PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES

200.101 (N,S)

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (3) Drigotas   Limit 250   This course surveys all the major areas of scientific psychology, including the physiological bases of behavior; sensation and perception; learning, memory and cognition; developmental, social, and personality psychology; and psychopathology.

Sec. 01

MWF 11-11:50

200.110 (N,S)

INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3) Shelton   Limit 250
Introductory survey of current research and theory on topics in cognitive psychology. The course will cover a range of topics in perception, attention, learning, reasoning, and memory, emphasizing relationships among mind, brain, and behavior.

Sec. 01

MW 1:30-3

200.132 (S)

INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Feigenson   Limit 100
An introductory survey of developmental psychology from birth through adulthood. Consideration of developmental theories and methods and of research investigating biological, psychological, and social factors and their interactions within a cultural framework.

Sec. 01

MWF 1:30-2:20

200.141 (N,S)

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Gorman   Limit 180 100
A survey of neuropsychology relating the organization of behavior to the integrative action of the nervous system.
Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology

Sec. 01

TTh 9-10:15

200.159 (S)

FRESHMAN SEMINAR: EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY (1) Egeth   Limit 13
Freshmen only   In this course we discuss evolutionary psychology, which is the idea that the mind can be understood as an adaptation to our ancestral environment by means of natural selection.

Sec. 01

Th 2-2:50

200.204 (S)

HUMAN SEXUALITY (3) Kraft    Limit 25
Perm Req’d.   Not open to Freshmen     Junior & Senior Psychology, Behavioral Biology majors, and WGS minors only    Registration requirments can be found at:  www.psy.jhu.edu
Course focuses on sexual development, sexuality across the lifespan, gender identity, sexual attraction and arousal, sexually transmitted disease, and the history of commercial sex workers and pornography.
Formerly taught as 200.302

Sec. 01

T 12-2:20

200.207 (Q,S)
(W)

LAB IN ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DATA (3) Egeth   Limit 20 per section  Laboratory in the fundamentals of data collection and analysis in experimental and differential psychology.   Formerly 200.114

Sec. 01

02

03

04

W 1:30-3:30

W 1:30-3:30

W 1:30-3:30

W 1:30-3:30

200.209 (S)

INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY THEORY (3) Piferi   Limit 100   An overview of the major theories of personality with their empirical bases and applications.

Sec. 01

MW 2-4:30

200.211 (S)

SENSATION AND PRECEPTION (3) Yantis A survey of the psychological and neurophysiological basis of seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling.  Course added 4/01/08

Sec. 01

MWF 9-9:50

200.212 (S)

INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Noonberg   Limit 125
A survey of the major syndromes of psychological disorders. Research and theory about the mechanisms, development, and diagnosis of psychopathology are emphasized.

Sec. 01

TTh 1:30-2:45

200.309 (S)

EVOLUTIONARY MECHANISMS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR (3) Petri   Limit 25   
Prereq: 200.101 Intro. to Psychology  This course examines the evolution of human adaptive behaviors.  In particular it examines evolutionary contributions to behaviors concerned with problems of survival such as mating strategies, parenting, and group living.   

Sec. 01

M 1:30-4

200.312 (N,S)
(W)

IMAGING THE HUMAN MIND (3) Courtney Limit 20    Prereq: Statistical Analysis I (550.111) and Cognitive Neuroscience (080.205) or Cognitive Neuroscience: Exploring the Human Brain (050.203) or equivalent    

Sec. 01

Th 1:30-4

200.314 (Q,S)

ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS (3) Yantis   Prereq: One statistics course   Limit 18
Perm. Req’d. during Add/Drop only   
Topics in applied probability and statistical inference; analysis of variance; experimental design. Intended for graduate students in psychology.

