Instruction offered by members of the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Department Head - K.S. Dobson
Exceptions to listed prerequisites will be considered through application to the Department of Psychology.
Note: Registration in most 400- and 500-level Psychology courses is restricted to Psychology Majors. Refer to the Schedule of Classes for further details on these restrictions. Only Psychology courses may be used to fulfill the requirements for the Major or Minor in Psychology.
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Psychology
203
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Psychology for Everyday Life
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Designed for non-Psychology majors. Provides students with an understanding of the key theories, research methods, and discoveries of psychology, with an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective consumers of psychological theory and research. Through a focus upon issues that arise in everyday life, this course will demonstrate some of the ways in which psychology can be of use to students in their personal and professional lives.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Does not count toward the minimum requirements for the Major or Honours in Psychology.
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Psychology
205
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Principles of Psychology
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Designed for Psychology Majors. Fundamental procedures, findings, terminology and theories in the major areas of psychology.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T)
Notes:
This course is a prerequisite for all psychology courses except Psychology 305.
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Psychology
305
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History of Psychological Thought
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The roots of psychological thought in Western culture, and the relationship between theories of human nature and changing social institutions.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Psychology
312
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Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods for Psychology
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An integrated approach to the methods, principles, and ethics of psychological research and the statistical techniques utilized for the analysis of these data.
Course Hours:
F(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 31 or Mathematics II (offered by Continuing Education), and Psychology 205 or equivalents.
Notes:
This course serves as a prerequisite for many senior psychology courses. Credit towards degree requirements will be given for only one of Anthropology 307, Applied Psychology 301, 303, Engineering 319, Political Science 399, Psychology 312, Sociology 311, 315, Statistics 201, 211, 213, 217, 327, 333, or 357; that one being a course appropriate to the degree program.
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Psychology
345
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Social Psychology
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Social psychological approaches to understanding social influence, social perception and cognition, attitudes and group dynamics.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 205 or equivalent.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 445 or Sociology 341.
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Psychology
351
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Developmental Psychology
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An examination of psychological development through childhood and adolescence.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 205 or equivalent.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Applied Psychology 311 or 313.
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Psychology
353
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Psychology of Aging
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Examines theory and research related to psychological processes during adulthood and aging. Topics may include life-span developmental theories and methods; biological processes; sensory, perceptual and cognitive processes; personality and social processes; life transitions, mental health issues; and dying.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 205 or equivalent.
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Psychology
365
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Cognitive Psychology
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A survey of research and theory in cognitive psychology. Research in pattern recognition, attention, memory, language, thinking, and other cognitive abilities is explored, with discussion of associated brain mechanisms.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 205 or equivalent.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Applied Psychology 411.
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Psychology
369
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Sensation and Perception
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The psychological and physiological bases of sensory and perceptual processes, including vision, audition, taste, smell, touch, proprioception, and basic psychophysics. Provides a background for advanced courses in sensory and perceptual processing, human factors, and environmental psychology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 205 or equivalent.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 469 or Psychology 471.
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Psychology
375
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Brain and Behaviour
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The neural basis of learning, memory, language and thinking, as well as pathological, sexual, aggressive, and emotional behaviour that arises from neural and hormonal malfunctioning.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 205 or equivalent.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 371, 475, 476 or 479.
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Psychology
383
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Personality
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Approaches to the study of personality.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 205 or equivalent.
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Psychology
385
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Abnormal Psychology
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Abnormal behaviour and experiences, their causes and treatment throughout the lifespan.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 205 or equivalent.
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Psychology
405
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Contemporary Theories in Psychology
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An analysis of what constitutes a "theory," "model" and "explanation" in psychology as a science. Survey of major theoretical positions in twentieth century psychology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 205 or equivalent and one senior half course in Psychology.
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Psychology
407
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Psychometrics
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Theory and application of methodological and statistical issues in psychological assessment. Topics include: theories of psychological measurement, scale development, item analysis, item bias, reliability, validity, and test fairness.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Applied Psychology 307.
