Course Descriptions - Undergraduate Calendar 2012-2013

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Notes

  1. For more accurate information regarding the availability of psychology courses for the coming year, please refer to the Psychology undergraduate website
  2. Psychology courses offered at Renison University College are designated by the letter "R" following the course number. These courses are primarily for Social Development Studies Majors.

PSYCH 100s


PSYCH 101 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007865
Introductory Psychology
A general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science.
[Note: PSYCH 101 is offered on-campus, at St. Jerome's University, and Online; PSYCH 121R offered at Renison.]
Antireq: PSYCH 121R
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 121R)
Also offered Online

PSYCH 121R LEC 0.50Course ID: 007865
Introductory Psychology
A general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science.
[Note: PSYCH 101 is offered on-campus, at St. Jerome's University, and Online; PSYCH 121R offered at Renison.]
Antireq: PSYCH 101/121R
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 101)
Also offered Online

PSYCH 200s


PSYCH 207 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007889
Cognitive Processes
An examination and evaluation of selected topics dealing with human information processing such as attention, memory, pattern recognition, consciousness, language, dyslexia, decision making, and problem solving.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
Also offered Online

PSYCH 211 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007894
Developmental Psychology
A course designed to introduce the student to current research and theory concerning children's social, cognitive, and physical development from infancy through childhood to early adolescence.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
Also offered Online

PSYCH 212 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007895
Educational Psychology
A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning.
[Note: PSYCH 212 offered at St. Jerome's; PSYCH 212R offered at Renison.]
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 212R)

PSYCH 212R LEC 0.50Course ID: 007895
Educational Psychology
A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning.
[Note: PSYCH 212 offered at St. Jerome's; PSYCH 212R offered at Renison.]
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 212)

PSYCH 213R LEC 0.50Course ID: 007896
Exceptional Children
Educational issues associated with cognitive, emotional, sensory, and physical differences and challenges.
[Note: Formerly PSYCH 213]
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 218 LEC 0.50Course ID: 006428
Psychology of Death and Dying
Variations in the meaning and significance of death and dying will be considered from a psychological perspective, with particular attention to the contexts (e.g., cultural, familial, life-span developmental) in which these variations occur.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
(Cross-listed with HLTH 218, GERON 218)
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 220R LEC 0.50Course ID: 007904
Social Psychology
An introduction to the scientific study of social behaviour and social influences on behaviour. Theories and research on such topics as attitude change and persuasion, stereotypes and prejudice, conformity and obedience to authority, altruism, conflict, attraction and love may be introduced.
[Note: PSYCH 253 - offered on campus, at St. Jerome's University and Online; PSYCH 220R - offered at Renison University College]
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 253)
Also offered Online

PSYCH 222R LEC,SEM 0.50Course ID: 011388
Cross-Cultural Psychology
This course focuses on human psychology (behaviours, cognition, emotion, motivation, and personality) across cultures, with the aim of raising awareness and understanding of human commonality and diversity. It examines theoretical, methodological, and ethical issues in cross-cultural psychology in light of the current literature.
[Note: SWREN 223R is available only to students who have been granted conditional admission to the BSW program.]
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
(Cross-listed with SWREN 223R)
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 226R LEC 0.50Course ID: 013890
Positive Psychology
This course surveys theories and studies related to human strength and positive human functioning, with a focus on the psychological aspects of a fulfilling life. Topics include optimism, creativity, humour, resilience, wisdom, empathy, love, friendship, achievement, and happiness.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 230 LEC 0.50Course ID: 010100
Psychology and Law
Psychological principles drawn from a variety of subdisciplines (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive) will be surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to the legal system. Topics may include jury selection and decision-making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defense, competency assessment, risk assessment, and attitudes toward law and the legal process.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 231 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007913
The Psychology of Religious Experience
Approaches of traditional psychological theories toward phenomena of religious experience, mysticism, and prayer are examined. The psychological process of creating and naming 'gods' is considered as well as comparisons among altered states of consciousness including some forms of prayer.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 232 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007915
Psychology of Evil
Psychological perspectives concerning definitions, causes, and consequences of institutional and personal evil, as well as symbols and interpretations of evil in both religious and secular contexts, will be considered.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 235 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007917
Psychological Perspectives on Gender and Sex
The course focuses on the existence of and bases for sex and gender differences with emphasis on biological, psychological and cultural issues.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 236 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007918
A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality
This course will examine psychological and social psychological theories and empirical investigations of human sexuality.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R.
Antireq: SMF 204 or 201A
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 253 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007904
Social Psychology
An introduction to the scientific study of social behaviour and social influences on behaviour. Theories and research on such topics as attitude change and persuasion, stereotypes and prejudice, conformity and obedience to authority, altruism, conflict, attraction and love may be introduced.
[Note: PSYCH 253 - offered on campus, at St. Jerome's University and Online; PSYCH 220R - offered at Renison University College]
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 220R)
Also offered Online

