Psychology

Chair

Drew Dane (Co-Chair)

Tanya Martini (Co-Chair)

Professors Emeriti

Jack Adams-Webber, Kathryn Belicki, John G. Benjafield, Nancy DeCourville, David DiBattista, Stefan M. Brudzynski, Jane Dywan, Carolyn Hafer, Harry T. Hunt, Dorothy Markiewicz, John Mitterer, Robert D. Ogilvie, Edward W. G. Pomeroy, Joan Preston, Linda Rose-Krasnor, Stanley W. Sadava, Sidney J. Segalowitz, Paul D. Tyson

Professors

Karen Arnell, Michael Ashton, Angela Book, Michael Busseri, Kimberly Cote, Veena D. Dwivedi, Angela D. Evans, Gordon Hodson, Tanya Martini, Cheryl McCormick, Catherine J. Mondloch, Tim Murphy, Gary Pickering, Teena Willoughby

Associate Professors

Karen Campbell, Andrew V. Dane, Stephen M. Emrich, Dawn E. Good, Caitlin Mahy, Cameron Muir, Elizabeth Shulman

Assistant Professors

Paula Duarte-Guterman, William Hall, Scott Neufeld, Charlis Raineki, Sabrina Thai

Adjunct Professors

Sherrie Bieman-Copland, Marie Good

Undergraduate Program Officer

Michael Ashton

Administrative Co-ordinator

Joanne Boekestyn

Co-ordinator

Tammy Stewart

Administrator

Kirsti van Dorsser

Academic Advisor

Vaisnavi Sugumar

General Information

Administrative Assistant

Julie Ross

905-688-5550, extension 5050

Mackenzie Chown B327

brocku.ca/social-sciences/psychology

The Department of Psychology offers four-year programs of study leading to a BA or BSc (Honours) Psychology, a BA or BSc with Major Psychology, and a three-year BA Pass degree program. Programs are designed to provide students with a broad introduction to the field of psychology including research methodology, psychological theory and application. In addition, the 20-credit degree programs give students the opportunity to prepare for admission to professional and advanced degree training in a variety of fields. Students interested in pursuing graduate study specifically in psychology should complete the Honours program.

Students wishing to major in Psychology must apply to declare their major. Declare or Change Major forms are available in the Registrar's Office and online at brocku.ca/registrar/forms. The Department believes that a broadly-based liberal arts and science background is appropriate in conjunction with a major in Psychology. It is required that Honours students acquire some background in other disciplines as part of their undergraduate program by taking elective courses in areas outside of Psychology. Students wishing to pursue an Honours (Research) degree must complete a PSYC 4F91 Application. Applications are available in the Department of Psychology. Students wishing to pursue an Honours (Comprehensive) degree must complete a University Application for Year 4 Studies form (available on the Registrar's office website).

Students wishing to take PSYC 3F40 and 3P39 require a minimum 77 percent major average. Students wishing to take PSYC 4F91, 4P93 and 4P95 require a minimum 80 percent major average and permission from the Department. Students wishing to take PSYC 4P08 require a minimum 70 percent major average.

The requirements for graduation with a BA or BSc (Honours) are a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average. The requirements for a BA or BSc with Major and a Pass BA are a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent overall average.

Psychology Co-op Program (Honours and 4 Year BA with Major)

The Psychology Co-op program combines academic and work terms over a five-year period. Students spend two years in an academic setting studying the core concepts of psychology prior to taking the first work placement. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, Psychology Co-op students are assessed an annual administrative fee (see the Schedule of Fees).

Eligibility to continue is based on the student's major average and non-major average. A student with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average will be permitted to continue. A student with a major average lower than 70 percent will not be permitted to continue in the Psychology Co-op program. If a student subsequently raises their major average to 70 percent, the student may be readmitted only if approved by the Co-op Admission Committee.

All students in the Co-operative Education program are required to read, sign and adhere to the terms of the Student Regulations Waiver and Co-op Student Manual (brocku.ca/co-op/current-students/co-op-student-manuals) as articulated by the Co-op Programs Office. In addition, eligibility to continue in the co-op option is based on the student's major average and non-major average, and the ability to demonstrate the motivation and potential to pursue a professional career.

Each four-month co-operative education work term must be registered. Once students are registered in a co-op work term, they are expected to fulfill their commitment. If the placement accepted is for more than one four-month work term, students are committed to complete all terms. Students may not withdraw from or terminate a work term without permission from the Director, Co-op Program Office.

The Psychology Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have completed a four-year degree (Honours or BA/BSc with Major) and who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience.

