University of Calgary : Psychology PSYC

Psychology PSYC

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For more information about these courses see the Department of Psychology website: psyc.ucalgary.ca/.

Junior Courses

Psychology 200

Principles of Psychology I

A survey of topics associated with psychology’s role as a biological science, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, cognition, learning, memory, and language.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 200 and 205 will not be allowed.

Psychology 201

Principles of Psychology II

A survey of topics associated with psychology’s role as a social science, including personality, motivation, health, social, developmental, industrial/organizational and clinical psychology.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 201 and 205 will not be allowed.

Psychology 203

Psychology for Everyday Life

Provides students with an understanding of the key theories, research methods, and discoveries in coping and resilience, identity development, interpersonal relationships, and mental health with an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective consumers of psychological theory and research. Through a focus on adjustment issues that arise in everyday life, this course will demonstrate some of the ways in which psychology can be used to benefit students’ wellbeing in their personal and professional lives.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)

Psychology 204

Human Sexuality

Examination of contemporary knowledge and attitudes toward human sexuality, relying on theoretical and empirical psychological research. Multiple perspectives are presented, including psychosocial, cross-cultural, and psychobiological. Sexuality across the life span is examined, including issues pertaining to sexual differentiation, intimacy and communication, gender role development, varieties of sexual relationships and behaviour, and legal and ethical issues.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)

Senior Courses

Note: Registration in 400- and 500-level Psychology courses is restricted to Psychology Majors.

Psychology 300

Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology I

Research methods in psychological research, with an introduction to data analysis.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): One of Mathematics 30-1, 30-2, 31, or Mathematics 2 (offered by Continuing Education); Psychology 200; and Psychology 201 or Neuroscience 201.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 300 and 312 will not be allowed.

Psychology 301

Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology II

An integration of research methods and statistics in psychological research, with an emphasis on conducting and interpreting inferential statistical techniques.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 301 and 312 will not be allowed.

Psychology 305

History of Psychological Thought

The roots of psychological thought in Western culture, and the relationship between theories of human nature and changing social institutions.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.

Psychology 321

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Understanding and predicting behaviour and attitudes within an organizational setting. Topics normally include: personnel selection, attraction to organizations and job choice, person-organization fit, organizational culture, motivation and decision-making, employee attitudes, deviant behaviour in organizations, leadership, team behaviour, and personality in the workplace.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 321 and either 421 and 423 will not be allowed.

Psychology 345

Social Psychology

Social psychological approaches to understanding social influence, social perception and cognition, attitudes and group dynamics.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 345 and Sociology 341 will not be allowed.

Psychology 349

Language Development

Research into language development in typically developing children, with consideration of environmental and other factors that influence acquisition. Consideration also given to atypical language development.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 349 and Linguistics 331 will not be allowed.

Psychology 351

Developmental Psychology

An examination of psychological development through childhood and adolescence.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 351 and either Applied Psychology 311 or 313 will not be allowed.

Psychology 353

Psychology of Aging

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.

Psychology 365

Cognitive Psychology

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 365 and Applied Psychology 411 will not be allowed.

Psychology 369

Sensation and Perception

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.

Psychology 373

Motivation and Emotion

A survey of theories, models, and research on the psychological aspects of human motivation from social, cognitive, behavioural, and biological perspectives.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.

Psychology 375

Brain and Behaviour

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 375 and either Psychology 371 or Neuroscience 321 will not be allowed.

Psychology 383

Personality

Approaches to the study of personality.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.

Psychology 385

Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal behaviour and experiences, their causes and treatment throughout the lifespan.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200 and 201.

Psychology 391

Academic Competencies in Psychology

Students acquire personal and academic competencies to support program success including effective communication, critical thinking, information literacy, and techniques to set realistic goals.
Course Hours: 1.5 units; (1.5-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200, 201 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Corequisite(s): Psychology 300.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Psychology 393

Professional Development in Psychology

Students acquire professional and career development skills to prepare for the transition into the workplace. Students explore career options and develop materials to increase success in professional and job opportunities.
Course Hours: 1.5 units; (1.5-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200, 201 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Corequisite(s): Psychology 300.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Psychology 400

Conducting Research

Students will learn to apply appropriate research methods to answer research questions, to collect and analyze data, and to interpret and report research findings.