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Psychology
411
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Design and Analysis in Psychological Research
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Experimental design problems and techniques for analysis of psychological data.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
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Psychology
415
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Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology
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Qualitative approaches to psychological research such as phenomenology, grounded theory, and discourse analysis. Specific topics include research interviews, ethics, and evaluating qualitative research.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
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Psychology
417
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Tests and Individual Differences
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Individual differences and psychological testing including the description, use, evaluation and development of typical tests, as well as discussion of important issues in human difference.
Course Hours:
H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
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Psychology
419
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Motivation in the Workplace
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Focuses on the psychology of employee motivation. Topics span the major conceptual approaches to employee motivation, including reinforcement, goal-setting, justice, job design, and dispositional influences. Explores the implications of employee motivation for organizations.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
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Psychology
421
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Personnel Psychology
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Application of psychological principles to the understanding of personnel systems including job performance criteria, selection, training and development, and performance appraisal.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
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Psychology
423
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Organizational Psychology
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Understanding human behaviour within an organizational setting. Topics normally include: organizational structure, context, climate, communication, decision-making, motivation, work groups, change and development.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
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Psychology
425
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Human Factors
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Application of psychological research and theory to people-system relationships and the work environment; display and control devices, design and evaluation of the built environment, human skills and limitations, work schedules, safety, and research methods in human factors engineering.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
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Psychology
427
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Environmental Psychology
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The theory and data pertaining to the relationship between human behaviour and the physical environment, both natural and built. Particular emphasis is placed on the implications of current knowledge for the management of the human-environment interface. A research project is an integral part of the course.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
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Psychology
429
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Adolescence
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An in-depth examination of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes occurring during adolescence, drawing upon theory and relevant research.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 351.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 355.
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Psychology
431
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Current Issues in Psychopathology
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Discussion of current developments and controversies in the assessment, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology. Emphasis will be on teaching students how to strengthen their critical thinking skills using controversial issues in the fields of abnormal and clinical psychology as a basis for discussion and debate.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 385.
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Psychology
433
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Clinical Psychology
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Assessment and treatment problems in clinical settings.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 385.
Notes:
Restricted to fourth-year Psychology Majors and fourth-year Psychology Honours students.
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Psychology
435
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Behaviour Modification
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Current behaviour change procedures for children and adults. Practical considerations involved in the selection, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of behaviour modification programs.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 385.
Notes:
Restricted to fourth-year Psychology Majors and fourth-year Psychology Honours students.
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Psychology
437
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Health Psychology
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Concepts linking psychology to issues of physical health and illness. Lectures and student-led presentations include mind-body issues, emotions and body awareness, stress-management, psychoimmunology, psychopharmacology, pain, health, and social support.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
Notes:
Restricted to Psychology Majors and Honours students with third or fourth year standing.
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Psychology
439
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Psychology of Gender
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An analysis of psychological theory and research on gender situated within the interdisciplinary field of gender studies. Topics include the meaning of gender, psychological development and gender, and gender and interpersonal relationships.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312, and one of 345 or 351.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 347.
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Psychology
441
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Social Psychology: Theory and Research
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A review of current theory and research in the area of social psychology. Research projects will introduce methodologies used in this area.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 345.
Notes:
Sociology 341 does not substitute for Psychology 345 as a prerequisite.
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Psychology
443
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Interpersonal Relationships
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Application of social psychological theory and methodology to a variety of topics in the area of interpersonal relationships such as attraction, close relationships, interpersonal conflict, communication, and power. Course projects will be an integral part of the course.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 345.
Notes:
Sociology 341 does not substitute for Psychology 345 as a prerequisite.
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Psychology
447
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Advanced Topics in Personality or Social Psychology
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An examination of current research topics in personality or social psychology or gender.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and appropriate 300-level course. Students are advised to consult with the Department regarding specific prerequisites for the course in a given year.
Notes:
May be repeated once for credit with consent of the Department.
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Psychology
449
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Social-Personality Development
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Socialization processes and behaviours from birth to adolescence; observational learning, altruism, moral development, sex-roles, dependency, emotional development, and social motivation.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and one of 351 or 355.
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Psychology
451
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Cognitive Development
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Current and classic research in the area of cognitive development is explored. Topics may include sensory and perceptual development, language acquisition, symbolic representation, concept formation, memory, and social-cognitive development. Laboratory projects introduce methodologies used in research with children.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 351.
