XII. Course Descriptions

Psychology

Department of Psychology

Students wishing to take a 2000, 3000 or 4000 level course without having completed the appropriate prerequisites must receive permission of the instructor who will determine whether the student has the required background for the course. Students in all psychology courses will be encouraged to participate in the on-going research of the department.

Honours Courses: : courses marked (H) are designed for students in a psychology honours program, the Information Systems and Human Behaviour program, or the Educational Psychology Minor program. Students in other programs wishing to take these courses must obtain the permission of the instructors concerned. Unless otherwise specified, all other courses may be taken by general, honours, and students from other programs, providing the prerequisites are met. Courses designated with (H) are Honours level courses requiring for registration a cumulative average of at least 70% in all course attempts in Psychology, or registration in the ISHB Major.

Psychology Core: courses marked (C) are Psychology core courses. Students registered in psychology programs are advised to complete at least 2.00 credits of the psychology core at the 2000 level prior to attempting any 3000 level psychology credit.

For courses without semester designations, please check with the department. The remaining courses will normally be offered as indicated. Advance schedules are available in the department.

PSYC*1100 Principles of Behaviour S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
This is an introduction to the study of biopsychology, sensory processes, perception, learning, memory, thought, language, consciousness and motivation. (Also offered through distance education format.)
PSYC*1200 Dynamics of Behaviour S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
This is an introduction to the study of human development, intelligence, personality, psychopathology and its treatment and social psychology. (Also offered through distance education format.)
PSYC*2010 Quantification in Psychology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
An introduction to psychological measurement and to statistical principles in psychological research. The course emphasizes descriptive statistics and introduces concepts and techniques of hypothesis testing. Cannot be taken for credit by students with credit in a 2000 level or above course in statistics. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100 or PSYC*1200
PSYC*2040 Research Statistics F,W (2-2) [0.50]
This course emphasizes inferential tests applied to psychological research, skills of data analysis, as well as the use and interpretation of output from statistical software. Topics covered include the t-test, various forms of analysis of variance, chi-square, bivariate and multiple regression, as well as multivariate data analysis.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2010 or STAT*2040
Restriction(s): PSYC*3320
PSYC*2310 Introduction to Social Psychology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
The content and research methods of social psychology will be explored in lectures and seminars. Content includes social perception, attraction, group dynamics, leadership, conflict and cooperation, attitude change, aggression and conformity. (Also offered through distance education format.) (C)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1200
PSYC*2330 Principles of Learning F,W (3-0) [0.50]
This course is an introduction to the basic principles and concepts of classical and instrumental conditioning paradigms of learning. (C)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100, PSYC*1200
PSYC*2360 Introductory Research Methods S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
The application of scientific method in psychological experiments with laboratory demonstration. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100, PSYC*1200, (PSYC*2010 or STAT*2040)
PSYC*2390 Principles of Sensation and Perception F,W (3-0) [0.50]
The course objective is to consider the processes of sensory inputs and perception. Approaches ranging from psychophysiology and cognitive psychology to physiology and anatomy will be used. In considering the psychology of sensation and perception, some of the anatomical and physiological aspects of selected senses will be covered in detail and the roles of experience, organization of inputs, and theories of perception are discussed. Topics to be emphasized will vary with the instructor, but may include ontogenetic development, learning, and modification of inputs and their perception. Students will participate in on-line laboratory demonstrations and experiments. (Also offered through distance education format.) (C)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100
PSYC*2410 Behavioural Neuroscience I F,W (3-2) [0.50]
A general introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. The physiological basis of sensory (input) systems and the motor (output) system are examined as are central physiological bases of processes such as arousal and emotion. Laboratory demonstrations and exercises may be included. (C)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100
PSYC*2450 Introduction to Developmental Psychology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
An introduction to and an analysis of the major theories of developmental psychology. Emphasis will be placed on the processes of development in the child including physical growth, perception, cognition, personality and interactions with the social environment. The application of developmental psychology to educational and social issues will be discussed. (Also offered through distance education format.) (C)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100, PSYC*1200
Restriction(s): FRHD*2270
PSYC*2650 Cognitive Psychology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
This course is an introduction to cognitive processes, including topics in the areas of attention, memory, language and reasoning. Students will be exposed to and participate in on-line laboratory demonstrations and experiments. (Also offered through distance education format.) (C)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100
