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PSYC 354 001 (CRN: 24631)
INTRO TO SOC/AFFECTIVE NEURO
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND AFFECTIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Department: Psychological Sciences
Instructor: Denny, Bryan
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: PSYC 101 OR PSYC 100
Section Max Enrollment: 60
Section Enrolled: 8
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 9:23AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: Overview of social and affective neuroscience research, including examination of the neurobiological mechanisms supporting social cognition; inter-personal processes; emotion and motivation; and emotion regulation. These topics will be examined in both healthy and affectively-disordered populations, with links made to the fields of health psychology and clinical neuroscience.