Program Notes

Honours Program

Comprehensive Course Categories

Among the total number of Psychology courses taken in year 3 and 4, students completing the Comprehensive stream program must take minimum of one-half credit from each category

Applied Psychology

PSYC 2P90, 2P92, 3P31, 3P46, 3P53, 3P72, 3P75, 3P94, 4P18, 4P20, 4P25, 4P27, 4P29, 4P30, 4P72, 4P79

Social Processes

PSYC 2P90, 3P18, 3P21, 3P22, 3P25 3P31, 3P32, 3P34,3P37, 3P77, 4P15, 4P18, 4P30, 4P44, 4P50, 4P59, 4P71

Brain and Cognition

PSYC 3P06, 3P20, 3P38, 3P46, 3P59, 3P60, 3P65, 3P68, 3P72, 3P87, 4P20, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P60, 4P63

Comprehensive Stream (Honours only)

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23 and 2P01
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)89
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 3

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99 (see program note 5)
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4

	PSYC 4P07 or 4P92
	PSYC 4P08
	two PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 5)
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Research Stream (Honours only)

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23 and 2P01
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)89
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 3

	PSYC 3F40 and 3P39 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4

	PSYC 4F91, 4P92 and 4P93 (see program note 2)
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 3)
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Comprehensive Stream Co-op (Honours only)

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90 and 2F23 and
	PSYC 2P01 or one-half elective credit
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)89
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one elective credit (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99 (see program note 5)
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

	PSYC 4P07 or 4P92
	PSYC 4P08
	two PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 5)
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N03 and 2C03

Research Stream Co-op (Honours only)

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90 and 2F23
	PSYC 2P01 or one-half elective credit
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)89
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one elective credit (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

	PSYC 3F40 and 3P39 (see program notes 2 and 4)
	one and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

	PSYC 4F91, 4P92, and 4P93 (see program note 2)
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99 (see program note 3)
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N03 and 2C03

Honours B.Sc.

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	MATH 1P97
	one Humanities context credit
	one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23, 2P01, 2P36 and 2P37
	one credit from PSYC 2P12, 2P20, 2P49
	one-half credit from PSYC 2P15, 2P25, 2P30
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05
	one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 3

	PSYC 3P39 and 3F40
	one and one-half credits from PSYC 2P92, 3P06, 3P18, 3P19, 3P34, 3P37, 3P38, 3P45, 3P46, 3P59, 3P60, 3P65, 3P67, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 3P87
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02, PHYS 1P21, 1P91, 2P02
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4**

Thesis Option

	PSYC 4F91, 4P92 and 4P93
	one credit from PSYC 4P20, 4P34, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P60, 4P63, 4P95
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02, PHYS 1P21, 1P91, 2P02
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Library Research Option

	PSYC 4F97, 4P92 and 4P93
	one credit from PSYC 4P20, 4P34, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P60, 4P63
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02, PHYS 1P21, 1P91, 2P02
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Honours B.Sc. with Co-op

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	MATH 1P97
	one Humanities context credit
	one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23, 0N90, 2P36 and 2P37
	PSYC 2P01 or one-half elective credit
	one credit from among PSYC 2P12, 2P20, 2P49
	one-half credit from PSYC 2P15, 2P25, 2P30
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05
	one-half elective credit
	Spring/Summer Session:
	PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

	PSYC 3F40 and 3P39
	one and one-half credit from PSYC 2P92, 3P06, 3P18, 3P19, 3P34, 3P37, 3P38, 3P45, 3P46, 3P59, 3P60, 3P65, 3P67, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 3P87
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02, PHYS 1P21, 1P91, 2P02
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Session:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4**

Thesis Option

	PSYC 4F91, 4P92 and 4P93
	one credit from PSYC 4P20, 4P34, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P60, 4P63, 4P95
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02, PHYS 1P21, 1P91, 2P02
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Library Research Option

	PSYC 4F97, 4P92 and 4P93
	one credit from PSYC 4P20, 4P34, 4P55, 4P56, 4P60, 4P63
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02, PHYS 1P21, 1P91, 2P02
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Session:

PSYC 0N03 and 2C03

BA with Major Program

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23 and 2P01
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)89
	one-half PSYC credt numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 3

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4

	One and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

BA with Major Co-op

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 0N90 and 2F23
	PSYC 2P01 or one-half elective credit
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)89
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one elective credit (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

	One and one-half PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)90 to 4(alpha)99
	PSYC 4P07
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Sessions:

PSYC 0N03 and 2C03

B.Sc. with Major Program

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	MATH 1P97
	one Humanities context credit
	one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23, 2P01, 2P36 and 2P37
	one credit from PSYC 2P12, 2P20, 2P49
	one-half credit from PSYC 2P15, 2P25, 2P30
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05
	one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 3

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two credits from PSYC 2P92, 3P06, 3P18, 3P19, 3P34, 3P37, 3P38, 3P45, 3P46, 3P59, 3P60, 3P65, 3P67, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 3P87
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02, PHYS 1P21, 1P91, 2P02
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 4

	PSYC 4P07
	one credit from PSYC 4P34, 4P55, 4P56, 4P60, 4P63
	one credit from PSYC 3P06, 3P18, 3P19, 3P34, 3P37, 3P38,3P45, 3P46, 3P51, 3P59, 3P60, 3P65, 3P67, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 3P87, 4P34, 4P55, 4P56, 4P60, 4P63
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02, PHYS 1P21, 1P91, 2P02
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

B.Sc. with Major in Psychology Program with Co-op

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	BIOL 1P91 and 1P92
	CHEM 1P91 and 1P92
	MATH 1P97
	one Humanities context credit one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23, 0N90, 2P36 and 2P37
	PSYC 2P01 or one-half elective credit
	one credit from among PSYC 2P12, 2P20, 2P49
	one-half credit from PSYC 2P15, 2P25, 2P30
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05
	one-half elective credit (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Session:

