Current Course Offerings
Here you can find a list of core courses and electives being offered for upcoming semesters. This information is provided as a courtesy to aid with advising and course selection and should not replace SIS/Stellic. If there are any discrepancies between the information listed on this page and that in SIS/Stellic, the information in SIS/Stellic should always be considered authoritative. You can find courses using Stellic, SIS Class Search, or Lou's List.
Fall 2025
CORE COURSES
Examines the fundamental principles of eukaryotic cell biology at the molecular level. Topics will include: structure and function of the plasma membrane, transport of small molecules, ions and macromolecular complexes across membranes, protein trafficking, the cytoskeleton, signal transduction pathways, and the control of cell division and cellular proliferation. Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and any two of the following classes CHEM 1410, 1420, 1810 and 1820. BIOL 3000 is not repeatable.
BIOL 3010 Genetics and Molecular Biology
What makes humans different from fruit flies? Why does your brain have neurons and not liver cells? This course is all about the answer to these questions: It's the genes! This course covers the chemical make-up of genes, how they're passed on through generations, how they're expressed and how that expression is regulated, how disruption in the structure and expression of genes arise and how those disruptions lead to cellular defects and disease. Prerequisite: Must have completed BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and either CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1810 or CHEM 1610. BIOL 3010 is not repeatable.
BIOL 3050 Introduction to Neurobiology
Analyzes the concepts of general neurobiology, including basic electrophysiology and electrochemistry, origin of bioelectric potentials, sensory, motor, integrative and developmental neurobiology, and conceptual models of simple learning. Prerequisites: BIOL 2100 (or BME 2104) and BIOL 2200. Recommended: Prior completion of BIOL 3000
PSYC 3160 Cognitive Neuroscience
This course is intended as a survey of cognitive neuroscience, with an emphasis on breadth. Each week we will cover one sub-area or topic within cognitive neuroscience including perception, attention, memory, cognitive control and others. Readings will be chapters from the textbook with a few supplemental journal articles. PSYC 2150 and/or PSYC 2200 recommended but not required.
Laboratory Requirement
NESC 4030 The Study of Neuroscience from Molecules to Minds (this course was formerly NESC 3450)
This course introduces students to foundational and modern neuroscience research techniques through laboratory investigations. Neuroscience is explored at the molecular, systems, and behavioral level. Topics covered include neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, biopotentials, development, histology, and microscopy. An emphasis is placed on structure-function relationships, experimental design, and application of techniques in research. Laboratory Required, Lecture Required.
NESC 4559 NEW LAB COURSE: Neural Development Laboratory: The Zebrafish Model
Introduction to experimental methods in neural development and zebrafish as a model system. Includes zebrafish embryo manipulation, microscopy, and histology, with a focus on vertebrate nervous system development and disease. Experimental design, research methods, data analysis, and ethics are addressed. Students design and carry out scholarly research projects. Note: This course requires working with live zebrafish embryos.
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) are a powerful model system used in neuroscience, biology and pharmacology research. This is primarily because zebrafish embryos are optically transparent and develop externally, which means that developmental processes can be directly visualized and manipulated beginning at the one-cell stage. Zebrafish are also vertebrates, and their nervous system has more in common with humans than you might think. In this laboratory, you will use zebrafish as a model system to study vertebrate nervous system development. You will learn basic techniques for manipulating, imaging, and analyzing zebrafish embryos, while performing experiments to investigate the structure and function of the nervous system in healthy and diseased states. You will work with other students to design and carry out a novel scholarly research project.
NESC 3960 Research in Neuroscience
Note: The laboratory requirement can be filled by two semesters of NESC 3960 in the same lab. Note that all students are encouraged to take a laboratory course even with independent research)
Students in Neuroscience major are expected to participate in active research, supervised by a faculty research mentor. The course grade is based on 10 hours/week lab work toward achieving term goals that are determined individually at the beginning of the term. Students are expected to submit a Term Plan one month after the first day of classes and a Progress Report two weeks before the last day of classes. Enrollment requirements: NESC Majors.
