGS-Q 370.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Patterns of scientific reasoning presented in a simple form useful to both nonscientists and prospective scientists for understanding and evaluating scientific information of all sorts. Illustrations in the natural, biological, behavioral, and biomedical sciences are drawn from a wide variety of historical and contemporary sources, including popular magazines and newspapers.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Individual sections will vary in the central issue to be discussed, but all will engage in an examination of some issue concerning the logic and methods of the natural and mathematical sciences, with a view toward understanding those methods and the role they play in scientific theorizing generally. Designed to investigate the evidence and arguments related to different positions on the role or value of such methods in science.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Acquaints learners with the logical limits of computation and with their migration into physics from the framework of the foundations of mathematics within which they were originally conceived.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to foundational concepts in statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, special relativity and general relativity. Discussion of philosophical issues concerning the nature of the material world and the process of scientific inquiry. Emphasis on developing writing skills and the ability to present complex ideas clearly and critically.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- The history of public health and medicine from ancient to modern times. Addresses a selection of historical, philosophical and ethical problems including medical understandings of the body; ideas about the nature and causes of disease, from "airs" and "humors" to germs to genetic predispositions; assessment of risks and liabilities.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Specialized topics and themes relating to the logic and methods of the natural and mathematical sciences, with a view toward understanding those methods and the role they play in scientific theorizing. Students will engage with actual philosophical debates about the proper understanding of an application of such methods in science.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a total of 6 credit hours.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- The history and philosophy behind the development of the digital computer. Focuses on major landmarks in the history of computing machines to illustrate the interrelatedness of computer science, mathematics, and physics to modern society. Discussion of philosophical questions ("Do human beings compute?") and ethical concerns such as the Internet's impact on privacy.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- P or C: MATH-M 211 or equivalent
- Description
- First semester of a calculus-based sequence in introductory physics, intended primarily for highly motivated and well prepared students. Covers the material of P221 and supplementary topics. Course fee required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221; or PHYS-P 221 and consent of department
- Description
- Second semester of a calculus-based sequence in introductory physics, intended primarily for highly motivated and well prepared students. Covers the material of PHYS-P 222 and supplementary topics. Course fee required.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school trigonometry; or MATH-M 026
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. Application of physical principles to related scientific disciplines, especially life sciences. Intended for students preparing for careers in the life sciences and the health professions. Three lectures, one discussion section, and one two-hour laboratory period each week.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, PHYS-P 221, or high school equivalent
- Notes
- Three lectures, one discussion section, and one two-hour laboratory period each week
- Description
- Electricity and magnetism; geometrical and physical optics; introduction to concepts of relativity, quantum theory, and atomic and nuclear physics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- The science of energy; energy resources and uses; conservation; the health and environmental effects of energy conversion. Existing energy policy and its consequences; a comparative look at energy policy; the principles and practice of sound energy management and policy.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- MATH-M 211 or consent of instructor
- Notes
- First semester of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence intended for science majors. Three lectures, two discussion sections, and one 2-hour lab each week. Physics majors are encouraged to take PHYS-P 221 in the fall semester of the freshman year
- Description
- Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and waves, heat and thermodynamics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 5
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221 or PHYS-P 221; or PHYS-P 201 and consent of instructor
- Corequisites
- MATH-M 212 or consent of instructor
- Notes
- Second semester of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence intended for science majors.Three lectures, two discussion sections, and one 2-hour lab each week. Physics majors are encouraged to take PHYS-P 222 in the spring semester of the freshman year
- Description
- Primarily electricity, magnetism, and geometrical and physical optics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 222 or PHYS-P 222; or PHYS-P 202 and consent of instructor
- Notes
- Third semester of a three-semester, calculus-based sequence.Intended for science and mathematics majors. Three lecture-discussion periods each week
- Description
- Special theory of relativity; introduction to quantum physics; atomic, nuclear, condensed matter, and elementary particle physics.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, or PHYS-P 221; and MATH-M 211; or consent of instructor
