Transfer Student Courses in PsychologyConsult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 12:42 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. Fall Academic Term, 2004 (September 7 - December 23)PSYCH 111. Introduction to Psychology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): James H Hoeffner (jhoeff @umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in PSYCH 112, 114, or 115. PSYCH 111 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Students in PSYCH 111 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The purpose of this course is to provide a broad introduction to the field of psychology. Psychologists try to understand human behavior using a wide variety of methods and approaches. The primary goals of this course are to introduce you to the ways that psychologists think about and approach questions of mind and behavior, and to introduce the major research findings and theories in the field. The topics we will cover include memory, language, development, learning, intelligence, personality, and social psychology. There are no prerequisites for this course, and it consists of two lectures and one discussion section each week. Grades are based on exams, written assignments, and performance in weekly discussion section.
PSYCH 111. Introduction to Psychology.
Section 060.Instructor(s): Brian Edward Malley (bmalley@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in PSYCH 112, 114, or 115. PSYCH 111 may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. Students in PSYCH 111 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Psychology is the science of human and animal behavior and mental processes. As a survey course, Introduction to Psychology provides an overview of the methods, terms, theories, and findings in the field. By understanding principles of psychology, you will learn more about yourself, others, non-human animals, and relationships. The goals of this course are:
Class consists of two lectures each week. Grades are based on exams and written assignments.
PSYCH 211. Project Outreach.
Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: Prior or concurrent enrollment in introductory psychology. (1-3). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credits. Credit is granted for a combined total of fifteen credits elected from PSYCH 211, 322, 323, 404, and 405. Credits may not be included in a concentration plan in psychology. This course may only be repeated if a different section is selected. Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Laboratory fee required. Credits: (1-3). Lab Fee: Laboratory fee required. Course Homepage: http://www.sitemaker.umich.edu/projectoutreach 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. Project Outreach includes approximately 20 agencies in which you can provide direct service to children and youth in community settings, adults and children in health care settings, and persons legally confined to institutions. The "Careers" section of Project Outreach allows active exploration of yourself and career decision making. All sections are three credits, requiring six hours of work per week including four hours of fieldwork; journal writing, or other short assignments; one hour lecture and one hour discussion. Students need to check the University Online Schedule of Classes for lecture/discussion times and meeting places per section. Students are invited to stop by the Psychology Undergraduate office in 1343 East Hall to pick up an Outreach Booklet and receive information regarding registration, field work, and general course information for the Fall 2004 Term. One section 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. Section 001 — Working with Preschool Children: 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. Section 002 — Big Sibs: Students will become involved in a one-on-one friendship with a child in the community age 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 or low cost, educational and fun activities. The corresponding lecture series addresses various issues that impact childhood. Section 003 — Juvenile and Criminal Justice: 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 justice 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. Section 004 — Health, Illness, and Society: 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. Section 005 — Exploring Careers: 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 career identity and decision making processes; and (2) to encourage the development of the skills needed to identify career options, become familiar with occupational resources, and to practice job or internship search strategies. There are no additional costs for this course.
PSYCH 230(330). Introduction to Biopsychology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Kent C Berridge (berridge@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: PSYCH 111, 112, 114, or 115, or BIOLOGY 162 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). Basic familiarity with biology and chemistry. (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. This course is a prerequisite for many upper-level courses in Biopsychology. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. 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 to 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 that have shaped current behavior and physiological processes; 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.
PSYCH 231 / UC 261. Brain, Learning, and Memory.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Stephen Maren (maren@umich.edu), John Jonides (jjonides@umich.edu), Hylan Moises (moises@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Enrollment is restricted to first- and second year students. (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. May not be included in a concentration plan in psychology (as a social science), but may be included in a concentration plan in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
PSYCH 250(350). Introduction to Developmental Psychology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Lucretia M Ward (ward@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: PSYCH 111, 112, 114, or 115 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed PSYCH 255. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course provides an overview of the milestones of human development from conception to death. We examine the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of children, adolescents, and adults, and the various factors (e.g., genetics, parenting, peer groups, schooling, and the media) that influence development. Our goal is to give you an initial introduction to the main issues, central theories, and dominant research methods in developmental psychology. We hope that students can integrate their knowledge of psychology and their observations of human development with the content of this course. We also will discuss the implications of course content for child-rearing, education, and social policy so that you can apply your knowledge to meaningful problems. Requirements include four multiple-choice exams, two papers, and section attendance and participation.
