PSYCH 3150

PSYCH 3150

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Multidisciplinary discussion of the causes, effects, and treatments of human obesity. Topics include the biopsychology of eating behavior, the genetics of obesity, the role of activity and energy metabolism, the psychosocial determinants of obesity, anorexia nervosa, therapy and its effectiveness, and social discrimination.Multidisciplinary discussion of the causes, effects, and treatments of human obesity. Topics include the biopsychology of eating behavior, the genetics of obesity, the role of activity and energy metabolism, the psychosocial determinants of obesity, anorexia nervosa, therapy and its effectiveness, and social discrimination.

When Offered Spring, Summer.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: juniors or seniors, others (with prerequisites) by permission of instructor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: NS 1150 or NS 1220, or one semester intro biology lecture (BIOMG 1350, BIOG 1440, or equivalent), plus biochemistry (NS 3200  BIOMG 3300, or equivalent).

Distribution Category (BIO-AS) (OPHLS-AG)

Outcomes
  • Familiarize students with the breadth of knowledge, theories, and therapies concerning energy balance and the control of food intake and energy expenditure.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: NS 3150NS 5150

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5166 PSYCH 3150   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Berry, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: 1) NS 1150, NS 1220, or one semester Intro Biology lecture (BIOMG 1350, BIOG 1440, or equivalent), and 2) Biochemistry (NS 3200, BIOMG 3300, or equivalent). Enrollment limited to: seniors and juniors; others by permission of instructor. Please reach out to Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu with any questions.