- Description
- For biological and physical science majors. Relationship of physics to current environmental problems. Energy production, comparison of sources and byproducts; nature of and possible solutions to problems of noise, particulate matter in atmosphere.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Fall 2024CASE SLcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 221, PHYS-P 201, PHYS-P 221, or consent of instructor
- Notes
- R: PHYS-H 222, PHYS-P 202, or PHYS-P 222. Preferred for Physics majors: PHYS-P 371 and PHYS-P 472
- Description
- For biological and physical science majors. Applications of physics to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disease: diagnostic imaging, radiation therapy, radiation protection; radiation detection, dosimetry, exposure, instrumentation, cavity theory, non-ionizing radiation imaging, radiation biology, radiation oncology techniques, cancer biology, medical imaging technologies.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- P or C: PHYS-P 301
- Description
- Particle motion in one, two, and three dimensions in the presence of forces; construction of forces from fields, and relationships between fields and sources; energies and potentials; complex oscillations and circuit analysis; classical and quantum mechanical waves and probabilities.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 222 or PHYS-P 222; or PHYS-P 202 and consent of instructor; and MATH-M 312 or PHYS-P 321
- Description
- Electrostatic fields and differential operators, Laplace and Poisson equations, dielectric materials, steady currents, power and energy, induction, magnetic fields, scalar and vector potentials, Maxwell\'s equations.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-P 331; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Magnetic materials, wave equations and radiation, energy transfer and conversion. Pointing vector and momentum, retarded potentials, dipole radiation, transmission lines and wave guides, relativity.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 222 or PHYS-P 222; or PHYS-P 202 and consent of instructor
- Notes
- P or C: MATH-M 311 or MATH-S 311
- Description
- Intermediate course, covering three laws of thermodynamics, classical and quantum statistical mechanics, and some applications.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-H 222 or PHYS-P 222; or PHYS-P 201, PHYS-P 202, and consent of instructor
- Notes
- P or C: PHYS-P 309
- Description
- Instrumentation, data acquisition, and control for research, development, industrial applications depending upon coordination of electrical sensors, instruments, personal computers, and software. Covers the essentials of electronic signal measurements, transducers, computer control of instruments, design of automated measurement and control algorithms, real-time data analysis and instrument calibration.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Practical electronics as would be encountered in a research laboratory or industrial setting. Both analog (filters, power supplies, transistors, amplifiers, op-amps, comparators, oscillators, transducers including the analysis of circuits using computer-aided techniques) and digital devices (storage elements, discrete gates, and programmable devices).
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-P 301; and CSCI-A 201 or CSCI-A 304; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Computing methods and techniques applied to a broad spectrum of physics problems. Emphasis on least-squares method and other curve-fitting techniques of nonlinear functions; Monte Carlo methods; data manipulation, including sorting, retrieval, and display.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-P 410; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Continuation of PHYS-P 410 including introduction to stochastic modeling, statistical mechanics and quantum systems, improving code performance.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Overview of cellular components; basic structures of proteins, nucleotides, and biological membranes; solution physics of biological molecules; mechanics and motions of biopolymers; physical chemistry of binding affinity and kinetics; physics of transport and initial transduction; biophysical techniques such as microscopy and spectroscopy; mathematical modeling of biological systems; biophysics in the post-genome era, etc.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-P 222 or PHYS-H 222; or PHYS-P 202 and consent of instructor
- Notes
- P or C: MATH-M 343
- Description
- Elementary mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, treated by methods of calculus and differential equations.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-P 441; or consent of instructor
- Corequisites
- MATH-M 343
- Description
- Elementary mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, treated by methods of calculus and differential equations.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-P 301 and PHYS-P 331
- Notes
- R: PHYS-P 332 concurrently
- Description
- The Schroedinger equation with applications to problems such as barrier transmission, harmonic oscillation, and the hydrogen atom. Discussion of orbital and spin angular momentum and identical particles. Introduction to perturbation theory.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- PHYS-P 453
- Description
- Structure of multielectron atoms. Experimental facts and theoretical models in solid state physics, nuclear physics, and elementary particle physics.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Covers anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism; contemporary views of speech physiology; subsystems of the speech mechanism - respiratory, laryngeal, and supraglottal - integrated with a model of speech production. Includes laboratory experiences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 201 and SPHS-S 201.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Studies in special topics relating to language, speech, or hearing not ordinarily covered by SLHS program courses.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 209 or SPHS-S 209
