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2009 Summer Session Course Listings
Note: Northwestern day school students need permission from the dean of their school to enroll in School of Continuing Studies courses. SCS courses are indicated by a -CN after the course number (example: ACCOUNT 204-CN Sec. 28). The majority of Summer Session courses do not need dean approval.
Psychology
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
PSYCH 110-0 Sec. 26
Introduction to Psychology
CAESAR Class Number: 40110
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/23 - 7/30
TuTh 10:30am - 1pm
Sara Broaders
This course will be held in Tech Institute room M128.
The purpose of this course is to give an overview of the field of psychology. Class lectures, readings, demonstrations, and discussions will combine to give you a sense of the scientific study of psychology across many areas of inquiry. Ultimately, the goal of this course is to provide you with an enhanced evidence-based understanding of the fundamentals of behavior, thought, and human nature. Prerequisite: none. This course counts toward the Weinberg College social and behavioral sciences distribution requirement, Area III.
PSYCH 201-0 Sec. 26
Statistical Methods in Psychology
CAESAR Class Number: 40112
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/22 - 7/29
MW 10am - 12:30pm
Ben Schalet
This course will be held in University Hall room 101.
This course is designed to introduce you to statistics, including both descriptive statistics (summarizing data obtained from a sample) and inferential statistics (drawing inferences about a population based on data obtained from a sample drawn from that population). The assigned readings have been selected to familiarize students with basic concepts relating to the analysis and interpretation of data. Class activities will focus on how the concepts can be applied. Through completion of the course, students should become more sophisticated and critical consumers of statistical information. Prerequisite: high school algebra and PSYCH 110 or equivalent. This course counts toward the Weinberg College formal studies distribution requirement, Area II.
PSYCH 204-0 Sec. 28
Social Psychology
CAESAR Class Number: 40114
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/26 - 8/14
F 10am - 1:30pm
Laura Luchies
This course will be held in University Hall room 101.
This course gives a general overview of the field of social psychology. Through reading and discussion, you will gain a broad sense of current issues in social psychology, as well as deeper insight into specific avenues of study. Emphasis will be placed on an evidence-based approach to the study of how an individual relates to his or her social environment. The course will not be very technical, but you will leave with a sense of how to interpret popular scientific research in social psychology and how to link this research to psychological phenomena in the real world. Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or equivalent. This course counts toward the Weinberg College social and behavioral sciences distribution requirement, Area III.
PSYCH 204-CN Sec. 26
Social Psychology
CAESAR Class Number: 42787
5 weeks,
CHIC,
6/20 - 7/25
Sa 9am - 12:30pm
Katherina Hauner
This course will be held in Wieboldt Hall room 511.
This course examines psychological processes in social behavior, including thinking about and interacting with other people and groups, as well as the effects of social and cognitive processes on the ways individuals perceive, influence, and relate to others. Topics include person perception, the self, prejudice and stereotyping, social identity, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, interpersonal attraction, altruism, aggression, group processes. This course combines classroom lecture and discussion with an online component. Students must have ready access to the Internet. Northwestern day-school students must obtain their dean's consent to enroll in this course. Class will not meet on Saturday, July 4.
PSYCH 205-0 Sec. 26
Research Methods in Psychology
CAESAR Class Number: 40314
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/22 - 7/29
MW 2 - 4:30pm
Paul Reber
This course will be held in University Hall room 101.
This course provides an introduction to psychological research techniques and methodology. Topics to be covered include the logic of research, the issues that must be considered in deciding how to study various psychological phenomena, and ways to address the difficulties posed by the limitations of specific studies. Ways for assessing threats to the internal and external validity of studies will be examined. These issues will be illustrated through reference to examples of research on various topics in psychology. In addition to lectures and readings, students will participate actively in the design and analysis of several research projects. Students will also learn to write research reports in the style used by research psychologists. Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or equivalent and PSYCH 201. Department consent required.
PSYCH 218-0 Sec. 26
Developmental Psychology
CAESAR Class Number: 40526
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/23 - 7/30
TuTh 2 - 4:30pm
Sara Broaders
This course will be held in Tech Institute room M128.
We will examine human psychological development from infancy through adolescence. Through lectures, audiovisual examples, and discussion, students will learn about a variety of topics in developmental psychology. Among the topics to be covered are theories of cognitive and social development; development in infancy; language development; emotions; moral reasoning; thinking and problem solving; peer relationships; and parenting/family influences. Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or equivalent. This course counts toward the Weinberg College social and behavioral sciences distribution requirement, Area III.
PSYCH 228-0 Sec. 26 
Cognitive Psychology
CAESAR Class Number: 40648
6 weeks,
CHIC,
6/23 - 7/30
TuTh 6 - 8:30pm
Heather Norbury
This course will be held in Wieboldt Hall room 517.
A survey of theories and research in cognitive psychology, covering topics such as perception, attention, memory, representation of knowledge, language, reasoning and problem solving, judgment and decision making, and consciousness. Classes will consist of lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Students will be required to think critically about the assumptions and methods underlying research on class topics. Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or equivalent. This course counts toward the Weinberg College social and behavioral sciences distribution requirement, Area III.
PSYCH 303-0 Sec. 26
Psychopathology
CAESAR Class Number: 40486
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/23 - 7/30
TuTh 10am - 12:30pm
Amanda Uliaszek
This course will be held in University Hall room 101.