400.01. Abnormal Psychology

400.02. Applied Psychology

400.03. Brain and Behaviour

400.04. Cognitive Psychology

400.05. Developmental Psychology

400.06. Industrial-Organizational Psychology

400.07. Sensation and Perception

400.08. Social Psychology

Course Hours: 3 units; (0-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Psychology major or Honours program and: 01: Psychology 300, 301, 385; 02: Psychology 300, 301; 03: Psychology 300, 301, 375; 04: Psychology 300, 301, 365; 05: Psychology 300, 301 and one of 349 or 351 or 353; 06: Psychology 300, 301 and one of 321 or 383; 07: Psychology 300, 301, 369; 08: Psychology 300, 301, 345.
Antirequisite(s): Credit toward degree requirements will be given for only one of Psychology 400.01, 400.02, 400.03, 400.04, 400.05, 400.06, 400.07, 400.08.

Psychology 405

Contemporary Theories in Psychology

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 200, 201, one senior course in Psychology, and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 407

Psychometrics

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: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 407 and Applied Psychology 307 will not be allowed.

Psychology 411

Design and Analysis in Psychological Research

Experimental design problems and techniques for analysis of psychological data.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 415

Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology

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: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 417

Tests and Individual Differences

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: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 425

Human Factors

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: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 427

Environmental Psychology

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: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 429

Adolescence

An in-depth examination of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes occurring during adolescence, drawing upon theory and relevant research.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 351 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 429 and 355 will not be allowed.

Psychology 430

Psychophysiology in Health Research

An examination of the impact of emotions on physiological activity and risk for disease, including coronary heart disease, ulcers, asthma, cancer and other immune-related disorders, with an emphasis on the discussion and understanding of empirical research. Hands-on experience with psychophysiological measurement equipment and procedures commonly used in stress research will be provided.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 375 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 431

Current Issues in Psychopathology

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 385 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 433

Clinical Psychology

Assessment and treatment problems in clinical settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 385 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 435

Behaviour Therapy

Theory, principles, and practices of contemporary behaviour therapy/behaviour modification as applied to a representative range of disorders, problems, and child and adult populations. Laboratory projects introduce methodologies used in behaviour therapy
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 385 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 437

Health Psychology

Health psychology involves the discipline and principles of psychology and human behaviour in understanding how the mind, body, and behaviour interact in health and disease. Class topics include psychosocial models of health and disease, stress and coping, health enhancing and health damaging behaviours, pain management, and a variety of specific behaviour-related medical illnesses (e.g., heart disease, cancer, insomnia).
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 375 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 437 and 330 will not be allowed.

Psychology 439

Psychology of Gender

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300 and 301; and Psychology 345 or 351; and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 439 and 347 will not be allowed.

Psychology 442

Intergroup Relations

In-depth exploration of intergroup relations from a social psychological perspective. Theory and research about the processes involved in stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 345, and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 443

Interpersonal Relationships

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 345 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 445

Psychology of Morality

An exploration of the origins and nature of moral conduct from the perspective of psychological theory and research. Examination of the naturalistic basis for why people care about morality, behave morally or not, and the psychological bases of moral judgment. Topics may include the evolutionary basis for morality, moral intuitionism, moral development, and moral judgment.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 445 and 447.08 will not be allowed.

Psychology 447

Advanced Topics in Personality or Social Psychology

An examination of current research topics in personality or social psychology or gender.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Notes: Students are advised to consult with the Department regarding the topic and recommended prerequisites for the course in a given term.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 449

Social-Personality Development

Socialization processes and behaviours from birth to adolescence; observational learning, altruism, moral development, sex-roles, dependency, emotional development, and social motivation.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 351 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 451

Cognitive Development

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.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 351 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program or to the minor in Speech-Language Sciences for Linguistics Majors.

