Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences
Minor in Psychology
Students on Summer 2023, Fall 2023, or Spring 2024 requirements PSYMIN
Requirements
The minor requires at least 15 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Core. One of the following options:
- 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.
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- Introductory Psychology.
- 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-P 106, PSY-P 151, or PSY-P 155. Equivalent to IUPUI PSY-B 105 and PSY-P 151.
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- 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-P 106, or PSY-P 152. Equivalent to IUPUI PSY-B 104 and PSY-P 152.
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- Introductory Psychology I. One (1) course:
- Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
- Electives. Three (3) courses:
- PSY-P 303 Health Psychology
- PSY-P 304 Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- PSY-P 315 Developmental Psychology
- PSY-P 316 Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence
- PSY-P 318 Foundations of Clinical Science
- PSY-P 319 Psychology of Personality
- PSY-P 320 Social Psychology
- PSY-P 323 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY-P 325 Psychology of Learning
- PSY-P 326 Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY-P 327 Psychology of Motivation
- PSY-P 329 Sensation and Perception
- PSY-P 330 Perception/Action
- PSY-P 335 Cognitive Psychology
- PSY-P 336 Psychological Tests and Individual Differences
- PSY-P 337 Clinical Neuroscience
- PSY-P 338 Psychology of Coaching and Motor Performance
- PSY-P 346 Neuroscience
- PSY-P 347 Science of Human Sexuality
- PSY-P 349 Cognitive Neuroscience
- PSY-P 350 Human Factors/Ergonomics
- PSY-P 351 Psychobiology, Self, and Society
- PSY-P 357 Topics in Psychology
- PSY-P 366 Consumer Psychology
- PSY-P 375 Intimate Relationships
- PSY-P 386 Social Neuroscience
- PSY-P 402 Honors Seminar
- PSY-P 404 Computer and Statistical Models in Psychology
- 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 413 Operant and Pavlovian Conditioning
- PSY-P 416 Evolution and Ecology of Learning
- PSY-P 417 Animal Behavior
- PSY-P 421 Laboratory in Social Psychology
- PSY-P 423 Human Neuropsychology
- PSY-P 424 Laboratory in Sensation and Perception
- PSY-P 425 Behavior Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence
- PSY-P 426 Laboratory in Behavioral Neuroscience
- PSY-P 429 Laboratory in Developmental Psychology
- PSY-P 430 Behavior Modification
- PSY-P 433 Laboratory in Neuroimaging Methods
- PSY-P 434 Community Psychology
- PSY-P 435 Laboratory in Human Learning and Cognition
- PSY-P 436 Laboratory in Animal Learning and Motivation
- 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 Reproductive Neuroscience
- PSY-P 457 Topics in Psychology
- PSY-P 459 History and Systems of Psychology
- PSY-P 460 The Psychology of Women
- PSY-P 461 Human Memory
- PSY-P 464 Embodied Cognition and Ecological Psychology
- 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 472 Laboratory in Brain Electrical Activity
- PSY-P 473 Laboratory in Molecular Neuroscience
- PSY-P 474 Psychology of Adolescent Girls
- PSY-P 475 Evidence-based Clinical Science
- PSY-P 478 Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination
- PSY-P 480 Psychotherapy: Empirically Supported Treatments
- PSY-P 482 Biobehavioral Processes in Substance Use Disorders
- PSY-P 483 Clinical Supervision and Skill Acquisition
- PSY-P 484 The Science of Moral Judgment
- PSY-P 499 (with departmental approval)
- 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 488 The Science Behind Brain Development and Function
- One instance of the following for at least 3 credit hours:
- PSY-X 397 Supervised Research I
- PSY-X 398 Supervised Research II
- PSY-X 497 Supervised Research III
- PSY-X 498 Capstone Supervised Research
PSY-P 303 Health Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Focuses on the role of psychological factors in health and illness. Through readings, lecture, and discussion, students will become better consumers of research on behavior-health interactions and develop a broad base of knowledge concerning how behaviors and other psychological factors can affect health both positively and negatively.
