PSYC 4570 — Behavioral Genetics
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: springtypical days: T/FBostonTraditional
Explores the genetic basis of behavior. Behavioral genetics is considered to lie at the intersection of psychology and genetics and is a dynamic field with plenty of possibility. Offers students an opportunity to hone and develop a stronger foundation in the principles of Mendelian, population, and quantitative genetics. Studies the genetic basis for sleep, social behavior, responses to environmental stimuli, learning, memory, addiction, and the etiology of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Prerequisites
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 63 | 75 | 84% | 12.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 20 | 60 | 33% | 40.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 59 | 60 | 98% | 1.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 100% · W 0% · Th 0% · F 86%
Common patterns: TF (86% of sections), T (14% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Jennifer Ingemi (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Jennifer Ingemi (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (PSYC course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All PSYC courses · Plan it at numap.app