PSYCH 256 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007293
Introduction to Cognitive Science
Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study of mind and intelligence. This course will draw on philosophy, psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, neuroscience, and anthropology to address central questions about the nature of thinking. Topics discussed will include mental representation, computational models of mind, and consciousness.
(Cross-listed with PHIL 256)
Also offered Online

PSYCH 257 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007928
Psychopathology
This course offers an introduction to understanding, assessing, and treating mental illness from a psychological perspective. Course material will focus on various categories of "abnormal" behaviour, including personality, anxiety, and mood disorders, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. Clinical methods of assessment, diagnosis, and intervention will also be considered.
[Note: PSYCH 257 - offered on campus and at St. Jerome's University; PSYCH 323R - offered at Renison University College]
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R.
Antireq: PSYCH 357
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 323R)

PSYCH 261 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007931
Physiological Psychology
Introduction to brain, basic physiological processes, and their roles in behaviour. Topics may include: sensing and perceiving; neural bases of action; motivation; learning and memory; and consciousness. Both experimental and clinical data are considered.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R
Also offered Online

PSYCH 264 PRA 0.50Course ID: 011664
Research Apprenticeship
Students are introduced to the research process by participating in an unpaid apprenticeship of no more than eight hours per week in a faculty research program. Application forms are available on the Psychology undergraduate website. Grading is on a credit/no credit basis. Paid or volunteer positions obtained outside the context of this course are not eligible for credit in this course. [Offered: F,W,S.]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: PSYCH 291; Honours Psychology students.
Antireq: PSYCH 464

PSYCH 291 DIS,LAB,LEC 0.50Course ID: 007934
Basic Research Methods
This course introduces the methods used to observe, quantify, summarize, and describe behaviour in empirical psychological science. It focuses on research design and the interpretation of results. [Offered: F]
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R; Level at least 2A; Psychology majors only.
Coreq: MATH 103 if no OAC Math or 4U Math.
Antireq: ISS/SDS 251R, KIN 330, REC 270, SWREN 251R

PSYCH 292 LEC,TUT 0.50Course ID: 007935
Basic Data Analysis
An introduction to the logic and methods of descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on application in Psychology. Topics covered include measures of central tendency and variability, distributions, the normal distribution, z-scores, hypothesis testing, probability, chi-square tests, t-tests, power, and correlation and regression. [Offered: W]
Prereq: PSYCH 291; Psych majors;1of MATH 103, OAC or 4U Math.
Antireq: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, ISS 250A/B, ISS/SDS 250R, KIN 222, PSCI 214/314, REC 371, SMF 230, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 204, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241, SWREN 250A/B/R

PSYCH 300s


PSYCH 304 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007936
Thinking and Deciding
Cognitive processes underlying human reasoning, problem solving, judgment, and decision making will be examined. Much of the discussion focuses on current models of these processes, and on the comparison between how rational people (or machines) should ideally behave and how they actually behave in everyday problem solving and decision making.
Prereq: PSYCH 207

PSYCH 306 DIS,LEC 0.50Course ID: 007938
Perception
What we perceive through our senses makes up much of our conscious experience. This course examines how visual and auditory perception arises and includes topics such as how we become aware of colour, form, space, brightness, loudness, and pitch, and how this information guides behaviour. Other senses may be covered.
Prereq: PSYCH 207 or 261.
Antireq: PSYCH 206

PSYCH 307 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007939
Human Neuropsychology
An introduction to current human experimental neuropsychology. The course will review evidence for brain-behaviour interactions obtained from studies of human brain damage and from investigations of the normal brain. Topics such as the representation of language, hemispheric specialization, memory, spatial ability, dyslexia, movement disorders and affective disorders will be considered.
Prereq: PSYCH 207 or 261 or KIN 356

