PSY 4434 Advanced Experimental Psychology
Hands-on training in experimental and laboratory research. Focuses on training in the ethical guidelines for the use of animals in behavioral and medical research, behavioral testing techniques including water maze, object recognition, open field, and passive-avoidance, statistical analysis, and research presentations. Includes an overview of immunohistochemistry, basic neuroanatomy, genotyping, and memory processing. Students are required to participate in some preparation and training prior to the beginning of the course. Laboratory experiences are generally held at an off-campus site.