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Faculty of Science (2022/2023)
13.11 Psychology

In accordance with Senate's Policy Regarding Inactive Courses, the course descriptions for courses which have not been offered in the previous three academic years and which are not scheduled to be offered in the current academic year have been removed from the following listing. For information about any of these inactive courses, please contact the Head of the Department.

Psychology courses are designated by PSYC.

13.11.1 Non-Restricted Courses

These courses are open to all students who have the appropriate prerequisites. Students who intend to major in Psychology should note the credit restrictions for PSYC 2010, 2100, 2440, 2610, 2810, 2920, and 3640 as taking any of these courses will reduce options in the Majors program

1000

Introduction to Psychology

is the first half of a two-semester introduction to Psychology as a biological and social science. Topics may include history, research methodology, behavioural neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, and memory.

1001

Introduction to Psychology

is the second half of a two-semester introduction to Psychology as a biological and social science. Topics may include emotion, motivation, stress and health, personality and individuality, psychological disorders and treatment, and social psychology.

PR: PSYC 1000

2010

Biological and Cognitive Development

is a survey of principles underlying human development from the prenatal stage to adolescence. Topics covered will include biological, physical, linguistic, sensory, cognitive and intellectual changes.

CR: PSYC 2025, PSYC 3050

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

2020

Social and Personality Development

(same as the former PSYC 2011) is an examination of relevant research on human socialization and personality development with special emphasis on parenting influences, attachment, imitation, sex role and moral development in childhood and adolescence.

CR: PSYC 2025, the former PSYC 2011

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

2030

Adult Development

(same as the former PSYC 2012) examines physical and psychological changes from early adulthood until the end of the lifespan. Topics include career choices, love partnerships, parenting and grandparenting, cognitive changes, interpersonal changes, and healthy aging.

CR: the former PSYC 2012

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

2100

Attitudes and Social Cognition

is an examination of the concepts and principles involved in the interaction between the individual and others. Emphasis will be on the theoretical and empirical concerns of attitude formation and change, social perception, and social cognition.

CR: the former PSYC 2125, PSYC 3100

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

2120

Interpersonal and Group Processes

- inactive course.

2150

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

will provide an in-depth overview of the relationship between psychology and the law. A variety of topics will be discussed and critically evaluated, including the use and misuse of psychology-based investigative methods such as offender and geographic profiling, detection of deception, investigative interviewing, eyewitness testimony, jury decision-making, corrections and treatment, risk assessment, and criminal responsibility.

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

2151

Health Psychology

will explore the history, aims and future of health psychology. Topics covered will consider the contributions of a wide range of psychological theory within the context of psychosocial risk factors for illness, illness prevention, health promotion, and the health care system itself. These theories extend from rather individualistic notions of health and wellness (e.g., personality, attitudes, and behaviour) to concepts associated with characteristics of the broader social environment (e.g., social support, economic challenges, and organizational factors). An overall bio-psycho-social approach to health and wellness is explored.

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

2240

Survey of Learning

- inactive course.

2440

Human Memory and Cognition

- inactive course.

2540

Psychology of Gender

is an examination of the influence of gender on development and socialization, attitude formation, cognition, personality and mental health.

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

2560

Intelligence

- inactive course.

2610

Personality

- inactive course.

2740

Domestic Animal Behaviour

focuses on behaviour in domestic animals, with a particular emphasis on dogs. Although dogs are one of the oldest domesticated species, canine science is just beginning to reveal insights into dog behaviour. Course topics will include the process of domestication, animal cognition, social behaviour and organization, human-animal interactions, and behaviour as an animal welfare indicator. When appropriate, the behaviour of other species will be examined for comparison.

PR: PSYC 1000 or permission from instructor for students with relevant experience

2800

Drugs and Behaviour

is an examination of the neurophysiology of drug action, the measurable effect of drugs on experimentally controlled behaviour, and a survey of information available on common self-administered drugs and their immediate and long-term effects.

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

2810

Brain and Behaviour

is a broad survey of physiological psychology at an elementary level. Topics will include the following: structure of the nervous system, nerve conduction, sensory and motor systems, behavioural biology of reproduction, aggression, feeding and drinking, sleep and arousal, pleasure and pain, learning and memory.

CR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2825, the former PSYC 3801

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

2920

Research Methods in Psychology for Non-Majors

provides an introduction to the design, understanding, and application of psychological research. Topics covered include understanding and applying scientific method, creating and testing hypotheses, constructing reliable and valid experiments, and the proper use of controls. An emphasis will be placed on thinking critically about psychology and common errors of judgment.

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major or any Psychology honours or joint honours programs

3430

The Psychology of Thinking

- inactive course.

3501

Industrial Psychology

- inactive course.

3533

Sexual Behaviour

covers the most important aspects of human sexuality with a psychology theory and research framework. The course will examine the biological, behavioural and socio-cultural bases of the human sexual response. Topics include sexual interaction and communication, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, reproduction, sexual orientation, transgender and intersex, variations in sexual behaviour, sex and gender, sexual dysfunction and therapy, and sexual coercion.

PR: PSYC 1001

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

3577

Program Evaluation

- inactive course.

3640

The Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour

covers problems of definition, the history of beliefs about abnormal behaviour and the implication of a behavioural model for the understanding and control of behaviour problems.

CR: PSYC 3650, PSYC 3626

PR: any 2000 level course in Psychology

UL: cannot be used towards the Psychology major

4810

Human Neuropsychology

- inactive course.

AR = Attendance requirement; CH = Credit hours are 3 unless otherwise noted; CO = Co-requisite(s); CR = Credit can be retained for only one course from the set(s) consisting of the course being described and the course(s) listed; LC = Lecture hours per week are 3 unless otherwise noted; LH = Laboratory hours per week; OR = Other requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or seminars; PR = Prerequisite(s); UL = Usage limitation(s).
13.11.2 Majors Courses

These courses are restricted to Majors in Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience.

2520

Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience

is based on the idea that psychological and neuroscience research efforts are synergistic. Neuroscience research can reveal mechanisms that help explain the mind and behavior, while concepts developed by psychological research often define the topics that neuroscience investigates. The course will survey a broad range of topics that include the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurodevelopment, as well as higher level functions such as motivation, emotion, sleep, memory, language, and mental illness.

CR: PSYC 2521, 2810, 2825, the former PSYC 3801

PR: PSYC 1000, 1001 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience; minors may be permitted to take this course if space permits

UL: not applicable for credit towards the Major in Behavioural Neuroscience

2521

Introduction to Neuroscience for Behavioural Neuroscience Majors

is a comprehensive survey of the different domains of behavioural neuroscience, with an emphasis on systems level. It will cover a broad range of topics including the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurodevelopment, as well as higher level functions such as sleep, emotion, language, consciousness and mental illness. Students will be able to describe the basic mechanisms involved in neural system function and how these affect behaviour and several forms of neuroplasticity.

CR: PSYC 2520, 2810, 2825, the former 3801

LH: one 3-hour laboratory period weekly

PR: PSYC 1000, 1001 and admission to a Major in Behavioural Neuroscience; Science 1807 and 1808

UL: not applicable for credit towards the Major in Psychology

2910

Research Methods in Psychology I

is an introduction to the design and application of psychological research with particular concentration on understanding and applying scientific method, creating and testing hypotheses, constructing reliable and valid experiments, managing and analysing data sets, using statistical software, and scientific writing. Specific topics include descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency, variability and relative standing, inferential statistics such as t tests for one and two sample designs, correlation and regression, and non-parametric statistics.

CR: Statistics 2500, 2550, the former 2510, PSYC 2925

LH: one laboratory period weekly

PR: PSYC 1000, 1001; Mathematics 1000 or two of 1090, 109B, 1050 and 1051 (or equivalent) and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

2911

Research Methods in Psychology II

covers research methods in psychology with a focus on more complex research designs and statistical approaches, within the realm of experimentation and beyond the laboratory. Specific topics include controlling participant variables, using between and repeated measures designs within the context of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Particular ANOVA approaches include one-way and factorial designs, within subject design, and two-way mixed designs.

