|
Note: You must establish a session for Fall Academic Term 2001 on wolverineaccess.umich.edu in order to use the link "Check Times, Location, and Availability". Once your session is established, the links will function. Courses in PsychologyThis page was created at 7:03 PM on Wed, Oct 10, 2001. Fall Academic Term, 2001 (September 5 – December 21)Open courses in Psychology Wolverine Access Subject listing for PSYCH Fall Term '01 Time Schedule for Psychology. What's New This Week in Psychology. PSYCH 111. Introduction to Psychology.Section 001.Instructor(s): Colleen Seifert (seifert@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 111 serves, as do Psych. 112, 114, or 115, as a prerequisite for advanced courses in the department and as a prerequisite to concentration. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 113, 114, or 115. (4). (SS). Psych. 111 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Students in Psychology 111 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/111/001.nsf The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the field of psychology. As a discipline, Psychology is concerned with questions that make up the very fabric of our existence. From the mundane (e.g., Why can't I remember the names of people I meet?) to the profound (e.g., How do we know what behavior is "normal"?). There are three major goals for the course: (1) Introduce you to the ways that psychologists think about and approach questions of mind and behavior. One of the main themes of the course is that different kinds of psychologists (e.g., biological, cognitive, social, clinical, etc.) approach psychology from different, but complementary, perspectives. (2) Introduce you to the body of knowledge, research findings, and underlying principles that currently exist in the field. (3) Stimulate you to think about how the material we cover in class applies to your daily life. Psychology offers a unique perspective on many of the questions and social issues that confront us.
PSYCH 111. Introduction to Psychology.Section 030.Instructor(s): Dan Horn (danhorn@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 111 serves, as do Psych. 112, 114, or 115, as a prerequisite for advanced courses in the department and as a prerequisite to concentration. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 113, 114, or 115. (4). (SS). Psych. 111 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Students in Psychology 111 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/111/030.nsf The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the field of psychology. As such, there are three major goals of the course: (1) Introduce you to the ways that different kinds of psychologists think about and approach questions of mind and behavior. One of the main themes of the course is that different kinds of psychologists (e.g., biological, cognitive, social, clinical, etc.) approach psychology from different, but complementary, perspectives. (2) Introduce you to the body of knowledge, research findings, and underlying principles that currently exist in the field. (3) Stimulate you to think about how the material we cover in class applies to your daily lives. As a discipline, Psychology is concerned with questions that make up the very fabric of our existence. From the mundane (e.g., Why does the moon look big when it's low on the horizon? Why can't I remember a phone number for more than a few seconds?) to the profound (e.g., Why do people sometimes kill each other? What is considered "normal" behavior? Does free will exist?). Psychology offers a unique perspective on many of the questions and social issues that confront us. General Grading Policy: Your final grade will be determined by four factors: your grade on the first exam, your grade on the second exam, your discussion section grade, and your grade on the final exam. MAKE-UP, EARLY OR LATE EXAMS WILL NOT BE GIVEN UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE!! All exams will be multiple-choice format and will only cover material presented since the previous exam. The exams will be designed to cover the material presented in the lecture, textbook, and in sections. You are responsible for knowing about any announcements (including policy changes) that are made in class.
PSYCH 111. Introduction to Psychology.Section 060.Instructor(s): Ann Merriwether (annmerri@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 111 serves, as do Psych. 112, 114, or 115, as a prerequisite for advanced courses in the department and as a prerequisite to concentration. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 113, 114, or 115. (4). (SS). Psych. 111 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Students in Psychology 111 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/111/060.nsf This course will survey a wide range of topics to give students a basic introduction to Psychology. Topics will include the brain, human development, social interaction, psychopathology, dreams, personality, motivation and many more! This section of Psychology 111 is a lecture only section. This means there are no small graduate student led sections. Students must have a very independent learning style to succeed in this course.
PSYCH 111. Introduction to Psychology.Section 070.Instructor(s): Shelly Gail-Zeff Schreier (schreier@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 111 serves, as do Psych. 112, 114, or 115, as a prerequisite for advanced courses in the department and as a prerequisite to concentration. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112, 113, 114, or 115. (4). (SS). Psych. 111 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Students in Psychology 111 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. No Description Provided. Check Times, Location, and Availability PSYCH 112. Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science.Section 001 – Mind And Brain.Instructor(s): Jun Zhang (junz@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Credit is granted for both Psych. 112 and 113; no credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 111, 114, 115, or 116. (4). (NS). (BS). Psych. 112 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Students in Psychology 112 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/112/001.nsf The course provides an overview of the field of psychology from a natural science perspective, with emphasis on the connection between brain mechanism and behavior. The topics covered by the course are: Brain and Nervous System, Neuron and Neurotransmission, Perception, Attention, Working Memory, Cognitive Development, Aphasia and Amnesia, Sleep and Hypnosis, EEG, Emotion, Conditioning, Reinforcement, and Motivation, Attachment, Personality, and Defense Mechanisms, Mental Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment. It is hoped that the student will become more understanding of the beliefs and desire of himself/herself as an individual and the society as a whole. Students are evaluated based on grades on two two-hour exams, three reaction papers, possibly several short quizzes, and activities in the discussion session. Discussion sessions will meet AFTER the first lecture.