Sec. 01

TTh  1:30-2:45

200.326 (S)
(W)

LAW, PSYCHOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY (3) Hofer    Limit 20    Perm. Req’d An introduction to applications of psychological research in policy analysis. Special emphasis is given to the use and misuse of psychology in Supreme Court advocacy and decision making in the areas of children’s rights, adult sexuality, and educational and employment opportunity. In addition, research into the trial process and jury decision making is reviewed, with the aim of identifying possible reforms to improve the truth-seeking function of the courts.  
Cross-listed with Public Health Studies

Sec. 01

Th 1:30-4

200.328 (S) 
(W)

THEORY & METHODS IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Edwin    Limit 25 
Prereq: Abnormal Psychology (200.212)     Senior Psychology Majors Only     A critical examination of the methods of observation, description, reasoning, and inference that underlie the clinical practice of psychology and psychiatry.
Cross listed with Behavioral Biology

Sec. 01

M 6-8:30pm

200.333 (S)

ADVANCED READING IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Drigotas   Limit 18
Junior & Senior Psychology majors only
The class is designed as a seminar including discussion of primary readings of social psychology articles ranging in topics from interpersonal relationship to behavior in large groups.

Sec. 01

W 1:30-4

200.339 (S)
(W)

ISSUES IN COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE (3) McComb    Limit 30
Priority to Psychology Majors
This course examines important mental health issues in the context of contemporary clinical practice. It explores major theories of counseling and psychotherapy through readings, case narratives, accounts of clinical processes, and research studies of clinical effectiveness.
Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology

Sec. 01

Th 1:30-4

200.344 (N,S)

BEHAVIORAL ENDOCRINOLOGY (3) StaffLimit 70   Prereq: 200.141 or 080.205 or Perm. Req’d.   An examination of the effects of hormones on behavior in non-human and human animals. Topics will include the effects of hormones on sexual differentiation, reproductive behavior, parental behavior, homeostasis and biological rhythms, regulation of body weight, learning and memory.
Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology and Neuroscience

Sec. 01

TTh 1:30-2:45

200.355 (S)

PSYCHOLOGY OF DECISION MAKING: BEHAVIORAL FINANCE (3) Raifman
Juniors and Seniors only    Limit 40   
Prereq: Six credits of Psychology course work
This course will apply insights from cognitive psychology decision-making research to the stock market. The course investigates whether investors can beat the market benchmarks by exploiting marketplace investor sentiment.
Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology

Sec. 01

T 3-5:30pm

200.386 (N,S)

ANIMAL COGNITION (3) Holland   Limit 25We will examine relations between brain, mind, and behavior in nonhuman animals, focusing on topics such as learning, memory, attention, decision making, navigation, communication, and awareness. We will take a variety of approaches, including behavioral, computational, evolutionary, neurobiological, and psychological perspectives. Although mostly we will be considering birds and mammals, the occasional insect or person will creep in. Suggested prerequisite: a course in animal behavior, cognitive psychology, or systems neuroscience.

Sec. 01

TTh 9-10:15

230.302 (S)

CLASS, STRATIFICATION, AND PERSONALITY (3) Kohn  Limit 30  Prereq: Junior/Senior only or Perm. Req'd.
Cross-listed with Sociology and Public Health Studies

Sec. 01

TTh 9-10:15

050.105 (N,S)

INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY (3) McCloskey
Limit 125   Cross-listed with Cognitive Science

Sec. 01

TTh 1:30-2:45

050.339 (N,S)

INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT (3) Landau   Limit 25 15    Meets with 050.639.
Cross-listed with Cognitive Science and Neuroscience

Sec. 01

 MW 1:30-2:45

080.330 (N)
(W)

BRAIN INJURY AND RECOVERY OF FUNCTION (CM) (ST) (3) Gorman   Limit 30 Prereq: 080.203, 080.305 & 080.306 or 080.205 and 080.304 or Perm. Req’d   
Cross-listed with Neuroscience

Sec. 01

WF 1:30-2:45

080.352 (N)

PRIMATE BRAIN FUNCTIONS (3) (ST) Hendry   Limit 100   Prereq: 080.205 and 080.304, or 080.305 and 080.306.
Cross-listed with Neuroscience

Sec. 01

MW 3-4:15

290.420 (S)
(W)

ORIGINS OF HUMAN SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND VARIATION (3) Kraft   Limit 25     Perm Req'd Juniors & Seniors PBS, Neuroscience, Public Health, Behavioral Biology, or Biology majors, or PBS or Women's Studies minors only. Cross listed with Behavioral Biology and Studies of Women, Gender and Sexuality

Sec. 01

T 3-5:30 pm

200.501

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH – FRESHMEN   S/U grading only

200.503

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH – SOPHOMORES  S/U grading only
The student chooses some research problem with the advice and approval of a faculty member.

