Introduce students to the enormous impact hormones have on brain structure, function and cognition. Through close examination of primary source material, review articles, book chapters and popular media, we consider hormones' role in shaping brain function with a life-course perspective.

Prerequisites: PSY 108 and 111 (or MCDB 151); open to Psychological & Brain Sciences, Biopsychology, Pharmacology, and Interdisciplinary Studies majors only.

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Letters and science

College
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Emily Jacobs
4.3
18 reviews
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PSY137 . 3 Years Ago

has some really interesting optional lectures about her papers and other topics, but the rest of the lectures are basically standard upper div psyc stuff. tests are pretty difficult, study the lectures and the book. %40 midterm and %40 final, plus %20 paper responses which i think are just graded on completion

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PSY137 . 3 Years Ago

There's a lot to ready but it's mostly the same material as lecture. The in-person exams are somewhat difficult. The grading scheme is 3 easy assignments worth 20% total and 2 exams.

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PSY123 . 3 Years Ago

Professor Jacobs is super sweet, but she's using online lectures from a different professor in a flipped classroom style. You're not actually taking a class from Jacobs which is a bummer. The lectures and material are super dense and the other professor is difficult to follow. It's hard to stay on top of everything.

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PSY123 . 3 Years Ago

Dr. Jacobs is really cool but with the online option this quarter, it seems like the class is a little harder to stay on top of than in person. She has online lectures from a previous prof posted and we are supposed to learn of the other prof's lectures for her tests. She seems really nice and passionate about the subject.

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PSY137 . 3 Years Ago

Took it Fall 2020. Grade based mostly on midterm & final. Exams with time crunch but still wants every little possible detail even if the question doesnt seem like it requires it. Hard to receive full credit even with good details. She also didnt let us see the feedback of our final & gave grades at the very last moment so you cant say anything

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PSY137 . 4 Years Ago

One of the best classes/professors I have ever taken! Really passionate about the course and delivers it in a way that makes you want to pay attention. Most of grade based on midterm & final but manageable with diligent note-taking and decent study time.

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