Psychology
Introduction to Psychology, John Jay College CUNY, 7 sections, Fall 2013 – Spring 2016
This course is a survey of the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Topics to be covered include research methods and applications in Psychology’s major areas of study: thought, memory, learning, perception, personality, social processes, human development, psychological disorders, and the biological bases of behavior.
Cognitive Psychology, John Jay College CUNY, 2 sections, Spring 2014-2015
This course presents a comprehensive overview of essential concepts in cognitive psychology,the scientific study of thinking, including topics such as perception,reasoning, language, learning and memory. In particular, we will focus on the latest advances in cognitive neuroscience, a branch of neuroscience involving the study of the biological foundations of cognition. The aim of the course is to explore the critical issues in cognitive psychology from a historical, cultural and contemporary perspective.
Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences, John Jay College CUNY, 2 sections, Spring-Fall 2015
As social beings, each of us experience and make claims about the world. As social scientists, in order to make credible claims, we must base them in rigorous research practices. This course will provide a general understanding of these research methods in order to give you the tools to conduct your own research and evaluate the research of others. This course is an introduction to the major research methods in the behavioral sciences, to include survey, experimental and field research. The logic, design and execution of the research process are considered with concern for elementary analysis of data. Through our readings, discussions and the creation of your own research proposal, the goal of this course is for you to understand the social science research process, the various methods that researchers use to figure out social problems, why they use certain methods over others for different problems, and what it means to actually do social science research.
Digital Media & Ethics
Principles of New Media, Baruch College CUNY, 4 sections, Spring 2016-2019
This course is a survey of modern cyber culture, including various forms of human communication mediated by the creative application of computer technology, and the developments that have enabled this exploding phenomenon. This course studies the history, theory, and practice of new media in today’s networked society; the implications of the convergence of technology and convergence of disciplines; and the societal implications of the new connectedness. will be examined. The course will explore second generation web-based media such as social platforms and user-generated content, and discuss issues such as privacy, copyright, and ethics of various technologies.
Digital Media and Public Responsibility, Fordham University, 1 section, Spring 2018
This course is designed to critically explore the role of digital media in everyday life so as to consider the public’s responsibility in ensuring a more just society. The history, geography, and practice associated with the development and distribution of digital media has enhanced equity in certain areas of contemporary life while simultaneously exacerbating inequality in others. Debates around social justice, globalization, and civic rights vs responsibility will be discussed to question and re-imagine exactly who has access to digital media, where, and for what purposes?
Environmental Ethics, Guttman Community College CUNY, 1 section, Winter 2014
Environmental degradation is among the most formidable challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. This class will evaluate a range of philosophical, economic, and scientific perspectives on environmental sustainability, giving attention to various environmental challenges that exist today. Students will explore relationships between a broad range of disciplines to understand the complexity of environmental issues.