PSYC 496

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

Adv Current Topics in Psych

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Credit: 2 TO 4 hours.

Advanced treatment of current topics in the field of psychology.

2 to 4 undergraduate hours. 2 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 and junior standing, or consent of instructor; particular sections may have additional 200-level and/or 300-level prerequisites.

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PSYC 496 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
37963	Lecture-Discussion	MR	11:00AM -12:20PM	W	455 Psychology Building	Rizzo, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Game Development in the Contex Section Info: Title: Game Development in The Context of Educational and Psychological Research Description: This seminar will provide a broad overview of unmoderated remote research procedures used with children and families and practical experience developing educational/psychological research studies using Unity game development software. After understanding the fundamentals of unmoderated remote research procedures, students will use Unity to develop 3 small-scale practice studies before creating their own study as a final project. All studies will be built using Unity's visual scripting, meaning students DO NOT need prior coding experience or experience with Unity to succeed in the course. In addition to the 11:00am - 12:20pm lecture on Wednesdays, students will be expected to review and complete 1 hour and 20 minutes of asynchronous video lectures each week, which are designed to introduce core concepts prior to that week's lecture. Undergraduates should register for this section. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
37966	Lecture-Discussion	ID3	2:00PM -4:50PM	M	29 Psychology Building	Blanden, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: IntroFaciltatngIntrGrpDialogue Section Info: This course is designed to give students a general overview of the skills and knowledge needed to facilitate culturally diverse group interactions. Students will explore the impact of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, disability and physical appearance on group dynamics and relationships. The course is open to undergraduate students. Elective course for Diversity Science or Intradisciplinary Psychology Concentration Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
37967	Lecture-Discussion	ML	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	11 Psychology Building	Lyubansky, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Positive Psychology Section Info: Topic: Positive Psychology Positive psychology is the scientific study of cognitions, interpersonal strategies, and environmental conditions associated with well-being. We will discuss common misconceptions about happiness, examine the cognitive biases that often get in the way, and look closely at the cognitions and behaviors that are actually associated with resilience and life satisfaction. Students will also have the opportunity to think critically about how to apply this knowledge to both improve their communities and live a happier life. Elective course for Clinical/Community, Intradisciplinary, Personality, or Social Psychology Concentration
37971	Lecture-Discussion	MTR	11:00AM -12:20PM	W	455 Psychology Building	Rizzo, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Game Development in the Contex Section Info: Title: Game Development in The Context of Educational and Psychological Research Description: This seminar will provide a broad overview of unmoderated remote research procedures used with children and families and practical experience developing educational/psychological research studies using Unity game development software. After understanding the fundamentals of unmoderated remote research procedures, students will use Unity to develop 3 small-scale practice studies before creating their own study as a final project. All studies will be built using Unity's visual scripting, meaning students DO NOT need prior coding experience or experience with Unity to succeed in the course. In addition to the 11:00am - 12:20pm lecture on Wednesdays, students will be expected to review and complete 1 hour and 20 minutes of asynchronous video lectures each week, which are designed to introduce core concepts prior to that week's lecture. Graduate Students should register for this section. Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.