PSYCH 114. Honors Introduction to Psychology.Section 001.Instructor(s): Charles G MorrisPrerequisites & Distribution: Open to Honors students; others by permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 111, 112, 113, or 115. (4). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Students in Psychology 114 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course provides a broad introduction to the field of psychology. We will cover such topics as physiology and behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, states of consciousness, learning and memory, thinking, intelligence, motivation and emotion, development across the life-span, personality, stress and adjustment, abnormal behavior and psychotherapy, and social psychology. The text for the course is Psychology: An Introduction (10th ed.); there is also an optional course pack. Grades are based primarily on three exams and an oral presentation, though consideration is also given to attendance at and participation in class.
PSYCH 114. Honors Introduction to Psychology.Section 002.Instructor(s): Marita Rosch Inglehart (mri@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Open to Honors students; others by permission of instructor. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 111, 112, 113, or 115. (4). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Students in Psychology 114 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is designed to introduce Honors students to contemporary psychology. At the end of this term, the student should realize that psychology covers a tremendous variety of topics and that the approaches to studying these topics are equally numerous. In order to achieve these goals, this course will cover a broad area of topics: Part 1 is a general introduction to psychology (definitions, history, methods). In Part 2, we will look at psychology on four different levels of analysis, namely on a biological level (the brain, evolution and the biological basis of behavior, behavioral genetics), a "basic processes" level (exploring research on perception, learning, information processing, motivation, and emotion), on a level of understanding the person (development, personality theories, psychopathology, treatment of mental disorders), and finally on a "social" level, which focuses on understanding the individual in a social context (social cognition, social influence, social interaction: intragroup and intergroup processes). In Part 3, we will look at one specific problem, namely the student's transition from high school to college, and how this problem can be approached on a biological level (stress and infectious diseases), on a basic process level, on a level of looking at one person (the personality characteristics that might make an adjustment to a transition easier) and on a social level (how does social support influence our adjustment to transitions in our life?).
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 003 – Psychology and Law.Instructor(s): Robert G Pachella (pachella@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This seminar will study the relationship between law and psychology within a general framework. We examine a number of real cases that have been covered by the popular press (e.g., the trial of Loran Bobbitt) as well as some fictional accounts (e.g., Grisham's "A Time to Kill" ) with regard to how the law defines the limits of personal responsibility. We will also discuss the psychological import of legal issues as the insanity defense, and battered wife syndrome.
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 005 – Racism Underground: Hidden and Not-So-Hidden Prejudice in America.Instructor(s): Denise J Sekaquaptewa (dsekaqua@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology.
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Public opinion surveys suggest that prejudice and racism have declined dramatically since the 1940s. Has racism really declined, or simply gone underground? In this seminar we will learn about such "hidden" or covert forms of prejudice, as well as some not-so-hidden, more overt forms of prejudice. The seminar will focus primarily on Black-white intergroup relations, but issues involving other ethnic groups (e.g., Asian-Americans, Jewish Americans, Native Americans, Latino/a Americans) and people of different sexual orientations will be included as well. The class will use a course pack available at "Grade A Notes."
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 006 – Late Life Potential.Instructor(s): Marion Perlmutter (perlmut@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/120/006.nsf This first-year seminar will focus on late life potential. Late life usually is considered a time of inevitable loss. However, there is growing evidence about ways to limit these losses, and also possible promote gains and in late life. Over the term we will examine theory and research on development and aging, as well as read biographical material on late life greatness, study examples of late life accomplishments, and talk with vital old people. By the end of the term, students should understand the nature of late life potential, as well as some of the conditions that facilitate it. From this understanding we will also consider appropriate roles for the elders of our society. The seminar will mainly involve discussion. Students will be evaluated by weekly assignments and a final exam.
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 007 – Psychology and Culture of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood.Instructor(s): Ann Merriwether (annmerri@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/120/007.nsf This course will explore psychological issues surrounding women's transition to motherhood. Cultural attitudes towards pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related topics will be contrasted. In addition, the impact of technology on fertility and pregnancy will be discussed.
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 008 – The Future of Work and Your Work Future.Instructor(s): Richard H Price (ricprice@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is designed to help students explore their future career goals and, at the same time, reflect on the future of work. Our emphasis will be on active learning and exploration. We will read, discuss, conduct small research projects, and work both individually and in teams. In the first part of the course, we learn what writers, psychologists, and experts on work and careers have to say about the psychological meaning of work, how you will cope with challenges, shape your future self, and choose your future work. Next, we look to the future where emerging technology, rapid globalization, and cultural differences will play a major role in shaping working life. The authors we read ask whether work as we know it will disappear, how it will cross national boundaries, and if we can bridge the gap between dramatically different cultures in the global work of the future. Then we ask how these global, technological, and cultural forces will actually shape future work. What is likely to happen to jobs and careers, and to the work organizations of the future? How will we experience the work itself, and how will the growing diversity of the workforce influence work and organizations? Finally, how will the new work influence our values, our sense of family, and our sense of community? In the last part of the course, students will work in teams on small research projects that explore a topic of their own choosing on the future of work. This class will use a course pack.