PSYC*2740 Personality S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
A review of the theory, assessment procedures and research findings pertinent to major personality constructs. Personality research, methodology and design will also be covered. (Also offered through distance education format.) (C)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100, PSYC*1200
PSYC*3020 Psychology of Law U (3-0) [0.50]
An examination of psychological methods, findings and theories in the study of law. Topics will include the fallibility of the eyewitness; juror decisional processes; credibility of witnesses and attorneys; socialization into legal systems, police behaviour, etc. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2310 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3030 Neurochemical Basis of Behaviour U (3-0) [0.50]
An analysis of how drugs act on various neurochemical systems to regulate motivation and behaviour. Topics of discussion may include psychopathology and its treatment.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100, (BIOM*3090 or PSYC*2410) (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3040 Current Issues in Neuropsychology U (3-0) [0.50]
Major areas of applied brain research and clinical aspects of brain function will be covered. Emphasis will be given to the analysis of psychological deficits following brain damage and to selected aspects of intellectual disabilities.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100, PSYC*2410 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3070 Psychology in Human Resource Management U (3-0) [0.50]
This course explores the application of psychological theory and measurement in human resources management. A dual perspective is taken: that of the worker impacted by these practices and that of the manager responsible for implementing them. Specific topics include recruitment, personnel selection, performance management, training, and executive assessment, development, and succession. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1200, PSYC*2310 (also see psychology core statement).
Restriction(s): HTM*3000
PSYC*3080 Organizational Psychology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
An examination of current theories and practices in organizational psychology. Selected topics may include motivation, turnover, absenteeism, leadership, job design, work attitudes, organizational justice, and organizational development and change. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2310 (also see psychology core statement).
Restriction(s): HTM*2200
PSYC*3100 Evolutionary Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
Evolutionary Psychology (EP) offers a Darwinian frame of reference for studying questions about human nature. After reviewing basic material on genetics and natural selection, we will examine and criticize the contribution of EP to the understanding of the various aspects of individual and social behaviour, such as altruism, logic, mate selection, health, morality, aesthetics, and the role of culture.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2360 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3110 Topics in Health Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
This course covers research in health psychology. Possible topics include the interplay of psychosocial factors, behaviour, and physical health; pediatric health psychology; health interventions at the individual, family, group or community levels.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2310, PSYC*2450 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3220 Ergonomics: the Scientific Study of People-System Relationships U (3-0) [0.50]
This course provides a broad survey of the field of ergonomics from the perspective of psychology. Topics to be covered include: human-system concepts and models, safety, accidents, and human error, human perceptual capabilities, human-machine interfaces, engineering anthropometry, workplace design and evaluation methods, measuring the environment. The course will draw widely on web-based materials and require students to complete a number of interactive demonstrations and lab exercises. Students will be expected to draw upon their own workplace experiences and to actively apply the course material to practical workplace situations. (Offered through distance education only.)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2650, PSYC*2390
PSYC*3250 Psychological Measurement U (3-0) [0.50]
This course is an introduction to the theory of psychological measurement and measurement procedures presently used in psychology. Coverage will include such topics as reliability, validity, test construction; and the measurement of ability, personality, attitudes, interest and achievement. (Also offered through distance education format.) (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2010 or STAT*2040 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3260 Laboratory in Animal Learning F (0-6) [0.50]
The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to various techniques of testing learning and motivation in laboratory rats. Through independent research activity supervised by the Instructor, students will become familiar with basic principles of classical and operant conditioning while performing experiments using operant chambers. The data collected during the semester will be summarized and discussed in a written laboratory report.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2330, PSYC*2360, PSYC*2410
Restriction(s): Registration in one of: BA Psychology Major, BSc Psychology: Brain and Cognition major or Neuroscience Minor. Instructor consent required.
PSYC*3280 Minds, Brains & Machines F (3-0) [0.50]
This course will introduce the student to basic issues in cognitive science from philosophical and psychological perspectives. Connectionism, Turing Machines, artificial intelligence, and alternative naturalistic models of the mind will be among the topics explored.
