An in-depth examination of a particular topic in developmental psychology and/or psychology of learning. Topics vary by semester but may include developmental topics such as adolescence; adulthood and aging; socioemotional development and/or psychology of learning topics such as adaptation; classical and instrumental conditioning; motivation; or stimulus control. Students will refine skills in the evaluation and communication of psychological research. This course may be repeated for credit if topics are different. This course satisfies the “Development & Learning” Breadth Area. Prerequisite: PSYC 204 with a grade of C- or better, PSYC 301 with a grade of C- or better, or with permission of the instructor.