PSYC 0N01 and 2C01

Year 3

	PSYC 3P30 (see program note 4)
	two credits from PSYC 2P92, 3P06, 3P18, 3P19, 3P34, 3P37, 3P38, 3P45, 3P46, 3P59, 3P60, 3P65, 3P67, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 3P87
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02,
	PHYS 1P21, 1P91, 2P02
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Session:

PSYC 0N02 and 2C02

Year 4

	PSYC 4P07
	one credit from PSYC 4P20, 4P34, 4P55, 4P56, 4P57, 4P58, 4P60, 4P63
	one credit from PSYC 2P92, 3P06, 3P18, 3P19, 3P34, 3P37, 3P38, 3P45, 3P46, 3P59, 3P60, 3P65, 3P67, 3P68, 3P72, 3P75, 3P87, 4P34, 4P55, 4P56, 4P60, 4P63
	one-half credit from BIOL 2P02, 2P03, 2P05, 2P92, 2P97, 3P03, 3P60, 3P64, COSC 1P02,
	PHYS 1P21,1P91, 2P02
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Spring/Summer Session:

PSYC 0N03 and 2C03

Pass Program

Year 1

	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	PSYC 2F23 and 2P01
	one of PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P49
	PSYC 2P25 or 2P30
	one PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)89
	one-half PSYC credit numbered 2(alpha)00 to 2(alpha)99
	one elective credit (see program note 1)

Year 3

	Three PSYC credits numbered 2(alpha)90 to 3(alpha)99
	two elective credits (see program note 1)

Combined Major Program

Students may take a combined major in Psychology (Bachelor of Arts only) and a second discipline. For requirements in the other discipline, the student should consult the relevant department/centre. It should be noted that not all departments/centres provide a combined major option. All combined major students should consult with the Administrator or Co-ordinator in each department/centre in order to avoid duplication of courses.

Honours Research

Honours Comprehensive

BA with Major

Pass

Psychology and Biological Sciences

Consult the Biological Sciences entry for a listing of program requirements.

Psychology and Child and Youth Studies

This is a specialized Combined Honours program that has students choosing to focus on either Child and Youth Studies or on Psychology upon entry to Year Three. Consult the Child and Youth Studies entry for a listing of program requirements.

Minor in Psychology

Students in other disciplines can obtain a minor in Psychology within their degree program by completing the following courses (5.0 credits) with a minimum 60 percent overall average:

	PSYC 1F90
	three additional PSYC credits
	one PSYC credit numbered 3(alpha)00 or above

Graduate (MA, PhD) Program

The graduate programs allow for study and directed research with a concentration in behavioural neuroscience, life span development, or social/personality. For further information, including faculty interests, see the current graduate calendar or the Psychology Department website.

Course Descriptions

Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.

# Indicates a cross listed course

* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.

PSYCHOLOGY COURSES

PSYC 1F90

Foundations of Psychology

Methodological approaches and contemporary issues in psychology and their application to everyday life.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Note: prerequisite to all courses in Psychology except PSYC 2F23 and 3Q91. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 1F25 and 1P28.

PSYC 2F23

Statistics and Research Design in the Behavioural Sciences

Principles of research design and data analysis in the context of psychological research.

Lectures, tutorial, 4 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 or one Social Science credit.

Note: 4U Mathematics of Data Management or equivalent background recommended. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2P01

Roadmap to Careers in Psychology

Career exploration and applications in psychology and related fields.

Seminar, online activities, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single) majors. Not open to combined majors and minors.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: students are expected to register during their second year of study. Must be completed before registering in required year 4 courses. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2P12

Lifespan Development

Introduction to theories and research in human development across the lifespan. Topics include development in physical, perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social and/or emotional domains.

Lectures, 1.5 hours per week; online activities, 1.5 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, RECL, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: students may not concurrently register in CHYS 2P10. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHYS 2F05 and 2P10.

PSYC 2P15

Psychopathology

Mental disorders with respect to classification, diagnosis, etiology, treatment, and applied case studies. Biological and psychosocial risk factors for mental disorders.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), FPAC and NEUR majors, and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), FPAC and NEUR majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3F20 and 3P28.

PSYC 2P20

Cognition

How the mind processes information. Topics include recognition, attention, memory, problem solving, judgment and decision making.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2P25

Personality and Individual Differences

Introduction to theory and research in personality and related individual differences. Topics include measurement and structure of personality characteristics; biological bases, genetic and environmental origins, and evolutionary function of personality; personality disorders; personality as a predictor of life outcomes; other domains of psychological variation (religious beliefs and political attitudes, sexuality, occupational interests, mental abilities).

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and FPAC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2P30

Fundamentals of Social Psychology

Theory, methods and research examining the influence of others on phenomena such as cognition, the self, attitudes, group processes and communication.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and FPAC majors and PSYC minors until dates specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*PSYC 2P36

Foundations of Brain and Behaviour

(also offered as NEUR 2P36)

Introduction to behavioural neuroscience and biological aspects of behaviour. Basics of the structure and function of the nervous system in relation to behaviour and activities of the brain from the neuron through to interrelationships among neural systems (central and peripheral nervous system). Topics include neuroanatomy, neuronal function, research methods in behavioural neuroscience, and an examination of sensory and motor systems.