PSYCH 308 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007940
Psychology of Reading
An introduction to the psychology of reading with emphasis on 1) how adult readers recognize words, 2) various accounts of acquired dyslexias consequent to brain damage, 3) computational models of word recognition, and 4) the role of attention and eye movements in reading.
Prereq: PSYCH 207

PSYCH 312 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007943
Learning Disabilities
A critical examination of the concept of learning disability and of current issues in the assessment and remediation of learning problems.
[Note: PSYCH 312 offered Online; PSYCH 312R offered at Renison.]
Prereq: One of PSYCH 207, 211, 212/212R, 213/213R.
Antireq: PSYCH 160
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 312R)
Also offered Online

PSYCH 312R LEC 0.50Course ID: 007943
Learning Disabilities
A critical examination of the concept of learning disability and of current issues in the assessment and remediation of learning problems.
[Note: PSYCH 312 offered Online; PSYCH 312R offered at Renison.]
Prereq: One of PSYCH 207, 211, 212/212R, 213/213R.
Antireq: PSYCH 160
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 312)
Also offered Online

PSYCH 314 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007944
Cognitive Development
Introduction to research in the areas of debate in cognitive development pertaining to children in infancy and early childhood and drawn from a variety of disciplines including developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, neuroscience, and comparative psychology. Different methodologies and mechanisms of cognitive change will also be covered.
Prereq: PSYCH 207 and 211; Level at least 2B

PSYCH 315 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007945
Psychology of Adolescence
A study of the psychological processes in the second decade of human development. Consideration is given to such areas as intellectual, emotional and social growth, and identity formation. Current concepts, issues, and research are stressed.
Prereq: PSYCH 211.
Antireq: PSYCH 214
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 317 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007947
Child Psychopathology
An examination of children's psychological disorders from several major perspectives with an emphasis on current research findings. Theoretical and clinical issues are considered.
Prereq: PSYCH 211
Also offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 318 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007948
Psychosexual Organization
A detailed examination of concepts related to the formation of gender identity and psychosexual orientation. The 'Nature-Nurture' debate will be explored as well as gay and lesbian identity and consciousness throughout the life cycle.
Prereq: PSYCH 211 or 236
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 319 LEC 0.50Course ID: 011396
Problem Behaviour in the Classroom
This course will address theories related to problem behaviours in the classroom; the incidence and etiology of conduct problems and behavioural disorders; and the learning outcomes of children with such disorders. Special emphasis is given to research and theory related to the promotion of academic success.
Prereq: PSYCH 211, 212/212R
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 320 LEC 0.50Course ID: 011305
Language Development
Examines early language development including how children learn about sounds, words, higher-level sentence structure, and how to communicate effectively. Explores factors within the child and aspects of the environment that make language acquisition possible, as well as special populations of learners who provide additional insight into the acquisition process.
Prereq: PSYCH 211 or 207

PSYCH 321 LEC 0.50Course ID: 013343
Psychological Origins of Knowledge of Numbers
This course will discuss the nature of the learning mechanisms that have allowed humans to create numerical systems and that allow children today to learn these systems. We will draw on studies of infants, of language acquisition, of problem-solving in children, and of cross-cultural variation in numerical systems.
Prereq: PSYCH 211.
Antireq: PSYCH 453 taken Fall 2009

PSYCH 322R LEC 0.50Course ID: 007952
Personality Theory
An examination of the major theories of personality including consideration of the psychoanalytic, dispositional, humanistic, and behaviouristic models.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R.
Antireq: PSYCH 355 or 356
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 323R LEC 0.50Course ID: 007928
Psychopathology
This course offers an introduction to understanding, assessing, and treating mental illness from a psychological perspective. Course material will focus on various categories of "abnormal" behaviour, including personality, anxiety, and mood disorders, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. Clinical methods of assessment, diagnosis, and intervention will also be considered.
[Note: PSYCH 257 - offered on campus and at St. Jerome's University; PSYCH 323R - offered at Renison University College]
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R.
Antireq: PSYCH 357
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 257)