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 009 – Who am I? Who are we together? Identity Development and Intergroup Relations in American SocietyInstructor(s): Kelly MaxwellPrerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This introductory seminar course will examine identity development and intergroup relations as we challenge ourselves to think critically about our social identities and worldviews. Social or group identities include for example, race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual orientation, and religion. These identities are predicated upon a social structural system that advantages some groups and disadvantages others. As such, this course will also explore how inequities in our multicultural and multiethnic American society impact identity development and relationships between groups.
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 010 – Psychology and Non-Ordinary Experience.Instructor(s): Richard D Mann (rdmann@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This seminar will explore the experimental, anecdotal, and theoretical work that suggests that we humans are capable of intuition and knowledge that seriously challenge the prevailing conceptions of human potential and sensory-based reality. Experiences of non-ordinary reality are accepted as valid across a wide range of cultures and under varied conditions. However, it is only recently that such phenomena as remote viewing and holistic mind-body connections have begun to cross the boundary into the scientific community, stimulating both research and strenuous efforts to debunk what has been reported in the literature. We will review this literature and its critics. We will explore the possibility of replicating or extending some of these studies. Lastly, we will review efforts to make theoretical sense of what has been found to date.
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 011 – I, too, sing America: A Psychology of Race and Racism.Instructor(s): Charles Behling (cbehling@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology.
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Taking its title from the Langston Hughes poem, this first-year seminar will explore the psychology of cultural differences and intergroup relations in the United States. We will emphasize the study of race and racism, and we will also consider gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, social class, and other social identities. Examples of topics include intergroup stereotyping, communication, cooperation, conflict, justice, and discrimination. What are some of the opportunities and obstacles to our joining with Hughes in affirming, "They'll see how beautiful I am... I, too, am America"?
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 012, 013 – Leadership: Theory and Practice.Instructor(s): Charles G MorrisPrerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This is a multidisciplinary seminar for first-year students that explores the questions: What is leadership? What are some styles of leadership and traits of effective leaders? What essential tasks must leaders perform? We will examine both classical and contemporary views of leadership. This is not a "how to do it" course in leadership, though students will learn a great deal about how to be an effective leader. Core readings consist of Gardner On Leadership, and McFarland et al. 21st Century Leadership. Each student will lead at least one class discussion on a chapter from the readings. Small groups of students will also prepare an oral and written report on one outstanding leader of their choice. The course requires a great deal of writing and active participation in class. Course grades will be based on attendance and participation in class discussions, a reading log or journal, position papers for the class discussions, an end-of-class essay, and the oral and written leader reports.
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 014 – Health & Healing – Mind & Body.Instructor(s): Anne Murphy (jamurphy@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This seminar will explore conceptions of health and healing within a broad range of traditions, from conventional allopathic medicine to shamanism. We will study the mind/body relation within these traditions as well as consider current scientific studies that elucidate how the mind-body connection impacts on health. This seminar will encourage a broadening of our conception of health to include physical, mental as well as spiritual well-being. Students will examine their personal beliefs and understanding of health as well as study the influence of culture on medical practices. Other topics will include stress, pain, addiction, and depression. Grades will be based on short written assignments, class participation, and a small self-designed project. There will be some choice in determining the basis for the grade.
PSYCH 120. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Social Science.Section 015 – The Psychology of Children and Violence.Instructor(s): Sandra A Graham-BermannPrerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (SS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This first-year seminar presents an introduction to understanding violence in the lives of children. Methods of instruction are varied and include reading novels, reports of research findings, films, lectures, and the presentation of clinical case material. The course begins with an articulation of the prevalence and incidence of seven kinds of violence against children, moves on to present a number of theoretical models that have been used to explain violence against children, and reviews the specific effects of various kinds of violence on children's adjustment. The course concludes with a discussion of prevention programs and interventions designed to help children in the wake of violence exposure. There are required weekly reaction papers (short essays) and a final paper (approximately 10-12 pages). Grades are based on the quality of the reaction papers and the final paper as well as class participation and discussion.
PSYCH 121. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Natural Science.Section 001 – Consciousness.Instructor(s): William J Gehring (wgehring@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (NS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/121/001.nsf Consciousness is perhaps the greatest challenge still facing science. In this course we shall examine some of the most influential thinking about consciousness and the findings from neuroscience and psychology that shed light on it. In doing this, we shall ask a number of questions: Just what is consciousness? Can brain scans and studies of the effects of brain injuries tell us where in the brain consciousness is located? Can computers (or animals) be conscious? How can you know whether someone else is conscious? What happens to consciousness in dreams, hypnosis, meditation, and drug-altered mental states? Does mental telepathy really exist? What about near-death experiences? Is the mind distinct from the body? Reading assignments, discussions, written exercises, and other in-class activities will help you to consider, challenge, and possibly change your own perspective on consciousness.
PSYCH 121. First-Year Seminar in Psychology as a Natural Science.Section 002 – The Evolution of Consciousness and Cognition.Instructor(s): David E MeyerPrerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (NS). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. First-Year Seminar Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This interdisciplinary seminar will explore the nature of conscious and unconscious mental processes in various types of human cognition and action, including perception, memory, thinking, and behavior broadly construed. We will take an eclectic approach in our exploration, encompassing points of view found in disciplines such as psychology, neurophysiology, artificial intelligence, philosophy, and medical practice. Both normal and altered states of consciousness (e.g., sleep, dreaming, meditation, hypnosis, and hallucination) will be considered from these perspectives.
