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faculty
Heloisa Alves, PhD
Associate Teaching Professor
Psychology
Contact
508-999-8381
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Spruce Hall 0180
Education
| 2013 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | PhD in Psychology |
| 2006 | Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) | MA in Mental Health |
| 2001 | Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) | BA in Psychology |
Teaching
Programs
Courses
Exploration of what it means to be human. This course will sample insights into ourselves from the unraveling of the human genome to the uncovering of the earliest evidence of distinctively human culture. Topics could include human consciousness, biomedical discoveries, defining human experiences, or the origins of human societies or belief sets. May be repeated with change of content.
A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.
A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.
A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.
A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior. Topics will include basic neuronal functioning and brain specialization, as well as the relation of other biological systems (e.g. sleep/wake cycles, circadian rhythms) to brain function and behavior.
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior. Topics will include basic neuronal functioning and brain specialization, as well as the relation of other biological systems (e.g. sleep/wake cycles, circadian rhythms) to brain function and behavior.
Fundamentals of research methodology in psychological research including literature review, hypothesis generation, design, measurement, statistical analysis, ethics and APA format writing style. Emphasis on the selected cognate content areas of physiological psychology.
Discussion of basic concepts and current topics of neuroscience, with the goal of enabling students to critically evaluate how the brain is depicted in the media. Articles from the popular press will be used as a starting point for lectures and classroom discussions.
Online and Continuing Education Courses
A broad survey of principles underlying the systematic study of behavior. Using examples from basic research and applied settings, a variety of perspectives are explored, including findings associated with the physiological, behavioral, cognitive, developmental and social approaches.
My academic experience (both in teaching and research) spans the areas of Psychology, Experimental Neuropsychology, and Cognitive Neuroscience. I am particularly interested in the assessment of human performance through different brain imaging, physiological, and behavioral techniques, and understanding how different factors, such as aging and physical activity affect structural and functional aspects of the brain.