PSYCH 260(360). Introduction to Organizational Psychology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Henry W Cetola (hcetola@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: PSYCH 111, 112, 114, or 115 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. In this course, we will examine how theories and research in psychology apply to behavior in organizations. All human behavior occurs in a context in which the individual interacts with her or his environment. The environment of interest in this course is the organization, the workplace. Specifically, we will examine how characteristics of individuals such as their personalities, past experiences, enculturation, and attitudes impact on and are influenced by the organization. We will examine leadership, motivation, communication, stress, and power in organizations, among other topics. The course is structured such that the primary source of learning is through individual reading, studying and analysis of the material in the textbook supplemented by lecture, small group discussion, and participation in experiential exercises. Evaluation will be based on exams and individual and group assignments.
PSYCH 270(370). Introduction to Psychopathology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Edward C Chang (changec@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: PSYCH 111, 112, 114, or 115 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Abnormal psychology entails the scientific study of aberrant behaviors, broadly defined. However, there is no universal consensus on the definition, classification, and treatment of psychological disorders. As we shall quickly see, what is deemed abnormal and how it develops or is treated will partly depend on the particular perspective taken. Hence, a key goal of this course is to guide students toward a broad and critical understanding of "abnormal behavior" from a number of different perspectives. We will accomplish this by exploring, evaluating, and discussing various strengths and weaknesses of different perspectives for understanding psychology based on the theoretical and empirical literature. Films may be used to illustrate some of the important concepts mentioned in the lectures and in the readings. Your final grade will be based on the total number of points you obtain from lecture-based quizzes (a total of 10 quizzes, each quiz is worth a maximum of 10 points) given at the start or end of each lecture class, and from a midterm and final exam (each exam is worth a maximum of 100 points) and a maximum of 300 points determined by your discussion section leader from participation, attendance, papers, class projects, and quizzes. Accordingly, 50% of your grade will be based on your performance in the lecture section and 50% of your grade will be based on your performance in the discussion section. Note, it is the student's responsibility to be in attendance for all lecture and discussion section classes. Lecture-based quizzes, which cannot be made up for any reason, will begin by the second lecture class. Students who are late for lectures risk missing lecture-based quizzes which will be given only during the very start of each lecture class. Hence, students should anticipate making it to each lecture class to ensure that opportunities to earn points from lecture-based quizzes are not lost. Missing quizzes will have a direct impact on your final grade.
PSYCH 280(380). Introduction to Social Psychology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Brad J Bushman (bbushman@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: PSYCH 111, 112, 114, or 115 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). (4). (SS). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Social psychology is a scientific area in the discipline of psychology that seeks an understanding of how people feel, think, and behave in social situations. Students are introduced to the theories, research methods, and seminal findings of social psychology. Topics covered include: social judgments and decisions, attitudes, perceptions of others, social influence, attraction, aggression, and group pressure. Students are evaluated by means of exams and classroom contributions, and through short papers. Instructional methods include assigned readings, lectures, films, small group activities, and weekly discussion sections.
PSYCH 303. Special Problems in Psychology: Advanced Laboratory.
Section 001 — Advanced Lab in Psychological Research Methods. [3 credits]. Sections 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008, 009, 010, and 011 meet the Upper-Level Writing Requirement.Instructor(s): Christopher M Peterson (chrispet@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: STATS 350 or 425 or MATH 425, and one of the following: PSYCH 230, 240, 250, 260, 270, 280, or 290 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). (2-4). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit.
Credits: (2-4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This writing-intensive course provides an overview of the how's and why's of research in psychology as a social science, and it covers such topics as ethics, library research, case studies, observations, surveys and questionnaires, laboratory experiments, APA-style writing, and statistics. It consists of a weekly 75-minute lecture on Monday, in which general ideas about research will be presented, and a weekly 75-minute lab in which research projects will be planned and presented. Prerequisites: A "gateway" course in psychology as a social science. A basic statistics course (e.g., STAT 350) is required. You should not take this course if you have already taken one of the psychology as a social science lab courses (e.g., organizational, personality, psychopathology, social). Grades: Final grades are based on three "objective" quizzes over terms and concepts covered in class and readings (15% each) and written assignments for the lab (70% total). Each written assignment will be weighted more-or-less by its page length. We encourage you to write drafts of any and all assignments prior to the due dates. If you wish to avail yourself of this option, you will need to work out a mutually-agreed timetable with your lab instructor well in advance of the due date. Attendance per se at lab is not graded but is required: A student cannot pass this course without participating in lab activities and exercises.