PSYCH 122 / SOC 122. Intergroup Dialogues.Section 001.Instructor(s): Charles F Behling (cbehling@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Intended primarily for first- and second-year students. May not be used as a prerequisite for a concentration in psychology. (2). (Excl). May not be included in a concentration in psychology or sociology. May be repeated for a total of four credits. Credits: (2). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~igrc/index3.html In a multicultural society, discussion about issues of conflict and community are needed to facilitate understanding between social groups. In this intergroup dialogue, students will participate in semi-structured face-to-face meetings with students from other social identity groups. They will discuss relevant reading material and they will explore their own and the other group's experiences in various social and institutional contexts. Participants will examine narratives and historical, psychological and sociological materials that address each group's experience within a U.S. context. Students will participate in exercises that will be debriefed in class. They will learn about pertinent issues facing the participating groups on campus and in society. The goal is to create a setting in which students engage in open and constructive dialogue, learning, and exploration concerning issues of intergroup relations, conflict and community.
PSYCH 204. Individual Research.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology and permission of instructor. (1-6). (Excl). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (INDEPENDENT). May be repeated for a total of six credits. Credits: (1-6). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Arrangements may be made for adequately prepared students to undertake individual research under the direction of a member of the faculty. Students are provided with the proper section number by the faculty member with whom the work has been arranged. Students are responsible for properly registering for this course after receiving instructor permission.
PSYCH 206. Tutorial Reading.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology and permission of instructor. (1-6). (Excl). May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. (INDEPENDENT). May be repeated for a total of six credits. Credits: (1-6). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Arrangements may be made for adequately prepared students to undertake individual plans of study under the direction of a member of the faculty. Students are provided with the proper section number by the faculty member with whom the work has been arranged. Students are responsible for properly registering for this course after receiving instructor permission.
PSYCH 211. Outreach.Instructor(s): Jerry Miller (jmmiller@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. Credits: (1-2). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/ Project Outreach enables students to do field work in local community settings. The purpose is to gain an understanding of yourself, the agency in which you will work, the people whom you will serve, the psychological concepts observed in action, and to provide a genuine community service. Outreach includes approximately 45 agencies in which you can provide direct service to children in day care settings, schools in the community, adolescents in school and after-school programs, physically ill adults and children, and persons legally confined to criminal institutions. All sections are two credits, requiring six hours of work per week including four hours of fieldwork; journal writing, readings, papers; one hour lecture and one hour discussion. Students need to check the Time Schedule for lecture/discussion times and meeting places per section. Students are invited to stop by the Undergraduate Office at 1044 East Hall beginning November 15, 2000 to pick up an Outreach Booklet and receive information regarding registration, field work, and general course information for the Fall Term 2001. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Sciences concentration.
PSYCH 211. Outreach.Section 001 – Working with Preschool Children. (2 Credits).Instructor(s): Jerry Miller (jmmiller@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. Credits: (1-2). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/ Students will work at a placement with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children. The children with whom you work will come from a variety of backgrounds including some children "at risk" due to such factors as living in single-parent or low-income households, or experiencing special educational or emotional needs. This course will address the diversity of experiences that impact young children and their development in our culture.
PSYCH 211. Outreach.Section 002 – Big Sibs: Community and Opportunity. (2 Credits).Instructor(s): Jerry Miller (jmmiller@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. Credits: (1-2). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/ Students will become involved in a one-on-one friendship with a child in the community age from four through fifteen years. You will develop a meaningful individual relationship with a child in need of a role model, mentor, and companion. The program enables you to become involved in the larger Ann Arbor Community as you and your little sib participate in free to low cost, educational and fun activities. The corresponding lecture series addresses various issues that impact childhood.
PSYCH 211. Outreach.Section 003 – Juvenile Delinquency and Criminal Justice. (2 Credits).Instructor(s): Jerry Miller (jmmiller@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. Credits: (1-2). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/ Designed to provide students with experience in and knowledge of the criminal justice system. The field placements match students with juveniles or adults in a number of placement settings in the criminal system. The lecture series is intended to expose students to a wide variety of issues relevant to juvenile delinquency and criminality. It is our hope that you will not only learn about the system but also have the opportunity to reach out to juveniles and adult criminals and have a positive impact on their lives.
PSYCH 211. Outreach.Section 004 – International Friends (2 Credits).Instructor(s): Jerry Miller (jmmiller@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. Credits: (1-2). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/ Establish a meaningful relationship with a family from another country. Learn about cross-cultural issues of Psychology. Help introduce an international family to the UM campus, Southeastern Michigan, and American Culture. Practice language skills. Explore a country you might like to visit.
PSYCH 211. Outreach.Section 005 – Health Illness and Society. (2 Credits).Instructor(s): Jerry Miller (jmmiller@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. Credits: (1-2). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/ Help patients and families in medical facilities, community health clinics, elderly residential settings and community crisis centers. Opportunities include offering empathy, emotional and practical support, in the context of supervised care, and education. Work with a wide range of populations including children, adults, and the elderly. Learn about a variety of contemporary topics related to the field of health care and health promotion.