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An undergraduate seminar for Hutton Honors College students. Focuses on the sciences of speech, language, and hearing within the context of human communication. May include such topics as evolution, bioacoustics, history, disorders, and more.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 215 or SPHS-S 215.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- SLHS-S 275 or SPHS-S 275
- Description
- Basic acoustics with the emphasis being on topics applicable to the speech and hearing sciences. Acoustics of the speech and hearing mechanisms. Instrumentation for sound production and recording.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 302 or SPHS-S 302.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- SLHS-S 104, SLHS-S 108, or SPHS-S 108; and SLHS-S 201, SPHS-S 201, or ANAT-A 215
- Description
- Review of cognitive and communicative changes associated with normal aging as well as with diseases and conditions that are prevalent in the aging population. Includes discussion of methodological issues in research on aging as well as principles for maximizing communication with the elderly population.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 307 or SPHS-S 307.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least sophomore standing
- Description
- Develops knowledge of how language is acquired by young children, examines data on what young infants and young children know about language at different ages, and considers the kinds of theories that may explain this data.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 333 or SPHS-S 333.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- STAT-S 100 or STAT-H 100; or consent of instructor
- Description
- How to understand, analyze, and view networks. Topics include network visualization, data gathering, and an overview of network theory and analysis. Students learn basic network terminology and see examples of network methodology, studying a wide variety of network structural analyses designed to illustrate network theories. Possible applications to social and behavioral sciences, information science, political science, public health, and Facebook.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school algebra; or MATH-M 014
- Description
- Essential statistical concepts and tools for journalists in the age of data, including probability, graphics, descriptive statistics, prediction, study design, comparison, testing, and estimation. The course has a heavier emphasis on writing and reading media reports than other introductory statistics courses.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- MATH-M 212, MATH-S 212, MATH-M 301, MATH-M 303, or MATH-S 303
- Description
- Basic concepts of data analysis and statistical inference, applied to 1-sample and 2-sample location problems, the analysis of variance, and linear regression. Probability models and statistical methods applied to practical situations using actual data sets from various disciplines.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of STAT-S 320 or STAT-S 350.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One of the following: (1) (MATH-M 118, MATH-A 118, MATH-S 118, MATH-V 118, or [MATH-D 116 and MATH-D 117]) and (MATH-M 119, MATH-J 113, or MATH-V 119) and (STAT-H 100, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 100, STAT-S 211, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, STAT-S 303, ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-E 265, MATH-M 365, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, or SPH-Q 381); (2) or (MATH-M 119 and MATH-X 201); (3) or MATH-M 211; or (4) (MATH-M 212 or MATH-S 212); (5) or consent of instructor
- Description
- Explores the formulation of statistical inference using probability models. Addresses point estimation, hypothesis testing, and set estimation for various models, including 1-, 2-, and K-sample location problems, goodness-of-fit, correlation and regression.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of STAT-S 320 or STAT-S 350.
- Fall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- STAT-S 320 or STAT-S 350; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Intermediate-level survey of resampling, likelihood, and Bayesian methods of statistical inference. Distributional models of various data types. Categorical, count, time-to-event, time series, linear models, and hierarchical regression models.
- Credits
- 4–5 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 4–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- High school precalculus math
- Description
- This course is an introduction, broadly, to algorithmic thinking and, specifically, to programming. It teaches the basics of programming using real world applications in natural, physical and social sciences. Students will develop ability to program by identifying problems in real world and then creating a program that solves the problem.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-C 200, CSCI-C 211, CSCI-H 211, or CSCI-A 591.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- High school precalculus math
- Description
- A first course in computer science for those intending to take advanced computer science courses. Introduction to programming and to algorithm design and analysis. Using the Scheme programming language, the course covers several programming paradigms. Lecture and laboratory.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-C 200, CSCI-C 211, CSCI-H 211, or CSCI-A 591.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CSCI-C 200 or CSCI-C 211.
- Description
- Design of computer software systems and introduction to programming in the environment of a contemporary operating system. Topics include a modern object-oriented programming language; building and maintaining large projects; and understanding the operating system interface. Lecture and laboratory.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-A 592, CSCI-C 212, CSCI-H 212, or ENGR-E 111.
