Covers biological and behavioral foundations of human development, emphasizing experiments and data-driven approaches across prenatal, cognitive, social, and atypical domains.
Jenny Saffran taught three multiple-choice exams, a quiz, and an easy project, with assessments focusing on applying concepts rather than memorization. Students found the exams fair and noted she held review sessions before each one. The course offered several extra credit opportunities to boost grades, though lecture slides were not posted.
Mentored Research and Seminar involves developing an understanding of primary research and participating in designing and conducting research to extend current understanding.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
Undergraduate thesis course involving research and completion of a senior honors project, recommended for students intending to pursue graduate work in psychology.