Elective Group I: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
BIOL 4045 Neurodegenerative Diseases
This course for advanced undergrads will focus mainly on research about Alzheimer's disease, and will meet once/week for 3 hours. The first 3 weeks will be primarily didactic, and the remainder of the course will be a "journal club" in which primary research paper discussions will be led by teams of students. Assessments will be based on how well students lead and participate in discussions, and on exams. Students must have completed BIOL 3000 & (BIOL 3050 or PSYC 2200) and can't enroll if previously taken BIOL 4559 topic #29 Neurodegenerative Diseases.
BIOL 4585-001 Advances in Drug Discovery and Emerging Therapies
The course examines the fundamental science underlying both established drugs spanning diverse diseases that have been defined as “transformative medicines” based on their efficacy (e.g., Statins, Metformin, Gleevec) as well as newly emerging therapies with novel mechanisms of action to assess their potential to become the next generation of transformative drugs (e.g., CFTR correctors, Ozempic, mRNA therapies).Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and any 1 of the following 8 courses: BIOL 3010, 3030, 3050, 3240, 4260, CHEM 4410, 4420, 4440.
CHEM 3559 Mechanisms of Memory topics course
The course connects human memory disorders to the foundation work in the field (starting with aplasia and going on to cover mammalian hippocampal function, LTP, NMDA receptor function, genetics, and epigenetics of memory function).
NESC 4265 Developmental Neurobiology
The diverse functions of the nervous system depend on precise wiring of connections between neurons. This course covers cellular and molecular processes of how neuronal connections are established during development. Diseases which result from failing to establish the circuitry will also be discussed. This course will introduce research methods and technology, and encourage students to develop logical rationale of contemporary research.
PSYC 3235 Introduction to Epigenetics
This course is a didactic, mechanistic exploration of epigenetics; we will discuss all epigenetic modifications known to date, the processes through which they are established and modified and their impact on the cell and organism. Must have completed PSYC 3200 or BIOL 3050 (formerly BIOL 3170).
PSYC 4260 RM Genetic and Epigenetic Research in Behavior
We will discuss basic concepts in genetics/epigenetics and the role these molecular modifications play in behavior and disorder. We will evaluate empirical papers and learn the molecular techniques described within them. Completion of this course should result in increased knowledge of the use of genome level data in psychology and biology.
PSYC 5280 Neuropsychopharmacology
Combines the study of the synaptic circuits function for producing measurable behaviors and the principles of pharmacology. Focus on basic concepts in behavior analysis, pharmacology, and neuropharmacology, and reviews research techniques for assessing the effects of drugs on the behavior of nonhumans and humans. Restricted to 3rd or 4th yr PSYC, CogSci, NESC or BEH NESC majors or Grad Arts & Sciences student Restricted to 3rd or 4th year PSYC or BEH NESC or COG SCI or NEUROSCI majors or Grad A&S students and student must have completed PSYC 3200 or BIOL 3050.
Elective Group II: Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
BIOL 4270 Animal Behavior Laboratory (Section 001) or (Section 002)
This laboratory course provides hands-on experiences with experimental approaches used to study animal behavior. The laboratory exercises explore visual and auditory sensory perception, biological clock, reproductive and aggressive behaviors using actively behaving animals such as hamsters, cichlid fish, crickets and electric fish. Students are given opportunities to design hypothesis-testing experiments in some laboratories. Must have completed Biology 3250.
PSYC 3100 Learning and the Neuroscience of Behavior
The course will examine historical and current theories of learning that provide the foundation for most, if not all forms of an organism's behavior. Students will be exposed to a diverse range of experimental findings that led to principles and concepts that currently explain how environmental, social and emotional factors influence the brain and body to shape human and animal behavior.
This course looks at the evolutionary basis of cognition through the lens of animal behavior, with an emphasis on understanding how general mechanisms of perception and learning interact with more specialized systems for navigation, social interaction, and planning to produce the rich behavioral adaptations seen throughout the animal kingdom.
