Psychology

Departmental Representative:
Prof. Patricia Lindemann
404C Schermerhorn
212-854-8285
pgl2@columbia.edu

Undergraduate research courses are offered by the department to qualified students. For additional information, consult the Departmental Representative. For additional information regarding courses, faculty, major requirements, etc., visit the department's Web site.

OFFICIAL MAKEUP DATES FOR UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS

May 31, replaces the Memorial Day holiday.

July 5, replaces the Independence Day holiday

NOTE

The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors as may become necessary.

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Summer 2013

Psychology

  • PSYC S1001Q. The Science of Psychology. 4 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

    Introduction to the science of human behavior. Topics include history of psychology, brain function and development, sleep and dreams, sensation and perception, learning and memory, theories of development, language and cognition, research methods, emotion, mental illness, and therapy.

  • PSYC S1420D. Experimental Psychology: Human Behavior. 4 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

    Introduction to the techniques of research employed in the study of human behavior. Students gain experience in the conduct of research, including design of simple experiments, observation and measurement techniques, and the analysis of behavioral data.

  • PSYC S2235Q. Thinking and Decision Making. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

    Prerequisites: an introductory course in psychology.

    Models of judgment and decision making in both certain and uncertain or risky situations, illustrating the interplay of top-down (theory-driven) and bottom-up (data-driven) processes in creating knowledge. Focuses on how individuals do and should make decisions, with some extensions to group decision making and social dilemmas.

  • PSYC S2280D. Introduction to Developmental Psychology. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

    Prerequisites: PSYC W1001 or W1010, or the instructor's permission.

    Introduction to the scientific study of human development, with an emphasis on psychobiological processes underlying perceptual, cognitive, and emotional development.

  • PSYC S2450Q. Behavioral Neuroscience. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

    Prerequisites: Recommended preparation: a course in psychology and high school physics, chemistry, and biology.

    An introduction to the analysis of psychological issues by anatomical, physiological, and pharmacological methods. Topics include neurons, neurotransmitters, neural circuits, human neuroanatomy, vision, learning, memory, emotion, and sleep and circadian rhythms.

  • PSYC S2620D. Abnormal Behavior. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

    Prerequisites: PSYC W1001 or W1010 or instructor's permission.

    An examination of definitions, theories, and treatments of abnormal behavior.

  • PSYC S3410Q. Seminar in Emotion. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

    Prerequisites: The instructor's permission

    Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of emotion. Emphasis is on research into physiological, expressive, and subjective emotional responses to salient events.

  • PSYC S3625Q. Clinical Neuropsychology Seminar. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

    Prerequisites: An introductory course in Neuroscience like PSYC 1001 or PSYC 2450 or permission of the instructor

    Analysis of the assessment of physical and psychiatric diseases impacting the central nervous system, with emphasis on the relationship between neuropathology and cognitive and behavioral deficits.

  • PSYC S3632Q. Psychology of Control. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

  • MSPS S3672D. Introduction to Moral Psychology. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

  • PSYC S3682D. Self-Regulation. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

  • PSYC S3692D. Social Relationships & Health. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05