PSYCH 330 LEC 0.50Course ID: 010042
Criminal Profiling
Foundational assumptions for, and basic approaches to, criminal profiling will be considered, along with a survey of relevant techniques in the context of numerous case studies. Limitations and alternatives to profiling will also be addressed.
Prereq: PSYCH 230
Offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 332 LEC 0.50Course ID: 012325
Human Motivation and Emotion
Classical and contemporary theoretical perspectives of human motivation and emotion will be emphasized. We will draw from animal models and various research methods to examine how our current knowledge in these areas has evolved, and we will explore the applications of these theoretical perspectives to social systems and therapeutic interventions.
Prereq: PSYCH 257/323R; Level at least 3A.
Antireq: PSYCH 363 (taken Winter 2006)

PSYCH 334 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007962
Theories of Individual Counselling Psychology
An introduction to the methods, theories and problems in individual Counselling Psychology.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R.
Antireq: PSYCH 336 Spring 1998 or Fall 1998
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 336 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007965
Introduction to Clinical Psychology
This course is designed to survey major aspects of clinical psychology such as historical background, assessment and intervention models, current trends and future directions in clinical practice.
Prereq: PSYCH 257/323R

PSYCH 338 DIS,LEC 0.50Course ID: 007967
Organizational Psychology
Survey of organizational, group, and individual processes involved in work motivation, group dynamics, leadership, organizational climate and organizational culture.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R.
Antireq: AFM 280, MSCI 211, BUS 388W, SCBUS 225

PSYCH 339 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007968
Personnel Selection
The application of psychology to human resource staffing issues in Canadian organizations. Topics will include employment planning, job analysis, recruiting, selection, and performance appraisal. Recruitment and selection procedures which meet technical, professional and legal standards will be examined.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R, and one of PSYCH 291 or Level at least 3A.
Antireq: BUS 354W/454W, BUS 408W/498KW

PSYCH 340 DIS,LEC 0.50Course ID: 011708
Training and Development
This course covers systematic approaches and models for training and development; needs assessment; curriculum design; instructional approaches, including use of learning technology; relevant aspects of learning and cognitive theories; and evaluation.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R.
Antireq: BUS 474W

PSYCH 350 LEC 0.50Course ID: 013526
Political Psychology
What can psychological science contribute to our understanding of political behaviour? To answer this question we will review psychological theory and research on such topics as voter decision-making, political ideologies, issue framing and public opinion, activism in social movements, barriers to conflict resolution, leadership, multiculturalism, political extremism and collective violence.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R; Level at least 3A

PSYCH 352 LEC 0.50Course ID: 010124
Culture and Psychology
Special emphasis will be given to questions of how some cultural patterns get established, and how they are maintained once they are established. Topics may include aggression, individualism and collectivism, perspectives on the self, and methodological concerns.
Prereq: PSYCH 220R/253

PSYCH 353 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007972
Social Cognition
This course examines how people make sense of their social world: How they perceive, represent, interpret, and remember information about themselves and about other individuals and groups. Topics include representation, recall, and use of social knowledge, controllability of thought processes, effects of feelings and desires, stereotype activation and use, and cultural influences.
Prereq: PSYCH 220R/253

PSYCH 354 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007906
Interpersonal Relations
A psychological analysis of social interaction and the dynamics of close relationships.
[Note: PSYCH 354 - offered on campus and at St. Jerome's University; PSYCH 354R - offered at Renison University College and Online.]
Prereq: PSYCH 220R/253.
Antireq: PSYCH 221R, 254 or SMF 306
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 354R)

PSYCH 354R LEC 0.50Course ID: 007906
Interpersonal Relations
A psychological analysis of social interaction and the dynamics of close relationships.
[Note: PSYCH 354 - offered on campus and at St. Jerome's University; PSYCH 354R - offered at Renison University College and Online.]
Prereq: PSYCH 220R/253.
Antireq: PSYCH 221R, 254 or SMF 306
(Cross-listed with PSYCH 354)

PSYCH 356 LEC 0.50Course ID: 011585
Personality Theory
The major theories of personality are considered in detail. They include psychoanalysis and its neo-Freudian derivatives, ego psychology, Jungian analytic psychology, radical behaviourist and social learning theories, self-theory and existentialism, trait theory, and the emergence of miniature theories. Research on each theory is reviewed.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R, Level at least 3A.
Antireq: PSYCH 355 or 322R
Also offered Online

PSYCH 361 LEC 0.50Course ID: 007977
Evolutionary and Comparative Psychology
The objective of the course is to consider human and animal behaviour from a Darwinian evolutionary perspective. Topics will include habitat selection and predator avoidance, sexual selection and mating systems, social behaviour, aggression, and evolutionary perspectives in perception and cognition.
Prereq: One of PSYCH 207, 253, 261

