Kara Kerr

Associate Professor

Psychology

TEACHING SUMMARY

Principles of Neuroscience; Cognitive Psychology

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Research and report thereon by graduate students in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Required of all graduate students majoring in psychology and writing a thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Research and report thereon by graduate students in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Neuroscience
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field focused on understanding the structure and function of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. This course examines foundational theories and principles related to the neural mechanisms controlling physiological processes and behavior. Topics covered include cellular neurobiology, neuronal signaling, neural development and plasticity, comparative neuroanatomy, and neurobiology of complex brain functions such as sensory processing, arousal, emotions, learning, and memory. Previous coursework in physiology recommended. Same course as BIOL 4073. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5073 or PSYC 5073.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 or BIOL 1111) and either (CHEM 1215, CHEM 1314, or CHEM 1414).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Neuroscience
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field focused on understanding the structure and function of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. Course examines theories and principles related to the neural mechanisms controlling physiological processes and behavior. Topics covered include cellular neurobiology, neuronal signaling, neural development and plasticity, comparative neuroanatomy, and neurobiology of complex brain functions. Previous coursework in physiology recommended. Same course as PSYC 4073. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5073 or PSYC 5073.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) and either (CHEM 1215, CHEM 1314, or CHEM 1414).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Neuroscience
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course examines foundational theories and principles related to the neural mechanisms controlling physiological processes and behavior. Topics covered include cellular neurobiology, neuronal signaling, neural development and plasticity, comparative neuroanatomy, and neurobiology of complex brain functions such as sensory processing, arousal, emotions, learning, and memory. Previous coursework in physiology recommended. Same course as BIOL 5073 and BIOM 5983. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 4073 or PSYC 4073.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Neuroscience
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course examines foundational theories and principles related to the neural mechanisms controlling physiological processes and behavior. Topics covered include cellular neurobiology, neuronal signaling, neural development and plasticity, comparative neuroanatomy, and neurobiology of complex brain functions such as sensory processing, arousal, emotions, learning, and memory. Previous coursework in physiology recommended. Same course as PSYC 5073 and BIOM 5983. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 4073 or PSYC 4073.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Practicum
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Supervised research experiences in psychology with a faculty member. May involve meetings and written paper(s).Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214 and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Required of all graduate students majoring in psychology and writing a thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Cognitive Psychology
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Cognitive processes. Thinking, problem solving, visual imagery, attention, and memory search. Both theory and application emphasized.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113 and 3 hours MATH or STAT designated 'A.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research and report thereon by graduate students in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research project on some psychological problem.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 24 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Practicum
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Supervised research experiences in psychology with a faculty member. May involve meetings and written paper(s).Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214 and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Required of all graduate students majoring in psychology and writing a thesis.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Research and report thereon by graduate students in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Research project on some psychological problem.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 24 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Clinical Practicum
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Practicum experience for graduate students in the clinical psychology program.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 17 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the clinical program of the Department of Psychology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Research and report thereon by graduate students in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Neuroscience
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field focused on understanding the structure and function of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. This course examines foundational theories and principles related to the neural mechanisms controlling physiological processes and behavior. Topics covered include cellular neurobiology, neuronal signaling, neural development and plasticity, comparative neuroanatomy, and neurobiology of complex brain functions such as sensory processing, arousal, emotions, learning, and memory. Previous coursework in physiology recommended. Same course as BIOL 4073. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5073 or PSYC 5073.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 or BIOL 1111) and either (CHEM 1215, CHEM 1314, or CHEM 1414).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Principles of Neuroscience
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field focused on understanding the structure and function of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. This course examines foundational theories and principles related to the neural mechanisms controlling physiological processes and behavior. Topics covered include cellular neurobiology, neuronal signaling, neural development and plasticity, comparative neuroanatomy, and neurobiology of complex brain functions such as sensory processing, arousal, emotions, learning, and memory. Previous coursework in physiology recommended. Same course as PSYC 4073. May not be used for degree credit with BIOL 5073 or PSYC 5073.Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1114 or (BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111) and either (CHEM 1215, CHEM 1314, or CHEM 1414).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Research project on some psychological problem.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 24 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Practicum
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Supervised research experiences in psychology with a faculty member. May involve meetings and written paper(s).Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214 and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Research Practicum
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Supervised research experiences in psychology with a faculty member. May involve meetings and written paper(s).Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1113, PSYC 3214 and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Clinical Practicum
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Practicum experience for graduate students in the clinical psychology program.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 17 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in the clinical program of the Department of Psychology.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Research and report thereon by graduate students in partial fulfillment of requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.