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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.
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PSY-P 315 Developmental Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- An introduction to how and why behavior changes over time. The theories and methods used to study behavioral change in both human and nonhuman models. Topics include development in perception, movement, language, cognition, and social/emotional behavior.
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PSY-P 316 Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Development of behavior in infancy, childhood, and youth; factors that influence behavior.
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PSY-P 318 Foundations of Clinical Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 155; or PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; and PSY-P211
- Description
- A foundational course that examines clinical phenomena and their treatments from a scientific perspective. Emphasizes critical thinking and its importance in clinical practice. Focuses on questions, methods, findings, and applications drawn from clinical science and on ways to apply scientific knowledge and approaches to clinical practices.
PSY-P 319 Psychology of Personality
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Methods and results of scientific study of personality. Basic concepts of personality traits and their measurements, developmental influences, and problems of integration.
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PSY-P 320 Social Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Principles of scientific psychology applied to the individual in social situations.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 304 or PSY-P 320.
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PSY-P 323 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- The application of psychological data and theory to the behavior of individuals within organizational settings. Special emphasis on critical assessment of applied techniques.
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PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- A first course in abnormal psychology with emphasis on forms of abnormal behavior, etiology, development, interpretation, and final manifestations.
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PSY-P 325 Psychology of Learning
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Facts and principles of animal and human learning, especially as treated in theories attempting to provide frameworks for understanding what learning is and how it takes place.
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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 327 Psychology of Motivation
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Notes
- R: PSY-P 211
- Description
- How needs, desires, and incentives influence behavior; research on motivational processes in human and animal behavior, including ways in which motives change and develop.
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PSY-P 329 Sensation and Perception
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Notes
- R: MATH-M 026, MATH-M 119, or introductory physics
- Description
- Basic data, theories, psychophysics, illusions, and other topics fundamental to understanding sensory and perceptual processes.
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PSY-P 330 Perception/Action
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Roboticists know that actions like catching a fly ball are exceedingly complex, yet people perform them effortlessly. How perceptual information is generated by and used in guiding such actions is covered, as are issues of motor coordination and control. Classes include laboratories on analysis of optic flow and limb movements.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of COGS-Q 330 or PSY-P 330.
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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.
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PSY-P 336 Psychological Tests and Individual Differences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 155; or PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- Principles of psychological testing. Representative tests and their uses for evaluation and prediction. Emphasis on concepts of reliability, validity, standardization, norms, and item analysis.
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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 338 Psychology of Coaching and Motor Performance
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Examines different psychological theories and how these theories can be directly applied to coaching and motor performance. The scope of discussion and application will include athletic endeavors such as individual and team sports, and non-athletic endeavors in which motor learning and performance occur such as music, dance, and physical rehabilitation.
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.
PSY-P 347 Science of Human Sexuality
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- A critical evaluation of scientific literature that investigates human sexuality. A specific topic is chosen to research from a psychological, biological, sociological, and a combined perspective. Provides insight into the processes of critical evaluation, the synthesis of scientific literature and multiple topics in human sexuality.
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 350 Human Factors/Ergonomics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Theories and data of experimental psychology applied to the problems of the interaction of people and technology.
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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.
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PSY-P 357 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
- Introduction to fundamental issues, integrative approaches, and real-world applications of psychology. Examples include investigating a topic from a developmental, cognitive, individual difference, and neuroscience perspective; or addiction from a clinical, developmental, social, and neuroscience point of view.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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 375 Intimate Relationships
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Focuses on the social psychology of relationships, including marriage, divorce, human sexuality, jealousy, communication, and friendships.
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 402 Honors Seminar
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Approval of departmental honors committee or consent of instructor
- Description
- Students may enroll in one of several seminars led by various instructors.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours
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 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.
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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 413 Operant and Pavlovian Conditioning
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 325
- Description
- Advanced treatment of the history, basic concepts, theory, and experimental literature of contemporary learning. The focus is on nonhuman behavior.
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 417 Animal Behavior
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Methods, findings, and interpretations of recent investigations of animal behavior.