PSYCH 363 LEC 0.50Course ID: 010159
Special Subjects
These courses will be offered at different times as announced by the Department.
Department Consent Required

PSYCH 375R LEC 0.50Course ID: 012190
Studies in Psychology
This course will deal with selected topics in Psychology. Subjects will be dependent upon the research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
[Note: Students wishing to take such courses should consult with the Social Development Studies undergraduate advisor.]
Department Consent Required
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 380 LEC 0.50Course ID: 012961
History of Psychology
Surveys major developments and personalities in the field of psychology, focusing on the modern era. This information provides a context and a vocabulary for current research and practice in psychology. The course will primarily be of interest to those planning a career in psychology or the history of science.
Prereq: PSYCH 101/121R; Level at least 2B.
Antireq: PSYCH 450A, PSYCH 363 taken Winter 2008

PSYCH 391 LAB,LEC,TUT 0.50Course ID: 007998
Advanced Data Analysis
Aimed at developing an understanding of the use and interpretation of statistics in complex research designs. Emphasis on analysis of variance and multiple comparison techniques to interpret the results of multi-factor experiments. The importance of power in factorial designs will be discussed. The course includes a computer component that ties the use of a statistical package to the topics discussed in lectures. [Offered: F]
Prereq: PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology only.
Antireq: STAT 322, 332, 430

PSYCH 392 LAB,SEM 0.50Course ID: 013001
Research in Human Cognitive Neuroscience
Students will learn how to measure psychophysiological responses to the stimuli in our world (e.g., familiar faces, emotional scenes, video games, etc.). Students will get hands-on training in acquiring and analyzing different types of psychophysiological data such as Galvanic Skin Response, Heart Rate, Heart Rate Variability, and pupil dilation. [Offered: W and/or S]
Prereq: PSYCH 261, 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391.
Antireq: PSYCH 394, 396, 398

PSYCH 393 LAB,SEM 0.50Course ID: 008000
Research in Developmental Psychology
Current research methods and procedures employed in developmental research will be covered. Activities may include research proposals, group and/or individual projects (e.g., 'hands on' lab experience and data collection), research reports, critiques of published and proposed research, individual and/or group presentations. [Offered F]
Prereq: PSYCH 211, 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391.
Antireq: PSYCH 395, 397, 399

PSYCH 394 LAB,SEM 0.50Course ID: 008001
Research in Cognition and Perception
Current topics in the study of cognitive and perceptual processes including research methods and procedures will be covered. Activities may include research proposals, group and/or individual projects (e.g., 'hands on' lab experience and data collection), research reports, critiques of published and proposed research, individual and/or group presentations. [Offered: W and/or S]
Prereq: PSYCH 207, 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391.
Antireq: PSYCH 392 (taken Spring 2009 or later), 396, 398

PSYCH 395 LAB,SEM 0.50Course ID: 008002
Research in Social Psychology
Current research methods and procedures employed in social psychology research will be covered. Activities may include research proposals, group and/or individual projects (e.g., 'hands on' lab experience and data collection), research reports, critiques of published and proposed research, individual and/or group presentations. [Offered F]
Prereq: PSYCH 253 or 220R; PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391.
Antireq: PSYCH 393, 397, 399

PSYCH 396 LAB,SEM 0.50Course ID: 008003
Research in Behavioural Neuroscience
Students will learn about research in behavioural neuroscience in a hands-on, laboratory atmosphere with an emphasis on comparative and evolutionary approaches to understanding brain-behaviour relationships. Projects will include neuroanatomical methods and observation of behaviour in human beings and other animals using computer tracking and virtual reality methods. [Offered: W and/or S]
Prereq: PSYCH 261, 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391.
Antireq: PSYCH 392 (taken Spring 2009 or later), 394, 398

PSYCH 397 LAB,SEM 0.50Course ID: 008004
Research in Personality and Clinical Psychology
Current research methods and procedures employed in personality and/or clinical psychology research will be covered. Activities may include research proposals, group and/or individual projects (e.g., 'hands on' lab experience and data collection), research reports, critiques of published and proposed research, individual and/or group presentations. [Offered F]
Prereq: PSYCH 257/323R; PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391.
Antireq: PSYCH 393, 395, 399

