Human Development (HD)Human Ecology

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

HD 1170

Broad overview of theories, research, and issues in the study of human development during adolescence and emerging adulthood. Focuses on the major biological, cognitive, and social changes during adolescence; ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13466 HD 1170   LEC 001

HD 2510

Analyzes the social aspects of aging in contemporary American society from a lifecourse perspective. Topics include (1) an introduction to the field of gerontology, its history, theories, and research ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: SOC 2510

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16671 HD 2510   LEC 001

  • 17489 HD 2510   DIS 201

  • 17490 HD 2510   DIS 202

  • 17491 HD 2510   DIS 203

  • 17493 HD 2510   DIS 205

HD 2800

This course focuses on the cutting-edge research from the recently emerged, exciting field of cultural psychology. We discuss major theories and findings that integrate cultural perspectives into psychology, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AAS 2800

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 15727 HD 2800   LEC 001

HD 3190

Focuses on how the scientific study of human memory interfaces with the theory and practice of law. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16786 HD 3190   LEC 001

HD 3280

Continues the field practicum experience from PSYCH 3270. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 3280

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16452 HD 3280   SEM 101

HD 3370

Surveys basic issues, methods, and research in the study of first-language acquisition. Considers major theoretical positions in the field in the light of experimental studies in first-language acquisition ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 3370LING 4436PSYCH 4360

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14317 HD 3370   LEC 001

HD 3460

The course examines the role of play in promoting the learning and socio-emotional development of children. Through class discussions, hands-on activities, observations, videos, and discussion of recent ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16731 HD 3460   LEC 001

HD 3490

Takes a comprehensive look at current research and theory in the emerging field of Positive Psychology. Students become familiar with theories, methods, and empirical research pertaining to the psychology ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16677 HD 3490   LEC 001

  • 17700 HD 3490   DIS 201

  • 17701 HD 3490   DIS 202

  • 17702 HD 3490   DIS 203

  • 17703 HD 3490   DIS 204

  • 17704 HD 3490   DIS 205

  • 17705 HD 3490   DIS 206

HD 3620

Covers the science of interpersonal relationships. Examines the basic nature of human affectional bonds, including their functions and dynamics. Covers such topics as interpersonal attraction and mate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 13675 HD 3620   LEC 001

  • Please feel free to add your name to the wait list. You will be contacted directly if a space opens up for you.

HD 3660

Focuses on networks of brain regions that are organized around the integration of processes related to emotion and motivation. The course first explores brain pathways for processing visual, auditory, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14420 HD 3660   LEC 001

HD 3700

A theoretical and empirical approach to the biological, psychological, and social (including cultural and historical) aspects of adult psychopathology. Readings range from Freud to topics in psychopharmacology. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 3250

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 13899 HD 3700   LEC 001

HD 4240

Reviews theory and research on stress, emotions, and health. This course offers opportunities for students to develop new ways to integrate theory and research on stress and health with the advances in ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16788 HD 4240   SEM 101

  • Preference given to HD majors.

HD 4440

The course will survey the nature of human intelligence. Examples of topics include theories of intelligence, measurement of intelligence, development of intelligence, cultural issues regarding intelligence, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 6440

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15724 HD 4440   SEM 101

  • Preference given to Human Development majors.

HD 4620

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18299 HD 4620   LAB 401

HD 4630

Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a non-invasive method for observing the living human brain. This course will serve as an introduction to neuroimaging methods, introducing students to the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14323 HD 4630   SEM 101

  • Required Prerequisites: HD2200 or PSYCH2230 or BioNB2220; HD3820 or PSYCH3500; AEM2100 or BTRY3010 or ILRST2100 or MATH1710 or PAM2100. Open to standing juniors, seniors, and graduate students with permission from the instructor only.

HD 4720

This course is designed to expose students to multiple aspects of human brain research in the context of emotional and social aspects of cognition. To gain experience in empirical research and how it fits ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17535 HD 4720   LAB 401

  • Preference given to Human Development majors.

HD 4730

Neuroscientists increasingly consider complex human behavior as emergent from patterns of functional and structural connectivity within the brain (i.e. neural networks). This has led to the development ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17524 HD 4730   LAB 401

  • Preference given to Human Development majors.

HD 4760

This course builds on the first graduate statistics class for social sciences offered in falls. It will cover the general linear model as a data analytic tool. The focus will be on applied regression models. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 6760PSYCH 4760PSYCH 6760

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14308 HD 4760   LEC 001

HD 4770

This course will explore psychopathology by pairing literary descriptions of common disorders with psychological research. By examining mental illness through the lens of popular writing, we will explore ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 6710

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16787 HD 4770   LEC 001

  • Students who would like to be in this class should add themselves to the wait list.

HD 4780

This seminar examines in detail the nature, diagnosis, epidemiology, causes, and treatment of ADHD through a critical evaluation of the recent scientific and medical literature. Also considers implications ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14403 HD 4780   SEM 101

  • Prerequisites: HD 1150 or equivalent, introductory biology, statistics course.

HD 4980

In this weekly seminar, students are guided through the process of completing an honors thesis in human development. The course focuses on developing students' writing abilities, reviewing statistics and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • 13975 HD 4980   SEM 101

  • Enrollment limited to: HD Honors program students.

HD 6200

Designed as an orientation to the department and the university. Activities include attendance at research presentations, visits to departmental research laboratories, relevant informational sessions (e.g., ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/UnSat

  • 14449 HD 6200   SEM 101

HD 6250

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18298 HD 6250   SEM 101

HD 6310

Designed to help students develop a broad understanding of the mechanisms, processes, and current issues in cognitive development and learn to do critical, in-depth analyses of developmental research. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16785 HD 6310   SEM 101

HD 6350

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17694 HD 6350   SEM 101

HD 6400

Examines development in infancy through a critical review of key research and theory in selected aspects of neurobehavior, perception, cognition, language, emotion, and social relationships. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14404 HD 6400   SEM 101

HD 6440

The course will survey the nature of human intelligence. Examples of topics include theories of intelligence, measurement of intelligence, development of intelligence, cultural issues regarding intelligence, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 4440

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15725 HD 6440   SEM 101

HD 6530

This course will examine the developmental transitions occurring between adolescence and adulthood in the United States. Students will learn about social, biological, and cognitive theories that chart ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18178 HD 6530   SEM 101

HD 6650

This seminar examines how the physical and social contexts of disadvantage shape child development. We investigate how childhood disadvantage influences biology and health as well as cognitive ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: DEA 6650

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18023 HD 6650   SEM 101

HD 6680

This graduate seminar will explore the growing research literature on the evaluation and implementation of evidence-based programs in the social and behavioral sciences. Funders are increasingly requiring ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16762 HD 6680   SEM 101

HD 6690

This course will examine human bonding primarily from a psychological perspective, drawing on empirical and theoretical work from the fields of developmental, clinical, evolutionary, cognitive, personality, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 14472 HD 6690   SEM 101

HD 6710

This course provides an overview to the etiology, manifestation, diagnosis, course, and treatment of the most commonly presented DSM-V psychological disorders. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 4770

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18015 HD 6710   LEC 001

HD 6760

This course builds on the first graduate statistics class for social sciences offered in falls. It will cover the general linear model as a data analytic tool. The focus will be on applied regression models. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: HD 4760PSYCH 4760PSYCH 6760

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14319 HD 6760   LEC 001