CR: Statistics 2501, 2560, PSYC 2950

LH: one laboratory period weekly

PR: PSYC 2910 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

2930

Research and Writing in Psychology

is an introduction to the fundamentals of preparing psychology reports, emphasizing organization, correct use of terminology, adherence to appropriate discipline style, concise and accurate description, preparation of abstracts, and integration of numerical data. Topics for reports will be selected each semester by the instructor.

CO: PSYC 2910

PR: PSYC 1000, 1001 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

UL: may not be used towards the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences CRW requirement or the former R/W requirement

3050

Developmental Psychology

is an examination of the methods of study and an evaluation of current findings and theoretical issues of importance to an understanding of development. Topics will be drawn from perception, learning, cognition, social learning, memory and language development.

CR: PSYC 2010, PSYC 2025

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3100

Social Psychology

is an examination of the concepts and principles involved in social behaviour. Topics covered will include attitudes, social cognition, interpersonal relations, and group processes.

CR: PSYC 2100, the former PSYC 2125

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3251

Learning

introduces students to topics of learning phenomena and learning theories. Topics to be studied include the evolutionary context of learning, habituation and sensitization, Pavlovian conditioning, operant conditioning, and generalization and discrimination in learning. Applications of learning principles to topics such as child rearing, education, drug use and rehabilitation, as well as to other topics of contemporary interest, will also be discussed.

CR: PSYC 2225

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3350

Perception

is a broad survey of theory and research in sensation and perception.

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, the former 2570, and 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3450

Human Cognition

is an introduction to the experimental study of the mental representations and processes involved in human cognition. Topics such as attention, perception and pattern recognition, concepts and the organization of knowledge, language processes, mental imagery, reasoning, problem solving, decision making and skilled performance will be covered with an emphasis on experimental analysis and techniques.

CR: PSYC 2440, PSYC 2425

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3510

Directed Study

provides an opportunity to work with an individual faculty member on a research project. The student will submit a formal written report of the research conducted. Permission of the instructor is required.

PR: PSYC 2911 and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

UL: cannot be used to fulfill the 3000-level course requirements for a Major in Psychology

3511

Directed Study

provides an opportunity to work with an individual faculty member on a research project. The student will submit a formal written report of the research conducted. Permission of the instructor is required.

PR: PSYC 2911 and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

UL: cannot be used to fulfill the 3000-level course requirements for a Major in Psychology

3620

Personality Theory and Research

- inactive course.

3650

Abnormal Psychology

is an examination of the nature, explanation and treatment of psychological disorders with an emphasis on research methods and current findings.

CR: PSYC 3640, PSYC 3626

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3750

Animal Behaviour I

(same as Biology 3750) is an introduction to the mechanisms, development, function and evolution of behaviour in animals. Topics include the history of ethology and comparative psychology, and behavioural ecology; methods of animal behaviour study, behaviour of animals in relation to physiology, learning, communication, mating systems, and other areas in Biology and Psychology.

CR: Biology 3750

PR: Biology 1001, 1002 and PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3800

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

addresses the structure and function of neurons and neural circuits and examines principles of electrochemical neural communication at the macroscopic, microscopic and molecular level. The relevance of this knowledge to understanding brain mechanisms of normal and diseased brain functions will be touched upon. The molecular basis of the formation of some types of memories will be explored.

LH: one laboratory period weekly

OR: Animal Care Online Training and Animal Handling Training must be completed prior to start of this course

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, Biology 1001 and 1002, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience; and Science 1807 and 1808

3810

Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

(same as the former PSYC 3250) examines how organisms adjust their behaviour to regularities in the environment as a result of experience. Experience changes behavior by modifying the nervous system. We will take a multidisciplinary approach, combining information from psychology and neuroscience to study learning and memory. Students will gain an understanding of sensitization, habituation, and classical and operant conditioning using animal models, with a particular emphasis on the synaptic and molecular changes that occur with learning and memory.

