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3.00 Credits
A major research project to be carried out under the supervision of a member of the Department. Golden Age Theatre. Latin American Civilization. Latin America on Stage. Contemporary Spanish Poetry. Spanish and the Medical Professions.
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3.00 Credits
Independent study directed by the SPM staff. Permission of the chairperson required.
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Principles of nervous system function from the molecular through the organ system level as illustrated by the vertebrates and invertebrates. Approximately one half of the course will cover basic cellular principles of nervous system organization, development, and physiology. The remaining lectures will consider the role of functionally-identified neural networks in behavior control. Prerequisite: BIO 220 or BFB/PSY 302. Same as BFB/BIO/PSY 240. Jinks, R. Thompson
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A general introduction to the philosophy of mind, addressing four key philosophical issues: the nature of psychological explanation; the mind-body problem; the possibility of artificial intelligence; and the nature of persons. Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or psychology. Same as PHI 250. Helm
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3.00 Credits
Can we build intelligent machines We'll attempt to answer this question by examining both the philosophical and theoretical background of artificial intelligence and research into mobile robotics. We will also build our own robots so as to provide practical experience informing our answers to this philosophical question. Same as PHI 255. Helm
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3.00 Credits
Survey of contemporary evolutionary models for the origin and persistence of religious belief and practice. Attention will be given to the epistemological implications for religious belief. The course will consider on adapationist and non-adaptationist models focusing primarily on cognitive theories, group selection, costly-signaling, and neurotheology. Same as PHI 256. Murray
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3.00 Credits
Review of phenomena and research on sensory processes and their role in perception. Readings and discussion will examine evidence from behavioral, psychophysical, and physiological research, and consider implications for explanations arising from the mechanistic, cognitive, computational, and naturalistic theoretical perspectives. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission. Corequisite: PSY 230 or BIO 210. Same as BFB/PSY 301. Owens
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Behavioral and mental processes as viewed from a biological perspective with particular emphasis upon the role of neurochemical and endocrine factors in central nervous system function. Topics covered will include reproduction and gender, chemical senses and ingestion, emotion, learning, sleep, and psychopathology. A neuropharmacological approach to the study of the nervous system will be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or BIO 110 or permission. Corequisite: PSY 230. Same as BFB/PSY 302. Heyser
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the relative contributions of nature and nurture on children's behavioral, cognitive, and perceptual development from the prenatal period through adolescence. Topics include the development of language, concepts, intelligence, socialization, motor abilities, and emotional understanding, with discussion informed by current and classic primary reading. Research activities and analyses integrated into course work. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission. Corequisite: PSY 230 or BIO 210. Same as PSY 304. Casler, Staff
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of human cognitive processes. Topics covered include knowledge acquisition, memory, concept formation, text processing, thinking, problem solving, and decision making. We will compare several approaches to the study of cognition, and we will examine and evaluate both classic and contemporary theory and research. Research activities and analyses integrated into course work. Prerequisite: PSY 100 or permission. Corequisite: PSY 230 or BIO 210. Same as PSY 305. M. Anderson
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