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- CSCI-C 200 or CSCI-C 211
- Notes
- R: MATH-M 211
- Description
- Induction and recursive programs, running time, asymptotic notations, combinatorics and discrete probability, trees and lists, the relational data model, graph algorithms, propositional and predicate logic.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-C 241 or CSCI-H 241.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- High school precalculus math
- Description
- Honors version of CSCI-C 211. A first course in computer science for those intending to take advanced computer science courses. Introduction to programming and to algorithm design and analysis. Using the Scheme programming language, the course covers several programming paradigms. Lecture and laboratory.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-A 591, CSCI-C 200, CSCI-C 211, or CSCI-H 211.
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- CSCI-C 200 or CSCI-C 211
- Description
- Honors version of CSCI-C 212. Design of computer software systems and introduction to programming in the environment of a contemporary operating system. Topics include a modern object-oriented programming language; building and maintaining large projects; and understanding the operating system interface. Lecture and laboratory.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of CSCI-A 592, CSCI-C 212, CSCI-H 212, or ENGR-E 111.
- Credits
- 4–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 4–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 4–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
- Credits
- 3–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- None
ABEH-A 101 Introduction to Animal Behavior
ABEH-A 200 Workshop in Animal Behavior
ABEH-A 350 Animal Behavior Laboratory
ABEH-A 401 Topical Issues in Animal Behavior
ANTH-A 211 Anthropology Topics in the Natural and Mathematical Sciences
ANTH-B 200 Bioanthropology
ANTH-B 260 Biocultural Medical Anthropology
ANTH-B 301 Laboratory in Bioanthropology
ANTH-B 312 Evolutionary Medicine
ANTH-B 333 Chimpanzee Biology: Anatomy, Evolution, Ecology, and Physiology
ANTH-B 340 Hormones and Human Behavior
ANTH-B 368 The Evolution of Primate Social Behavior
ANTH-B 370 Human Variation
ANTH-B 466 The Primates
ANTH-B 470 Human Adaptation: Biological Approaches
ANTH-P 301 Archaeological Methods and Analyses
ANTH-P 380 Prehistoric Diet and Nutrition
ANTH-P 385 Lithic Technological Organization
ANTH-P 390 Geoarchaeology
ANTH-P 425 Faunal Osteology
BIOL-B 300 Vascular Plants
BIOL-B 364 Summer Flowering Plants
BIOL-B 368 Ethnobotany
BIOL-L 112 Foundations of Biology: Biological Mechanisms
BIOL-L 113 Biology Laboratory
BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
BIOL-L 222 The City as Ecosystem
BIOL-L 322 Writing Workshop in Biology
BIOL-L 330 Biology of the Cell
BIOL-L 340 Biology of Sexual Diversity
BIOL-L 350 Environmental Biology
BIOL-L 369 Heredity, Evolution, and Society
BIOL-M 250 Microbiology
BIOL-M 430 Virology Lecture
BIOL-S 211 Molecular Biology, Honors
BIOL-X 325 ASURE Biology Research Lab 2
CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I
CHEM-C 102 Elementary Chemistry II
CHEM-C 103 Introduction to Chemical Principles
CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM-C 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I
CHEM-C 118 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry II
CHEM-C 118 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry II
CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM-C 122 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I
CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II
CHEM-C 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory
CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures
CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures
CHEM-C 360 Introductory Physical Chemistry
CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter
CHEM-C 362 Physical Chemistry of Molecules
CHEM-C 383 Human Biochemistry
CHEM-C 430 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM-C 460 Nuclear Chemistry
CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry
CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
CHEM-C 485 Biosynthetic Pathways and Control of Metabolism
CHEM-H 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I, Honors
CHEM-H 127 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry I Laboratory, Honors
CHEM-J 117 Principles of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Science Majors
CHEM-S 341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures, Honors
CHEM-S 342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures, Honors
CHEM-X 150 ASURE Chemistry Research Lab I
