Undergraduate Courses Spring 2009
Psychology 001 is the prerequisite for all other Psychology courses 100-level and above
All seminars and research experience courses are listed below.
A department permit is required for all 300 and 400-level courses.
| Course | Title | Instructor | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyc 327-301 | Research Experience in Behavioral Neuroscience | Harvey Grill | R 3:00-6:00 | |
| Psyc 331-301 | Research Experience in Animal Behavior | M 2:00-5:00 | ||
| Psyc 351-301 | Research Experience in Cognitive Psychology | John Trueswell | T 1:30-4:30 | |
| Psyc 362-302 | Research Experience in Abnormal Psychology: Psychopathology Risk | Seth Gillihan | W 2:00-5:00 | |
| Psyc 362-303 | Research Experience in Abnormal Psychology: Resilience | Acacia Parks-Sheiner | M 3:30-6:30 | |
| Psyc 370-301 | Research Experience in Social Psychology | Edward Royzman | F 3:30-6:30 | |
| Psyc 400-301 | Honors Seminar (.5 cu) (*2-semester course continued from Fall) | Sharon Thompson-Schill | M 4:00-7:00 | |
| Psyc 431-401 | Animal Cognition | Dorothy Cheney | TR 3-4:30 | |
| Psyc 451-301 | Animal Communication | Robert Seyfarth | MW 2:00-3:30 | |
| Psyc 473-301 | Neuroeconomics | Joseph Kable | T 1:30-4:30 | |
| Psyc 479-401 | Systems Neuroscience | Javier Medina | T 3:00-6:00 |
The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) (formerly College of General Studies) will offer the courses below. Please visit the LPS website for detailed course descriptions, etc. You can register for LPS courses through PennInTouch; usually no permit required. LPS is located at 3440 Market Street, Suite 100.
Psyc 001-601: Introduction to Experimental Psychology (Jayawickreme) W 6-9, MEYH B4
Psyc 117-601: Visual Neuroscience (cross-listed w/ BIBB 217-601) (McLean) W 6:30-9:30, EDUC 007
Psyc 162-601: Abnormal Psychology (Doshi) M 5-8, CHEM 514
Psyc 166-601: Postitive Psychology (Jayawickreme and Schueller) TR 5:30-7, CHEM 514
Psyc 270-601: Special Topics in Social Psychology: Culture and Psychology (Mason) T 5-8, Solomon B35
Psyc 270-602: Special Topics in Social Psychology: Political Psychology (Jayawickreme) M 5:30-8:30, BENN 224
Special note - The following course will count towards the Psych major:
ASAM 150-401. The Psychology of being Asian and American in America (Asian American Psychology)
Instructor: Dr. June Y. Chu
Course description: A new generation of researchers in Asian American psychology has identified variables that are pertinent in the psychological adjustment of non-White groups. This course is intended to (1) provide knowledge of Asian American personality, identity, and mental health and the cultural and societal influences that shape personality and mental health, (2) analyze contemporary psychosocial research pertinent to Asian Americans, and (3) develop critical thinking skills on Asian American issues.
Location: MCNB 169
Day/Time: TR 4:30-6
Additional courses that count toward the Psych major, under "Additional Psych Courses" only:
ANTH 104: Sex and Human Nature
BIBB 240: Human Chronobiology and Sleep (does NOT count towards the "Neural" category)
MKTG 211: Consumer Behavior
OPIM 290: Decision Processes
The courses above are not cross-listed with Psychology, but yes, they will count toward the Psych major, under "Additional Psych Courses" only.