Department of Psychology

Faculty of Social Sciences

Undergraduate Courses

1. First- and second-year students are encouraged to schedule courses required for their program (Core Requirements and Requirements Outside Psychology) prior to scheduling electives.

2. Students interested in the Major or General program should consult the Academic Advising Centre (University Centre A205) as early as possible. Once the Core Requirements are completed, and no later than their final term before achieving fourth-year standing (42 units completed), students must declare their Major in Psychology by filing a Record of Degree Program form with the Advising Centre.

PSYC 100A   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: half of 100

Introductory Psychology I

An introduction to concepts, theories and research findings of modern psychology. Topics may include psychological research methods, biological bases of behaviour, perception, development, consciousness, learning and cognition.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 100A, 100. A minimum grade of C+ is required for the Major or Honours program.

PSYC 100B   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: half of 100

Introductory Psychology II

An introduction to concepts, theories and research findings of modern psychology. Topics may include cognition, development, personality, health psychology, psychological disorders, psychological therapies, and social behaviour.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 100B, 100. A minimum grade of C+ is required for the Major or Honours program.

PSYC 191   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Psychology in Contemporary Society

Current knowledge from psychology applied to contemporary issues of social, personal, or societal relevance.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics up to a limit of 3.0 units.

Prerequisites: Dependent upon topic being offered.

PSYC 201   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: half of 200

Research Methods in Psychology

Introduction to basic research techniques in psychology; emphasis on the conceptual rather than the statistical rationale underlying various research strategies. Areas include the nature of variables, types of measurement, how to generate and test hypotheses, types of validity, and how to interpret and report results. Laboratory exercises and class demonstrations on the processes involved in conducting empirical research.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 201, 200. See Note 1, on page 93.

Prerequisites: 100A and 100B, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for both.

PSYC 210   Units: 1.5, formerly 3   Schedule

Conceptual Foundations of Psychology

Provides students with the background necessary to facilitate a full appreciation of upper-level courses. Current problems in psychology will be examined with reference to outstanding past and present persons and issues.

Note: See Note 1, on page 93.

Pre- or corequisites: 100A and 100B.

PSYC 215A   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: half of 230

Introduction to Biological Psychology

Basic concepts of brain function in relation to behaviour. Topics will include basic aspects of neuronal functions, neuroanatomy, and behavioural genetics, as well as the functioning of the nervous system in relation to sensation, motor output, and at least one other aspect of behaviour.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 215A, 230. See Note 1, on page 93.

Prerequisites: 100A and 100B, or second-year standing and 1.5 units of BIOL (or PE 141, 241A or 241B).

PSYC 300A   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: half of 300

Statistical Methods in Psychology

Brief review of research methodology; univariate description, bivariate description, and an introduction to probability and inferential statistics as applied in Psychology. Introduction to microcomputer software and computer based analyses of the statistical procedures covered in the course.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 300A, 300. See Notes 1 and 2 on page 93.

Prerequisites: MATH 12 or 120 (or equivalent course in pre-calculus; completion of core requirement for Psychology Majors and Honours, or declaration of Major or Honours program in Linguistics (BSc).

PSYC 300B   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: half of 300

Statistical Methods in Psychology II

Contains a brief review of the topics covered in 300A and deals with statistical analysis procedures for two-group and multi-group experimental designs. The focus is on t-tests and analysis of variance. The differences between repeated measures and independent groups designs and analyses are emphasized. Students are expected to analyze an experimental data set using the appropriate statistical procedures, and to prepare a research report.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 300B, 300. See Notes 1 and 2 on page 93.

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in 300A; completion of core requirements for Psychology Majors and Honours, or declaration of Major or Honours program in Linguistics (BSc).

PSYC 311B   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: half of 311

Conditioning and Learning: Behavioural Emphasis

An analysis of the acquisition, maintenance and modification of behaviour in terms of observational environmental determinants. Respondent and operant conditioning; positive and negative reinforcement; extinction; shaping; reinforcement schedules; generalization and discrimination; escape and avoidance; punishment. Review of basic animal research; training to apply behavioural principles to understand everyday human behaviour.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 311B, 311.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, and either 201 or third-year standing, or permission.

PSYC 313   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: 313A, 313B

Cognitive Psychology

The basic approach to studying cognitive processes. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, language, categorization, problem solving, reasoning and decision making.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 313, 313A, 313B.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, 201 or third-year standing.

PSYC 317B   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: half of 317

Human Perception

An introduction to how our perceptual world is constructed from the input provided by our physical sensory structures. Topics include the construction of spatial percepts, the perception of form and art, and individual differences in perceptual experience. The emphasis is on the hypothesis testing aspects of our perceptual experience.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 317B, 317.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, and either 215A or 317A.

PSYC 324   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: 424

Human Psychophysiology

Physiological correlates of behaviour in the intact human subject. Topics include: the autonomic nervous system; basis and principles of polygraph measurement; physiological correlates of attention and cognitive activity; the role of physiological activity in emotion; physiological effects of stress; biofeedback and meditation; and lie detection.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 324, 424.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, 215A, or permission of the instructor. Some background in human physiology is recommended.