PSYCH 211. Outreach.Section 006 – Exploring Careers. (2 Credits).Instructor(s): Jerry Miller (jmmiller@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-2). (Excl). Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Two separate sections of Outreach count as an experiential lab for the Psychology concentration; they do not count as a lab for the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. Credits: (1-2). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/ Students explore how their understandings of themselves, their interests, their values, and their skills relate to ideas about a college major and career possibilities. The aims of this section are twofold: (1) to provide students with a psychological perspective on the development of the skills needed to identify career options, become familiar with occupational resources, and (2) practice job or internship search strategies.
PSYCH 302. Special Problems Lab in Psychology/Natural Science.Section 001 – Lab In Cognitive Neuroscience. (3 Credits).Instructor(s): James Hoeffner (jhoeff@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 330 or 340. (3-4). (Excl). (BS). May be used as a lab in the Biopsychology and Cognitive Science concentration with advisor approval. May be repeated for a total of six credit. Credits: (3-4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This computer-based laboratory course focuses on several research paradigms in biopsychology and cognitive neuroscience. With the help of computer-based simulations, students will be introduced to neuronal electrophysiology, neural network modeling, simple learing paradigms and behavioral psychology. Through hands-on experience with these topics, students will gain practical knowledge about research design and methodology, data analysis, and the written preparation of research findings. Grading will be based upon in-class laboratory exercises as well as written lab reports, research papers, and examinations.
PSYCH 304. Practicum in Teaching and Leading Groups.Section 001.Instructor(s): Ellen Quart (equart@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. (2-4). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. A total of 12 credits may be elected through Psych. 304, 305, 306, 307, and 308. Credits: (2-4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. No Description Provided. Check Times, Location, and Availability PSYCH 305. Practicum in Psychology.Section 001, 002 – Michigan Mentorship Program. (3-4 Credits). Admission By Application And Interview. Contact equart@umich.edu For Rgistration Information.Instructor(s): Ellen J Quart (equart@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. (1-4). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. Psychology 305 must be taken for at least three credits to count as an experiential lab in the psychology concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. A total of 12 credits may be elected through Psych. 304, 305, 306, 307, and 308. Credits: (1-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycdept/mmentor No Description Provided. Check Times, Location, and Availability PSYCH 305. Practicum in Psychology.Section 003 – Practicum in Child Development and Child Care. (2-4 credits). Prerequisite: Psychology 350. Course requires practicum hours at pound house children's center. Contact Carolyn Tyson at 998-8399Instructor(s): Brenda Volling (volling@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. (1-4). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. Psychology 305 must be taken for at least three credits to count as an experiential lab in the psychology concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. A total of 12 credits may be elected through Psych. 304, 305, 306, 307, and 308. Credits: (1-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Practicum in Child Development and Child Care. (2-4 credits). Prerequisite: Psychology 350. This course allows students to acquire experience working in a child care setting with preschool age children. Students will be assigned to specific classrooms and work under the direct supervision of the head teacher and director of the Pound House Children's Center. Students are required to keep a weekly journal summarizing their experiences in the child care setting as well as write papers integrating these experiences with literature on children's development. Students will be required to read the Staff Handbook for information on Center policies as well as independent readings on child development. All students must show evidence of a negative TB tine test and have a physical exam from a doctor stating that there is no reason why they cannot work with young children. For more information, contact Carolyn Tyson at Pound House, 998-8399.
PSYCH 305. Practicum in Psychology.Section 004 – Women in Prison. (3 credits). Meets With Women's Studies 342.001.Instructor(s): Christina Jose-Kampfner (carino@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. (1-4). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. Psychology 305 must be taken for at least three credits to count as an experiential lab in the psychology concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. A total of 12 credits may be elected through Psych. 304, 305, 306, 307, and 308. Credits: (1-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
PSYCH 305. Practicum in Psychology.Section 005 – Tutoring Children in Schools. (3 credits)Instructor(s): Scott Paris (sparis@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. (1-4). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. Psychology 305 must be taken for at least three credits to count as an experiential lab in the psychology concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. A total of 12 credits may be elected through Psych. 304, 305, 306, 307, and 308. Credits: (1-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This practicum allows undergraduates to work with children in elementary schools who are learning to read. Students will work in K-4 classrooms, tutor children, and assess their reading progress. The class will meet as a seminar biweekly to discuss observations of children, instructional approaches to teaching reading, and indicators of literacy development. Requirements include a class presentation, case studies of children, and weekly journals.