PSYCH 338 / ANTHRBIO 368. Primate Social Behavior I.
Section 001.Instructor(s): John C MitaniPrerequisites & Distribution: (4). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit.
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
PSYCH 384 / ENVIRON 360 / NRE 360. Behavior and Environment.
Section 001 — Meets with NRE 560.001.Instructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (3). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
PSYCH 401. Special Problems in Psychology as a Social Science.
Section 003 — Theory of Mind. [3 credits].Instructor(s): Henry M Wellman (hmw@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: PSYCH 111, 112, 114, or 115 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). One of the following: PSYCH 230, 240, 335, or 345. (1-4). (Excl). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 credits. Only 6 credits of PSYCH 400, 401, 402 combined may be counted toward a concentration plan in psychology, and a maximum of 12 credits may be counted toward graduation. Credits: (1-4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. In everyday life we constantly think of ourselves and others in terms of our inner mental lives — our hopes, ideas, desires, goals, beliefs. This is our everyday "theory of mind." Twenty years ago theory of mind was almost unheard of; today it is widely discussed. A prime reason for this widespread interest is developmental data showing young children's increasingly insistent attribution of such states as desires, beliefs and emotions, to self and other. Such findings have intrigued various scholars: Primatologists have considered the extent to which "mentalizing" self and others is uniquely human. Evolutionary scientists have considered how theory of mind evolved, and whether it was the breeding ground for advances in human intelligence more generally. Neuroscientists have asked whether mentalizing is specially supported in the human brain and the extent to which it is modularized and specific. Clinicians have claimed that a specific deficit in theory of mind accounts for the impairments shown by children with autism. In this seminar, we will review and discuss this contemporary research and theory on theory of mind, considering infants, children and adults, normal and delayed individuals, people from various cultures, brain and behavior.
PSYCH 401. Special Problems in Psychology as a Social Science.
Section 010 — Educational Psychology. [4 credits].Instructor(s): Scott G Paris (sparis@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: PSYCH 111, 112, 114, or 115 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). One of the following: PSYCH 230, 240, 335, or 345. (1-4). (Excl). May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 credits. Only 6 credits of PSYCH 400, 401, 402 combined may be counted toward a concentration plan in psychology, and a maximum of 12 credits may be counted toward graduation. Credits: (1-4). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course examines major topics relevant to American education from preschool through high school. We will examine topics such as learning and motivation, curriculum and instruction, testing and assessment, reform movements, federal policies, and contemporary issues. A background in education or psychology is helpful but not required. Students will be required to complete several multiple-choice exams, attend and participate in weekly discussion sections, and write a term paper and several short papers. Lectures, videos, discussion, and independent projects will be used in the course to promote learning.
PSYCH 477. Current Topics in Clinical Psychology.
Section 001 — Insanity and Humanity.Instructor(s): Laura Kohn-Wood (lpkohn@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: PSYCH 111, 112, 114, or 115 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). PSYCH 270. (3). (Excl). May be elected twice for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is an advanced level undergraduate psychology seminar that examines the depiction of modern mental illnesses in popular media, including film and narratives. We will first review major mental disorders (based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) then focus on critically analyzing the portrayal of these disorders in our culture through artistic media. Students will be graded on their knowledge of psychopathology as well as their ability to critically compare artistic depictions and analyze the effect of these portrayals on society's perspective and understanding of mental illness. Both Introductory Psychology and Introduction to Psychopathology are required prerequisites of this seminar.
PSYCH 478(414). Clinical Psychology.Section 001.Instructor(s): CeballoPrerequisites & Distribution: One of the following: PSYCH 111, 112, 114, or 115 (Prerequisites enforced at registration). PSYCH 270. (3). (Excl). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. No Description Provided. Contact the Department.
PSYCH 485 / WOMENSTD 485. Gender, Mentoring, and Technology.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Abigail J Stewart (abbystew@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (3). (Excl). (EXPERIENTIAL). May not be repeated for credit. Offered mandatory credit/no credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
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