PSYC 331   Units: 1.5, formerly 3   Schedule

Social Psychology

A survey of theories and findings: social perception, socialization, social motivation, attitude development and change, interpersonal interaction, and group processes.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B.

PSYC 332   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Health Psychology

A study of health issues from the standpoint of biological, psychological, and social factors acting together. Topics include health promotion, approaches to health-behaviour change, stress and coping, patient-practitioner interaction, pain, psychological issues in chronic and terminal illness, death and bereavement, the role of psychological factors in disease and treatment.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B.

PSYC 333   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: 334B

Consumer Psychology

Psychological processes in consumers: marketing strategies and behaviour, cognition, comprehension, learning, perception, motivation, attitudes, values, and decision making; environmental, cultural, and subcultural influences; ethical issues.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 333, 334B, 334 (if taken in 1970-72).

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B.

PSYC 334   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: 334A

Organizational Psychology

Individuals at work: personnel selection, training, motivation, attitudes, and appraisal; leadership, communication, management, productivity, work conditions, safety, and organizational development.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 334, 334A, COM 120, 220.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B.

PSYC 335   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Infant and Child Development

Psychological processes from conception through about 12 years of age; prenatal development, physical growth, perceptual and cognitive processes, language acquisition, personality development, and social processes.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 335, 333A.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, and either 201 or third-year standing.

PSYC 345A   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: half of 345

Drugs and Behaviour: Basic Principles

An introductory course designed to review the scientific literature on drugs, behaviour, and the central nervous system. Topics include introductions to pharmacology, neuropharmacology, the experimental analysis of behaviour, and the behavioural determinants of drug action.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 345A, 345.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, 215A.

PSYC 370A   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Also: LING 370A

Psycholinguistics

A course in the psychology of language, examining the process of comprehension and production, including language and cognition, conversational discourse, and inference and semantics, among other topics.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 370A, 370, LING 370, 370A.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B; or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 375   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Interpersonal Relations

An introduction to social psychological research and theory on close relationships with a focus on adult romantic relationships. Topics include relationship formation, maintenance and dissolution.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, 201.

PSYC 380   Units: 1.5   Schedule

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 will vary from year to year but may include eyewitness testimony, police practices, judge and jury decision making, lie detection and confessions, expert testimony. Topics will be discussed from the perspectives of social and cognitive psychology.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, 201.

PSYC 450   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Developmental Handicaps and Learning Disabilities

Survey of a number of learning and developmental disabilities. Discussion of etiologies, assessment procedures, current education/treatment approaches, and in-depth examination of underlying brain function. Emphasis on learning disabilities, and education of children with developmental handicaps. It is recommended that non-psychology students have a strong background in the biological sciences.

Prerequisites: 100A, 100B, 215A, 315 or 335, and third-year standing.

Graduate Courses

PSYC 503   Units: 4.0   Schedule

Practicum in Clinical Psychology

Practicum in a clinical setting. 1 unit of credit is equivalent to approximately 100 hours.

Prerequisites: Acceptance to clinical psychology graduate program and approval of clinical program practicum coordinator.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

PSYC 505   Units: 4.0   Schedule

Clinical Intervention Practicum

Practicum in a clinical setting with emphasis on various forms of intervention. 1 unit of credit is equivalent to approximately 100 hours.

Prerequisites: Acceptance to clinical psychology graduate program and approval of clinical program practicum coordinator.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

PSYC 506A   Units: 1.5   Schedule

Formerly: 506

Psychology Clinic Practice

Supervised psychological practice in the Psychology Clinic, Department of Psychology.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit.

Prerequisites: Acceptance to clinical psychology graduate program, with permission of instructor, and approval of the Director of Clinical Training.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

PSYC 513   Units: 1.5 - 6.0   Schedule

Quantitative Analysis

Topical seminars on specialized issues related to quantitative analysis.

Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics to a maximum of 6 units at the discretion of the student's Supervisory Committee. The specific content area will be designated prior to registration.

PSYC 599   Units: 3.0-6.0   Schedule

Thesis

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

PSYC 603   Units: 4.0   Schedule

Advanced Clinical Practicum

Practicum in an approved clinical setting. 1 unit of credit is equivalent to approximately 100 hours.

Prerequisites: Acceptance to clinical psychology graduate program and approval of clinical program practicum coordinator.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

PSYC 606   Units: 15.0   Schedule

Clinical Internship

Full-year internship with 1600 to 2000 hours of supervised practical experience in settings approved by the committee on clinical training.

Prerequisites: Completion of clinical course sequence and approval by Committee on clinical training.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F

PSYC 693   Units: 3.0   Schedule

PhD Candidacy Examinations

Students enrol in PSYC 693 while they prepare for and complete their doctoral candidacy examinations. This begins at the time a student first enrols in the PhD program and continues until all candidacy examination requirements have been successfully completed. . Students have 36 months from the time of first registration in the doctoral program to complete the exams. Students registered in 699 must also be registered in 693 concurrently until 693 is complete.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F.

PSYC 699   Units: 15.0-30.0   Schedule

PhD Dissertation

Pre- or corequisites: 693.

Grading: INP, COM, N, F.