CR: PSYC 2825, the former PSYC 3250

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3820

Research Techniques in Behavioural Neuroscience

allows students to increase their understanding of how knowledge is generated in the study of neuroscience and behavior. Students will visit various on-campus laboratories that are engaged in research relevant to these fields. In addition to observations and hands-on tutorials, readings, discussions, and writing assignments will strengthen students' understanding of the techniques used to answer specific research questions in neuroscience and behaviour.

OR: Animal Care Online Training and Animal Handling Training must be completed prior to start of this course

PR: Science 1807; PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930, or the former 2570, Biology 1001 and 1002, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3830

Behavioural Endocrinology

explores the behavioural effects of hormones and the question of how hormones act on the brain to influence behaviour. Topics include: basic concepts in neuroendocrinology, reproductive behaviour (sexual and parental), sexual differentiation of the brain and behaviour, aggressive behaviour, and the neuroendocrinology of stress, including the effects of stress on the brain and behaviour.

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, Biology 1001 and 1002, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3840

Neurobiology of Stress

will cover topics including the effects of stress on the immune system, hypothalamicpituitary-adrenal axis, neurogenesis and neuroplasticity, neurotransmitter and neuropeptide release, cognition and emotional processing, and in utero and early postnatal development. The relationship between stress and mental disorders such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and addiction, dementia and age-related cognitive decline as well as resilience to stress will be discussed.

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3860

Neuropsychopharmacology

introduces students to the neurochemical and molecular underpinnings of behavior, with special emphasis on the biological principles underlying the etiology, pathophysiology and treatment of mental disorders. As a broad subdiscipline of neuroscience, it is ideal for those seeking to integrate neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, pharmacology and the behavioural sciences. It will provide a thorough understanding and appreciation about how basic and clinical research can be synthesized and used for the development of various forms of therapies.

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, and 2930 or the former 2570, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

3900

Design and Analysis III

is a course on complex and specialized research design in Psychology. Multifactor research designs that employ both between- and within-subjects independent variables. Advantages and disadvantages of using multifactor research designs to test psychological hypotheses. Hierarchical designs and incomplete factorials. The use of covariates and blocking to increase experimental precision. Problems created by missing data. Single subject designs. How to answer specific psychological questions in the context of complex designs. The design and analysis of non-experimental psychological research. Applications of such techniques as the analysis of variance and multiple linear regression to the data obtained with these research designs, with special attention to problems inherent in psychological research.

CR: PSYC 3950, Statistics 3520

LH: one laboratory period weekly

PR: PSYC 2911 and admission to an Honours program in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4050

Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology I

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in developmental psychology.

PR: PSYC 3050 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4051

Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology II

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in developmental psychology.

PR: PSYC 3050 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4070

Research Experience in Development Psychology

allows students to gain research experience in selected areas of developmental psychology.

PR: PSYC 3050 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4150

Selected Topics in Social Psychology I

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in social psychology.

PR: PSYC 3100 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4151

Selected Topics in Social Psychology II

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in social psychology.

PR: PSYC 3100 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4152

Selected Topics in Applied Social Psychology

- inactive course.

4160

Psychology and the Law

- inactive course.

4170

Research Experience in Social Psychology

will provide research experience in a selection of areas typically studied by social psychologists such as attitudes, prejudice, groups and social cognition. Students will acquire experience with research methods that are used to advance the body of knowledge in social psychology.

PR: PSYC 3100 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4250

Selected Topics in Learning and Motivation I

an intensive examination of a specific topic in learning and motivation.

PR: PSYC 3251 or the former 3250, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4251

Selected Topics in Learning and Motivation II

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in learning and motivation.

PR: PSYC 3251 or the former 3250, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4260

Learning Processes and Drug Effects

- inactive course.

4270

Research Experience in Learning

allows students to gain research experience in selected areas of learning.

PR: PSYC 3251 or the former 3250, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience; Science 1807

4350

Selected Topics in Perception I

- inactive course.

4351

Selected Topics in Perception II

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in perception.

