The Psychology of Sleep

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Overview

Subject area

PSY

Catalog Number

3054

Course Title

The Psychology of Sleep

Department(s)

Description

The course is designed to introduce students to research and theories concerning sleep and its disorders. Topics to be covered include sleep stages, brain activity during sleep, circadian rhythms, sleep deprivation, and sleep disorders and their treatment. Students will understand their own sleep behavior through experiments. Not open to students who have completed the Special Topics Course, PSY 3042.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule