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Second Year Psychology Courses

PSYC 2040: Introduction to Biological Psychology
PSYC 2100: Analysis of Psychological Data
PSYC 2110: Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 2120: Introduction to Personality
PSYC 2130: Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence
PSYC 2160: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 2210: Introduction to Cognition
PSYC 2220: Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC 2230: Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging
PSYC 2300: Human Sexuality
PSYC 2310: Drugs & Behavior
PSYC 2040

PSYC 2040

Introduction to Biological Psychology (3,0,0) 3 credits

This course will examine the relationship between psychological and biological processes. The anatomy of the brain and neutral activity as well as the endocrine system will be examined as it relates to the sensory and motor abilities, learning/memory, language, motivation, states of consciousness and sexual behaviour. Research methods of studying the brain will also be covered.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110, PSYC 1210, or permission of the instructor

PSYC 2100

PSYC 2100

Analysis of Psychological Data (2,0,2) 3 credits

This course provides a conceptual and practical introduction to some of the types of data analysis most commonly done in psychology. Topics include descriptive statistics, correlation, t-tests, and chi-square.

A required course for students intending to major in Psychology and recommended for students intending to take Psychology courses numbered in the 3000's or 4000's.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110/1210 or Instructor's written consent.

Note: Students may normally receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, MATH 1200, PSYC 2100, SOCI 2710, SOCI 3710, STAT 2000

PSYC 2110

PSYC 2110

Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (3,0,1) 3 credits

A detailed introduction to empirical and theoretical aspects in the following core areas of psychology: biological psychology, sensation, learning, and motivation. The emphasis is on methodology, but attention is also devoted to content.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110/1210 or Instructor's written consent.

PSYC 2120

PSYC 2120

Introduction to Personality (2,1,0) 3 credits

This course examines the major theories of personality formation, including psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic and behavioural approaches. The student will have the opportunity to relate this material to personal growth and development.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110/1210 or instructor's written consent.

PSYC 2130

PSYC 2130

Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence (2,1,0) 3 credits

This course deals with the developmental process from conception to adolescence. Theoretical perspectives and research data will be examined as they relate to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110/1210 or Instructor's written consent.

PSYC 2160

PSYC 2160

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3,0,0) 3 credits

Psychopathology will be examined from historical, contemporary and cross cultural perspectives. Evolving models and issues will include biological, intra-psychic, and social-behavioural approaches to a wide range of disordered behaviours.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110/1210 or instructor's written consent

PSYC 2210

PSYC 2210

Introduction to Cognition (3,0,1) 3 credits

A detailed introduction to empirical and theoretical aspects in the following core areas of psychology: human memory, perception, attention, language, and thinking.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110/1210 or Instructor's written consent. PSYC 2110 recommended.

PSYC 2220

PSYC 2220

Introduction to Social Psychology (2,1,0) 3 credits

This course examines how the social environment affects human behaviour, attitudes and personality. Specifically, the topics considered will include theories and methods of social psychology, social perceptions, affiliation, attraction and love, aggression and violence, prejudice and discrimination, cooperation and altruism, attitude change, group behaviours, and conformity and social influence.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110/1210 or Instructor's written consent

PSYC 2230

PSYC 2230

Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging (2,1,0) 3 credits

An inquiry into the developmental changes from adolescence onwards with emphasis on adolescent adjustment, adult maturity and growth, middle age, retirement, old age, dying and death. Current research is examined as it relates to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development.

Prerequisite: PSYC 2130 or Instructor's written consent

PSYC 2300

PSYC 2300

Human Sexuality (3,0,0) 3 credits

This course examines the full range of sexual attitudes and behaviours as seen in contemporary society. Frank and open discussions in both lecture and small group format is stressed.

Prerequisite: PSYC 1110/1210 or permission of the Instructor.