Psychology, Science, and Science-Fiction

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: Third-year standing; 6 credits from PSYC at the 3000 level; or permission of the Department This seminar integrates various aspects of the scientific method and psychology (including, but not limited to neuroscience,cognition, perception, human sexuality, and social psychology) to analyze the portrayal of psychology in science-fiction media using novels, movies, and television series. Science-fiction will provide an overarching framework for discussing topics that highlight the divide between 'real science' and psychology vs. pseudoscience. (Format: Seminar, 3 Hours) (Exclusion: PSYC 4991 Psychology, Science, And Science-Fiction)