PSYCH 305. Practicum in Psychology.Section 010 – Alcoholism and Other Behavior Disorders In the Community Setting, II. (3 credits). Call 615-6060 For Registration Information.Instructor(s): Robert A Zucker (zuckerra@umich.edu) , Frederic C Blow (fredblow@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. (1-4). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. Psychology 305 must be taken for at least three credits to count as an experiential lab in the psychology concentration. Laboratory fee required. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. A total of 12 credits may be elected through Psych. 304, 305, 306, 307, and 308. Credits: (1-4). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The Division of Substance Abuse and its research arm, the University of Michigan Alcohol Research Center (UMARC) provides a continuing opportunity for students to gain valuable research experience in community settings as part of the Center's ongoing program of field research studies. Current projects include; (a) a program for screening substance use problems and depression among pregnant women who come for general health care, which may involved the opportunity to conduct follow-up interviews with these women; (b) a project focused on the relationship between alcohol and injury in the Emergency Department which will involve conducting in-person and telephone interviews with patients; (c)a descriptive study of the development of risk for substance abuse and other trouble in Latino and African American families, (d) other developing field research studies being carried out by Center scientists. Projects provide students with the opportunity to obtain research experience in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. A focused, collateral series of weekly seminars allows students to interact with Center scientists carrying out a variety of studies pertaining to the etiology, course, and treatment of substance abuse. Students administer brief questionnaires to persons in primary care offices, in home to families, and also conduct telephone follow-up interviews with participants in the Health and Pregnancy Study as well as the Emergency Department Study. Requirements include: interest in social sciences or health sciences; attendance at the weekly seminar, ability to travel to project sites (car preferred); excellent interpersonal skills; and experience interacting with the public. Students will gain valuable research experience in the areas of alcohol problems, depression, other drug problems, and behavioral health screening. This course is the second term of a two-term practicum sequence. The sequence satisfies both lab requirements for students pursuing the Psychology concentration. Those who register for the course will be required to attend a research meeting, a one hour weekly seminar/lecture, and 7.5 hours of field work each week during the academic term. Students also are required to write a research paper.
PSYCH 306. Project Outreach Group Leading.Section 001.Instructor(s): Jerome Miller (jmmiller@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology, Psych. 211, and permission of instructor. (3). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. A total of 12 credits may be elected through Psych. 304, 305, 306, 307, and 308. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~psycours/211/ This course provides students with knowledge and practice in areas related to enhancing the educational experience of undergraduate students involved in community service learning placements in a community setting. Students will learn to supervise and evaluate the placement activities of others, and gain essential skills in facilitating small group discussions which integrate field experiences with theoretical concepts. Students will be evaluated on the basis of a number of written assignments, placement/activity coordination, and the quality of the small group discussions which they facilitate.
PSYCH 307. Directed Experiences with Children.Section 001 – Working with Children At U-M Children's Center. For Registration Information Call 998-8070.Instructor(s): Karey L Leach (karey@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology and permission of instructor. (3-4). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of 7 credits. A total of 12 credits may be elected through Psych. 304, 305, 306, 307, and 308. Credits: (3-4). Course Homepage: http://www.childrenscenters.umich.edu Join professional early childhood educators in a classroom with 2-6 year old children in the UM Children's Centers laboratory preschool programs. Classroom placements require eight to twelve hours per week (scheduled in four-hour blocks of time; MWF or TTH combinations). Together the teaching staff and university students work as a team in each classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on work with young children with the support of professional teachers. A seminar relating theoretical issues to applied practice is held every two weeks. No prerequisites are required; this course meets required laboratory credits. It also introduces students to children in a setting specifically designed for observation, participation, and research, while providing young children with an exemplary preschool experience. The Children's Centers are open to the public. Please call 998-8070 for further information regarding availability.
PSYCH 308. Peer Advising Practicum in Psychology.Section 001 – Admission Is By Application Which Can Be Picked Up In 1044 EH. Applications Are Due By March 28, 2001.Instructor(s): Maria L Slowiaczek (mls@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology and permission of instructor. (2-3). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for a total of six credits. A total of 12 credits may be elected through Psych. 304, 305, 306, 307, and 308. Credits: (2-3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is a supervised practicum for Psychology concentrators who wish to learn to help other Psychology students through academic advising/counseling. Students are selected by application (available in the Peer Advising office, 1044 East Hall, and due on March 28, 2001) and applicants will be interviewed. Required training in peer facilitation and Psychology concentration requirements is scheduled on Sunday, September 9 and Sunday, September 16, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A two-hour, faculty-supervised weekly class meets Wednesdays, 4-6 and is required. Other course requirements include weekly reaction papers and a final paper. In addition to experience with individual academic advising, students in this course help facilitate "focus groups" on subjects of interest to Psychology concentrators. The class is limited to about 20 students in order to promote discussion, training, and supervision of the practicum. The text book used for this course is "Peer Programs on the College Campus," by Sherry Hatcher and a course pack.
PSYCH 310 / SOC 320. Training in Processes of Intergroup Dialogues.Section 001 – Requires two mandatory retreats. Dates to be announced. For registration information go to 3000 Michigan Union, 936-1875, or email igrcc@umich.eduInstructor(s): Ruby L Beale (rubeale@umich.edu), Mark CheslerPrerequisites & Distribution: Permission of instructor. Open to juniors and seniors. (3). (Excl). May be used as an experiential lab in the Psychology concentration. A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~igrc/index14.html This course is designed to give students a foundation in awareness, knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to effectively facilitate multicultural group interactions including structured intergroup dialogues. This course will focus on content and process issues in an academic and applied setting. The topics of this course include social identity group development, prejudice and stereotyping and their effects on groups; difference and dominance and the nature of social oppression; power and privilege; culture, cultural cues and judgments, basic group facilitation skills and their applications in multicultural settings. This is a highly interactive and intensive course which includes group projects in and outside of class. It also includes 2 mandatory weekend retreats.