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Psychology
455
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Sensory, Perceptual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging
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Basic research and contemporary issues in the age-related changes in sensation, perception, attention, learning and memory, intelligence and problem-solving.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 353.
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Psychology
457
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Social and Clinical Aspects of Aging
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Stability and change in the later years of life with a focus on social and clinical areas of aging.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 353.
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Psychology
459
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Developmental Psychopathology
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A critical examination of developmental psychopathology during childhood and adolescence with an emphasis on the characteristics of the disorders, their determinants, and outcomes. Current theories and research, and recent trends in intervention and prevention will be emphasized.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312, 351 and 385.
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Psychology
461
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Learning: Theory and Research
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Traditional and contemporary learning theory emphasizing infrahuman data.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
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Current and classic memory research is explored. Topics include how memories are encoded, stored, and retrieved. Laboratory projects introduce methodologies used in memory research.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 365.
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Psychology
465
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Research in Cognitive Psychology
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Current research in human memory, thinking, attention, and language processing is explored. Laboratory projects will introduce research methodologies used in these areas.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 365.
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Psychology
467
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Experimental Psycholinguistics
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Exploration of the cognitive, neuropsychological, and social processes that underlie language abilities. A laboratory component provides experience with methodologies used to study language behaviour.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 365.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Linguistics 339.
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A systematic examination of vision and its role in our interactions with the natural environment. Topics may include: the physics of light; optics; eye and retina; visual pathways and visual brain; perception of color, space, change and motion; visual development and aging; art and vision; visual disorders; and recovery from blindness.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 369.
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Psychology
471
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Auditory Processing
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Basic acoustics, anatomy, and physiology of the auditory system, psychoaccoustics (sensitivity to various aspects of sound), speech perception, and effects of noise on hearing.
Course Hours:
H(3-2/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 369.
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Psychology
473
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Evolutionary Psychology
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An examination of the scientific synthesis of evolutionary biology and modern psychology, which offers a novel approach to such issues as short-term and long-term human mating strategies, short-term sexual strategies, conflict between the sexes, parental investment, aggression, and social dominance.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312.
Antirequisite(s):
Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 377.
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Psychology
475
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Behavioural Pharmacology
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The behavioural effects of drugs specifically employed to affect the nervous system, as seen in the treatment of mental disorders, behavioural disorders, and other conditions such as Parkinson's, Huntington's and Alzheimer's diseases. Neuro-pharmacologic agents will be discussed as they relate to the biochemistry and physiology of putative neurotransmitters.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 375, or consent of the Department.
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Psychology
476
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Physiological Psychology
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Physiological bases of sensory, perceptual, motivational, emotional, learning, and motor processes. The functioning of the nervous system in these processes is emphasized.
Course Hours:
F(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 375, or consent of the Department.
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Psychology
477
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Sleep and Biological Rhythms
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Behaviours are temporally coordinated and occur in a rhythmic fashion. The most obvious rhythmic behaviour humans engage in is sleeping; we spend one-third of our lives asleep. This course will survey the behavioural, physiological, and clinical aspects of sleep and biological rhythms.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 375 or consent of the Department.
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Psychology
478
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Behavioural Neuroscience
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An examination of the neural underpinnings of behaviour. Experimental approaches, neural mechanisms, and health implications will be explored through both lecture material and laboratory exercises.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
312 and 375 or consent of the Department.
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Psychology
479
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Human Neuropsychology
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Integration of the literature on human brain damage with the evidence from animal research. Topics include developmental neuropsychology; cognitive deficits associated with frontal, parietooccipital, and temporal lobes; origins and mechanisms in the determination of cerebral dominancy; disorders of learning and memory; long-term effects of cerebral lesions.
Course Hours:
H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 or 375, or consent of the Department.
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Psychology
491
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Cross-Cultural Cognition
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Theory and research on the interaction of culture and human cognition. Topics include cross-cultural research in perception, language processing, memory, concepts, and reasoning.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 365.