Psychology 455

Sensory, Perceptual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Basic research and contemporary issues in the age-related changes in sensation, perception, attention, learning and memory, intelligence and problem-solving.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 353 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 457

Social and Clinical Aspects of Aging

Stability and change in the later years of life with a focus on social and clinical areas of aging.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 353 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 459

Developmental Psychopathology

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 351, 385 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 463

Memory

Current memory research is explored. Topics include how memories are encoded and retrieved.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 365 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 467

Experimental Psycholinguistics

Exploration of the cognitive, neuropsychological, and social processes that underlie language abilities, with reference to linguistic theory.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program or to the minor in Speech-Language Sciences for Linguistics Majors.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 467 and either Linguistics 339 or 439 will not be allowed.
Also known as: (Linguistics 467)

Psychology 469

Vision

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 colour, space, change and motion; visual development and aging; art and vision; visual disorders; and recovery from blindness.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 369 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 471

Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience

Exploration of auditory perception from an auditory cognitive neuroscience perspective, using music and speech as domains of inquiry. Focus on acoustics, psychophysics, cognitive psychology, cognitive development, neurophysiology, and neuropsychology. Includes hands-on exercises in sound manipulation and experimentation.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 369 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program or to the minor in Speech-Language Sciences for Linguistics Majors or the Concentration in Speech-Language Sciences for Linguistics Majors.

Psychology 473

Evolution and Human Behaviour

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 473 and 377 will not be allowed.

Psychology 474

Neuroscience of Learning and Memory

An examination of learning and memory from a neuroscience perspective. Molecular, cellular, systems-level, and behavioural approaches will be applied to themes such as consolidation, amnesia, and pathological processes.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 375 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Also known as: (Neuroscience 474)

Psychology 475

Drugs and Behaviour

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 375 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Also known as: (Neuroscience 475)

Psychology 477

Sleep and Biological Rhythms

Behaviours are temporally co-ordinated 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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 375 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Also known as: (Neuroscience 477)

Psychology 478

Behavioural Neuroscience

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: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 375 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Also known as: (Neuroscience 478)

Psychology 479

Human Neuropsychology

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 375 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program or to the minor in Speech-Language Sciences for Linguistics Majors.
Also known as: (Neuroscience 479)

Psychology 481

Advanced Topics in Organizational Psychology

Students will be expected to critically evaluate current theory, research, and practice in the field of Organizational Psychology with content emphasizing primary readings. Student presentations, project work, and debates will emphasize the implications for linking knowledge and practice.

481.01. Leadership and Motivation
481.02. Teams and Teamwork
481.03. Workplace Attitudes and Individual Differences

Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300 and 301; and 3 units from Psychology 321, 421 or 423; and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 483

Advanced Topics in Personnel Psychology

Students will be expected to critically evaluate current theory, research, and practice in the field of Personnel Psychology with content emphasizing primary readings. Student presentations, project work, and debates will emphasize the implications for linking knowledge and practice.

483.01. Personnel Selection
483.02. Personnel Recruitment and Job Choice
483.03. Performance Management

Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300 and 301; and 3 units from Psychology 321, 421 or 423; and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 491

Cross-Cultural Cognition

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 365 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 492

Indigenous Psychology

An in-depth examination of research in psychology related to Indigenous populations, including the history of research, major topics, appropriate approaches to conducting research, and new directions.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Also known as: (Indigenous Studies 492)

Psychology 493

Psychology and Law

Consideration of the contributions of psychological theory and research to the understanding of crime investigation, courtroom dynamics, and the legal system. Specific topics may include eyewitness testimony, police practices, judge and jury decision making, lie detection and confessions, and expert testimony. Topics will be discussed from the perspectives of social and cognitive psychology.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 495

Consumer Psychology

Consideration of the psychological concepts used to understand the processes involved in consumer behaviour. Specific topics may include research methodology, individual and group influences, marketing strategies, and consumer decision making. Topics will be discussed from the perspectives of cognitive and social psychology.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Psychology 495 and Marketing 483 will not be allowed.