PSYCH 310 / SOC 320. Training in Processes of Intergroup Dialogues.Section 002 – Requires two mandatory retreats. Dates to be announced. For registration information go to 3000 Michigan Union, 936-1875, or email igrcc@umich.eduInstructor(s): Mark Chesler (mchesler@umich.edu), Charles BehlingPrerequisites & Distribution: Permission of instructor. Open to juniors and seniors. (3). (Excl). May be used as an experiential lab in the Psychology concentration. A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www.umich.edu/~igrc/index14.html This course is designed to give students a foundation in awareness, knowledge, understanding, and skills needed to effectively facilitate multicultural group interactions including structured intergroup dialogues. This course will focus on content and process issues in an academic and applied setting. The topics of this course include social identity group development, prejudice and stereotyping and their effects on groups; difference and dominance and the nature of social oppression; culture, cultural cues and judgments, basic group facilitation skills and their applications in multicultural settings. This is a highly interactive and intensive course which includes group projects in and outside of class.
PSYCH 311 / SOC 321. Practicum in Facilitating Intergroup Dialogues.Section 001.Instructor(s): Kelly MaxwellPrerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 310 and permission of instructor. (3). (Excl). A total of six credits of Psychology letter-graded experiential courses may be counted for the Psychology concentration. (EXPERIENTIAL). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. No Description Provided. Check Times, Location, and Availability PSYCH 315 / CAAS 327. Psychological Aspects of the Black Experience.Section 001.Instructor(s): Denis Ugwuegbu (dcugwueg@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One course in psychology or Afroamerican and African Studies. AAS 201 recommended. (3). (SS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. No Description Provided. Check Times, Location, and Availability PSYCH 315 / CAAS 327. Psychological Aspects of the Black Experience.Section 001 – Social Psychology of the African Family.Instructor(s): Denis Ugwuegbu (dcugwueg@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One course in psychology or Afroamerican and African Studies. AAS 201 recommended. (3). (SS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
PSYCH 316 / CAAS 331. The World of the Black Child.Section 001.Instructor(s): Vonnie C McLoydPrerequisites & Distribution: One course in psychology or Afroamerican and African Studies. (3). (Excl). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
PSYCH 319. Empowering Families and Communities.Section 001 – Students In 319.001 Must Also Enroll In 320.001. Meets With Amercian Culture 309.001Instructor(s): Laura P Kohn (lpkohn@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Concurrent enrollment in Psych. 320. (3). (Excl). Laboratory fee required.
Credits: (3). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course introduces students to the principles and practices of community psychology by focusing around the themes of empowerment and prevention. The influences of social context, racism, culture, and inequality in shaping behavior and attitudes in community settings are emphasized. Through readings, lectures, and simulations, students will deepen their understanding of how families and communities function and how communities can be involved in program development and delivery. Students must enroll concurrently in Psychology 320: Laboratory in Community Intervention. The course will meet once a week for three hours. Each class section will involve both lecture and discussion. Readings will consist of two books and four to six additional readings each week. Students will complete a journal that is a synthesis and integration of the readings, an in-class midterm, and a group research paper. Students will present their research paper in a poster session. The course is designed for third- and fourth-year students in psychology and other social sciences. The class will use a course pack.
PSYCH 320. Laboratory in Community Intervention.Section 001 – Students In 320.001 Must Also Enroll In 319.001. Meets With American Culture 309.002Instructor(s): Laura P Kohn (lpkohn@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Concurrent enrollment in Psych. 319. (1). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL).
Credits: (1). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This experiential lab involves one visit per week to an African American, Arab American, or Latino community in Detroit. Students will be assigned to work with community-based organizations on projects to improve the well being of children and families. Projects involve such activities as tutoring, developing outreach activities, assisting in child care settings, and working in community education projects. Internships will be supervised by the instructor and program staff. Students must be enrolled concurrently in Psychology 319: Empowering Families and Communities. This type of direct experience will provide for a better understanding of course concepts and more in-depth learning. This lab requires attendance at training sessions or community participation three hours a week. Students will turn in weekly attendance sheets that document their work. Transportation will be provided. An experiential journal, readings, and group project reflecting this experience will be completed for Psychology 319. This class will use a course pack.
PSYCH 330. Introduction to Biopsychology.Section 001.Instructor(s): Seema Bhatnagar (bhatnags@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. (4). (NS). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/330/001.nsf This course surveys the field of Biopsychology. It introduces the kinds of questions traditionally addressed by physiological and comparative psychologists. Biopsychology is the study of how psychological processes relate to the brain and evolution. A major focus is on how brain processes cause psychological events and behavior, and how psychological events are encoded in the brain (physiological psychology or behavioral neuroscience). Another focus is on how psychological processes (e.g., perception, cognition) differ across different species, and on how psychological processes have been shaped by evolutionary pressures (comparative or evolutionary psychology). Topics will include: principles of behavioral evolution; the anatomy and operation of brain systems relevant to mind and behavior, and their relation to psychoactive drugs; neural mechanisms of normal action, perception, motivation, learning, and cognition in humans and other species. Students must register for the lecture and for one discussion/practicum section. NOTE: This course is intended primarily for sophomores and second-term first-year students who have ALREADY taken a course in introductory psychology. This course is a prerequisite for many upper-level courses in Biopsychology. The text book for the course is "Biological Psychology"; by Rosenzweig et al.
