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to evaluate and critique tests. Students learn to administer, score and interpret eh WPPSI, WISC, WAIS, and selected
tests of academic achievement and neuropsychological brain functions. Students learn to write a formal report of
assessment findings, to give oral consultations to patients, parents and referring physicians, to understand the legal
aspects of assessment practice, and to appropriately apply test for diagnosis and treatment planning. Instructor: Moffitt.
3 units.
355. Research Practicum. Students will be involved in a research apprenticeship to a faculty member for hands-on
experience with research efforts. Instructor: Staff. 3 units.
356. Research Practicum. Students will be involved in a research apprenticeship to a faculty member for hands-on
experience with research efforts. Instructor: Staff. 3 units.
357S. Cognitive Neuroscience Colloquia. Graduate students (2nd year and higher) and other research trainees (e.g.
postdocs) in cognitive neurosciences will each take a turn at presenting a research topic (e.g. a research update, a practice
talk, an experimental proposal, presentation of a scientific article) in a forum aimed at helping junior researchers develop
and hone their presentation skills. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Woldroff and staff. 1 unit.
359S. Principles in Cognitive Neuroscience I. Introduction to the cognitive neuroscience of emotion, social cognition,
executive function, development, and consciousness. Topics also include cognitive disorders, and computer modeling.
Highlights current theories, methodological advances, and controversies. Students evaluate and synthesize findings
across a variety of research techniques. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Cabeza, Labar, Purves, or Woldorff.
3 units. C-L: Neurobiology 349S, Philosophy 359S
360S. Principles in Cognitive Neuroscience II. Introduction to the cognitive neuroscience of emotion, social cognition,
executive function, development, and consciousness. Topics also include cognitive disorders, and computer modeling.
Highlights current theories, methodological advances, and controversies. Students evaluate and synthesize findings
across a variety of research techniques. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Cabeza, Labar, Purves, or Woldorff.
3 units. C-L: Neurobiology 350S, Philosophy 360S
362. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The course covers all aspects of functional magnetic resonance imaging,
from its basic principles in physics, engineering, biophysics, and physiology; through computational, analytic, and
signal processing issues; to its applications in neurobiology and cognitive neuroscience. The course will consist of
weekly lectures and integrated laboratory sessions. Lectures will be given by BIAC faculty, and will incorporate primary
readings in the field to encourage discussion. The laboratory sessions will involve analysis of fMRI data sets that
illustrate issues discussed in the lectures. Students will gain experience both in the theoretical principles of fMRI and
in the practical aspects of experimental design and data analysis. Instructor: Huettel. 3 units. C-L: Neurobiology 381
363S. Psychology and Neuroscience First Year Seminar I. Analysis and discussion of current models and research in
psychology and neuroscience. Focus is on theories and research in brain-behavior relations, particularly those relevant
for perception, memory, and attention in humans and animals. Instructor: Staff. 1.5 units.
364S. Psychology and Neuroscience First Year Seminar II. Analysis and discussion of current models and research in
psychology and neuroscience. Focus is on theories and research in brain-behavior relations, particularly those relevant
for perception, memory, and attention in humans and animals. Instructor: Staff. 1.5 units.
366. Applied Analysis of Variance. Application of analysis of variance typical in psychology and related disciplines.
Introduction to the general linear model. Foundations of experimental design, probability, inference. Topics include:
one factor ANOVA, factorial ANOVA with two- and three-way interactions, trend analysis, within-subjects designs,
analysis of covariance, effect size and power estimation. Equips students to apply, interpret, and report results of
ANOVA. Training in the use of SAS statistical computing system. Mandatory weekly lab sessions. Assumes undergraduate
statistics course; understanding of basic statistical concepts. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff. 3
units.
367. Applied Correlation and Regression Analysis. Applications of correlation and regression analysis typical in
psychology and related disciplines. Correlation topics include: computing, testing, and comparing zero-order, partial,
and semi-partial correlation coefficients. Regression topics include: logic of model comparison, hierarchical analysis,
effect and dummy coding, interaction effects, curvilinear effects, diagnostics, and power estimation. Equips students
to apply, interpret, and report results of correlation and multiple regression analyses. Training in the use of the SAS
statistical computing system. Mandatory weekly lab sessions. Assumes prior graduate training in general linear model.
Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff. 3 units.
368. Applied Structural Equation Modeling. Applications of structural equation modeling typical in psychology and
related disciplines. Topics include: notation, path diagrams, specification and identification, estimation, modification,
power estimation, measurement models, multivariate regression models, panel models, growth models. Emphasis on
model comparisons, limits on causal inference. Equips students to apply, interpret, and reports results of structural
equation modeling analyses. Training in the use of relevant software. Mandatory weekly lab sessions. Prerequisite:
Psychology 274 or equivalent. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff. 3 units.
369. Research Synthesis and Meta-Analysis (G). 3 units. C-L: see Education 369
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