PR: PSYC 3350 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4370

Research Experience in Perception

allows students to gain research experience in selected areas of perception.

PR: PSYC 3350 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4450

Selected Topics in Cognition I

(same as the former PSYC 4400) is an intensive examination of a specific topic in cognition.

CR: the former PSYC 4400

PR: PSYC 3450 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4451

Selected Topics in Cognition II

(same as the former PSYC 4401) is an intensive examination of a specific topic in cognition.

CR: the former PSYC 4401

PR: PSYC 3450 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4452

Selected Topics in Cognition: Reading

- inactive course.

4453

Selected Topics in Cognitive Science

(same as the former PSYC 4402) is an intensive examination of a specific topic in cognitive science from a psychological perspective.

CR: the former PSYC 4402

PR: two courses chosen from PSYC 3050, the former PSYC 3250, 3350, 3450, the former 3801 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4461

Psycholinguistics

- inactive course.

4462

Human Memory

- inactive course.

4470

Research Experience in Cognition

allows students to gain research experience in selected areas of cognition.

PR: PSYC 3450 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4500

Selected Topics in Psychology I

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in psychology that crosses traditional subdisciplines.

PR: two 3000-level majors courses (other than 3900) and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4501

Selected Topics in Psychology II

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in psychology that crosses traditional subdisciplines.

PR: two 3000-level majors courses (other than 3900) and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4610

Selected Topics in Personality I

- inactive course.

4620

Selected Topics in Personality II

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in personality.

PR: PSYC 3620 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4650

Selected Topics in Abnormal Behaviour I

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in abnormal behaviour.

PR: PSYC 3650 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4651

Selected Topics in Abnormal Behaviour II

- inactive course.

4660

Developmental Psychopathology

- inactive course.

4661

Family Psychology

is a study of the reciprocal relationship between family processes and abnormal behaviour. The course will focus on the role of family dynamics in the etiology of abnormal behaviour, the impact of psychological disorders on family functioning and the application of family therapy to create therapeutic change.

PR: PSYC 3650, or all of 2520 or 2521, 2930 or the former 2570, 2911, and 3640, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4662

Clinical Psychology and Theories of Psychotherapy

- inactive course.

4670

Research Experience in Abnormal Psychology

allows students to gain research experience in selected areas of clinical psychology.

PR: PSYC 3650 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4671

Research Experience in Personality

- inactive course.

4701

Animal Behaviour II

- inactive course.

4750

Selected Topics in Animal Behaviour I

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in animal behaviour.

PR: PSYC 3750 or Biology 3750 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4751

Selected Topics in Animal Behaviour II

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in animal behaviour.

PR: PSYC 3750 or Biology 3750 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4770

Research Experience in Animal Behaviour

(same as Biology 4770) allows students to gain research experience in selected areas of animal behaviour. This course may be offered in a usual 12-week semester or as a two-week field course.

CR: Biology 4770

LC: either three hours of lecture per week or a two-week field course that embodies equivalent instructional time

PR: Science 1807 and Science 1808; PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2930 or the former 2570, 2911 and PSYC 3750 or BIOL 3750 and admission to a major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4850

Selected Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience I

is an intensive examination of a specific topic in behavioural neuroscience.

PR: one of PSYC 3800, the former 3801, 3820, or the former PSYC 3250 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4851

Selected Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience II

- inactive course.

4852

Selected Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience (Neurobiology of Time and Space)

will examine selected topics in timing, circadian rhythms, spatial learning and navigation.

PR: one of the former PSYC 3250, 3800, the former 3801, 3810, 3820, 3830, 3840, or 3860 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4853

Selected Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience (Neurobiology of Sex)

will examine the development of sex differences in the brain and behaviour by considering both animal models and human studies.

PR: one of the former PSYC 3250, 3800, the former 3801, 3810, 3820, 3830, 3840, or 3860 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4854

Selected Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience (Neurobiological Diseases and Disorders)

will examine the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases/psychological disorders, and the potential of therapeutic interventions.

