Brain, glands, and other structures that underlie the development of behavior potential. Behavior genetics, neural and behavioral teratology, aging processes, nutritional factors, disease. PSY 331 Laboratory in Sensation and Perception 2 Y Techniques and experimental design for research in human sensation and perception. Develop skills in conducting experiments, designing research projects, and writing research reports. PSY 321 PSY 332 Laboratory in Human Information Processing 2 Y Experimental design and techniques for research in human memory and cognition.
Students conduct class research studies.
PSY 322 PSY 333 Laboratory in Brain and Behavior 2 Y Experience with basic techniques of neuroscience. Links between brain and behavior. PSY 323 PSY 334 Laboratory in Developmental Biopsychology 2 Y Observing and quantifying changes in ethologically relevant behaviors during development. Effects of neonatal hormone treatment on visual, olfactory, and exploratory behaviors. Intellectual, social, and emotional development PSY 336 Psychology of the Adolescent 3 S Characteristics, needs, and problems of adolescence.