PSYC 4100 Neuroscience of Learning, Emotions and Motivation of Functional Behavior
Learning, Emotions and Motivation will be explored from animal models of clinical conditions, historical case studies in humans of brain-derived emotional disturbances, and current innovations to treat brain disorders. These important discoveries will be presented for students to understand underlying biological and neural mechanisms that mediate adaptive changes to motivate healthy behavior. 3rd or 4th year major in (psychology or cognitive science or neuroscience, or behavioral neuroscience) and completed PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3200 or BIOL 3050 with a grade of D- or higher
Elective Group III: Related Science and Quantitative Courses
BIOL 4070 Developmental Biology Laboratory
The goal of this course is to provide an original, unknown outcome research experience in developmental biology. After training in basic methods and descriptions of selected research problems, students form teams and investigate a problem of their choosing. Team members work together in the lab, but each writes an independent research proposal, a notebook, and a final project report on which they are graded. Prerequisite: BIOL 3000 or 3010.
CHEM 4410 Biological Chemistry I
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved. Topics include a description of the key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated. Must have completed CHEM 2420 or CHEM 2810.
CHEM 4411 Biological Chemistry Laboratory I
Introducing the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Prerequisites: CHEM 2420 or 2810. Laboratory Required, Lecture Required.
CHEM 4440 Biochemistry for Pre-Health
Biochemistry study chemical processes within biological systems. When living systems are in chemical and energetic balance life thrives. However, distortion of balance caused by external or internal environment can lead to series of diseases and malfunctions of biological systems. In this course we will explore and learn how basic chemical and physical principles apply to macro-molecules that give rise to the complexity of life. Must have completed CHEM 2420 or CHEM 2810. Discussion Required, Lecture Required
A broad perspective on the expanding field of social neuroscience. A. Topics include but are not limited to social perception, social cognition, person perception, theory of mind, attitudes, and interpersonal processes. Emphasis on understanding the reciprocal interaction between brain function and everyday social behaviors. Prerequisite: PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3200 or BIOL 3050. Restricted to 3rd or 4th yr PSYC, CogSci or NESC or BEH NESC majors Completed PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3200 or BIOL 3050 with a grade of D- or better. Restricted to Psychology, or Cognitive Science, or Neuroscience, or Behavioral Neuroscience BS majors.
Distinguished Majors Program
NESC 4970 Distinguished Majors Thesis
A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. The thesis must be based on empirical research conducted by the student. Prerequisite: Participant in Neuroscience DMP.
Spring 2025
Core Courses
BIOL 3000: Cell Biology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Student must have previously completed BIOL 2100 or BME 2104 and any two of the following classes: CHEM 1410, CHEM 1420 and CHEM 1820. BIOL 3000 is not repeatable.
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Examines the fundamental principles of eukaryotic cell biology at the molecular level. Topics will include: structure and function of the plasma membrane, transport of small molecules, ions and macromolecular complexes across membranes, protein trafficking, the cytoskeleton, signal transduction pathways , and the control of cell division and cellular proliferation.
Instructor: Kozminski,Keith G
BIOL 3010: Genetics and Molecular Biology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Students must have previously completed BIOL 2100 and either CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1810 or CHEM 1610. BIOL 3010 is NOT repeatable.
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
What makes humans different from fruit flies? Why does your brain have neurons and not liver cells? This course is all about the answer to these questions: It's the genes! This course covers the chemical make-up of genes, how they're passed on through generations, how they're expressed and how that expression is regulated, how disruption in the structure and expression of genes arise and how those disruptions lead to cellular defects and disease.
Instructor: Bergland,Alan Olav; Siegrist,Sarah E
NESC 3450: The Study of Neuroscience: From Molecules to Minds
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: -
Course Attributes: -
Description of course contents:
In this course we will cover theories, methods, and research at the intersection of education and neuroscience and the implications of this work for educational practice. Major topics include research on student development in reading and math, as well as the development of foundational skills that support student learning, including executive functions, emotion regulation, and motivation. Of note, NESC 3450 fulfills the NESC lab requirement.
