(Formerly PSY 111) An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Students must enroll in a discussion section. Discussion sections are limited to 22.

(Formerly PSY 111) An introductory course surveying fundamental principles and findings in classical and contemporary psychology. Students must enroll in a discussion section. Discussion sections are limited to 22.

The course offers a series of talks and discussions about the ways that SWG reads the world around us and the times we live in. This course is designed to introduce students to "intersectionality," as a core concept and a distinctive methodology of the Study of Women and Gender. We?ll use a series of contemporary case studies drawn from current events, music, film, literature and history to develop a deeper awareness of how our individual experiences and social and historical forces intersect.

Laboratory sessions in this course will 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 productionand 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 315is recommended but not required. Prerequisites: PSY/NSC 110(formerly PSY/NSC 210); and one of BIO 200, 202 or 230, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20.

Topic course: This course will address the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of addiction and related behaviors. We will examine genetic, cultural, developmental, behavioral, and molecular factors of addiction, with a focus on neurobiology. Prerequisites: PSY/NSC 110(formerly PSY/NSC 210); or NSC 230 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 12.

This survey course examines the ever-changing political and economic landscape of the African continent. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the unique historical, economic and social variables that shape modern African politics, and will introduce students to various theoretical and analytical approaches to the study of Africa's political development.

This seminar examines the place of prophecy in Muslim thought by analyzing historical sources for the life of Muhammad: the Qur?an, traditional and revisionist biographies, poetry, art, and literature. Topics include the challenges of reconstructing the historical Muhammad, representations of his character and teachings in the traditions of Islamic theology, mysticism, and sacred history, medieval European presentation of the prophet of Islam and his portrayal in modern film and fiction.

Topics course.

This course will explore ancient and modern Buddhist-inspired poetry from China, Korea, Japan, and the United States. The first half of the course will be devoted to East Asian poetry, and the second half will be devoted to American poetry. We will read selections from such notables as Wang Wei, Han Shan, and Su Shi (China), Saigy?, Ikky?, and Ry?kan (Japan), Ko Un (Korea), and Gary Snyder, Philip Whalen, Jane Hirshfield, and Dan Gerber (U.S.). Enrollment limited to 20.