PSYCH 398 LAB,SEM 0.50Course ID: 008005
Research in Memory
Current topics in the study of memory including research methods and procedures will be covered. Activities may include research proposals, group and/or individual projects (e.g., 'hands on' lab experience and data collection), research reports, critiques of published and proposed research, individual and/or group presentations. [Offered: W and/or S]
Prereq: PSYCH 207 or 261; PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-Up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391.
Antireq: PSYCH 392 (taken Spring 2009 or later), 394, 396

PSYCH 398R RDG 0.50Course ID: 008006
Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of Psychology. Available to individuals or small groups of third- or fourth-year Social Development Studies majors and arranged with one of the faculty members from the program.
[Note: Normally, a student may take only two of the Independent Studies courses, SDS 398R, 399R; PSYCH 398R, 399R; SOCWK 398R, 399R; SOC 398R, 399R.]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: Social Development Studies students
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 399 LAB,SEM 0.50Course ID: 011678
Research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Current research methods and procedures employed in industrial/organizational psychology will be covered. Activities may include research proposals, group and/or individual projects (e.g., 'hands on' lab experience and data collection), research reports, critiques of published and proposed research, individual and/or group presentations. [Offered F]
Prereq: One of PSYCH 253, 338, 339, MSCI 211; PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-Up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391.
Antireq: PSYCH 393, 395, 397

PSYCH 399R RDG 0.50Course ID: 008007
Independent Study
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of Psychology. Available to individuals or small groups of third- or fourth-year Social Development Studies majors and arranged with one of the faculty members from the program.
[Note: Normally, a student may take only two of the Independent Studies courses, SDS 398R, 399R; PSYCH 398R, 399R; SOCWK 398R, 399R; SOC 398R, 399R.]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: Social Development Studies students
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 400s


PSYCH 420 LAB,SEM 0.50Course ID: 013342
An Introduction to Computational Neuroscience Methods
This course gives students with either a limited computational or psychology background a gentle introduction to computational neuroscience. The course involves a series of lectures and computational exercises and concludes with an in-class presentation. Programming exercises can be completed with either Excel or a computer language of the student's choice.
Prereq: Level at least 3A Honours Psychology students or permission of instructor.
Antireq: PSYCH 463 taken Winter 2009 and Winter 2010

PSYCH 439 DIS,SEM 0.50Course ID: 012754
Negotiation in the Workplace: Theory and Practice
This course addresses planning, motivation, communication, information exchange, influence, relationships, emotion, and reaching objectives in a diverse array of interdependent decision making contexts. Topics include distributive and integrative negotiations, coalitions, negotiating on teams, dispute resolution, and multi-party negotiations. Course format is experiential learning and attendance is required.
[Note: In addition to the textbook, there will be a material fee of approximately $50.00 for negotiation cases.]
Prereq: PSYCH 338 or MSCI 211; Level at least 3A.
Antireq: PACS 323

PSYCH 447 SEM 0.50Course ID: 012715
Seminar in Cognitive Science
An interdisciplinary discussion of central issues concerned with mind and intelligence, such as representation, meaning, inference and consciousness.
Prereq: PHIL/PSYCH 256
(Cross-listed with PHIL 447)

PSYCH 450R SEM 0.50Course ID: 013096
Honours Seminar in Special Topics
Honours Seminars may include weekly readings, individual and/or group projects, class presentations and discussions, research proposals, essays/literature reviews, assignments, midterms, and final exams. Consult departmental listings for topics and prerequisites for the current year.
Department Consent Required
Prereq: Honours Social Development Studies students only
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 453 SEM 0.50Course ID: 008019
Honours Seminar in Development Psychology
Topics reflect current issues in developmental psychology. Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.
Prereq: PSYCH 211, 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391

PSYCH 454 SEM 0.50Course ID: 008027
Honours Seminar in Educational Psychology
Topics reflect current issues in educational psychology. Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.
Prereq: PSYCH 212/212R, 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-Up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391
Also offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 455 SEM 0.50Course ID: 008035
Honours Seminar in Social Psychology
Topics reflect current issues in social psychology. Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.
Prereq: PSYCH 253 or 220R; PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391
Also offered at St. Jerome's University

PSYCH 457 SEM 0.50Course ID: 008049
Honours Seminar in Personality and Clinical Psychology
Topics reflect current issues in personality and clinical psychology. Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.
Prereq: PSYCH 257/323R; PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391