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Psychology
497
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Consciousness
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An exploration of the origin, nature, and function of consciousness as informed by research on conscious and unconscious processes, psychological disorders, neuropsychological case studies, consciousness-altering drugs, hypnosis, meditation, state-dependent memory, sleep, and dreams.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 365.
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Psychology
501
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Special Topics Seminar
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Selected topics from one or more of the following areas in psychology: aging, clinical, developmental, industrial, organizational, personality, social, history, and theory.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and consent of the Department.
Notes:
Normally restricted to Psychology Honours students. May be repeated once for credit with the consent of the Department. Students should consult the Department concerning topics and recommended preparation for a given term.
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Psychology
503
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Selected Topics in Psychology
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Selected topics from one or more of the following areas in psychology: aging, clinical, developmental, industrial, organizational, personality, social, history, and theory.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
504
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Research in Psychology
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Research project in psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Hours:
F(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
505
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Research in Psychology
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Research project in psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
507
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Selected Topics in Psychology
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Selected topics from one or more of the following areas in psychology: behavioural neuroscience, cognition, human factors, learning, motivation, sensation, perception and quantitative methods.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
511
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Special Topics Seminar
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Selected topics from one or more of the following areas in psychology: behavioural neuroscience, cognition, human factors, learning, motivation, sensation, perception and quantitative methods.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and consent of the Department.
Notes:
Normally restricted to Psychology Honours students. May be repeated once for credit with the consent of the Department. Students should consult the Department concerning topics and recommended preparation for a given term.
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Psychology
521
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Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
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An examination of how the human central nervous system controls higher order, complex behaviours. Experimental and clinical evidence for the neurobiological regulation of memory, language, attention, perception and emotion will be evaluated.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 375, or consent of the Department.
Also known as:
(Neuroscience 521)
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Psychology
531
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Nervous System Development
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This course will cover the fundamental principles of the development of nervous systems, integrating anatomical, cellular, molecular, genetic, and behavioural approaches.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 375, or consent of the Department.
Also known as:
(Neuroscience 531)
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Psychology
591
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Advanced Topics in Cognitive Psychology
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A detailed examination of current research topics in cognitive psychology. Topics may include one or more of the following: human memory, thinking, attention, language processing, and computer modelling.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 312 and 365.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
596
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BA Honours Thesis and Seminar
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Research project under the direction of a member of the Department. In the seminar, students will present and discuss their projects and other topics of current relevance.
Course Hours:
F(3S-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to Honours BA program.
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Psychology
598
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BSc Honours Thesis and Seminar
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Research project under the direction of a member of the Department. In the seminar, students will present and discuss their projects and other topics of current relevance.
Course Hours:
F(3S-6)
Prerequisite(s):
Admission to Honours BSc program.
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Psychology
601
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History and Systems of Psychology
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History of psychological concepts in Western culture, major theoretical systems of twentieth century psychology, foundational assumptions of theories in contemporary psychology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
603
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Graduate Conference Course in Psychology
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Offered under various subtitles. Consult Department for details.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
604
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Graduate Conference Course in Psychology
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Offered under various subtitles. Consult Department for details.
Course Hours:
F(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
605
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Advanced Topics in Theoretical Psychology
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An advanced survey of some of the fundamental issues and recent developments in theoretical psychology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
607
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Advanced Research Design and Methodology in Social Psychology
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Survey of advanced topics in the conduct of social psychological research including issues in philosophy of science; origins of research ideas; validity and reliability; measurement; experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental designs; survey research; specialized methods such as computer simulation, psychophysiological methods, event-sampling, and social cognitive procedures; and ethics. Addresses data analytic issues of particular concern to social psychologists such as analysis of data from dyads and groups and quantitative syntheses of social psychological research.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
611
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Advanced Research Analysis in Qualitative and Historical Psychology
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Qualitative Research Designs and Historical Research in Psychology. Topics include Discourse Analysis, Grounded Theory and related techniques, problems of theory development in research and archival research methods in the history of psychology.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
613
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Signal and Systems Analysis in Behavioural Research
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Application of signal and systems analysis to behavioural neuroscience and psychophysics.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
615
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Advanced Research Design and Analysis I
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Applications of the general linear model to research design and analysis. Topics include analysis of variance, regression, and analysis of covariance.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
617
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Advanced Research Design and Analysis II
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Multivariate techniques and design issues, including canonical correlation, discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, multivariate regression, principal components analysis and factor analysis.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 615, or consent of the Department.