Prerequisite(s): 1.50 credits in Psychology or 1.50 credits in Philosophy
PSYC*3300 The Psychology of Gender U (3-0) [0.50]
This course will examine the theories and psychological research that deals with the impact of gender upon people's lives and behaviour. Topics will include gender-role socialization and stereotypes; gender-related status and power differentials; and gender differences and dynamics in the physiological, intrapsychic, interpersonal, and socio-cultural domains.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1200 and at least 1.00 credits of the psychology core (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3310 Applied Social Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
A number of applied issues will be examined from a social psychological perspective. These may include aggression, prejudice, helping, mental illness, crime and addiction. The format will consist of reading, discussion and research/field projects.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2310 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3330 Memory U (3-0) [0.50]
This course is an examination of theoretical and empirical studies of the psychological nature of the acquisition, storage and retrieval of information. Students will be exposed to and participate in on-line laboratory demonstrations and experiments.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2650 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3340 Psycholinguistics U (3-1) [0.50]
An introduction to the conceptions of the structure of language as they relate to processes underlying the acquisition, production, perception and understanding of speech, and to empirical studies that bear on these conceptions. Students will be exposed to and participate in laboratory demonstrations and experiments. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): LING*1000 or PSYC*2650 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3370 Experimental Design and Analysis F (3-1) [0.50]
This course is intended for students planning to complete PSYC*4870 and PSYC*4880 in preparation for graduate studies in Psychology. This course emphasizes (1) the model comparison approach to analysis of variance and (2) effective scientific communication. Issues related to design choice, power, multiple-comparisons and categorical data analysis will be reviewed. Laboratory exercises will include SPSS applications and research projects. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2360, (1 of PSYC*2040, PSYC*3320 or STAT*2050)
Restriction(s): PSYC*3371/2. A minimum grade point average of 75% in Psychology courses.
PSYC*3380 Non-experimental Research Methods W (3-0) [0.50]
This course is intended for students planning to complete PSYC*4870 and PSYC*4880 in preparation for graduate studies in Psychology. This course addresses issues related to the internal and external validity of quasi-experimental, correlation and other non-experimental research methods, survey sampling and the development and refinement of survey questions. Course work includes SPSS applications, research projects and style of effective scientific communication. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2360, (1 of PSYC*2040, PSYC*3320 or STAT*2050)
Restriction(s): PSYC*3371/2. A minimum grade point average of 75% in Psychology courses.
PSYC*3390 Abnormal Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
Current theory and research in the field of abnormal psychology will be examined in terms of various models (biological, behavioral, social and psychodynamic). Selected topics may include: stress and anxiety, affective disorders, schizophrenia, psychophysiological and personality disorders, and mental health. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2740 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3410 Behavioural Neuroscience II U (3-0) [0.50]
This course will focus on contemporary research and theory related to such selected topics as physiological correlates of memory, learning, motivation, emotion, stress, sensory and motor functions. Both the central and peripheral components of the nervous system will be examined in relation to the above.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2410 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3440 Cognitive Development U (3-0) [0.50]
An examination of theory and research pertaining to children's intellectual development. Topics include children's learning and the development of perception, memory, thinking and language.
Prerequisite(s): FRHD*2270 or PSYC*2450 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3450 Social and Personality Development U (3-0) [0.50]
An examination of research, methodological issues and theories concerning personality-social development. Topics may include temperament, imitation, parent-child interaction, and the development of attachments, sex-roles, morality, aggression and pro-social behaviour.
