FYS 1266 - Thinking Clearly in a Distorted World: Lessons from Psychology

Credits: 4
This course will focus on helping students become more thoughtful consumers of information. Topics will include how to avoid bias, critically evaluate evidence, and distinguish between good scientific practices and pseudoscience. Special emphasis will be placed on how findings from experimental psychology can be applied to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us.
McDaniel Plan: First Year Seminar