200.505

PSYCHOLOGY READINGS - FRESHMEN

200.507

PSYCHOLOGY READINGS – SOPHOMORES   With approval of a faculty member, a student may make arrangements to undertake a program of independent reading on topics not covered in courses.

200.509

PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP    S/U grading only

200.511

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH – JUNIORS  S/U grading only

200.513

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH – SENIORS  S/U grading only  The student chooses some research problem with the advice and approval of a faculty member.

200.517

PSYCHOLOGY READINGS - SENIORS  With approval of a faculty member, a student may make arrangements to undertake a program of independent reading on topics not covered in courses.

200.519

SENIOR HONORS RESEARCH  Seniors working on the honors thesis enroll with the
approval of the undergraduate coordinator.

200.538

INDEPENDENT STUDY - SOPHOMORES

200.539

INDEPENDENT STUDY - JUNIORS

200.540

INDEPENDENT STUDY - SENIORS

THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY

200.615

GRADUATE SEMINAR IN FUNCTIONAL NEUROIMAGING Gmeindl   Limit 30    Perm. Req’d

Sec. 01

Th 12

200.627

GRADUATE SEMINAR: MEMORY Shelton

Sec. 01

F 3:30-4:30

200.631

TOPICS IN SPATIAL COGNITION Shelton

Sec. 01

M 3-4

200.642

NEURAL CIRCUITS BEHAVIOR Fortune, Ball Perm. Req’d   This course will consider defined multisynaptic pathways in the vertebrate nervous system that mediate behaviors such as reproductive behavior and communication.

Sec. 01

TBA

200.648

AGING, COGNITION, NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS I Albert   

Sec. 01

TBA

200.652

PROSEMINAR: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY Halberda Course added 5/08/08  

Sec. 01

M 9:30-11

200.661

PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Yantis   Limit 30   An introduction to postdoctoral activities (e.g., grant applications, journal article submission, meeting presentations, the politics of psychology and American science) for Ph.D. candidates in psychology.

Sec. 01

T 12

200.670

ADVANCED SEMINAR: VISION Egeth/Yantis  This seminar will cover advanced topics in vision from the perspectives of several disciplines. Topics include human visual psychophysics, perception and cognition, and computational vision.

Sec. 01

F 9-11

050.639

INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT Landau   Limit 5 25  
Meets with 050.339
Cross-listed with Cognitive Science and Neuroscience

Sec. 01

 MW 1:30-2:45

200.810

RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY Staff Students plan and execute original research under guidance of advisers. Results are usually prepared in a form suitable for publication.

Sec. 01

TBA

200.811

RESEARCH SEMINAR: HUMAN PERFORMANCE Egeth

Sec. 01

TBA

200.813

RESEARCH SEMINAR: COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT Feigenson

Sec. 01

TBA

200.815

RESEARCH SEMINAR: LEARNINGHolland

Sec. 01

Th 12-1:30

200.818

NEUROSCIENCE DECISION MAKINGStuphorn

Sec. 01

TBA

200.820

DIRECTED READINGS AND RESEARCH Staff   Guided independent readings and research in special fields.

Sec. 01

TBA

200.821

RESEARCH SEMINAR: BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE Ball

Sec. 01

W 12-1:30

200.823

RESEARCH SEMINAR: NEUROETHOLOGY Fortune

Sec. 01

W 12-1:30

200.825

RESEARCH SEMINAR: PSYCHOBIOLOGY Gallagher

Sec. 01

TBA

200.828

RESEARCH SEMINAR: PERCEPTION Yantis

Sec. 01

Th 10:30-12 1:30-3

200.841

RESEARCH SEMINAR: NEURAL SYSTEMS OF MEMORY AND ATTENTION Courtney

Sec. 01

Th 10-12

200.849

TEACHING PRACTICUM Staff  All candidates are required to obtain special experience in various aspects of undergraduate teaching.

TBA