Psychology 497

Consciousness

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300 and 301; and Psychology 365 or 375; and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 499

Research Experience in Psychology

Students acquire research experience working under the supervision of a faculty member. Assignments may include literature search, materials preparation, data collection, data organization and management, and data analysis.

499.01 Research Experience I

499.02 Research Experience II

Course Hours: 1.5 units; (0-1.5)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300 and 301; 18 units in Psychology, admission to the Psychology major or Honours program, and consent of the Department.
Notes: An application is required and it is the student's responsibility to find a research supervisor.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Psychology 501

Honours Topics Seminar in Psychology

Selected topics from one or more areas in psychology.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, admission to the Psychology Honours program and consent of the Department.
Notes: 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.

Psychology 502

Selected Topics in Psychology with Lab

Selected topics from one or more areas in psychology.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Notes: Students are advised to consult with the Department regarding the topic and recommended preparation for the course in a given term.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 503

Selected Topics in Psychology

Selected topics from one or more areas in psychology.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Notes: Students are advised to consult with the Department regarding the topic and recommended prerequisites for the course in a given term.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 504

Research in Psychology

Research project in psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Hours: 6 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, admission to the Psychology major or Honours program and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 505

Research in Psychology

Research project in psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, admission to the Psychology major or Honours program and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 521

Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 375 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Also known as: (Neuroscience 521)

Psychology 531

Nervous System Development

This course will cover the fundamental principles of the development of nervous systems, integrating anatomical, cellular, molecular, genetic, and behavioural approaches.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 475 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
Also known as: (Neuroscience 531)

Psychology 585

Advanced Themes in Psychopathology

Examination of assessment, phenomenology, etiology, and/or treatment of common psychological disorders. Course will cover few disorders in greater detail.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 385, 433 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.

Psychology 591

Advanced Topics in Cognitive Psychology

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: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 300, 301, 365 and admission to the Psychology major or Honours program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 598

Honours Thesis and Seminar

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: 6 units; (3S-6)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Psychology Honours degree program.

Graduate Courses

Psychology 600

Professional Development

Professional development seminar series to prepare students for diverse careers in Psychology. The goals of the seminars are to build transferable skills relating to academic topics, mental health and wellness, and career development.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Psychology 601

History of Psychology

History of psychological concepts in Western culture, major theoretical systems of twentieth-century psychology, foundational assumptions of theories in contemporary psychology.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Psychology 607

Advanced Research Design and Methodology in Psychology

Survey of advanced topics in the conduct of 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, online data collection, and cognitive procedures; and ethics.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Psychology 611

Advanced Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology

Qualitative research designs and historical research in psychology. Advanced study of selected qualitative approaches in psychology to include research design, methods, and analysis. Specific topics covered include foundations of qualitative research, evaluation and practical techniques including computerized analysis.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Psychology 613

Signal and Systems Analysis in Behavioural Research

Application of signal and systems analysis to behavioural neuroscience and psychophysics.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Psychology 615

Analysis of Variance

Applications of the general linear model to research design and analysis. Topics include analysis of variance, regression, and analysis of covariance.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Psychology 617

Multivariate Data Analysis

Multivariate techniques and design issues, including canonical correlation, discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, multivariate regression, principal components analysis and factor analysis.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Psychology 619

Special Topics in the Design of Psychological Research

Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 620

Advanced Topics in Brain and Cognitive Sciences

An advanced survey of some of the fundamental issues and recent developments in the Brain and/or Cognitive Sciences. Topics will vary.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 623

Functional Neuroanatomy

Human neuroanatomy and the development of the central nervous system. Functional relationships between brain and behaviour in a variety of domains (sensorimotor, language, memory, affective processing, social behaviour, etc).
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Psychology or Clinical Psychology graduate programs.