Prerequisite(s): FRHD*2270 or PSYC*2450 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3460 Abnormal Development U (3-0) [0.50]
Theory, research and aspects of current practice concerning abnormal psychological development in childhood and adolescence.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*3440 or PSYC*3450 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3480 Psychology of Sport U (3-0) [0.50]
An examination of individual and group behaviour in physical activities and sports. Emphasis will be placed on understanding psychological concepts which are pertinent to sports, e.g., motivation, social and personality development, cognition, leadership and group dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100, PSYC*1200, (PSYC*2310 or PSYC*2740) (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3500 Social Interactions U (3-0) [0.50]
The course concentrates on social interactions in dyads and small groups. Selected topics will be examined through reading, discussion and student projects. Topics may include: the structure and sequence of conversation, self-disclosure, miscommunication, and nonverbal communication. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2310 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3520 Political Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
A social psychological examination of collective behaviours, social movements and social (policy) change, emphasizing the development and impact of mass media and relationships with individual, collective and political violence.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2310 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3570 The Psychology of Death and Dying U (3-0) [0.50]
An examination of theory, research, and issues in the psychology of death and dying. Emphasis is upon the cognitive operations used to process information about death and the influence of death constructs in daily life. Topics include the development of death concepts throughout the life-span, death anxiety in society, the needs of the dying person, the psychology of grieving, and unexpected losses such as deaths by suicide or miscarriage. (Offered through distance education format only.)
Prerequisite(s): 1 of PSYC*2310, PSYC*2740, PSYC*2450, work experience in related fields, instructor consent (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3660 Contemporary Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
Some current developments in psychology. Topics will vary with the interests of faculty members assigned to the course and will be announced prior to the course selection period.
Prerequisite(s): previous study related to the topic area (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3680 Selected Topics in Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
This course will highlight current and topical issues in psychology. Topics will vary with the interests of faculty members assigned to the course and will be announced prior to the course selection period.
Prerequisite(s): previous study related to the topic area (also see psychology core statement)
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
PSYC*3690 Community Mental Health U (3-0) [0.50]
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of community mental health and community psychology. The course deals with the application of public health concepts to the field of mental health, the epidemiology of mental disorder in the community, the design and evaluation of preventive programs for populations at risk of illness, and the creation of alternatives to institutional treatment of the mentally ill. This course should be of special interest to students who are planning to pursue careers in such human service fields as social work and occupational therapy.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2310 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3710 Psychology of Learning Difficulties and Disabilities I F (3-0) [0.50]
An examination of current theories regarding learning difficulties and disabilities in educational settings. Emphasis will be placed on cognitive, social and motivational factors associated with learning problems and on behavioral and educational remedial approaches. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): 1 of FRHD*2270, PSYC*2450, PSYC*2650 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3720 Psychology of Learning Difficulties and Disabilities II W (3-0) [0.50]
Continuation of PSYC*3710. Students will develop and report on a systematic remedial project involving an underachieving school-age child.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*3710 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3800 Psychology and Education U (3-0) [0.50]
The application of psychological principles and techniques to the study of the educational process. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100, (PSYC*1200 or FRHD*2270) (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3850 Intellectual Disabilities U (3-0) [0.50]
This course covers applied and theoretical aspects of intellectual disabilities, and lays a foundation for work in the area of intellectual disabilities. (Also offered through distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): FRHD*2270 or PSYC*2450 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*3900 Psychology Research Internship F,W,S (0-6) [0.50]
This course provides an experiential learning opportunity through the active participation of the student in a faculty member's ongoing research program. It is expected that students will develop a broader appreciation of the relationship between knowledge, theory and research while acquiring basic skills in research methodologies and modes of inquiry. The course will require involvement in both the practice and reporting of research. The student must consult the supervisory faculty member before selecting or registering for the course.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*1100, PSYC*1200, PSYC*2010 and at least 1.00 credits at the 2000 level of the psychology core
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
PSYC*3910 Psychology Externship F,W,S (0-6) [0.50]
An independent program of study formally integrating the student's academic study with one or more work experiences, to be decided by the student in consultation with the supervisory faculty (normally the department's co-op coordinator) prior to registration in the course. In order to qualify for this course, the student must be employed in a work setting at the time of registration to help ensure that a suitable project is feasible in the context of a work placement or employment. The department is not responsible for obtaining employment. The course project is aimed at making a significant contribution to the work setting. The student must consult with the supervisory faculty before selecting or registering for the course. (Enrolment is limited. Not open to co-op students.)