PSYCH 458 SEM 0.50Course ID: 008060
Honours Seminar in Cognition
Topics reflect current issues in cognitive psychology. Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.
Prereq: PSYCH 207, 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391

PSYCH 461 SEM 0.50Course ID: 008065
Honours Seminar in Behavioural Neuroscience
Topics reflect the research interests of faculty members, for example, cognitive neuropsychology, visual neuroscience, and hemispheric specialization. Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.
Prereq: PSYCH 261, 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Coreq: PSYCH 391

PSYCH 462 SEM 0.50Course ID: 008073
Honours Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Content may involve personnel (e.g., employee selection and appraisal) and/or organizational topics (groups/teams, justice, leadership, motivation, organizational culture or organizational change). Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.
Prereq: PSYCH 291, 292; PSYCH 338 or MSCI 211; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students only.
Coreq: PSYCH 391

PSYCH 463 SEM 0.50Course ID: 010160
Honours Seminar in Special Topics
Honours seminars may include weekly readings, individual and/or group projects, class discussions, research proposals, one or two essays/literature reviews, weekly assignments, one or two midterms, and final exams. Consult departmental listings for topics and prerequisites for the current year.
Department Consent Required
Prereq: Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students only.
Coreq: PSYCH 391

PSYCH 464 PRA 0.50Course ID: 008094
Advanced Research Apprenticeship
This course involves an unpaid apprenticeship of no more than eight hours per week in a faculty research program. Students will be assigned duties that will enable them to advance their understanding of the research process. Course application forms are available on the Psychology undergraduate website. Grading is on a credit/no credit basis. Paid or volunteer positions that are obtained outside the context of this course are not eligible for credit in this course. [Offered: F,W,S]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: PSYCH 391 and one of PSYCH 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 483 or 484; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Antireq: PSYCH 264

PSYCH 465 LAB,PRA,SEM 0.50Course ID: 008096
Applied Apprenticeship
For Honours Psychology students interested in a career in Applied Psychology. The course involves an unpaid apprenticeship in an industrial, medical, government, or other applied setting combined with regular seminar meetings. The apprenticeship will require no more than eight hours per week. The course is offered on a credit/no credit basis. Paid or volunteer positions that are obtained outside the context of this course are not eligible for credit in this course. Course application forms are available at the Psychology Undergraduate Office. [Offered: W]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: PSYCH 391; Honours Psychology students only.
Antireq: PSYCH 466, 467

PSYCH 467 PRA,SEM 0.50Course ID: 012756
Human Resources Apprenticeship
For Honours Psychology students interested in a career in Human Resources. The course involves an unpaid apprenticeship in a human resources setting combined with regular seminar meetings. The apprenticeship will require no more than eight hours per week. The course is offered on a credit/no credit basis. Paid or volunteer positions that are obtained outside the context of this course are not eligible for credit in this course. Course application forms are available at the Psychology Undergraduate Office. [Offered: W]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: PSYCH 391; PSYCH 338 or 339; two of HRM 200, 301, PSYCH 340, 399, 439, 462; Honours Psychology.
Antireq: PSYCH 465, 466

PSYCH 480 RDG 0.50Course ID: 008098
Directed Studies - Elective
The student will conduct an extensive literature review and write a major essay/critique of the literature under the supervision of a faculty member selected by the student. The course application form must include a detailed course plan including the method of evaluation.
[Note: Normally students will take no more than 3 of PSYCH 480-486. Offered: F,W,S]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: Psychology majors only; Level at least 3A; Psych average at least 75%

PSYCH 481 RDG 0.50Course ID: 011169
Directed Studies - Natural Science Advanced Psych
The student will conduct an extensive literature review under the supervision of a faculty member. Course requirements will include writing a major essay/critique of a topic in a natural science area of psychology. The course application form must include a detailed course plan including the method of evaluation.
[Note: Normally students will take no more than 3 of PSYCH 480-486. Offered: F,W,S]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: Psychology majors only; Level at least 3A; Psych average at least 75%

PSYCH 482 RDG 0.50Course ID: 011170
Directed Studies - Social Science Advanced Psych
The student will conduct an extensive literature review under the supervision of a faculty member. Course requirements will include writing a major essay/critique of a topic in a social science area of psychology. The course application form must include a detailed course plan including the method of evaluation.
[Note: Normally students will take no more than 3 of PSYCH 480-486. Offered: F,W,S]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: Psychology majors only; Level at least 3A; Psych average at least 75%

