Upcoming Courses
Summer 2025
| Course | Course Title |
| PSYC100 | Intro to Psychological Science |
| PSYC200 | Methods and Analyses w/Lab |
FALL 2025
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Course |
Course Title |
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PSYC100 |
Intro to Psychological Science |
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PSYC200 |
Methods and Analyses w/Lab |
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PSYC299 Sec 1 |
Topic: NEUROSCIENC OF PHYS ACTIVTY |
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PSYC299 Sec 2 |
Topic: Cognitive Science |
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PSYC299 Sec 3 |
Topic: TBD |
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PSYC300 |
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PSYC313 |
Social Psychology w/Lab |
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PSYC321 |
Principles of Behavior w/Lab |
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PSYC325 |
Science of Emotion w/Lab |
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PSYC329 |
Topic:TBD related to clinical or developmental psychology w/Lab |
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PSYC331 |
Behavioral Neuroscience w/Lab |
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PSYC345 |
Sensation and Perception w/Lab |
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PSYC359 |
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PSYC361 |
Independent Research |
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PSYC388 |
Individual Internship |
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PSYC449 Sec 1 |
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PSYC449 Sec 2 |
CHILD & ADOL MENTAL HE, |
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PSYC449 Sec 3 |
TBD |
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PSYC449 Sec 4 |
TBD |
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PSYC461 |
Senior Research |
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PSYC491 |
Senior Honors |
Translational Neuroscience and Social Policy (PSYC 359)
This course explores the intersection of neuroscience and social policy, emphasizing how preclinical research can be translated into actionable strategies to address pressing societal challenges. After reviewing foundational neuroscience concepts, students will explore topics with translational relevance—such as enriched environments, emotional resilience, and neuroplasticity processes across the lifespan—to draw connections with societal challenges (e.g., incarceration, poverty, and mental health disparities). Through critical analysis of scientific research, case studies, and collaborative projects, students will explore how neuroscience can inform policy-making and identify opportunities to improve mental health outcomes and promote social equity.
Wild Brains: Mental Health Adaptations from the Bush to the Bedside (PSYC 449)
In this course, students will explore the diversity of mammalian brains, examining how species-specific neuroanatomical features shape behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and social functions. We will begin with a historical overview of traditional preclinical research models—particularly the dominant use of laboratory rodents—before expanding to consider a range of nontraditional species with unique neural adaptations. Specific species to be considered include naked mole rats (successful aging), mouse lemurs (age-related cognitive decline), raccoons (flexible cognition and problem-solving), and prairie voles (social bonding), among others. Students will also explore how environments and lived experiences sculpt neural development and function across species, drawing from research in both natural and laboratory settings. Throughout the course, comparative analyses will illuminate both shared and species-specific brain features, offering new insights into what makes the human brain extraordinary—and what we can learn from the wild brains around us.