COURSES	TITLE	INSTRUCTOR	TIME	ROOM
Psyc 413-401	Psychology of Music	Narmour	R 5-8	.
Psyc 431-401	Animal Cognition	Cheney	TR 10-12:30	.
Psyc 441-401 BFS	Genetics, Evolution & Behavior	Norman	TR 1:30-3	.
Psyc 451-001	Animal Communication	Seyfarth	MWF 11-12	.
Psyc 612-401	Statistics	Rosenbaum	TR 12-1:30	.
Psyc 709-301	S/T Clinical Psychology	Chambless	M 1-3:30	McNB 309
Psyc 727-401	Electronics for Scientists	Andrews-Labenski	TR 4-5:30	PsyL A16
Psyc 736-301	S/T Language	Dahan/Thompson-Schill	R 11-2	326/3401 Walnut/C wing
Psyc 750-401	Neurpsychopharmacology	Lucki	CANCELLED	CANCELLED
Psyc 751-301	S/T Cognitive Psychology	Gleitman	Arranged	Arranged
Psyc 774-401	Attitudes & Behavioral Predictions	Fishbein	R 1-3	Anns 318
Psyc 811-301	Psychodiagnostic Interviewing	Hunt	Arranged	Arranged
Psyc 815-301	Introductory Practicum	Hunt	Arranged	Arranged
Psyc 820-301	Advanced Practicum	DeRubeis	Arranged	Arranged
Psyc 820-302	Advanced Practicum	Goldstein	Arranged	Arranged
Psyc 820-303	Advanced Practicum	Hunt	Arranged	Arranged

   

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Psyc 600-302

Perception

Ben Backus/Virginia Richards

In this course we review fundamental properties of the visual and other sensory systems, and consider classic problems in perception such as visual and auditory space perception, color vision, and object recognition. The discussion will draw on approaches from neuroscience, computer science, and psychology, with special emphasis on psychophysical methods--how to measure human performance.  Fulfills the "Mind" requirement.

Psyc 609-401

Systems and Integrative Neuroscience

Larry Palmer

Cross-listed with INSC 573

This course provides an introduction to what is known about how neuronal circuits solve problems for the organism and to current resarch approaches to this question.  Topics include: vision, audition, olfaction, motor systems, plasticity, and oscillations.  In addition, the course aims to provide an overview of the structure of the central nervous system.  A number of fundamental concepts are also discussed across topics, such as: lateral inhibition, integration, filterting, frames of reference, error signals, adaptation.  The course format consists of lectures, discussions, readings of primary literature, supplemented by textbook chapters and review articles. (Fulfills the "Brain" requirement)

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Psyc 441-401

Genetics, Evolution and Behavior

Frank Norman

Cross-listed with BIBB 441

Genetic and environmental components of IQ, personality, and psychopathology. Evolutionary psychology; basic evolutionary theory; evolution of altruistic, cooperative, and competitive behavior.  The course develops and makes extensive use of elementary mathematical and statistical models.  For non-BFS students wishing to enroll: Applicants must attend the first class meeting; admission decisions will be made immediately after that meeting. In addition, applicants are asked to email Professor Norman norman@psych.upenn.edu

Psyc 451-001

Animal Communication

Robert Seyfarth

This course will review recent research on communication in animals, with particular emphasis on the vocalizations of birds, dolphins, whales, monkeys, and apes. We will consider the neural mechanisms that underlie signals, the information they provide to listeners, and we will examine how communication functions in social interactions. We will also discuss the possible parallels that may exist between the communication and human language.  Prerequisite:  Psychology 131/BBB 231/Bio 231 or permission of the instructor.

Psyc 612-401

Statistics

Paul Rosenbaum

Cross-listed with Stat 500

Covers two unrelated topics: loglinear and logit models for discrete data and nonparametric methods for nonnormal data. Emphasis is on practical methods of data analysis and their interpretation. Primarily for doctoral students in the managerial, behavioral, social and health sciences. May be taken before Stat 500 with permission of instructor.

Psyc 709-301

Special Topics in Clinical Psychology

Dianne Chambless

Empirically Supported Treatments.  We will examine the premises of and controversies about empirically supported psychotherapies (ESTs) through examination of some of the literature on this topic.  We will review descriptions of ESTs, treatment manuals, and videotapes of treatment sessions to gain information about what ESTs exist for common behavioral problems and how they are conducted. 

Psyc 709-302

Special Topics in Clinical Psychology

Rob DeRubeis

This seminar addresses diverse current topics in clinical psychology, including psychopathology, treatment, and prevention.  We will discuss recent papers from the major journals that deal with these topics, complemented by occasional research presentations from seminar participants and guest speakers.  Meets Mondays 12-1.

Psyc 727-401

Electronics for Scientists

John Andrews-Labenski

 

Cross-listed with INSC 727-401

An introductory theory and practicum course covering the essential principles and applications of electronics.  Emphasis is on understanding basic electricity, measurements, instrumentation, circuit simulation, data acquisition, and computer control systems used in research environments.  http://www.psych.upenn.edu/shop/psyc727)  

Psyc 736-301

Special Topics in Language

Delphine Dahan/Sharon Thompson-Schill

This seminar will examine core areas of research on language processing (in particular speech perception and [spoken and written] word recognition) based on behavioral, neuropsychological, and brain imaging data, with an emphasis on computational models.
 

Psyc 750-301

Special Topics in Neuropsychopharmacology

Irwin Lucki

Cross-listed with INSC 576 and PHRM 550
CANCELLED
Neuropsychopharmacology provides an overview of the neurobiology of major neuropsychiatric illnesses.  This course is divided into four modules related to behavioral disorders or disciplines:  The specific modules covered are:  affective disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia and behavioral genetics.  The modules present material that integrates clinical and basic neurobiology approaches to research of complex behavioral disorders.  Each module covers a specific area using the following format:  clinical features basic and clinical neuroscience studies relevant to understanding the pathobiology and mechanisms of treatment of each set of disorders case presentation or outside speakers.  Course Director:  Irwin Lucki (lucki@pharm.med.upenn.edu, 573-3305)
 

Psyc 751-301

Special Topics in Cognitive Psychology

Henry Gleitman

This is a research seminar in cognitive psychology offered by Henry and Lila Gleitman.  The seminar meets every Wednesday evening at the Gleitmans.  To assure intellectual continuity, participation has to be on a one-year basis.  Participation (whether by registration or auditing) is by permission of the instructors.  If interested, get in touch with either Henry or Lila Gleitman via e-mail.

Psyc 774-401

Attitudes & Behavioral Prediction

Martin Fishbein

Cross-listed with COMM 577

An introduction to the concept of attitude and its role in behavioral prediction.  The course will cover standardized attitude measurement instruments (e.g., GThurstone, Likert, Guttman and Semantic Differential Scales), expectancy-value models, and psychological or individual level theories of behavioral prediction and change (e.g., Health Belief Model, Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior, Social Cognitive Theory, Theory of Interpersonal Relations and Subjective Culture, and the Transtheoretical Stage of Change Model).  Emphasis will be placed upon how an understanding of theory and measurement is necessary for developing effective behavior change interventions.
 

Psyc 811-301

Psychodiagnostic Interviewing

Melissa Hunt

Psyc 815-301

Introductory Practicum

Melissa Hunt

Psyc 820-301

Advanced Practicum

Rob DeRubeis

Psyc 820-302

Advanced Practicum

Alan Goldstein

Psyc 820-303

Advanced Practicum

Melissa Hunt