PSYCH 331. Laboratories in Biopsychology.Section 001.Instructor(s): William J Gehring (wgehring@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 330. (4). (Excl). (BS). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/331/001.nsf The purpose of this course is three-fold: (1) It provides students with opportunities to gain practical laboratory experience by assisting an individual faculty member in the biopsychology program with his/her on-going research. (2) It introduces students to selected general methods used in the field of biopsychology (brain and behavior and animal behavior). (3) It provides practical knowledge about research design, quantification of behavior, scientific writing, the use of animals in research, and miscellaneous techniques used by biopsychologists in laboratory research. Students must register in two sections; a general lecture section (001) and an individual faculty member's section (faculty identification number). To be admitted, students must first get permission from an individual faculty member to work in his/her lab. Specific instructions and an application form (which must be completed) are available in the Psychology Undergraduate Office (1044 East Hall) or the Biopsychology Program Office (4029 East Hall). Students concentrating in 'Biopsychology and Cognitive Sciences' will receive priority.
PSYCH 335. Introduction to Animal Behavior.Section 001.Instructor(s): Warren G HolmesPrerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology or Biol. 162. (4). (NS). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/335/001.nsf This course presents a broad introduction to animal behavior from the perspective of evolutionary biology (sociobiology). The class is open to sophomores and is well suited for any student interested in animal behavior, biological psychology, or the relationship between Darwinian evolution and social behavior. Introductory lectures present the basic principles of organic evolution so that all students have a common knowledge foundation from which other course topics can be examined. Course topics include, among others, the relationship between genes and behavior, inclusive-fitness thinking and social interactions between close genetic relatives (e.g., parent-offspring, siblings), the evolution of sex differences, mating systems and their ecological correlates, and sexual selection (male-male competition and mate choice by females). Terms such as nepotism, altruism, aggression, and reproductive behavior are considered in light of how they have evolved by natural selection and how they contribute to daily survival and reproductive success. Examples from a wide variety of animal groups are used (e.g. primates, rodents, fishes, insects) to help emphasize various points and some time is devoted to human behavior. A lecture format is used, and students are encouraged to question and comment during class sessions. Grading is based on a multiple-choice quiz, two in-class essay exams, and a term paper.
PSYCH 338(437) / ANTHRBIO 368. Primate Social Behavior I.Section 001.Instructor(s): John C Mitani (mitani@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (NS). (BS).
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/anthrbio/368/001.nsf See Biological Anthropology 368.001.
PSYCH 340. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology.Section 001 – Evening exams Tue Oct 16 & Nov 13, 6:00-8:00pm.Instructor(s): Thad A Polk (tpolk@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. (4). (NS). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: https://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/340/001.nsf The topics to be covered include various aspects of the psychology of human perception, attention, memory, thinking (including problem solving and reasoning), and consciousness. The material will include data and theory about the relationship between cognition and brain function. The course will emphasize not only the content material represented by these topics, but also the process by which researchers develop theories and collect evidence about relevant issues. Students are required to have taken an introductory psychology course that included material on psychological experimentation. Performance will be evaluated via objective examinations that will stress knowledge of the material and understanding of the relationship between theory and data. Readings will be drawn from a text and several primary sources. The course will include lecture, discussion, demonstrations, in-class experiments, and practice on problem-solving exercises. The textbook for this course is Sternberg, R.J. (1999); Cognitive Psychology (2nd Ed.), Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace.
PSYCH 341. Advanced Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology.Sections 001, 002, 003 may be elected to satisfy the Upper-Level Writing Requirement.Instructor(s): James Hoeffner (jhoeff@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 330 or 345. (4). (NS). (BS). Satisfies a Psychology research-based laboratory requirement.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This "how-to" course covers the design, execution, and analysis of behavioral experiments using methods from Cognitive Psychology. A major emphasis in the course is to take the student out of the "listener" role and support learning by "doing." In small sections, students actively participate in laboratory tasks that demonstrate the range of activities in experimental research. Students learn to define an experimental hypothesis, design and conduct experiments using common test methods, appropriately analyze and interpret data from experiments, and present results in reports following the standard format for psychology research. The laboratory activities require working closely with groups of students using specialized software, so regular class attendance and participation is important. These activities also provide practice with more general critical thinking skills; for example, questioning what can be known from experiments vs. our experiences, deciding what conclusions are valid from observations, and evaluating scientific studies in other fields. Grading is based on written reports of research projects, exams, and in-class laboratory exercises.
PSYCH 345. Introduction to Human Neuropsychology.Section 001.Instructor(s): Jeff HutslerPrerequisites & Distribution: Introductory psychology. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Psych. 634. (4). (NS). (BS). Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/psych/345/001.nsf Human neuropsychology seeks to understand human cognition and brain organization. It utilizes similar methods as cognitive psychology to analyze behavior in brain-damaged patient groups as well as normal subjects. This course will give an overview of human brain organization through the use of case studies and experimental research in patient populations. Topics to be covered include visual function, language, memory, and executive functions.
PSYCH 348(447). Psychology of Thinking.Section 001.Instructor(s): Priti R Shah (priti@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Psych. 340. (3). (NS). (BS). |