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 436 Laboratory in Animal Learning and Motivation
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 211; and PSY-P 325 or PSY-P 327; and PSY-K 300 or equivalent
- Description
- Experimental studies of animal learning and motivation.
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.
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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.
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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 456 Reproductive Neuroscience
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 326 or PSY-P 346 with a grade of B or higher
- Notes
- R: A biology course at the 300-400 level
- Description
- Recent and historical literature in the field of reproductive neuroscience. Includes information about sexual differentiation of the brain during development and puberty, sexual differentiation of the neurophysiology of the reproductive tract, decision making in sexual context, and human studies of sexuality. Develops skills to critically evaluate basic scientific literature and develop presentations.
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 Women
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 and PSY-P 102; or PSY-P 155; and 3 additional credit hours in psychology
- Description
- Focus is on a wide range of psychological issues of importance to women (e.g., gender stereotypes, women and work, the victimization of women, etc.).
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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 464 Embodied Cognition and Ecological Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 329, PSY-P 330, or PSY-P 335; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Proponents of "embodied cognition" argue that embodiment should be part of the solution to problems of cognition, perception, and action. J.J. Gibson argued similarly in his The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, but embodied cognition is not ecological psychology. The course addresses ecological and embodied approaches to psychology, their differences and similarities.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
PSY-X 397 Supervised Research I
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- An approved research agreement must be in place. Does not count toward capstone or neuroscience lab credit
- Description
- First in a series of supervised research courses that require active participation in research in a single lab.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
PSY-X 398 Supervised Research II
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- An approved research agreement must be in place.
- Description
- Second in a series of supervised research courses that require active participation in research in a single lab.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
PSY-X 497 Supervised Research III
- Credits
- 1–6 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of department
- Notes
- An approved research agreement must be in place
- Description
- Third in a series of supervised research courses that require active participation in research in a single lab. Does not count toward capstone or neuroscience lab credit. An independent experiment of modest magnitude.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in PSY-P 493 and PSY-X 497.
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.
- Minor GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Minor GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the minor—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Minor 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 minor.
- Minor Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Minor Residency. At least 9 credit hours in the minor must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
Minor Area Courses
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
Exclusions
The following courses cannot be applied toward minor requirements:
- PSY-C 109 Careers Module 1 - Welcome to PBS
- PSY-C 209 Careers Module 2 - Self Exploration
- PSY-C 309 Careers Module 3 - Practical High Gear Exploration
- PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology
- PSY-X 150 ASURE Psychological and Brain Sciences Research
- PSY-X 371 Undergraduate Teaching Internship and Pedagogy Seminar
- PSY-X 476 Practicum in Psychology
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.
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.
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.
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.
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PSY-X 150 ASURE Psychological and Brain Sciences Research
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Intensive psychological and neuroscience research lab courses designed for the Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience program.
PSY-X 371 Undergraduate Teaching Internship and Pedagogy Seminar
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Major in psychology or neuroscience; major GPA in psychology or neuroscience of 3.500 or higher; and consent of instructor
- Description
- Supervised experience in assisting the teaching of an undergraduate course. Seminar portion includes discussion of instructional techniques, course design, classroom management, methods for student evaluation, and specific training for UTA job responsibilities.
- Grading
- S/F grading.
PSY-X 476 Practicum in Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- Students observe and assist staff at an off-campus psychology-related work site and participate in group discussions about their experiences. Intended as an opportunity to integrate science and practice, students complete readings and written assignments to acquire skills and knowledge. Grade is based on written assignments and site supervisor evaluations.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
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 Organizational and Business Psychology (OBPSYBS)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology (PSYBS)
- Certificate in Clinical Psychological Science (CLNPSYACRT)
- Certificate in the Psychology of Business (PSYBUSACRT)
- [Name unavailable] (PSYTSBA)
- [Name unavailable] (PSYTSBS)
- [Name unavailable] (CLPSYSTSBS)
- [Name unavailable] (OBPSYTSBS)
Exceptions to and substitutions for minor 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.