Identical to Engineering Sciences 122)
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All terms: Arrange Advanced graduate students may elect a program of independent reading. 128. Methods of Materials Characterization ( Identical to Engineering Sciences 137 and Chemistry 137)
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All terms: Arrange Part time (one credit) thesis research under the guidance of a staff member. Open to candidates for the M.S. degree and Ph.D. students before admission to candidacy. 138. Graduate Research I: Level II
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All terms: Arrange Full time (three credits) thesis research under the guidance of a staff member. Open to candidates for the M.S. degree and Ph.D. students before admission to candidacy. 256. Instruction in Teaching for Graduate Students
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All terms: Arrange Tutoring, laboratory teaching, student evaluation, and leading recitation classes, under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Physics 256. 297. Graduate Research II: Level I
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All terms: Arrange Part time (two credits) thesis research under the guidance of a staff member. Open to candidates for the Ph.D. degree. 299. Graduate Research II: Level III
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09W, 10W: 11 An introduction to the study of the nine major planets and their natural satellites, together with asteroids and comets. Topics to be discussed include formation and evolution of the early solar system, Terrestrial and Jovian planetary surfaces and atmospheres, comparative planetology, and the collision of planetary bodies. Course material will include results from recent planetary spacecraft missions. Labs include making observations with telescopes. No prerequisite. Supplemental course fee required. Dist: SLA. Fesen. 2. Exploring the Universe
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08F: 11 09X: 10 09F: 11 A survey of contemporary knowledge of the nature and the evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe. Topics include stellar evolution, the origin of the elements, the deaths of stars, black holes, the structure of our Galaxy, other galaxies, dark matter, the expanding universe and the big bang. Physical processes underlying these phenomena are discussed. Students will make observations with radio and optical telescopes. Supplemental course fee required. No student may receive credit for both Astronomy 2 and Astronomy 3. Identical to Astronomy 2, but with an observing laboratory. Dist. SLA. Chaboyer (fall). 4. The Development of Astronomical Thought
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Consult special listings 15. Stars and the Milky Way
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09W, 10W: 10A This is a course in physical cosmology. The first half builds the Universe from the bottom up, focusing on galaxies. Topics include galaxy classification dynamics, clustering, dark matter, and evidence for the large scale homogeneity. The second half builds the Universe from the top down, developing the Big Bang cosmology. Topics include FRW equation classical cosmological tests, nucleosynthesis, and cosmic microwave background. Prerequisite: Physics 14 or permission of the instructor. Dist: SCI. Wegner. 61. Observational Techniques in Astronomy
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09W: 12 Offered in alternate years A study of modern astrophysics for the advanced physics undergraduate or graduate student who may or may not have previous background in astronomy. The overall theme of the course is the creation of the elements—from the big bang to the current epoch. Physical processes in stellar interiors, stellar evolution, and nucleosynthesis will be emphasized. Starting in the 2003-2004 academic year, no student may receive credit for both Astronomy 74 and Astronomy 115. Prerequisite: Physics 43 and Astronomy 2, 3 or 15, or permission of instructor. Dist: SCI . Chaboyer. 75. High Energy Astrophysics
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All Terms: Arrange Advanced study of a topic in observational astronomy, culminating in a one- to two-week observing session at the observatory in Arizona. 87. Undergraduate Research in Astronomy
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09W: 12 Offered in alternate years A study of the physical processes in stellar interiors, stellar evolution, and nucleosynthesis. Topics to be covered include big bang nucleosynthesis, the equations of stellar structure, equations of state, opacities, nuclear reactions, energy transport in stars, polytrope models, stellar models, the evolution of stars, and supernovae. Starting in the 2003-2004 academic year, no student may receive credit for both Astronomy 74 and Astronomy 115. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Chaboyer. 116. Galactic Systems
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09W: Arrange Offered in alternate years Structure, dynamics, and energy balance of the interstellar medium. Topics covered include high-energy particle and radiation interactions with interstellar gas, H II regions, shocks, molecular clouds, star forming regions, stellar mass loss nebulae and bubbles, and supernova remnants. Prerequisite: Astronomy 74, or permission of the instructor. Fesen. 118. Observational Cosmology
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08F, 09W, 09S, 09F, 10W, 10S: 10 A course designed to serve as a general introduction to the science of human behavior. Emphasis will be placed upon the basic psychological processes of perception, learning, and motivation as they relate to personality, individual differences, social behavior, and the behavior disorders. Dist: SOC. The staff. 6. Introduction to Neuroscience
