Psychology 210 or 220 and either Psychology 261 or 262. Junior-Senior Seminar in Biological Psychology Back to course list A course designed to give junior and senior majors an opportunity to explore a significant new area in biological psychology. The topic changes from year to year and with the expertise of the faculty member. Possible topics include neural bases of addiction, memory, sexual behavior, and stress. Empirical Research Back to course list Research and report writing, supplemented by individual conferences and group meetings.
All theses are due on the last day of classes for the semester.
Students register for Psychology 457a in the fall semester and for Psychology 458a in the winter semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for both Psychology 457a and 458a. This seminar combines community service and academic study. Students complete 50 to 60 hours of service in a community placement. Enrollment is limited to senior majors completing the senior thesis through the service-learning option.