Audience
Three psychology courses are being offered online during the Winterim, with classses Dec 16 - Jan 3.
PSYC264 Culture and Cognition; 4cr
Dr. Nayantara Kurpad
M,T,W,R @ 10:30 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how growing up in different countries—or even in various regions of the same country—can shape the way people think, perceive, and interpret the world? Or how cultural norms and rituals influence development? This course invites students to engage with contemporary theories and research in cultural psychology, exploring how culture affects our understanding of the world. Prerequisite: PSYC101 or with instructor permission. This course is part of the Culture & Community content breadth area for the major.
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PSYC414 Drugs, Brains and Behavior; 4cr
Dr. Victória Müller Ewald
M,T,W,R @ 1:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
An examination of recreational and therapeutic drugs that act on the brain. Topics include the biology of the drug’s effects on the brain; drug effects on behavior; and the use of psychoactive drugs in the treatment of psychopathology. Prerequisite: PSYC101 or with instructor permission. This course is part of the Biological & Sensory Processes content breadth area for the major.
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PSYC486 Memory in the Movies; 4cr
Dr. Jessica Leffers
M,T,W,R @ 1:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
The purpose of this course is to examine the times when the human memory system does not work correctly. We will explore various depictions of memory loss and memory disorders in movies and books. Then, students will evaluate the accuracy of such depictions and “correct” the errors in the media piece. Students will conduct independent literature reviews on memory disorders like dementia, Alzheimer’s, and amnesia. Prerequisite: PSYC204 or with instructor permission. This course is part of the Health & Counseling content breadth area for the major.
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Winterim tuition will be charged $300 per credit plus $48.50 in fees per credit for in-state/DC residents and $450 per credit plus $48.50 in fees per credit for out-of-state students. More details at https://www.smcm.edu/registrar/winter-session/winter-session-courses/.
Register by taking an add/drop slip to the Registrar in Glendening Hall M-F from 9am-5pm from now until 12/13.