Lectures, 2 hours per week; seminars, 1 hour per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 2P35.

*PSYC 2P37

Applications of Brain and Behaviour

(also offered as NEUR 2P37)

Physiological basis of neural mechanisms relevant to human actions and cognitions such as motivation (sleep, sexual behaviour, eating), emotions and stress, learning and memory, communication and language, and thought (psychological/psychiatric disorders).

Lectures, 2 hours per week; lab, 2 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2P49

Perception

Introduction to human perception emphasizing visual and auditory perception, including theory and applications to neurophysiology, speech recognition and development. Integration of smell, taste, balance and time perception to demonstrate the biological and cognitive bases of perception.

Lectures, 2.5 hours per week, seminar, 1 hour, alternating weeks.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2P90

Introduction to Community Psychology

Overview of history, approaches and ethical issues with psychological research and practice in community settings including deinstitutionalization, research with vulnerable communities, Indigenous research, structural interventions, and community empowerment.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3P52.

PSYC 2P92

Health Psychology

Introduction to psychological aspects of health and illness. How behaviour, social context and attitudes influence physiological processes and our health. Topics include health promotion, stress,psychoneuroimmunology, health and physical activity, pain and the health care system.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3P51.

#PSYC 2P95

Sport Psychology

(also offered as KINE 2P95)

Interaction between psychology and behaviour in sport. Understanding individual and team optimal performance and athlete development.

lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BKin, BPhEd, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) and BSc (Kin) majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to AGEN, BKin, BPhEd, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) BSc (Kin) majors and PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration Guide. Students must have a minimum of 3.5 overall credits.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3F40

Psychological Research

Research methods emphasizing correlational and experimental designs and associated analyses (regression and ANOVA). Development of the student's capacity to evaluate scientific literature, generate testable hypotheses, gather and analyze data and report results in a manuscript.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum 77 percent major average and a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2F23.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 3P39.

Note: neuroscience majors with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum of 8.0 overall credits may register. Contact the Department. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3P30.

PSYC 3P01

Facilitating Communication and Critical Thinking in Groups

Examination of theories and concepts related to the successful facilitation of groups. Topics may include the promotion of critical thinking and effective communication, group-based learning, intergroup dynamics and conflict resolution.

Lectures, seminar, 5 hours per week; group-based facilitation, 4 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum of 8.0 overall credits, 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90 and permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2F23.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*PSYC 3P06

Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience

(also offered as NEUR 3P06)

Neural basis of human cognition, emphasizing contemporary methods in cognitive neuroscience. Methodology (e.g. neuroimaging), perception, memory, language, emotion, executive functions and social cognition.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 1.0 PSYC credit above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P35 or PSYC 2P36; one of PSYC 2P20, 2P49, 2P37 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#PSYC 3P11

Theories of Development and Socialization

(also offered as CHYS 3P11)

Interdisciplinary exploration of child and youth development and socialization, including the foundational literature in psychology, sociology and anthropology, as well as contemporary and critical interpretive theories of childhood and youth.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors, GHUM, SOSC students and CHYS minors. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90 or permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P18

Adolescent Development

Theories and research pertaining to development during adolescence. Topics include biological, cognitive and socioemotional development, and the various contexts (family, peers, schools, culture) in which development occurs.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90. Not open to CHYS (single or combined) majors.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P12.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P19

Psychology of Aging

Theories and methods of lifespan development as applied to the special issues that emerge during late adulthood; how physiological, social and cognitive factors interact as individuals cope with the tasks of later years.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), HEAR, NEUR, PHTH, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), HEAR, NEUR, PHTH, SPLS majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P20

Human Memory

Current theories and research on human memory from cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Encoding, storing, and retrieving memories in different time scales and/or systems of memory (e.g., short-term memory, working memory, long-term memory, prospective memory).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P20.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P21

Persuasion and Propaganda

Psychology of social influence, with particular emphasis on persuasion and propaganda.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P22

Social Cognition

Theory and research on how we make sense of ourselves and our social world. Topics include goals, mood, memory, hypothesistesting, counterfactual thinking, stereotypes and culture.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. After thatdate open to PSYC (single and combined) majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#PSYC 3P23

Psychology of Parenting

(also offered as CHYS 3P23)

Determinants, varieties and consequences of parenting, focusing on psychological research findings in contemporary parenting/parenthood issues. Topics include different styles of parenting, parent-child relationships, child maltreatment, parenting children with different temperaments, and parenting in ecological contexts.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHHS, CHLH, CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P25

Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations

Introduction to the psychological dimensions of membership in social groups, and how groups relate to each other. Topics mayinclude social identity theory, privilege, intersectionality, racism, sexism, classism, substance use-related stigma, collectiveaction and resistance, crowd psychology, prejudice reduction, intergroup contact and multiculturalism.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), BCMN, COMM, MCMN majors and PSYC minors until date specified inRegistration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable,in the applicable term.Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3P33.