PR: one of the former PSYC 3250, 3800, the former 3801, 3810, 3820, 3830, 3840, or 3860 and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4870

Research Experience in Behavioural Neuroscience

allows students to gain research experience in selected areas of neuroscience.

OR: Animal Care Online Training and Animal Handling Training must be completed prior to start of this course

PR: Science 1807 and Science 1808; PSYC 3820 or the former 3801, and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4910

Systems in Contemporary Psychology

is a study of paradigms and explanations in contemporary psychology in the context of their historical antecedents.

CO: at the St. John’s campus only: PSYC 3900 or 3950, or permission of instructor

PR: 30 credit hours in Psychology courses required in a Majors program. At the Grenfell Campus only, this must include PSYC 2950.

4920

Psychological Testing

focuses on the principles of psychological testing, relevant psychometric properties, and methods by which tests are developed. The course is designed to review the nature and use of psychological tests and will cover topics such as test norms, interpretability, reliability, item analysis, validity, and test development. This course includes a survey development and data management component where students will create and validate their own psychological survey.

CR: PSYC 3628

PR: 6 CH in any 3000-level restricted Psychology courses and admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience

4980

The Psychology of Money and Financial Behavior

is designed to help students understand the multitude of factors that influence decisions individuals make about money and other related objects of value. These factors include the perceptions, motivations, attitudes, emotions, personality characteristics, and cognitive process that underlie human interactions with money. The course will also explore the developmental and neurological bases of human monetary behavior as well as clinical aspects such as money related addictions, criminality, and psychopathology.

PR: PSYC 2520 or 2521, 2911, 2930 or the former 2570, admission to a Major in Psychology or Behavioural Neuroscience, and any two 3000 level majors courses in Psychology

499A and 499B

Honours Dissertation

is a linked course, based on independent study of an approved problem in Psychology. The topic will be chosen in consultation with the Faculty Advisor. The first semester will normally involve directed reading in this area, and preparation of a dissertation proposal. The second semester will be devoted to conducting the study, gathering data, data analysis and preparation of a formal written report. The dissertation must be submitted for grading before the end of the tenth week of the semester in which the student is registered for 499B.

CH: 6

PR: admission to the Honours Program and a minimum of 6 credit hours in Psychology majors courses at the 3000 level or above

AR = Attendance requirement; CH = Credit hours are 3 unless otherwise noted; CO = Co-requisite(s); CR = Credit can be retained for only one course from the set(s) consisting of the course being described and the course(s) listed; LC = Lecture hours per week are 3 unless otherwise noted; LH = Laboratory hours per week; OR = Other requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or seminars; PR = Prerequisite(s); UL = Usage limitation(s).
13.11.3 Psychology Work Term Descriptions

The following Work Term courses are available only to students admitted to the Psychology Co-operative Education Program (PCOP) and who meet continuance requirements as outlined in Program of Study.

In Work Terms I, II, and III, students must register for Psychology 199W, 299W, and 399W respectively.

199W

Work Term I

normally follows the successful completion of Semester 4. Students are expected to build on classroom learning and develop and practice high standards of behaviour and performance in a work environment.

CH: 0

LC: 0

OR: co-op professional development sessions

PR: full-time status in previous term; admitted to PCOP

299W

Work Term II

normally follows the successful completion of Semester 6. Students are expected to further develop and expand their knowledge and work-related skills and demonstrate an ability to deal with increasingly complex work-related concepts and problems.

CH: 0

LC: 0

PR: PSYC 199W

399W

Work Term III

normally follows the successful completion of Semester 7. Students should have sufficient academic grounding and work experience to contribute in a positive manner to the problem-solving and management processes needed and practiced in the work environment.

CH: 0

LC: 0

PR: PSYC 299W

AR = Attendance requirement; CH = Credit hours are 3 unless otherwise noted; CO = Co-requisite(s); CR = Credit can be retained for only one course from the set(s) consisting of the course being described and the course(s) listed; LC = Lecture hours per week are 3 unless otherwise noted; LH = Laboratory hours per week; OR = Other requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or seminars; PR = Prerequisite(s); UL = Usage limitation(s).