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Psychology
619
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Special Topics in the Design of Psychological Research
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Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
621
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Advanced Topics in Sensation and Perception
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An in-depth survey of classic findings and contemporary issues in visual and auditory processing, including attentional mechanisms and imaging research.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
622
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Research in Sensation and Perception
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Original project on a contemporary research problem in vision and/or audition. Specific project will vary with student and supervisor interest as well as available research facilities. Possible research areas include aspects of sight or hearing, speech perception, visual attention, and age-related changes in these functions.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
623
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Advanced Topics in Cognition
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An advanced survey of some of the fundamental issues and recent developments in the cognitive sciences.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology 624
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Research in Cognition
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Empirical research in cognition or cognitive development, conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
625
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Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology and Aging
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Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
626
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Research in Development/Aging
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Original faculty-supervised research project on a contemporary research problem in infancy, childhood, adolescence or adult aging. While specific project will vary with student and supervisor interest as well as available facilities, possible research areas include age-related differences or change in auditory, cognitive, language, moral, social, clinical or visual functioning.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
627
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Advanced Topics in Social/Personality Psychology
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Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
An undergraduate course in social psychology and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
628
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Research in Social/Personality
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Completion of an original research project in the areas of social and/or personality psychology.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
629
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Advanced Topics in Cognitive Development
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An advanced survey of fundamental issues and recent developments in cognitive development.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
631
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Advanced Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience
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Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 476, or equivalent and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
632
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Research in Behavioural Neuroscience
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Behavioural neuroscience theory and techniques including behavioural analysis, electrophysiological recording and anatomical methods.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
637
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Topics in Engineering Psychology
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Introduction to psychological principles, research and methods as they relate to human interaction and performance in work settings.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
638
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Research in Engineering Psychology
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Original project on a research problem in the human factors, including human-computer interaction, driving behaviour, usability, and performance in work settings.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
639
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Advanced Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Application of psychological principles, research and methods relating to human interactions and performance in work settings.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
641
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Advanced Topics in Health Psychology
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Introduces students to current research issues in health psychology. Focuses primarily on issues related to the study of chronic illnesses and evaluates the role of psychological/behavioural factors in: the etiology of disease, disease prevention, adaptation to illness, and disease progression.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
650
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Research Seminar in Clinical Psychology
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An introduction to research and design issues in clinical psychology.
Course Hours:
F(1S-0)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
651
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Adult Psychopathology
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Current theory, issues, and research regarding the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of adult psychopathology. Implications for assessment and treatment.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Psychology
653
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Child Psychopathology
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Current theory, issues, and research regarding the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of child psychopathology. Implications for assessment and treatment. Topics include internalizing and externalizing disorders, risk and protective factors, and developmental continuities and discontinuities in psychopathology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
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Psychology
659
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Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology
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Ethical and legal standards for clinical psychologists. An introduction to professional issues in contemporary clinical practice.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
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Psychology
660
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Summer Practicum in Clinical Psychology
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Supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Provides exposure to basic issues and techniques in the practice of psychological assessment.
Course Hours:
F(0-14)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Psychology
671
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Psychological Assessment of Adults
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An overview of theoretical, professional, and ethical issues in the psychological assessment of adult clinical populations. Instruction in the administration and interpretation of assessment procedures for adults including interviews, behavioural assessments, and selected intellectual and personality tests. Supervised practical experience in the application of adult assessments in a relevant clinical setting.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
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Psychology
673
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Psychological Assessment of Children
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An overview of theoretical, professional and ethical issues in the psychological assessment of child clinical populations. Instruction in the administration and interpretation of child and family assessment procedures including interviews, behavioural assessments, and selected psychological tests. Supervised practical experience in the application of child and family assessments in a relevant clinical setting.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
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Psychology
681
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Adult Psychotherapy
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Theory, research, and practice in adult psychotherapy and behaviour change. Supervised exposure to the practice of adult psychotherapy in a relevant clinical setting.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
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Psychology
683
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Child Psychotherapy
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Theory, research, and practice in child and family psychotherapy and behaviour change. Supervised exposure to the practice of child and family psychotherapy in a relevant clinical setting.