PSYC 3P26

Puberty and Adolescence

Adolescent development from a psychobiological perspective. Topics include occurrence and consequence of early puberty, the influence of hormones and social factors on adolescent development, and adolescent engagement in risky behaviour.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and FPAC majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P12.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P28

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

Selected mental disorders with respect to classification, diagnosis, etiology and treatment. Biological, psychological and social determinants of psychopathology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits. Not open to PSYC (single or combined) majors.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 or 1P28.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 2P15 and 3F20.

PSYC 3P30

Critical Thinking in Psychology

Development of scientific thinking and discovery procedures in psychology. The design of experiments and quasi-experiments. Control of variables, statistical power and alternative sources of data. Critical analysis of typical examples of contemporary psychological research.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors with either a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2F23.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3F40.

PSYC 3P31

Applied Social Psychology

Theory and research of social psychology as applied to specific areas of practical and social concern, such as physical and mental health, the justice system, the workplace, education, and the environment. Planning and evaluating social psychological interventions.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined)and FPAC majors and PSYC minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single and combined) majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P32

The Development of Deception

Development of non-verbal and verbal deceptive behaviours from the preschool years into adolescence. Influence of cognitive development on deceptive behaviours as well as social factors that influence lie-telling and deceptive behaviours. Legal and social implications of deception.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and FPAC majors and minors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P34

Psychology of Human Sexuality

Introduction to the psychological study of human sexuality. Biopsychosocial approaches are applied to different issues in human sexuality. Topics may include sexual differentiation, gender identity and sexual orientation, attraction and love, paraphilias, and sexual physiology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 2P50.

#PSYC 3P36

Conflict and Development

(also offered as CHYS 3P36)

Introduction to conflict in early human development including the understanding of the causes, management and outcomes of conflicts. Topics may include individual, environmental factors and strategies used to resolve conflicts.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd majors and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd majors, GHUM, SOSC students and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P12, CHYS 2P10 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P37

Human Evolutionary Psychology

Human psychological characteristics in terms of function and evolution. General principles of evolutionary psychology, individual differences, group differences, adaptations to the natural environment, kin relationships, co-operation and conflict, sexuality and mating, and social organization. Critical evaluation of evidence that a given psychological characteristic may be an adaptation.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and FPAC majors and PSYC minors until the date specified in the registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; one of PSYC 2P25, 2P30, 3P24 (2P24) or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P38

Motivation and Emotion

Scientific examination of human and nonhuman motivation and emotion from evolutionary, physiological, developmental and social perspectives. Topics include hunger, thirst, reproduction, sleep, aggression, stress, arousal, love, drug addiction, curiosity and creativity.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3V88.

*PSYC 3P39

Computer Data Analysis

(also offered as NEUR 3P39)

Applications of computers to management and analysis of data, including data entry, statistical procedures and interpretation of output, using SPSS.

Lectures/lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum 77 percent major average, a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2F23.

Note: Neuroscience majors with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum of 8.0 overall credits may register. Contact the Department. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P45

Comparative Psychology I

Introduction to comparative psychology, emphasizing the similarity and differences of behaviour patterns across several species (including humans).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P46

Psychology of Food and Eating

Psychological, biological and social factors influencing food/beverage consumption in humans, including theoretical and applied aspects. Topics include physiological control of food intake; biological, orosensory, social and cultural factors influencing food selection; the effects of food on behaviour; eating disorders; and obesity and weight control.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), OEVI, NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, OEVI majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P48

Directed Studies I

Topics, readings and/or research chosen in consultation with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90 and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P49

Empirical Directed Studies

Empirical research project chosen in consultation with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90 and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P53

Forensic Psychology

Overview of the field of forensic psychology including psychopathy, risk assessment, criminal profiling, deception, eyewitness identification and jury decision-making.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and FPAC majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined) majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*PSYC 3P59

Introduction to Human Neuropsychology

(also offered as NEUR 3P59)

Brain function and behaviour through basic research on neuropsychological and neurocognitive function through clinical syndromes and cases. Topics include neural basis of perception, memory, language, motor control, emotion and executive functions. Recovery and advances in assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of such functional deficits.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 1.0 PSYC credit above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P35, 2P36 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P60

Children's Thinking

Theory and research pertaining to cognitive development. Topics include the development of perception, language, memory, problem solving, reading and social cognition.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; one of PSYC 2P12 , 2P20, 2P49, CHYS 2P10.

Note: students may not concurrently register in CHYS 3P65. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit in CHYS 3P65.

#PSYC 3P61

Child Language Acquisition: Early Stages

(also offered as CHYS 3P61 and LING 3P61)

Theories, research and methods in early language development. Linguistic stages in the development of child language at the level of grammar and meaning (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), APLI (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior), HEAR, NEUR, SPLS (single or combined), SLHS (single or combined) majors, PSYC, APLI, CHYS minors, HESC, SLSC, CSHS and TESC Certificate students until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 or LING 1P94.

Note: LING 1P94 may be taken concurrently. LING 1P94 and 1P95(1F94) recommended. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P62

Introduction to Qualitative Research in Psychology

Survey of common approaches to words-based research in psychology. Topics may include interviews (relevant for counselling), focus groups (relevant for marketing and user research), community- based research and textual analysis (relevant for policy or non-profit work).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#PSYC 3P64

Music Cognition

(also offered as MUSI 3P64)

How the human mind/brain processes, responds to and produces music. Topics include perception, memory, emotions, performance, and the developmental and social psychology of music.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 or MUSI 1P50 (1F50).

