The study of the origin, development, structure, and dynamics of personality from a variety of theoretical perspectives.

An exploration of key issues in the area of medical ethics. Following the consideration of relevant philosophical background, topics to be addressed include patient autonomy and medical paternalism; informed consent; resource allocation and social justice; reproductive technologies and genetic screening; euthanasia and the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment; and the experimental use of human subjects. Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or health studies.

An investigation of ethical questions that arise in the world of business, including the business of the academy; and scrutiny of the moral principles that may enable us to cope successfully with these questions.

This course surveys current topics in applied ethics. It introduces the major sources of moral theory from religious and secular sources, and show how these theories are applied.

This course examines resonances between religion and contemporary scientific understandings of the world. Topics include new arguments for and against the existence of God based on current physics and biology; scientific explanations of religious experience and the ubiquity of religious practice; the "new atheism" of authors such as Richard Dawkins, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Daniel Dennett; whether theories such as intelligent design qualify as science; and whether those who believe in God and miracles can accept current scientific theories.

Same as PHI 209. The course introduces you to the philosophical debates behind the psychology of the mind, focusing mostly on work from the 20th century onwards. We focus on the philosophical implications of major historical figures in psychology and their approach to Mind (James, Freud, Skinner). We read contemporary work on the problems of reductionism (Can we just talk about brains?), consciousness (Why do we have it, is it necessary? Could we be zombies or automata?) and the nature of a coherent self (Is there one? Do we construct it? Does it end with our bodies?).

Same as PSY 209. The course introduces you to the philosophical debates behind the psychology of the mind, focusing mostly on work from the 20th century onwards. We focus on the philosophical implications of major historical figures in psychology and their approach to Mind (James, Freud, Skinner). We read contemporary work on the problems of reductionism (can we just talk about brains?), consciousness (why do we have it, is it necessary? could we be zombies or automata?) and the nature of a coherent self (is there one? do we construct it? does it end with our bodies?).

Systems neurobiology is the study of how networks of neurons function, and how these networks mediate sensation, movement and higher-order functions such as attention, decision-making, language, emotion and memory. Course material focuses primarily on the neuroanatomy and functional organization of the vertebrate brain. Readings from the textbook and scientific journal articles are supplemented with computer-based hands-on exercises and simulations to demonstrate techniques used to study neural connectivity and image the brain.

Laboratory sessions in this course complement the material in NSC 314 by exploring the neuroanatomy of the endocrine system, methods of detecting and assessing hormone action, and correlations between hormone levels and experiences of daily life. Enrollment limited to 16. Prerequisite: NSC 314 (must be taken concurrently).

This course investigates how the brain regulates the production and release of hormones, as well as how hormones act on the brain to affect behaviors such as aggression, affiliation, parenting, sexual behavior, feeding and learning. Concurrent enrollment in NSC 315 is recommended but not required. Prerequisites: PSY/NSC 110 and one of BIO 200, 202 or 230, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20.