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Consult special listings. This course does not carry major credit. 10. Experimental Design, Methodology, and Data Analysis Procedures
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09W: 2 09S: 12; Laboratory This laboratory course will provide a general introduction to the experimental methods of psychological science. Lectures will provide an overview of experimental techniques in four content areas (behavioral neuroscience, sensation/perception, cognitive/cognitive neuroscience, and social/applied psychology). The focus will be on how psychological scientists pursue research questions using diverse techniques, such as functional brain imaging, reaction time, psychopharmacology, self-reports, and survey methods. Laboratory exercises will complement the lecture material. Ethical issues as they pertain to psychological research will also be addressed. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6 and 10. Cannot be taken concurrently with Psychology 10. Dist: SLA . The staff. 21. Perception
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09W, 10W: 11 This course is an introduction to contemporary psychological theory and research on social behavior. Specific topics include self-presentation, nonverbal behavior, interpersonal relations, conformity, persuasion, aggression, altruism, and group dynamics. Within these contexts, emphasis is placed on the importance of both personality and situational factors as determinants of social behavior. Prerequisite: Psychology 1. Dist: SOC. Hull. 24. Abnormal Psychology
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09X: 10A We will examine the social and cognitive development of children from infancy to adolescence. We will also consider the implications of psychological research and theory for parenting, and for social and legal policies that affect young children. Film and videotape materials will be used to illustrate examples of infant and child behavior. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Dist: SOC. Scheiner. 26. Physiological Psychology
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08F, 09F: 2A Your brain is composed of low-precision, slow, sparsely-connected computing elements, yet it outperforms any extant computer on tasks ranging from perception to planning. Computational Neuroscience has as its twin goals the scientific understanding of how brains compute thought, and the engineering capability to reconstruct the identified computations. Topics in the class included anatomical circuit design, physiological operating rules, evolutionary derivation, mathematical analyses, and emergent behavior, as well as development of applications from robotics to medicine. Dist: SCI. Granger. 46. Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
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08F: 10A 09W: 2A 09S: 10, 11 Courses with this number consider topics that bring to bear knowledge in the fields of psychology, neurology, and physiology. Topics are treated at an intermediate level and the focus will be on topics not covered in detail in Psychology 26 and 65. The selection of issues is at the discretion of the instructor. Enrollment limited. Dist: SCI. In 08F at 10A, Spatial Cognition . This course will explore both the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying spatial orientation and navigation. The course will examine how animals/humans develop and maintain a sense of where they are and the direction they are facing. This process if fundamental to understanding mechanisms underlying navigation. We will examine processes of spatial orientation and navigation in a number of different species including insects, birds, fish, rodents, higher order mammals, and humans. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying these processes. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Taube. In 09W at 2A, Sleep and Sleep Disorders . This course will explore the basic biological mechanisms of sleep and circadian rhythms, including neuroanatomical, neurophysiological and chemical aspects of sleep/wake, as well as the relevant behavioral and social aspects of normal sleep. The course will then build upon this basic understanding of normal sleep and circadian rhythm to develop an overview of major sleep and circadian rhythm disorders, which include anatomical (e.g., sleep apnea), neurophysiological/chemical (e.g., narcolepsy), circadian (e.g., shift work or delayed sleep phase), and behavioral (e.g., conditioned insomnia) disturbances, as well as the interaction between sleep and other psychological, psychiatric and medical conditions. The critical importance of sleep to adequate daytime neuropsychological functioning will be elucidated through exploration of the impact of sleep deprivation and disorders. The social, public policy and economic issues pertinent to sleep and circadian rhythms will also be discussed. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6 and 24 or 26. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Sateia. In 09S at 10, Evolutionary Psychology . In this course, we examine the human mind and behavior within a broad evolutionary context. After a brief introduction to principles of evolution, we consider how sex and reproductive strategies influence male and female behavior in a variety of species, including humans. We then uncover the structure of the human mind by revisiting our vertebrate, mammalian, primate, and human ancestors. The importance of social factors in our evolutionary history will be highlighted. Throughout the course, we will consider how the most enigmatic and compelling of human qualities, such as love, aggression, morality and culture, are shaped by both personal and evolutionary history. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Kralik. In 09S at 11, Exotic Sensory Systems. Humans have 5 special senses (vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell) and a variety of ‘internal senses’ that provide information about the state of our body and internal organs. However, some animals possess senses that are unlike anything that humans can experience. Examples include echolocation, celestial and geomagnetic navigational systems, and bioelectricity. This course explores the discovery and operation of these ‘exotic’ senses, highlighting both the similarities and differences with our own more familiar sensory modalities. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6 and 21 or instructors’ permission. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Hughes. 52. Issues in Learning and Development
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09W, 09S: 10A Courses with this number consider several important sub-fields of social psychology. Material is treated at an intermediate level on a set of issues that are not covered in Psychology 23. Selection of issues is left to the discretion of the instructor, but specific emphasis is given to individual and group attitudes, modes of interpersonal communication, and behavior control in humans and animals. Dist: SOC. In 09W at 10A, Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination. Humans are social creatures; interpersonal relationships and group membership are critical to our survival and well-being. The formation of groups, however, can give rise to ingroup favoritism, stereotyping, and discrimination against outgroup members. This course will examine social psychological theory and research on the causes and consequences of stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, emphasizing sociocultural, cognitive, personality, neuroscience and motivational perspectives. We will study the development and causes of stereotypes and prejudice, and reasons for their persistence and prevalence. We will consider both the effects that stereotypes and prejudice have on people’s perceptions of and behaviors toward particular groups or group members, as well as their effects on members of stereotyped groups. Finally, we will explore the implications of research findings on stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination for education, business and government policies; and will discuss possible techniques for reducing prejudice and discrimination. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Norris. In 09S at 10A, Emotion . Long before the field of Psychology existed, there was an appreciation that our emotions exert a profound influence over our behavior. Psychology must struggle with the more tangible question of how to study emotions and thereby interpret their influence on behavior. In this course, we will examine how psychologists (past and present) have attempted to study emotion. We will augment this information by learning how the brain supports emotional processing. We will then consider human disorders where emotional processing has gone wrong, as this will inform us about how things were supposed to work in the first place. And, then, we will be in a better position to answer the really big questions. What is an emotion? Who has emotions? Do you? Does your neighbor? Do German Shepherds? How do you know? Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6. Enrollment limited to 35 students. Whalen. 54. Issues in Applied Psychology
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09W, 10W: 9L This course is an overview of current approaches to the psychological assessment of individual differences in development, intelligence, personality and special abilities. It will consider the strengths, weaknesses, and issues associated with each approach and will cover the basic principles of test construction, evaluation, and interpretation. The course will also include a history of psychological testing, and a consideration of the important theoretical, ethical and social issues which psychological assessment has raised. Prerequisite: Psychology 1 or 6 and 10 or its equivalent . Enrollment limited to 35 students. Dist: SOC. Scheiner. 60-68. Laboratories in Psychology
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09W, 10W: 2A This course is designed to introduce students to the theoretical and practical issues involved in conducting functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) experiments of cognitive and behaviorally-related brain activity. Participants will gain an understanding of the physiological principles underlying the fMRI signal change, as well as the considerations for experimental design. The course will include firsthand exposure to the scanning environment and data collection procedures. Participants will be provided conceptual and hands-on experience with image processing and statistical analysis. At the completion of this course, it is expected that participants will be prepared to critique, design, and conduct fMRI studies; appreciate limitations and potentials of current fMRI methods and techniques; and better understand the broad range of expertise required in an fMRI research program. The course is designed to provide the participant with intensive, hands-on instruction. As a result, enrollment in the course will be limited to 15 students. Knowledge of MR physics, signal processing, or the UNIX/Linux operating system is not a prerequisite. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Dist: TLA. Kelley . 63. Experimental Study of Social Behavior
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