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC*1100, PSYC*1200, PSYC*2010 and at least 1.00 credits at the 2000 level of the psychology core) or enrolment in the B.Comm Program, Human Resources Management Major
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
PSYC*4050 Seminar in Animal Learning F (3-0) [0.50]
Major areas of research in animal learning will be covered in a seminar format. Students will orally present research articles and/or review articles in a selected topic in Animal Learning. The selected topic will vary on the basis of the expertise of the instructor. Students will be expected to develop a research proposal as a significant component of the course. (H)
Prerequisite(s): 14 credits including PSYC*2330
Restriction(s): Registration in a Psychology Major of an Honours Program or Neuroscience Minor; PSYC*3430
PSYC*4310 Advanced Topics in Social Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
An in-depth examination of specific advances in social psychological research, theory, and/or applications. Specific topics, to be announced prior to course selection, will vary according to the interests of the instructor of the course. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*3310 or PSYC*3500 (also see psychology core statement)
PSYC*4320 Advanced Applied Social Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
This seminar course deals with topics of an applied social nature. This course may focus on a single or a variety of topics such as: health, forensics, conflict (inter-group and interpersonal), social justice and cultural issues. This course addresses both research and practice issues and covers a variety of theories and methodologies. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*3310 or PSYC*3500
PSYC*4330 Advanced Topics in I/O Psychology (H) U (3-0) [0.50]
Students will examine theoretical and methodological issues in selected topic areas of industrial/organizational psychology. The focal area of the course, or range of industrial/organizational topics covered by the course, will vary depending on instructor. Selected topic areas may include leadership issues, gender issues, human rights issues, recruitment methods and outcomes, functional job analysis and validation methods, job performance criteria and appraisal tools, selection processes and tools, organizational justice, work attitudes, and prejudice and discrimination in the workplace. Specific topic areas will be announced prior to the course selection period. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*3070, PSYC*3080
PSYC*4370 History of Psychology U (3-0) [0.50]
The historical roots of modern psychology. Students electing to major by completing the Honours Thesis Courses I and II should note that they are expected to also take either PSYC*4900, or this course, prior to, or concurrent with, either PSYC*4870 or PSYC*4880 (see Graduate Advisory Note under Major). (H)
Prerequisite(s): 4.00 credits in psychology, with at least 1.00 credits at the 3000 level or above
PSYC*4440 Contemporary Issues in Child Development U (3-0) [0.50]
This course is primarily designed for students in the Psychology program whose special interests are developmental. Students will examine theoretical and methodological issues in a specific area of developmental psychology. The course will involve detailed evaluation of selected studies and when appropriate, student research projects. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2360, (PSYC*3440 or PSYC*3450)
PSYC*4460 Seminar in Clinical Psychology F (3-0) [0.50]
This course deals with issues and theories in clinical psychology. It is intended primarily for honours students in psychology who plan to pursue further training in clinical psychology at the graduate level or who plan to work in a setting where knowledge of clinical psychology would be an asset. Topics may include psychological assessment, treatment, and outcome research. Students will acquire an understanding of the scientific and professional roles of clinical psychologists, key concepts and techniques of the major orientations of psychotherapy, and current debates in the field. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*3390 or PSYC*3460
PSYC*4470 Behavioural Neuroscience Seminar W (3-0) [0.50]
Major areas of behavioural neuroscience research will be covered in a seminar format. Students will be expected to develop a research proposal as a significant component of the course, and will prepare for this requirement through oral presentations and discussions of published research and/or review articles in a selected topic in Behavioural Neuroscience. The selected topic will vary on the basis of the expertise of the instructor. (H)
Prerequisite(s): 14.00 credits including PSYC*2410
Restriction(s): Registration in one of: B.A. Psychology major, B.Sc. Psychology: Brain and Cognition major, or Neuroscience minor.
