A seminar in selected topics; the application of mathematical models and advanced statistical techniques to political science data. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

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.

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.

A general orientation to the field of psychological testing. Introduction to the principles and methods of psychological testing, and a survey of the various kinds of psychological tests.

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.

An examination of the descriptive, theoretical, and research material relevant to the major classes of disturbed behavior. Special attention is devoted to the stylistic features of neurotic and psychotic communication and behavior.

Analysis and interpretation of human measurements. The course deals with the application of basic inferential procedures to the analysis and interpretation of psychological data. Required of all graduate students in psychology.

An intensive treatment of theories, methods of investigation and current developments in the area of personality.

An intensive examination of the methods and data of social psychology with emphasis on social attitudes.

An intensive examination of theories, methods of investigation, and current developments in the field of physiological psychology.