Spec Problems: Cog&Brain

Last Updated: Fri, 04/03/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PSYC
Course number:
8907
Section:
RT
CRN
83556
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Rick
Instructor last name:
Thomas
Catalog Description

Students conduct research under the direction of a faculty member on problems in cognition and brain sciences. This course provides academic credit for independent studies under the direction of a faculty member. The scope and direction of the studies are determined by the student (or small group of students) in consultation with the instructor. Within the Decision Processes Laboratory, projects may include behavioral experimentation, cognitive modeling, and meta-science investigations. Students are expected to engage in sustained, self-directed inquiry and contribute to ongoing research programs.

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Course status
Active

Topics in Cog Aging

Last Updated: Sat, 04/11/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PSYC
Course number:
6041
Section:
B
CRN
88698
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Thackery
Instructor last name:
Brown
Catalog Description

This course presents current research topics in cognitive aging.

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Course status
Active

Special Problems

Last Updated: Tue, 04/14/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PSYC
Course number:
4903
Section:
A
CRN
91721
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Bruce
Instructor last name:
Walker
Catalog Description

Students engage in individual and group projects under the direction of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

Research Assistantship

Last Updated: Thu, 04/09/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PSYC
Course number:
4698
Section:
CW
CRN
90333
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Christopher
Instructor last name:
Wiese
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

Psyc Undergrad Teaching

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PSYC
Course number:
4697
Section:
U
CRN
89850
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Meghan
Instructor last name:
Babcock
Catalog Description

An introduction to teaching psychology for undergraduate teaching assistants, with a focus on effective teaching, active engagement of students, and development of innovative classroom activities.

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Course status
Active

Undergraduate Research

Last Updated: Wed, 04/22/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PSYC
Course number:
2699
Section:
DR
CRN
84440
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Dobromir
Instructor last name:
Rahnev
Catalog Description

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

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Course status
Active

Social Psychology

Last Updated: Mon, 04/13/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PSYC
Course number:
2210
Section:
C
CRN
87674
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Meghan
Instructor last name:
Babcock
Catalog Description

Consideration of the behavior of individuals in social contexts, including interpersonal and group settings.

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Course status
Active

Intro to Hum Dev

Last Updated: Mon, 04/20/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PSYC
Course number:
2103
Section:
A
CRN
89221
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Christopher
Instructor last name:
Stanzione
Catalog Description

An introductory, non-laboratory based examination of human development across the lifespan with an emphasis on typical patterns of physical, cognitive, and social development.

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Course status
Active