PSYC*4500 Current Theoretical Issues in Psychology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
An independent program of study in topics of current theoretical import in psychology, to be decided by the student in consultation with the supervisory faculty member before the student may select or register for the course. (H)
Prerequisite(s): 4.00 credits in psychology, with at least 1.00 credits at the 3000 level or above
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
PSYC*4510 Current Issues in Psychology S,F,W (0-6) [0.50]
The study of issues of current interests in psychology. Topics will vary with the interests of faculty members assigned to the course and will be announced prior to the course selection period. The course is available either as a senior lecture/seminar course with regularly scheduled class times, or as an independent study course with the topic and schedule decided in advance by the student in conjunction with a supervisory faculty member. (H)
Prerequisite(s): 4.00 credits in psychology, with at least 1.00 credits at the 3000 level or above and previous study related to the topic area (also see psychology core statement)
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
PSYC*4600 Cognitive Neuroscience U (3-0) [0.50]
This course will focus on methods used in contemporary cognitive neuroscience (including but not limited to: PET, functional MRI, EEG, intracranial stimulation and recording) as they aid in the elucidation of neural basis of behaviour. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2360, (1 of PSYC*2390, PSYC*2410, PSYC*2650), (also see psychology core statement)
Restriction(s): PSYC*4400
PSYC*4750 Motivation U (3-0) [0.50]
This course examines the topics of motivation and emotion from various subdisciplinary perspectives, adopting a senior seminar format and problem-centred approach. (H)
Prerequisite(s): 15.0 credits
PSYC*4760 Seminar in Personality and Individual Differences U (3-0) [0.50]
A course in personality and individual differences intended primarily for honours students in psychology. Emphasis will be placed on a critical analysis of current controversies in the area as well as an in-depth examination of specific advances in the field. Specific topics, to be announced prior to course selection, will vary according to the interests of the instructor of the course. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*2740, PSYC*3250
PSYC*4870 Honours Thesis I S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
Under individual faculty supervision, students plan, develop, and write a research proposal and prepare an extensive review paper on their area of research. Group sessions are held on research ethics, subject protocols and computer data handling techniques. This course will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Note that enrolment in this course is limited and academic records are used for student selection. Course registration requires the signature of the Chair of the department's Undergraduate Affairs and Curriculum Committee (UACC). This UACC signature is contingent upon the student demonstrating they have obtained a Thesis Supervisor's signature on the department's Thesis Registration Form and have an academic standing appropriate for application to graduate programs (see Graduate Advisory under Major). As well, registration for Honours Thesis I will require that either PSYC*4370 or PSYC*4900 is taken prior to, or concurrent with, either PSYC*4870 or PSYC*4880. (H)
Prerequisite(s): [(PSYC*3370, PSYC*3380), or PSYC*3371/2], [70% average across (PSYC*2010 or STAT*2040), (PSYC*2040, PSYC*3320, STAT*2050)]
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
PSYC*4880 Honours Thesis II S,F,W (3-10) [1.00]
This course is a continuation of PSYC*4870. Students conduct research and write an undergraduate thesis under the direction of a faculty member. This course is intended for students in the honours program. Note that registration in this course will require that either PSYC*4370 or PSYC*4900 is taken prior to, or concurrent with, either PSYC*4870 or PSYC*4880. (H)
Prerequisite(s): PSYC*4870, [70% average across (PSYC*2010 or STAT*2040), (PSYC*3320 or STAT*2050)], [(PSYC*3370, PSYC*3380) or PSYC*3371/2]
Restriction(s): PSYC*4881/2
PSYC*4900 Psychology Seminar U (3-0) [0.50]
Student seminars and discussions will be organized around theoretical and substantive issues in the discipline of psychology. A major objective is to assist advanced undergraduate students to achieve a degree of synthesis of materials studied in their previous psychology courses (also see psychology core statement). Students electing to Major by completing the Honours Thesis I and II should note that they are expected to also take either PSYC*4370, or this course, prior to, or concurrent with, either PSYC*4870 or PSYC*4880 (see Graduate Advisory under Major). (H)
Prerequisite(s): 14.00 credits (including 4.00 credits in psychology, with at least 1.00 credits at the 3000 level or above)
Restriction(s): Registration in a Psychology Major of an Honours program.
PSYC*4910 Co-operative Education Project I S,F,W (0-6) [0.50]
An independent program of study formally integrating the student's academic study with 1 or more work experiences provided by the co-operative education program, to be decided by the student in consultation with the supervisory faculty. The course is normally to be taken concurrently with a co-operative education work term, with the project preferably aimed at making a significant contribution to the work setting. (H)
Prerequisite(s): 2 co-operative education work terms
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required.
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