As a Psychology major, you are required to take BSCI 170/171: Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology as your science gateway requirement. Why, you ask? Simple... The fundamental concepts taught in BSCI 170/171 are key building blocks to a better understanding of how the mind and body work together to create thought, behavior, and other psychological phenomena. Additionally, a general background in biology prepares you for more advanced psychology coursework in sensory and neural systems such as memory and cognition (PSYC 341), developmental psychology (PSYC 355), and perception (PSYC 310).
To support our students in BSIC 170/171 the Department has developed a number of helpful resources. We also strongly encourage all students to take advantage of all the other services provided for free.
BSCI 170/171 Syllabus Supplement for PSYC Majors – A two-page document that helps students identify what they will be learning in their biology course and how that is linked to their interests in psychology.
Interactive Video Modules - 5-10-minute interactive videos exploring some of the topics you learn in BSCI 170/171 and how they are related to familiar (and interesting) psychological phenomena:
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This project could not have been possible without the contribution of Yu-Chi Wang ('13), Dr. Patty Sheilds (Cell Biology), Dr. Scott Roberts (Psychology) and the generous financial support from the Department of Psychology and the Center for Teaching Excellence.
To support our students in BSIC 170/171 the Department has developed a number of helpful resources. We also strongly encourage all students to take advantage of all the other services provided for free.
BSCI 170/171 Syllabus Supplement for PSYC Majors – A two-page document that helps students identify what they will be learning in their biology course and how that is linked to their interests in psychology.
Interactive Video Modules - 5-10-minute interactive videos exploring some of the topics you learn in BSCI 170/171 and how they are related to familiar (and interesting) psychological phenomena:
- Sensations, Perceptions, and Membrane Potentials
- Drugs, Addictions, and Cellular Membranes
- Anorexia Nervosa, Metabolism, and Osmosis
Supporting Success in BSCI 170/171 - Other than attending class meetings, studying, and keeping on top of the material, here are some other FREE resources you can take advantage of to succeed in 170/171!
- Guided Study Sessions – Students who took BSCI105 or BSCI 170/171 before*, where they go over the material just covered in each week’s lectures
- OMSE Tutoring - Students who took BSCI 105 or BSCI 170/171 before* offer individual tutoring.
Additionally, don’t forget that your professor and TAs are valuable resources (take advantage of their office hours!)
*Students must have received an “A” in BSCI 105 or BSCI 170/171 to either lead GSS or be an OMSE tutor
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This project could not have been possible without the contribution of Yu-Chi Wang ('13), Dr. Patty Sheilds (Cell Biology), Dr. Scott Roberts (Psychology) and the generous financial support from the Department of Psychology and the Center for Teaching Excellence.