Psychology 625

Clinical Neuropsychology

Examination of brain disorders across the lifespan. Epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis, phenotypic expression, and assessment and treatment of these disorders will be considered.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Psychology or Clinical Psychology graduate programs.

Psychology 627

Neuropsychological Testing

The clinical assessment of neuropsychological functioning in children and adults using a hypothesis-testing model. Fundamentals of administration, scoring, and interpretation of core tests used in neuropsychological assessment.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Clinical Psychology graduate program.

Psychology 630

Advanced Topics in Social and Theoretical Psychology

An advanced survey of some of the fundamental issues and recent developments in Social and/or Theoretical Psychology. Topics will vary.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 639

Advanced Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application of psychological principles, research and methods relating to human interactions and performance in work settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Psychology 641

Advanced Topics in Health Psychology

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: 3 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 650

Clinical Research

An introduction to research and design issues in clinical psychology.
Course Hours: 6 units; (1S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Clinical Psychology graduate program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Psychology 651

Lifespan Psychopathology

Current theory, issues, and research regarding the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of psychopathology. Implications for assessment and treatment.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

Psychology 659

Ethics and Professional Issues

Ethical and legal standards for clinical psychologists. An introduction to professional issues in contemporary clinical practice.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department. Consent of the Department.

Psychology 671

Adult Assessment

Theory, administration and interpretation of assessment procedures for adults including interviews, behavioural assessments, and selected intellectual and personality tests. Supervised experience in conducting assessments in a relevant clinical setting.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Clinical Psychology graduate program.

Psychology 673

Child Assessment

Theoretical, professional and ethical issues in the psychopathology and psychological assessment of child clinical populations. Instruction and supervised practical experience in the administration and interpretation of child assessment procedures.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Clinical Psychology graduate program.

Psychology 680

Lifespan Psychotherapy

Presents evidence-based psychological interventions across the lifespan. Includes specific competencies related to child and family, adolescent and adult treatment modalities. The laboratory component includes supervised exposure to the practice of psychological interventions in a relevant clinical setting.
Course Hours: 6 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Clinical Psychology graduate program.

Psychology 700

Integrative Seminar in Psychology

Selected interdisciplinary topics in Psychology. Topics will vary.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 702

Research in Brain and Cognitive Sciences

Completion of a research project in Brain and/or Cognitive Sciences conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topics may vary.
Course Hours: 3 units; (0-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 703

Research in Social and Theoretical Psychology

Completion of a research project in the areas of Social and/or Theoretical Psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topics may vary.
Course Hours: 3 units; (0-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 709

Research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Completion of a research project in Industrial/Organizational Psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topics may vary.
Course Hours: 3 units; (0-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 710

Integrative Seminar in Psychology

Selected interdisciplinary topics in Psychology. Topics may vary.
Course Hours: 6 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 712

Research in Brain and Cognitive Sciences

Completion of a research project in Brain and/or Cognitive Sciences conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topics may vary.
Course Hours: 6 units; (0-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 713

Research in Social and Theoretical Psychology

Completion of a research project in the areas of Social and/or Theoretical Psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topics may vary.
Course Hours: 6 units; (0-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 720

Seminar in Brain and Cognitive Sciences

Selected topics in Brain and/or Cognitive Sciences. Topics may vary.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 730

Seminar in Social and Theoretical Psychology

Selected topics in Social and/or Theoretical Psychology. Topics may vary.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 739

Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Application of psychological principles and methods to business, industry and other organizational settings.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Psychology 639.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Psychology 750

Advanced Clinical Seminar

A doctoral-level seminar in advanced topics in the practice of clinical psychology.

750.01. Psychopharmacology

750.05. Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology

750.06. Clinical Geropsychology

750.09. Addictions

750.10. Health Psychology

750.11. Eating Disorders

750.12. Consultation/Supervision

750.13 Program Evaluation

Course Hours: 1.5 units; (3S-0)
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Clinical Psychology graduate program.
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Psychology 751

Special Topics in Adult Psychopathology

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: 3 units; (3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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