COGS-Q 101 Introduction to Cognitive Science
COGS-Q 101 Introduction to Cognitive Science
COGS-Q 240 Philosophical Foundations of the Cognitive and Information Sciences
COGS-Q 260 Programming for the Cognitive and Information Sciences
COGS-Q 301 Brain and Cognition
COGS-Q 320 Computation in the Cognitive and Information Sciences
COGS-Q 350 Mathematics and Logic for the Cognitive and Information Sciences
COGS-Q 351 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Computer Simulation
COGS-Q 355 Neural Networks and the Brain
COGS-Q 370 Experiments and Models in Cognition
HPSC-X 200 Scientific Reasoning
HPSC-X 226 Issues in Science: Natural and Mathematical
HPSC-X 227 Computers Limited: What Computers Cannot Do
HPSC-X 229 History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
HPSC-X 305 History and Philosophy of Medicine
HPSC-X 326 Topics in Science: Natural and Mathematical
HPSC-X 327 The Computer: A Biography
PHYS-H 221 Honors Physics I
PHYS-H 222 Honors Physics II
PHYS-P 201 General Physics I
PHYS-P 202 General Physics II
PHYS-P 211 Global Energy Problems: Technological Options and Policy Choices
PHYS-P 221 Physics I
PHYS-P 222 Physics II
PHYS-P 301 Physics III
PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics
PHYS-P 314 Introduction to Medical Physics
PHYS-P 321 Techniques in Theoretical Physics
PHYS-P 331 Theory of Electricity and Magnetism I
PHYS-P 332 Theory of Electricity and Magnetism II
PHYS-P 340 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
PHYS-P 350 Applied Physics Instrumentation Laboratory
PHYS-P 400 Analog and Digital Electronics
PHYS-P 410 Computing Applications in Physics
PHYS-P 411 Computing Applications in Physics II
PHYS-P 425 Introductory Biophysics
PHYS-P 441 Analytical Mechanics I
PHYS-P 442 Analytical Mechanics II
PHYS-P 453 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
PHYS-P 454 Modern Physics
SLHS-S 201 Speech Anatomy and Physiology
SLHS-S 209 Topics in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
SLHS-S 215 Honors Seminar
SLHS-S 302 Acoustics for Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
SLHS-S 307 Cognitive and Communicative Aspects of Aging
SLHS-S 333 Childhood Language
STAT-S 201 Networks 2.0: Quantitative Literacy
STAT-S 211 Statistics for Journalists
STAT-S 320 Introduction to Statistics
STAT-S 350 Introduction to Statistical Inference
STAT-S 352 Data Modeling and Inference
ANAT-A 464 HUMAN TISSUE BIOLOGY
CSCI-A 201 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING I
CSCI-A 202 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING II
CSCI-C 200 Introduction to Computers and Programming
CSCI-C 211 Introduction to Computer Science
CSCI-C 212 Introduction to Software Systems
CSCI-C 241 Discrete Structures for Computer Science
CSCI-H 211 Introduction to Computer Science, Honors
CSCI-H 212 Introduction to Software Systems, Honors
INFO-I 101 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATICS
INFO-I 123 DATA FLUENCY
INFO-I 201 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATICS
INFO-I 202 SOCIAL INFORMATICS
INFO-I 216 HUMAN, ANIMAL, AND AI
INFO-I 222 THE INFORMATION SOCIETY
INFO-I 300 HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING
INFO-I 308 INFORMATION REPRESENTATION
MSCI-M 216 MEDICAL SCIENCE OF PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
MSCI-M 360 INTRODUCTION TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
MSCI-M 485 PHYSIOLOGY OF HUMAN DISEASE
PHSL-P 416 COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
- Mathematics.
- Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
Notes
Major Area Courses
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Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
PSY
subject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
- NULL:
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (PSYBA)
- Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychological Science (CLPSYSCIBS)
- Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychological Science - TSAP Version (CLPSYSTSBS)
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational and Business Psychology (OBPSYBS)
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational and Business Psychology - TSAP Version (OBPSYTSBS)
- Minor in Psychology (PSYMIN)
- [Name unavailable] (PSYTSBA)
- [Name unavailable] (PSYTSBS)
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Bachelor of Science degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 36 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- Diversity in the United States: 1 course
- Global Civilizations and Cultures: Not required
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the first semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.