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PSYCH 230 001 FA 2016
Behavioral Neuroscience or Biopsychology studies how psychological processes relate to brain mechanisms and how those processes have evolved. The behavioral neuroscience side of biopsychology studies how brain processes cause psychological processes and behavior, and with how psychological events are encoded in the brain. The comparative psychology side of biopsychology studies how psychological processes have been shaped by evolutionary pressures, and how human psychology compares to psychological processes in other animals. Specific topics this semester include the evolution of psychological and social traits, the structure and function of neurons, neurotransmitter signals and interactions with psychoactive drugs, neuroanatomy of brain structures, and brain mechanisms of perception, motivation, learning and cognition. Some basic familiarity with psychology (introductory psychology) and with biology concepts (high-school or introductory college level) is recommended, but other biology courses are not prerequisites for this course.
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ENGLISH 124 010 FA 2016
This class is about writing and academic inquiry, with a special emphasis on literature. Good arguments stem from good questions, and academic essays allow writers to write their way toward answers, toward figuring out what they think. In this writing-intensive course, students focus on the creation of complex, analytic, well-supported arguments addressing questions that matter in academic contexts. The course also hones students’ critical thinking and reading skills. Working closely with their peers and the instructor, students develop their essays through workshops and extensive revision and editing. Readings cover a variety of genres and often serve as models or prompts for assigned essays; the specific questions students pursue in essays are guided by their own interests.
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TO 566 001 FA 2016
The course covers applied regression analysis, including two stage least squares, logistic regression, and discriminate analysis.