Course Hours:
H(3-3)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
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Psychology
699
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Research Course in Psychology
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Offered under various subtitles. Consult the Department for details.
Course Hours:
H(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department
Notes:
May be repeated for credit with the consent of the Department.
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Psychology
705
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Seminar in History/Systems/Theoretical Psychology
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Selected topics in the history of twentieth-century psychology and the theoretical problems of modern psychology.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
706
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Research in History/Systems/Theoretical Psychology
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Advanced research in recent developments in theory, methodology and foundational issues and/or the development of historiography in the discipline.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
722
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Research in Sensation and Perception
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Advanced project on a contemporary research issue in vision and/or audition. Specific project will vary with student and supervisor interest as well as available research facilities, possible research areas include spatiotemporal aspects of sight or hearing, speech perception, visual attention, and age-related changes in these functions.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
724
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Research in Cognition
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Empirical research in cognitive psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
725
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Seminar in Developmental Psychology
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Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
727
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Seminar in Social/Personality Psychology
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Selected topics related to interpersonal processes, gender, justice, and personality and its assessment.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
728
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Research in Social/Personality Psychology
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Advanced research project in the areas of social and/or personality psychology.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
731
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Seminar in Behavioural Neuroscience
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Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
732
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Research in Behavioural Neuroscience
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Behavioural neuroscience theory and techniques including: behavioural analysis, electrophysiological recording and anatomical methods.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
733
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Seminar in Cognitive Development
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Selected topics in cognitive development.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
734
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Research in Cognitive Development
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Empirical research in cognitive development conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Hours:
F(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
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Psychology
737
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Seminar in Ergonomics
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Application of psychological principles and methods to the design of complex systems and to the operator/system interface.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 637 and 639 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
739
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Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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Application of psychological principles and methods to business, industry and other organizational settings.
Course Hours:
H(3S-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Psychology 639 or consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
750
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Advanced Seminar in Clinical Psychology
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A doctoral level seminar in advanced topics in the practice of clinical psychology.
750.01. Psychopharmacology/Consultation
750.02. Neuropsychology
750.03. Family Therapy
750.04. Group Therapy
750.05. Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology
750.06. Clinical Geropsychology
750.07. Couple and Sex Therapy
750.08. Forensic Psychology
750.09. Addictions
Course Hours:
Q(3S-0)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Psychology
751
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Special Topics in Adult Psychopathology
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A specialized topic course in the area of adult psychopathology. Course offerings will vary from year to year and may include such topics as: schizophrenia, substance abuse, suicide, mental health delivery systems, or computer applications in clinical psychology.
Course Hours:
H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Psychology
760
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Specialty Practicum in Clinical Psychology I
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Supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Provides in-depth exposure to specific clinical populations and to the application of various psychological assessment and intervention strategies and techniques.
Course Hours:
F(1-7)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Psychology
762
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Specialty Practicum in Clinical Psychology II
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Supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Provides advanced in-depth exposure to specific clinical populations and to the application of various psychological assessment and intervention strategies and techniques.
Course Hours:
F(1-7)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Psychology
765
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Practicum in Clinical Psychology
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Supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Provides exposure to specific clinical populations and to the application of various psychological assessment and intervention strategies and techniques.
Course Hours:
H(1-7)
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Psychology
798
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Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology
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A full calendar year, full-time (or two-years, half-time) supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Intensive exposure to various professional issues, the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clinical populations and problems, and advanced training in the use of specific psychological assessment and intervention strategies.
Notes:
Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA
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Psychology
799
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Research Course in Psychology
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Offered under various subtitles. Consult the Department for details.
Course Hours:
H(0-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Consent of the Department.
Notes:
May be repeated for credit with the consent of the Department.
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In addition to the numbered and titled courses shown above, the department offers a selection of advanced level graduate courses specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals or small groups of students at the advanced doctoral level. These courses are numbered in the series 800.01 to 899.99. Such offerings are, of course, conditional upon the availability of staff resources.
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COURSES OF INSTRUCTION