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P65

Brain and Language

Neural basis of human language, emphasizing contemporary methods in cognitive neuroscience. Topics include methodology (e.g., behavioural and neuroimaging), biological and developmental bases of language, foundations of language, and word and sentence comprehension.

Lectures/lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits and 1.0 PSYC credit above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; one of PSYC 2P20, 2P35, 2P36, 2P49 or permission of instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*PSYC 3P67

Bases of Neuropsychopharmacology

(also offered as NEUR 3P67)

Mechanisms of drug action and classification of psychoactive agents. Elements of pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination) and a review of the major groups of psychoactive agents including hypnotics, analgesics, anxiolytics, antidepressants, psychostimulants and neuroleptics, emphasizing mechanisms and consequences of drug action on selected neurotransmitter systems (dopaminergic, noradrenergic, cholinergic, serotonergic).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P68

Sleep and Wakefulness

Functions, mechanisms, rhythms, physiology and psychology of sleep contrasted with counterparts during wakefulness. Current issues in sleep research and sleep disorders medicine.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P72

Drugs and Behaviour

Basic principles of the kinetics of drugs and drug action, drug effects and drug interactions. Psychology of addictive behaviour. Effects of psychoactive drugs on behaviour and experience. Focus on recreational drugs and psychiatric medications.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, PHTH majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#PSYC 3P74

Children, Youth and Technology

(also offered as CHYS 3P74)

Theoretical, political, practical, legal and developmental perspectives on the use and impact of digital media and current technologies. Topics may include social networking, cyber-bullying, communication patterns, gamification and media literacy.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors, GHUM, SOSC students and CHYS minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits or permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P75

Stress

Modern theories and misconceptions about the effects of stress on psychology and health. Diverse material ranges from workplace theories of stress to the effect of stress on our immune system. Coping strategies, methods of stress appraisal and behavioural effects are also studied and physiological systems involved with the mammalian stress response.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors, GHUM, SOSC students and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3P77

Social Development

Social competence, aggression, friendship and other topics in social development from a variety of developmental perspectives. Methodological and intervention issues relevant to the study of social development.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10.

Note: students may not concurrently register in CHYS 3P24. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHYS 3P24 and 3P77.

*PSYC 3P80

Psychology of Interpersonal Behaviour

(also offered as COMM 3P80)

Social psychology of interpersonal attraction and relationships, as studied through experimental, correlational and longitudinal designs. Reinforcement, exchange, attributional, equity and balance models. Levels of relationships. Aspects of the maintenance and dissolution of relationships and of interpersonal psychopathology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), BCMN, COMM, MCMN majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: PSYC 2P30 (2F30) recommended. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#PSYC 3P87

Behavioural Neuroscience

(also offered as NEUR 3P87)

Integrative approach to basic neuroscience, focusing on behavioural analysis in animal models, insights into brain and behaviour relationships provided by the traditional and the latest techniques (e.g., stereotaxic surgery, DREADDs, viral vectors and optogenetics transgenic organisms).

Lectures, 2 hours per week; lab, 3 hrs alternating weeks.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P36 and BIOL 1P92.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC (NEUR) 3F81, 3P81 and 3P82.

#PSYC 3P92

Environmental Psychology

(also offered as ENSU 3P92)

Introduction to the field of Environmental Psychology. Theoretical and applied aspects of the discipline, with an emphasis on understanding the human response to today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Topics may include history and theory of environmental psychology, psychological and social barriers to change, risk perception, change strategies for pro-environmental behaviour, sustainability education and communication, and research methods.

Lecture, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; one of PSYC 2P35, PSYC(NEUR) 2P36, or PSYC 2P20.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#PSYC 3P94

Psychology of Work

(also offered as LABR 3P94)

Topics may include work-life balance, job satisfaction, workplace stress and coping mechanisms, attitudes towards unions, andsources of workplace co-operation and conflict.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): one of LABR credit numbered 1(alpha)90 to 1(alpha)99, PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Students may not concurrently register in PSYC 4P18.

#PSYC 3Q91

Second Language Acquisition and Learning

(also offered as LING 3Q91)

Theories of second language learning. Topics include psychological aspects of language learning (behaviourism, cognitivism, humanism), language and culture, contrastive analysis, error analysis, and interlanguage.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

#PSYC 3Q98

The Psychology of Screens

(also offered as COMM 3Q98, IASC 3Q98 and PCUL 3Q98)

Cognitive responses to mediated communication including television and new/emerging information and communication technologies. Focus on cognitive effects, theories and research.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 1F90, COMM 1P91 and 1P92 (1F90), IASC 1F01, IASC 1P04 and 1P05 or permission of the instructor.

Note: completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC (COMM/PCUL) 3P95 and COMM 3Q20. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 3V85-3V89

Special Topics in Psychology

Structure and content of course varies.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 3V85

2024-2025: Action and Cognition

Relationships between sensing and action in directed behaviour, including how perception is regulated by action intention and endocrine state. Studying sensory perception and cognition through motor actions and behaviour, including eye and pose tracking.

