This course will examine the theoretical applications of psychological science towards a topic of fascination for many, the supernatural! In this course, students will be introduced to and taught basic biopsychological principles. We will then explore supernatural creatures, like vampires and zombies, through their many representations in popular culture. During our examination of these sources, we will discuss the biopsychological mechanisms that could theoretically explain these creatures’ supernatural abilities. We will examine how an individual’s behavior transitions from human to superhuman by discussing the necessary changes that would occur in the brain and body to give someone such capabilities. This course will culminate in a project Dr. Frankenstein himself would approve of, where students will develop their own supernatural creature by researching and referencing a variety of popular culture and scientific sources to explain their supernatural creation and how it could *theoretically* exist.
- Enseignant: Katherine Dyer