PSYCH 483 PRJ 0.50Course ID: 011171
Directed Studies - Natural Science Research
The student will conduct an empirical research project in a natural science area of psychology under the supervision of a faculty member. Course requirements will include writing a report of the research carried out. The course application form must include a detailed course plan including the method of evaluation.
[Note: Normally students will take no more than 3 of PSYCH 480-486. Offered: F,W,S]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students; Psych average at least 75%.
Coreq: PSYCH 391

PSYCH 484 PRJ 0.50Course ID: 011172
Directed Studies - Social Science Research
The student will conduct a research project in a social science area of psychology under the supervision of a faculty member. Course requirements will include writing a report of the research carried out. The course application form must include a detailed course plan including the method of evaluation.
[Note: Normally students will take no more than 3 of PSYCH 480-486. Offered: F,W,S]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students; Psych average at least 75%.
Coreq: PSYCH 391

PSYCH 485 SEM 0.50Course ID: 011173
Directed Studies - Seminar
The student will conduct an extensive literature review under the supervision of a faculty member. Course requirements will include writing a major essay/critique of the literature, and doing an oral presentation. The course application form must include a detailed course plan including the method of evaluation.
[Note: Normally students will take no more than 3 of PSYCH 480-486. Offered: F,W,S]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: PSYCH 291, 292; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students; Psych average at least 75%.
Coreq: PSYCH 391

PSYCH 486 RDG 0.50Course ID: 012281
Directed Studies - Advanced Statistics
The student will conduct an extensive study of advanced statistical techniques under the supervision of a faculty member. Course requirements will normally include assessment of competency through examination. The course application form must include a detailed course plan including the method of evaluation.
[Note: Normally students will take no more than three of PSYCH 480 - 486. Offered: F, W]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: PSYCH 291, 292, 391; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students; Psych average at least 75%

PSYCH 490R ESS 0.50Course ID: 013100
Special Studies
An independent, in-depth study, based on empirical research and/or extensive reading in psychology under the direction of individual instructors in Psychology. Available to individuals or small groups of fourth-year Social Development Studies Majors and arranged with one of the faculty members from the plan. The project must be approved by the academic supervisor of the course prior to registration.
[Note: Normally, a student may take only two of the following: PSYCH 490R, SOC 490R, SOCWK 490R, ISS 490R, ISS 499A and ISS 499B.]
Department Consent Required
Prereq: Honours Social Development Studies students only
Offered at Renison University College

PSYCH 492 LAB,LEC 0.50Course ID: 010123
Psychological Measurement
The logic of psychological measurement and its applications in psychology. In addition to lecture and assignments, there is a `hands on' lab component in which students will develop and refine their own psychological measure. The course material is relevant for graduate school and several fields of employment involving testing procedures. [Offered: W]
Prereq: PSYCH 391; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students.
Antireq: PSYCH 392 (taken Winter 1999 or earlier)

PSYCH 499A DIS,PRJ 0.50Course ID: 008105
Honours Thesis - Part 1
Under supervision of a faculty member students normally will review literature, design a study, present an oral research proposal, collect data, and write a scholarly report of the project. Students may choose to begin PSYCH 499 in their 3B or 4A term.
[Note: Students who do not have a cumulative Psychology average of at least 82% may appeal to the department for permission to enrol in PSYCH 499A. No more than two of PSYCH 499A/499B/499C may be taken in one term. A grade for PSYCH 499A and 499B will be submitted only after completion of 499C. Further details are available in the Honours Thesis Handbook. Offered: F,W,S]
Prereq: PSYCH 391; one of PSYCH 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 483, 484; Honours Psychology or Make-up Psychology students; cumulative Psych average of 82%

PSYCH 499B PRJ,SEM 0.50Course ID: 008106
Honours Thesis - Part 2
Continuation of PSYCH 499A
Prereq: Honours Psychology or Make-Up Psychology students with a cumulative average of 75% in Psychology and a cumulative overall average of 60%.
Coreq: PSYCH 499A

PSYCH 499C PRJ 0.50Course ID: 008107
Honours Thesis - Part 3
Continuation of PSYCH 499A/B.
Prereq: PSYCH 499A; Honours Psychology or Make-Up Psychology students with a cumulative average of 75% in Psychology and a cumulative overall average of 60%.
Coreq: PSYCH 499B