The course is an introduction to the criminal-court process in the United States. The course covers how the criminal process is organized, outlines the steps and actors in the criminal process, and explores the impact of criminal justice on society.

A survey of the major approaches to the study of American politics, institutions, and behavior.

Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.

An introduction to the study of behavior covering theories, methods and findings of research in major areas of psychology. Topics covered will include the biological foundations of behavior; learning, perception, motivation, personality; developmental, abnormal, and social behavior; and methods of assessment. This course is a prerequisite to a significant number of courses in this and related areas of study. Lecture, three hours; laboratory/discussion, two hours.

Our primary objective in this course is to explore what the field of psychology has learned about the psychology of conspiracy theories, and whether a psychological perspective can add anything to our knowledge of conspiracy theory thinking. This will include an exploration of personality factors, social forces, and cognitive processes related to conspiracy mentality and belief. We will also discuss the relationship between conspiratorial thinking and misinformation, and utilize techniques to detect misinformation.

An introduction to the principles of developmental psychology as seen in human growth over the entire lifespan, with the primary focus on infancy through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on theory and data relating to the developmental aspects of cognition, language and personality.

Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.

This course will introduce the student to, and give them practical experience in, writing research proposals, research reports and carrying out research work. The course will be jointly taught by various medical physics faculty and guest lecturers. Students will be asked to present their own work to be critiqued by the class. The goal is to give the student a hands-on experience of what is involved in doing funded clinical research on human subjects and getting it published in an academic journal.

Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.

Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.