The primary goal of this course is to familiarize the student with basic principles, concepts, and research in abnormal psychology. The topic will be addressed with a scientific approach in order to further develop the student's capacity to evaluate and think critically. All of the major categories of adult psychopathology will be covered, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, schizophrenia, and sexual disorders. There will also be some coverage of childhood disorders. In addition to focusing on understanding the symptoms and causes of these disorders, there will be some coverage of the major treatment approaches as well. Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or equivalent. This course counts toward the Weinberg College social and behavioral sciences distribution requirement, Area III.
PSYCH 314-0 Sec. 26
Special Topics: Child Psychopathology
CAESAR Class Number: 40528
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/23 - 7/30
TuTh 6:30 - 9pm
Ben Gorvine
This course will be held in Tech Institute room M128.
This course examines the major psychopathologies of childhood. Various theories for the etiologies of child psychopathology are considered, and the implications for diagnosis, consultation, and treatment are also addressed. The developmental psychopathology paradigm as a lens for the understanding of child psychopathology will be a particular focus of the course. Prerequisites: Psych 110-Introduction to Psychology or equivalent
PSYCH 314-0 Sec. 36
Special Topics: Mnemonic Function and Dysfunction
CAESAR Class Number: 40650
6 weeks,
CHIC,
6/22 - 7/29
MW 6 - 8:30pm
Eric Gobel
This course will be held in Wieboldt Hall room 511.
How is the amnesia in "50 First Dates" and "Memento" different from "soap-opera" amnesia? What abilities remain and what abilities are lost in amnesia? How can those of us with healthy memory function optimize our learning to maximize our own memory abilities? To answer questions such as these, this course will survey what we know about normal and abnormal learning and memory, from both psychological and biological perspectives. This course will cover the history and basic methods of memory research, types of memory and memory systems, and characteristics of learning and memory. After this foundation is established, we will discuss intriguing topics such as amnesia and other memory disorders, spatial memory, false memories, and memory and the law. In addition, students will present how they can improve their study habits and memory by applying what they have learned about memory function. The course format will be a mixture of lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Prerequisite: Psych 110-Introduction to Psychology or equivalent.
PSYCH 314-0 Sec. 46
Cancelled
Special Topics: Emotion
CAESAR Class Number: 40652
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/22 - 7/29
MW 1 - 3:30pm
Genna Bebko
This course will be held in Tech Institute room M128.
Emotions are central to human experience, guiding us toward the pursuit of happiness and avoidance of pain. When not properly regulated, emotions can detrimentally impact our mental and physical health. What is the nature of emotion, and how can emotions be regulated? Through this course, we will examine these and other fundamental questions about emotion from several theoretical perspectives. Topics to be covered include the biological bases, cognitive foundations, developmental processes, individual differences, and social approaches of emotion and emotion regulation. Psychological disorders characterized by emotion dysregulation, as well as clinical applications, will also be explored. This seminar style course will emphasize student involvement through discussion and other interactive class activities. Prerequisite: Psych 110-Introduction to Psychology or equivalent
PSYCH 326-0 Sec. 26
Social and Emotional Development
CAESAR Class Number: 42762
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/23 - 7/30
TuTh 10am - 12:30pm
Catherine Durbin
This course will be held in Frances Searle room 2107.
This course will cover major topics in the development of emotional processes, personality traits, and social behavior from infancy to late childhood. The primary focus will be on the organization and functions of emotions and personality traits across development, the continuity of personality across development, and the role of key social relationships in the acquisition of prosocial behaviors and psychological adjustment. Prerequisites: Psych 110-Introduction to Psychology AND Psych 205-Research Methods in Psychology. This course counts for the upper-level research requirement for the Psychology major. This course counts toward the Weinberg College social and behavioral sciences distribution requirement, Area III.
PSYCH 337-0 Sec. 26
Human Sexuality
CAESAR Class Number: 42760
6 weeks,
EVAN,
6/22 - 7/29
MW 1 - 3:30pm
Dave Sylva
This course will be held in Frances Searle room 2378.
This class will treat human sexuality as a subject for scientific inquiry. Major topics include the evolution of human mating psychology (including physical attraction, precipitants of sexual arousal, committed and uncommitted strategies, and sexual jealousy), biological aspects of sexuality, sexual minorities (e.g., homosexuality), and sexual coercion. Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or equivalent. This course counts toward the Weinberg College social and behavioral sciences distribution requirement, Area III.
PSYCH 384-0 Sec. 28
Close Relationships
CAESAR Class Number: 40654
8 weeks,
EVAN,
6/25 - 8/13
Th 1:30 - 5pm
Erica Slotter
This course will be held in University Hall room 101.
What can empirical research tell us about the exhilarating yet perplexing enigma known as the romantic relationship? This course provides an overview of research on the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of close relationships, with a particular emphasis on romantic relationships. It covers the major social psychological theories related to close relationships and a variety of currently popular topics in relationships research. The course will involve readings from journal articles as well as book chapters and will place strong emphasis on empirical evidence. Prerequisite: PSYCH 110 or equivalent. This course counts toward the Weinberg College social and behavioral sciences distribution requirement, Area III.
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