Instructor: Lewis, Gwendolyn
PSYC 3200: Fundamentals of Neuroscience
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Must have taken PSYC 2200 or BIOL 2100. Enrollment not allowed if already completed or currently enrolled in BIOL 3050.
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
This course will build on students' general knowledge of Neuroscience topics and aim to achieve a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of Neuroscience. Topics covered: (1) cell biological and electrical properties of the neuron; (2) synaptic transmission and synaptic plasticity; (3) transduction of physical stimuli and processing of sensory information; and (4) development and evolution and the nervous system.
Instructor: Cang,Jianhua
Elective Group I: Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOL 3260: Editing Genes and Genomes
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Students must have completed BIOL 2100 and must currently be enrolled in or previously taken BIOL 3010 and can't enroll if previously taken BIOL 3559 topic #18 Editing Genes and Genomes.
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Genome databases contain a wealth of information that enable us to answer myriad questions in biology. Working with genome data requires foundational knowledge in molecular genetic concepts, as well as technical knowledge of how to read and analyze sequence data. This class will provide students with the skills to understand genomic data and its applications in biology and medicine.
Instructor: Hirsh,Jay
BIOL 4310: Sensory Neurobiology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Completion of BIOL 3050 or PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3200 strongly recommended.
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
This two-lectures-per-week course explores the basic principles of sensory neurobiology. The course consists of four modules. Each module represents one of the senses & consists of an introductory lecture, one or several lectures that will delve into the details of that sense, a current topic lecture on some recent finding, & finally, a guest lecture from a UVa researcher.
Instructor: Provencio,Ignacio
BIOL 4330: Wiring the Brain
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Must have completed (BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010) and one of the following: BIOL 3050 or PSYC 2200 or PSYC 3200
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
This course focuses on how relatively simple model systems provide the clues as to how certain synaptic connections form and lead to specific behaviors. This will be followed by discussion of how this knowledge can be applied to the understanding and treatment of human neural disorders. 25% of the course is standard lectures and the rest, student-led discussion of primary literature.
Instructor: Condron,Barry G
BIOL 4559: Neural Injury and Disease
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 3000, BIOL 310, BIOL 3020
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
This new course focuses on neural injuries and disease within the brain and the effects each may cause.
Instructor: Lewis, Gwendolyn
Elective Group II: Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
BIOL 3250: Introduction to Animal Behavior
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 2100 (formerly BIOL 2010) or BME 2104 and BIOL 2200 (formerly BIOL 2020).
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
An introduction to comparative studies of animal behavior from neuroethological and evolutionary prospectives. The first deals with proximate causes of behavior, with emphasis on motor, sensory and central aspects of the nervous system. The second deals with ultimate causes, with emphases on natural selection, natural history, and adaptive aspects of behavior.
Instructor: Kawasaki,Masashi
PSYC 3420: The Nature/Nurture Debate
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: -
Course Attributes: Science & Society
Description of course contents:
This course covers the history, science and philosophy of the Nature-Nurture debate. Starting with Galton in the 19th Century, it covers classical issues in behavior genetics, twins and modern studies of human DNA. Philosophical, theoretical and social implications of the scientific studies are emphasized.
Instructor: Turkheimer,Eric
PSYC 4100: Neuroscience of Learning, Emotions and Motivation of Functional Behavior
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent Required
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Learning, Emotions and Motivation will be explored from animal models of clinical conditions, historical case studies in humans of brain-derived emotional disturbances, and current innovations to treat brain disorders. These important discoveries will be presented for students to understand underlying biological and neural mechanisms that mediate adaptive changes to motivate healthy behavior.
Instructor: Williams,Cedric L
PSYC 5270: RM: Computational Neuroscience
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent Required
Course Attributes: -
Description of course contents:
Develops skills in processing neural data and analyzing its relationship to stimulus or motor activity. Topics include information theory, receptive fields, point processes, and mixed-effects models. Emphasis is on implementing theoretical concepts with computer programs.
