Students conduct research under the direction of a faculty member on problems in cognition and brain sciences.

This course presents current research topics in cognition and brain science.

Survey course on human cognition including pattern recognition, attention, memory, categorization, problem solving, consciousness, decision making, intention, and the relation between mind and brain.

Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty member.

This course provides academic credit for participation in instructional activities within the Psychology program under the guidance of a faculty member. Students serve as teaching assistants or instructional support personnel and gain experience in undergraduate education, pedagogy, and academic mentorship. Responsibilities may include assisting with course preparation, grading, leading discussion sections, supporting student learning, and providing feedback. The scope and structure of responsibilities are determined in consultation with the supervising faculty member.

 

The first of a two course sequence in which selected students conduct original work under the direction of a faculty member. The student will produce a proposal for research that will be undertaken during the second course (PSYC 4601).

Exploration of the central aspects of human cognition including pattern recognition, attention, memory, language, categorization, problem solving, and decision making; phenomena and methods are stressed. Credit will not be awarded for both PSYC 4011 and PSYC 3011.

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For graduate students holding a teaching assistantship.