Lectures, seminars, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; one of PSYC 2P20, 2P36, 2P37, 2P49.

PSYC 4F05

Independent Empirical Research

Empirical research carried out with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Project course.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2F23; PSYC 3F40 (3P41 and 3P42) or 3P30.

Note: this course is not a substitute for PSYC 4F91 nor can it be counted toward an Honours degree in Psychology. Students may not concurrently register in PSYC 4F91. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 4F91.

PSYC 4F91

Empirical Research Thesis

Research project carried out with a faculty supervisor whose permission must be obtained prior to registration.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P01 or 0N90; PSYC 3F40 and 3P39.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 4P93.

Note: students may not concurrently register in PSYC 4F05. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 4F05, and 4P08.

PSYC 4F97

Library Research Thesis

Review of the research and theory in a focused area or problem in psychology.

PRO seminar

Restriction: Open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P01 or 0N90, PSYC 3F40 and 3P39.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 4P93

Note: students may not concurrently register in PSYC 4F05. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the app. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 4F05.

PSYC 4P07

Psychology Students' Transition to Work

Facilitating students’ transition to post-graduate education or work experiences. Students will explore potential educational and career paths, identify their own skills and interests, and learn self-presentation and communication skills that will help them to achieve their career goals.

Lectures, 1.5 hours per week; online activities, 1.5 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum of 13.5 credits and 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90. Not open to combined majors and minors.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90, PSYC 2P01 or 0N90

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P08

Data Science for Academic and Applied Research

Introduction to data management, analysis and visualization using relevant computer software. Provides hands-on experience analyzing interesting psychological questions.

Lab, 2 hours per week; online activities 1 hour per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single) majors with a 70 percent major average, a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90 and approval to Year 4 Studies.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P01 or 0N90; PSYC 3F40 or 3P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 4F91.

PSYC 4P10

Advanced Directed Studies I

Topic, readings and/or research chosen in consultation with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P11

Empirical Advanced Directed Studies

Empirical research project chosen in consultation with a faculty member who is willing to supervise the student.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P15

Close Relationships

Social psychology of interpersonal relationships, especially romantic relationships and other close relationships (e.g., friendship). Psychological processes underlying the development, maintenance, disruption or end of personal relationships. Current social psychological theories of close relationships.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combine) majors and minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 credits and 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

Students will not receive earned credit in PSYC 4P15 if PSYC 3P80 has been successfully completed.

PSYC 4P18

Organizational Psychology

Psychological principles and research relevant to organizations and industry. Topics include hiring, training, work performance,leadership, and team dynamics.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combine) majors and minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. Students musthave a minimum of 13.5 credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 3F40 or 3P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P20

Applied Cognitive Psychology

How basic principles of memory, attention, recognition and decision making influence our behaviour in everyday and forensic contexts. Weekly discussion based seminar using journal articles on topics such as brain training, multitasking, person perception, consumer psychology and eyewitness memory.

Seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 and 2P20; PSYC 3F40 or 3P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P25

Psychological Measurement and Personality Research

Principles of psychological measurement, psychometric theory and test construction. Personality structure and the causes and functions of personality variation. Individual differences in the area of personality and associated domains, including cognitive abilities, interests, attitudes, religiosity, and sexuality.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2F23 and 2P25.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P27

Developmental Psychopathology

Selected topics related to atypical child and adolescent development. Topics may include the study of intellectual disability, autism, ADHD, learning disorders, antisocial behaviours, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. Emphasis on understanding disorders at multiple levels of analysis (biological, cognitive, social) and within various ecological contexts (individual, peer, family, community, culture).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and FPAC majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12, CHYS 2P10 or permission of the instructor.

Note: students must be available to participate in the Special Needs Activity Program (SNAP) at Brock University on Thursday mornings. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P28

Person Perception

Examination of how we perceive and form impressions of other people, including the perception of facial displays of emotion, perception of facial identity and first impressions. Topics include the development of person perception, underlying neural mechanisms and implications for daily life.

Seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combine) majors and minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 credits and 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 3F40 or 3P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P29

Psychology of Children and the Law

Examination of the role of child victims/witnesses in the justice system. Topics include eyewitness memory, false confessions, deception detection, and the culpability of the child.

Lectures, Seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12, CHYS 2P10 or CHYS 2P38.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P30

Positive Psychology

Focus on positive experiences, characteristics, and institutions. Main themes include positive psychology as a source of information about well-being and optimal human functioning, central role of psychological science in the study of positive psychology, positive psychology as a lens through which to view all psychological inquiry.

Seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have 13.5 credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P25 or 2P30; PSYC 3F40 or 3P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P34

Psychobiology of Human Sexuality

Advanced topics in human sexuality focusing on current research and a biopsychological perspective.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 3P34 or HLSC 2P50 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P44

Psychology of Social Justice

Basic research and theories addressing how people think about and respond to justice and injustice as subjective concepts. Topics include the nature of people's motivation for justice, how justice is defined and the influence of justice concerns on human behaviour.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors with a minimum 13.5 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P50

Psychosocial Problems in Adolescence and Early Adulthood

Examination of theory and research addressing psychosocial, mental health, interpersonal, and behavioral problem during the transition from childhood to adulthood, developmental precursors to these problems; interventions to prevent and/or mitigate negative outcomes; and efforts to enhance positive outcomes for adolescents and young adults.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum 13.5 credits until the date specified in the Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P12 or CHYS 2P10.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*PSYC 4P55

Neural Mechanisms, Hormones and Behaviour

(also offered as NEUR 4P55)

Relations among the hormones of the endocrine system, the nervous system and behaviour; the involvement of hormones in sexual behaviour, the mechanisms of stress and cognition; relevant research methodologies.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.0 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

*PSYC 4P56

Maturation and Development

(also offered as CHYS 4P56)

Influences of brain maturation on psychological development and vice versa, and the implications for behaviour.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined),CHYS (single or combined), CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) and NEUR majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.0 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 2P12, 2P35, 2P36, CHYS 2P10.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P57

Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

Early-life environmental contributions to later-life health, including maternal/fetal adverse exposures and nutrition, infection, socioeconomic status, and early-life adversity. Research exploring biological mechanisms involved in social determinants of health.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.0 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P58

Neuroplasticity and Behaviour in Adulthood and Aging

Examination of the link between adult brain plasticity (especially neurogenesis) and animal vertebrate behaviour (i.e. learning, memory, social behaviour, stress, and anxiety).

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and NEUR majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.0 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P60

Psychology of Bilingualism

Methodology (e.g., behavioural and neuroimaging), second language acquisition (in children and adults), social psychological aspects of bilingualism and cognitive consequences of bilingualism.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), NEUR, SPLS majors and PSYC minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 credits and 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P63

Human Psychophysiology

Concepts related to acquisition and analysis of bioelectrical signals recorded from the brain, pupillary system, skeletomotor system, cardiovascular system, electrodermal system and respiratory system. Applications to health and human factors include arousal, attention, emotion, stress, immunology, lie detection and brain injury.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined), HEAR, NEUR majors and PSYC minors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits or 3.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P35 or 2P36.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P69

Professional Topics in Psychology

Topics may include post-degree training and professional programs, client confidentiality, knowledge translation, research ethics, grant writing and other issues that individuals in psychology-related professions may face.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until the date specified in Registration guide. Students must have 13.5 credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P71

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination

Theory and research on the basic processes involved in prejudice and discrimination. Topics include stereotyping, emotions, competition, contemporary prejudice, implicit biases, individual differences, and prejudice reduction.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and FPAC majors who hold a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P30.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P72

Psychology of Violent Predators

Multi-disciplinary approach in an effort to understand the psychology of criminals who engage in predatory violence, including serial killers, mass murderers, child molesters, and rapists. Theories, concepts and research from the fields of psychology, sociology, criminology and criminal justice that social scientists employ to understand and respond to violent criminals.

Lectures, online activities, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) and FPAC majors and PSYC minors who hold a minimum of 13.0 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P15 (3F20) or 3P53.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P79

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Contemporary major theories of counselling and psychotherapy, including client/person-centered counselling, cognitive-behaviour therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and post-modern approaches.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors who hold a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2P15 (3F20).

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P92

History of Psychology

Historical development of the multiple orientations within psychology. Philosophical and scientific influences on the field of psychology and their relevance to new developments in psychology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum 70 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): one of PSYC 3F40, 3P30, CHYS 3P10, 3P15.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 4F91 or PSYC 4P08.

Note: students not completing a thesis in the same year or students in combined programs completing a thesis in another discipline should contact the Department. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P93

Honours Thesis Seminar

Discussion of Undergraduate thesis research and preparation, including examination of various topics in Psychology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 4F91 or PSYC 4F97

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4P95

Literature Research

Scientific literature relevant to the topic of the empirical thesis.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors with a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 4F91 or PSYC 4F97.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 4V85-4V89

Special Topics in Psychology

Structure and content of course varies.

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combined) majors and minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90.

PSYC 4V85

2024-2025: Social Media and Its Psychosocial Impacts on Youth

Historical and current trends in use of social media by young people. Potential negative and positive psychosocial effects of this technology.

Seminar, 3 hours per week

Restriction: open to PSYC (single or combine) majors and minors until the date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 credits and 5.0 PSYC credits above PSYC 1F90

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1F90; PSYC 2P12, CHYS 2P10 or permission of the instructor

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

CO-OP COURSES

PSYC 0N01

Work Placement I

First co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N02

Work Placement II

Second co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N03

Work Placement III

Third co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N04

Work Placement IV

Optional co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N05

Work Placement V

Optional co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

PSYC 0N90

Co-op Professional Preparation

Provides students with the tools, resources and skills to maximize co-op employment and professional development opportunities.

Lectures, presentation, site visits, 1.5 hours per week.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2C01

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration I

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N01.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2C02

Co-op Reflective and Integration II

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N02.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2C03

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration III

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N03.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2C04

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration IV

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N04.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.

PSYC 2C05

Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration V

Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they haveve learned in their academics studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites.

Restriction: open to PSYC Co-op students.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 0N90.

Corequisite(s): PSYC 0N05.

Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.