Examination of the general principles of drug action, including pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations, emphasizing the effects of recreational and psychotropic drugs (including plant-derived and synthetic drugs) on signaling in major neurotransmitter systems. Includes discussion of selected issues such as sex differences, developmental toxicity and medication development.

A systematic examination of the major theoretical issues and the logic and methods of the scientific study of developmental psychology. The course is organized around theoretical perspectives that have directed the study of developmental processes. In the laboratory component, students will engage in demonstration exercises designed to illustrate selected topics and research techniques. Students will be required to design and implement a research project. Lecture/discussion, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week.

A systematic examination of the major theoretical issues and the logic and methods of the scientific study of developmental psychology. The course is organized around theoretical perspectives that have directed the study of developmental processes. In the laboratory component, students will engage in demonstration exercises designed to illustrate selected topics and research techniques. Students will be required to design and implement a research project. Lecture/discussion, three hours per week; laboratory, two hours per week.

This course focus will be on the development and presentation of a research question, and the design of an experimental test of the question. The course will use a seminar format. Students will be expected to give both an oral and written presentation of their research proposal and to participate in the discussion of the proposals of other students.

Designed as a senior-capstone course for psychology majors to integrate classroom learning, theory, and practice in the context of a research or field-based experience in psychology under the supervision of a psychology faculty member. Students spend nine hours weekly in the placement site and meet weekly as a group with the course instructor to discuss placements, readings, and writing assignments.

Designed as a senior-capstone course for psychology majors to integrate classroom learning, theory, and practice in the context of a research or field-based experience in psychology under the supervision of a psychology faculty member. Students spend nine hours weekly in the placement site and meet weekly as a group with the course instructor to discuss placements, readings, and writing assignments.

Designed as a senior-capstone course for psychology majors to integrate classroom learning, theory, and practice in the context of a research or field-based experience in psychology under the supervision of a psychology faculty member. Students spend nine hours weekly in the placement site and meet weekly as a group with the course instructor to discuss placements, readings, and writing assignments.

Selected topics in clinical psychology such as Health Psychology and Introduction to Clinical Psychology. Course topics will vary from year to year, providing students with a diversity of material in the area of clinical psychology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

This course is designed to provide in-depth study of a specialized topic in developmental psychology. Topics will vary from year to year and may include: cognitive development; development of memory and attention; development of reasoning and problem solving; and media use and children's development. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

The course will provide in-depth study of specialized topics in the area of higher learning in animals. Topics will vary from year to year and may include concept learning, memory, imitation, language, and cooperation. The course will also examine these processes from the perspective of sociobiology. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.