Graduate Program Courses
G6001x. Proseminar 1
Fall 2012: 3 pts. J. Metcalfe. T 2:10-4 PM. Room 405 Schermerhorn Hall.
2013-14: Not offered. 3 pts. J. Metcalfe.
Prerequisite: This course is open only to psychology graduate students.
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G6002y. Proseminar 2
Spr 2013: 3 pts. D. Shohamy. W 2:10-4 PM. Room 405 Schermerhorn Hall.
2013-14: Not offered. 3 pts. D. Shohamy.
Prerequisite: This course is open only to psychology graduate students.
G6003y. Proseminar 3
2012-13: Not offered. 3 pts.
Spr 2014: 3 pts. J. Curley. W 2:10-4 PM. Room 405 Schermerhorn Hall.
Prerequisite: This course is open only to psychology graduate students.
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G6006y. Introduction to Statistical Modeling
in Psychology
Spr 2013: 4pts. D. Krantz. TR 8:40-9:55 AM. Room 200B Schermerhorn Hall.
Spr 2014: 4pts. D. Krantz. TR 8:40-9:55 AM. Room 200B Schermerhorn Hall.
Description: Methods of data analysis and mathematical modeling illustrated with
examples from psychological research.
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G6007y. Analysis of Change
Spr 2013: 4pts. N.
Bolger and K. Franks. W 10:10-12 PM. Room 200B Schermerhorn Hall.
________(Additional
1 hour per week of lab statistical exercises: TBA.)
2013-14: Not offered. 4pts. N.
Bolger and K. Franks.
Prerequisite: Graduate statistics course in ANOVA or General Linear Model,
or instructor's permission.
Description: A survey course in statistical methods for
the analysis of repeated-measures data, including data from experimental
and nonexperimental studies. Surveys classical (e.g., MANOVA) and modern
methods (e.g., Multilevel Models) for both continuous and categorical
outcomes.
G6100. Communicating Science
2012-13: Not offered. 3 pts. S. Woolley.
2013-14: Not offered. 3 pts. S. Woolley.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
Description: How to write about and present
scientific information in a clear and interesting way. We will use: 1)
individualized writing projects; 2) oral presentations; and 3) concise
books on good writing to develop skills for communicating scientific ideas,
design, results and theory.
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G6200x. Practicum in the Teaching of Psychology
Fall 2012: 2-3 pts. L. Putnam. W 2:10-4 PM. Room
200C Schermerhorn Hall.
Fall 2013: 1-3 pts. L. Putnam. W 2:10-4 PM. Room
200C Schermerhorn Hall.
Prerequisite: This course is open only to psychology graduate students.
Description: Practical and theoretical issues
relating to the teaching of psychology and the psychology of teaching.
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G6500x or y. Supervised Teaching Assistance
Fall 2012, Spr 2013: 3 pts. L. Putnam.
Fall 2013, Spr 2014: 3 pts. L. Putnam.
Prerequisite: The permission of the faculty member who will direct the
teaching.
Description: Participation in ongoing teaching.
Note: Psychology
graduate students register for this course each semester in which they have a teaching
assistantship.
G6600x and y. Supervised Individual Research
Fall 2012, Spr 2013: 1-4 pts. K. Ochsner.
Fall 2013, Spr 2014: 1-4 pts. K. Ochsner.
Prerequisite: The permission of the departmental Director of Graduate
Studies.
Note: Psychology graduate students register for this course
in both the Fall and Spring terms.
Graduate Research Seminars
and
Colloquia
G9045x. Research Seminar in Auditory Neuroscience
Fall 2012. 3 pts. S. Woolley. Day/time: TBA. Room 252 Schermerhorn Hall.
Fall 2013. 3 pts. S. Woolley. F/time: TBA. Room 252 Schermerhorn Hall.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission
Description: Auditory neuroscience is the study of the neural basis of hearing. Auditory processing and perception are studied from the physiological, anatomical and behavioral standpoints. The focus of this course is on the structure and function of the vertebrate auditory system, and how auditory processing relates perception and vocal communication. The course consists of a weekly seminar during which recently published papers and current data sets on auditory neuroscience and perception are presented and discussed.
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G9165y. Research Seminar in Cognition
2012-13: Not offered. 3 pts. E. Smith, J. Metcalfe.
Spr 2014: 3 pts. J. Metcalfe. R 10:10-12 PM. Room 365 Schermerhorn Hall.
Prerequisite: This course is open only to psychology graduate students.
Description: Weekly seminar of presentations and
discussion of current topics in cognition.
Note: This course may be repeated
for additional credit.
G9397x, G9398y.
Research Seminar in Social & Personality Psychology
Fall 2012: 1 pt. K. Ochsner. M 2:40-3:55 PM. Room 200B Schermerhorn Hall.
Spr 2013: 1 pt. K. Ochsner. M 2:40-3:55 PM. Room 200B Schermerhorn Hall.
Fall 2013: 1 pt. K. Ochsner. M 2:40-3:55 PM. Room 405 or 200B Schermerhorn Hall.
Spr 2014: 1 pt. K. Ochsner. M 2:40-3:55 PM. Room 200B Schermerhorn Hall.
Prerequisite: The permission of one
of the instructors. This course is open only to doctoral candidates.
G9410. Behavioral Neuroscience (seminar)
2012-13: Not offered. 3pts. R. Silver; D. Hood; P. Balsam; F. Champagne.
2013-14: Not offered. 3pts. R. Silver; D. Hood; P. Balsam; F. Champagne.
Prerequisite: At least one undergraduate neuroscience course and instructor's permission. This course is open only to graduate students.
Description: Advanced seminar on the fundamentals of brain organization, development and function in the generation and contol of behavior. Using lecture, text and original literature, a basic graduate education on neurons, circuits, systems and behavior taught by faculty experts.
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G9425. Neuroethology (seminar)
2012-13: Not offered. 3 pts. S. Woolley and D. Kelley.
2013-14: Not offered. 3 pts. S. Woolley and D. Kelley.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
Description: Neuroethology is the study of the neural bases for natural animal behaviors. Behavior and brain are studied using an evolutionary approach. The focus of this course is on the neurobiology and behavior of animal communication and other natural behaviors, and the relation between sensory processing and motor output. The course consists of a weekly student-led seminar during which classic and current data papers are presented and discussed.
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PHPS G9600x. Philosophy and Psychology of Action
Fall 2013: 3 pts. J. Metcalfe and C. Peacocke. R 2:10-4 PM. Room 200C Schermerhorn Hall.
Prerequisite: TBA
Description: TBA
G9650y. Theories and Research in Social Science
of Psychology
Spr 2013: 3pts. T. Higgins. M 4:10-6 PM. Room 329 Schermerhorn Hall.
2013-14: Not offered. 3pts. T. Higgins.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission.
Description: Advanced seminar on selected
topics and issues in social cognition and social motivation. Emphasis
on common languages (i.e., common nomethetic processes and idiographic
contents) underlying social, personality, abnormal, and developmental
psychology.
G9685. Advanced Seminar in Relationships
2012-13: Not offered. 3 pts. N. Bolger.
2013-14: Not offered. 3 pts. N. Bolger.
G9999x and y. Departmental Colloquium
Fall 2012, Spr 2013: 0 pts. K. Ochsner. W 4:10-6 PM. Room 614 Schermerhorn Hall.
Fall 2013, Spr 2014: 0 pts. K. Ochsner. W 4:10-6 PM. Room 501 or 614 Schermerhorn Hall.
Description: Members of the staff, graduate students, and outside speakers present
current research.
Note: All graduate students are expected to attend the meetings of the seminar.