Instructor: Meliza,Chad Daniel
Elective Group III: Related Science and Quantitative Courses
BIOL 3030: Biochemistry
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL2100 (formerly BIOL 2010) or BME2104 and BIOL 2200 (formerly BIOL 2040) and either CHEM 2410 or 1820.
Course Attributes: Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe; Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Biochemistry underlies nearly every biological process, from environmental science to medicine. When living systems are in chemical and energetic balance, organisms thrive. When they're out of balance, as in disease or unpredictable environments, life is compromised. This course will explain how simple chemical and physical principles apply to the major classes of biological macromolecules that maintain life.
Instructor: Walter,Margaret King
BIOL 3040: Developmental and Regenerative Biology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Must have completed the following courses BIOL 2100 and BIOL 2200 (formerly BIOL 2010 and BIOL 2020)
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Are developmental biology and regenerative biology one and the same? Throughout this course, we will emphasize both classical and modern experimental approaches that have been used to unravel the genetic, molecular and celluar mechanisms of development. Additionally, the practical value of understanding development is enormous, and the relationship between embryology and clinical applications will be a theme that runs throughout the course.
Instructor: Kucenas,Sarah C
BIOL 3090: Infectious Disease
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 2100 (formerly BIOL 2010) or BME 2104 and BIOL 2200 (formerly BIOL 2020)
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Infectious disease impacts every human, plant and animal on earth. What is the most deadly disease in human history? What is killing our ocean's turtles? Why is Zika so scary? We will explore questions related to the biology, transmission, and pathogenicity of infectious agents across the world. We will also place special emphasis on what it takes to successfully control an infectious disease.
Instructor: Guler,Jennifer Lynn
BIOL 3240: Introduction to Immunology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Must have completed or be currently taking BIOL 2100 (formerly BIOL 2010) or BME2104 pre-requisites/co-req
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Studies the genetics and cell biology of the vertebrate immune system, with a focus on adaptive immunity. Classic and current experimental systems are emphasized.
Instructor: Kittlesen,David Jon
BIOL 4014: Cellular Origins of Animal Diversity
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 or BIOL 3020 or BIOL 3010.
Course Attributes: -
Description of course contents:
Animals are incredibly diverse, but they all evolved from the same single-celled ancestor that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. This course takes a cell-biological approach to explore key questions in animal evolution such as the origins of multicellularity and differentiation. Students will gain a cutting-edge perspective on current research that integrates cell, developmental, and evolutionary biology to explore animal origins.
Instructor: Pani,Ariel
BIOL 4016: Genetic Approaches to Precision Medicine
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 3010
Description of course contents:
This course addresses the impact of the human genome project on understanding human genetic disease, focusing on the invaluable role for animal models of diseases in augmenting evaluation of genomic information to develop strategies for precision medicine. Animal models are an invaluable asset in reaching this goal because they allow experimental manipulations that go far beyond what is possible in human patients.
Instructor: Grainger, Robert
BIOL 4040: Laboratory in Cell Biology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 3000
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Introduces students to experimental approaches, including mammalian cell culture, gel electrophoresis, western blotting and immunofluorescence microscopy, that are used to study both normal and pathological processes at the level of individual cells. The biological theme of the course will be Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related neurodegenerative disorders. One laboratory lecture and one afternoon laboratory per week.
Instructor: Bloom,George S
BIOL 4070: Developmental Biology Lab
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: BIOL 3000 and BIOL 3010
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
The goal of this course is to provide an original, unknown outcome research experience in developmental biology. After training in basic methods and descriptions of selected research problems, students form teams and investigate a problem of their choosing. Team members work together in the lab, but each writes an independent research proposal, a notebook, and a final project report on which they are graded.
