Students are responsible for copying these articles. The course is divided into three sections. I provides an overview of biological and conceptual foundations. It is strongly recommended that students in this course have completed a course in statistics, and preferably research methods as well. There will be 4 exams, with the grade from the lowest dropped .
Students are responsible for all material covered in lectures and readings.
There will be no make-ups for missed exams. You must complete papers on 2 of the 10 topics. Your paper should briefly summarize the major hypothesis, methods, and findings of the study and provide a critique of the study's strengths and weaknesses and your related comments, as informed by what you've learned in class. A handout will be provided that contains additional details. Class participation .