Social Cognitive Development
This course explores how people come to understand others, navigate relationships, and make sense of the social world. We will explore the multifaceted and intersectional nature of social cognition including topics such as theory of mind, empathy, prosocial behavior, and the influence of culture and context. Topics will be discussed in relation to their development from infancy through late adulthood.
Apr
22
2025
Megan Nicklaw
Primary Title:
Program and Building Director
Institution:
Amherst College
Department:
Office of Finance & Administration
Email Address:
mnicklaw@amherst.edu
Office Building:
College Hall
Office Room Number:
Room 200D
John Zatowski
Primary Title:
Custodian
Institution:
Amherst College
Department:
Custodial Services
Email Address:
jzatowski@amherst.edu
Office Building:
Moore Residence Hall
Office Room Number:
Room 105
James Kerr
Primary Title:
Lecturer of Music Guitar
Institution:
Smith College
Department:
Music
Email Address:
jkerr@smith.edu
Anca L Holden
Primary Title:
Language Pedagogy Specialist, Five College Center for World Languages
Institution:
Amherst College
Department:
Five Colleges, Inc.
Email Address:
aholden@fivecolleges.edu
Telephone:
+1 (413) 542-5264
Office Building:
79 South Pleasant Street
Office Room Number:
Room 100
Intro to Medical Microbiology
Not for majors. With lab. Basic concepts of microbiology with emphasis on microbial pathogenesis and immunity. Medically important microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, rickettsia, protozoa, and the diseases which they produce. Laboratory exercises develop fundamental skills in aseptic technique, microscopy, pure culture study, and the isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms.
Campaigns and Elections
This course is designed to give students a deep understanding of electoral politics in the United States. We will do this from both an academic and practical perspective. Students will learn about how campaigns work and will learn about the factors that drive American electoral politics.