Instructor: Keller,Raymond E
BIOL 4260: Cellular Mechanisms
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Must have completed BIOL 3000 and ONE of the following: BIOL 3010, BIOL 3030, BIOL 3050, BIOL 3240, CHEM 4410, or CHEM 4440
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
This course uses a case study approach to examine cellular processes that underlie diverse diseases and to identify the relevant molecular components that have been validated or that may serve as new therapeutic targets. We will discuss both established, transformative drugs as well as novel, emerging therapies under development. We will consider socio-economic and demographic issues that impact the accessibility and affordability of new drugs.
Instructor: Wormington,W M
BIOL 4770: Synthetic Biology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent Required
Course Attributes: Living Systems; Science & Society; Second Writing
Description of course contents:
By applying the principles of engineering to biology, students will design molecules, viruses, and cells to solve global problems in public health, food security, manufacturing, information processing, and the environment, changing the traditional question of 'How do cells work?' to 'How can I get a cell to work for me?' Students will gain experience in writing internationally competitive research project proposals.
Instructor: Kozminski,Keith G
BIOL 5070: Practical Aspects of Light Microscopy
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: -
Course Attributes: -
Description of course contents:
Practical usage of various microscopy imaging methodologies to study the morphology and cellular function in various biological systems from single cell to single molecule in cells and tissues. Topics include basics theory of microscopy, imaging and image analysis to solve various biological questions, fluorophore labeling, technical and hands on training on various microscopy techniques applied in different biological and biomedical investigations. Lectures, discussion, student presentations and laboratory.
Instructor: Periasamy,Ammasi
CHEM 4420: Biological Chemistry II
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 4410
Course Attributes: Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe; Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Covers three main areas: structure and function of biological membranes; complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction, and microtubules; and molecular biology, including DNA and RNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression, and recombinant DNA methodology.
Instructor: Landers,James P
CHEM 4421: Biological Chemistry II
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 4411 with a grade of C- or better
Course Attributes: -
Description of course contents:
This course builds on the techniques learned in CHEM 4411 to study the structure/function relationship of a protein. Experiments are designed to determine the function of a protein and/or the effect of a mutation on function. Experimental methods include protein expression and purification, spectrophotometric kinetic methods and statistical analysis of data, and molecular visualization.
Instructor: Price,Carol Webber
CHEM 4440: Biochemistry for Pre-Health
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: CHEM 2420 or CHEM 2810
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
Biochemistry study chemical processes within biological systems. When living systems are in chemical and energetic balance life thrives. However, distortion of balance caused by external or internal environment can lead to series of diseases and malfunctions of biological systems. In this course we will explore and learn how basic chemical and physical principles apply to macro-molecules that give rise to the complexity of life.
Instructor: Samonina, Jelena
PSYC 4110: Psycholinguistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Restricted to 3rd or 4th year Psyc, Cogn Science, or Behavioral Neuroscience majors/second majors
Description of course contents:
Topics include psychological and linguistic theory; experimental and empirical studies of linguistic usage; development of language in infants and children; cross-cultural studies of linguistic usage; and the biology of language.
Instructor: Loncke, Filip
PSYC 4435
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Restricted to 3rd or 4th year Psyc, Cogn Science, or Behavioral Neuroscience majors/second majors
Course Attributes: Living Systems
Description of course contents:
This course explores the psychology behind susceptibility to mis/disinformation, including cognitive biases, decision-making in uncertainty, and more. It delves into cutting-edge research and strategies for reducing susceptibility through video interventions and online games. It presents hands-on experience with lots of online materials ranging from responding to misinformation susceptibility scales, to engaging with online videos and games.
Instructor: Golino, Hudson
PSYC 5323: RM: R in Psychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Instructor Consent Required; At least 1-2 semesters of previous formal programming experience required (i.e., CS1110 or PSYC 3310).
Course Attributes: -
Description of course contents:
This course is designed to introduce the statistical language R, with the purpose of preparing students to use and apply quantitative methods in their future psychology research. Topics may include handling data structures, cleaning data, visualizing and presenting data, and reviewing introductory statistics using R.
Instructor: Meyer Jr.,Michael Joseph