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Second-year psychology courses
PSYC 2040: Introduction to Biological Psychology
PSYC 2050: Drugs and Behaviour
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 2910: Research Apprenticeship
PSYC 2040 Introduction to Biological Psychology (3,0,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students consider the relationship between psychological and biological processes. The anatomy of the brain and neutral activity as well as the endocrine system is examined as it relates to the sensory and motor abilities, learning and memory, language, motivation, states of consciousness and sexual behaviour. Research methods of studying the brain are also discussed.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and PSYC 1210, or permission of the instructor
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PSYC 2050 Drugs and Behaviour (3,0,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
This course surveys topics related to drugs and behaviour. Basic mechanisms of pharmacology and the nervous system are introduced in the context of psychoactive drugs. Students discuss the historical and cultural influences that have shaped the roles played by drugs and addiction in Canadian society. Impacts of drug use and abuse on society and the individual are emphasized.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and PSYC 1210 or permission of the instructor
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PSYC 2100 Analysis of Psychological Data (2,0,2)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students apply critical thinking skills as they develop a conceptual and practical understanding of a variety of data analysis methods commonly used in psychological research. Students learn the underlying rationale for the major statistical methods and evaluate various experimental designs to ensure appropriate application of a given statistical test to a particular dataset. Students practice articulating and applying a variety of statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, correlation, t-tests, chi-square, and ANOVA, in order to derive meaning from diverse datasets. Students practice using critical thinking skills to assess the validity of a variety of statistical claims they are likely to encounter in their everyday lives.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and PSYC 1210 or permission of the instructor
Note: Students may normally receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL 3000, BUEC 2320, MATH 1200, PSYC 2100, PSYC 2101, SOCI 2710, SOCI 3710, STAT 1200, STAT 2000
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PSYC 2110 Research Methods in Psychology (3,0,1)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students use critical thinking to evaluate a variety of psychological research methodologies, including non-experimental, experimental, and quasi-experimental research designs. Students discuss and actively apply key concepts in sound psychological research design, including operational definitions, variables, reliability, validity, and sampling procedures. Students conduct a literature search using peer-reviewed sources and communicate their findings by writing a short introduction to a research report using APA formatting. Students analyze quantitative data through the application of descriptive and correlational statistics and practice the appropriate communication of research results by graphing, interpreting, and discussing psychological data.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 Introductions to Psychology 1 and PSYC 1210 Introduction to Psychology 2 or permission of the instructor
Exclusion: Students will only receive credit for one of PSYC 2110 or PSYC 2111
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PSYC 2120 Introduction to Personality (2,1,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students examine the major theories of personality formation, including psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, and behavioural approaches. Students are provided an opportunity to relate this material to personal growth and development.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and PSYC 1210 or permission of the instructor
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PSYC 2130 Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence (2,1,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students explore the developmental process from conception to adolescence. Theoretical perspectives and research data are examined as they relate to physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and PSYC 1210 or permission of the instructor
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PSYC 2160 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (3,0,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Participants examine psychopathology from historical, contemporary and cross cultural perspectives. Students consider evolving models and issues including biological, psychological, and social behavioural approaches to assessment, causes, and treatment of a wide range of disordered behaviours.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 and PSYC 1210 or permission of the instructor
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PSYC 2210 Introduction to Cognition (3,0,1)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
This course is 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 and PSYC 1210 or permission of the instructor. PSYC 2110 recommended.
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PSYC 2220 Introduction to Social Psychology (2,1,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students examine the effects of social environment on human behaviour, attitudes, and personality. Specifically, the topics considered 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 and PSYC 1210 or permission of the instructor
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PSYC 2230 Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging (2,1,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
This course is an inquiry into the developmental changes from adolescence onwards with an 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.
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PSYC 2300 Human Sexuality (3,0,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students examine 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 and PSYC 1210 or permission of the instructor
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PSYC 2910 Research Apprenticeship (0,3,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students learn about psychological research by conducting research with a faculty supervisor. Following an apprenticeship model, students engage in collecting data, reviewing the literature, entering and analyzing data, and writing a scientific report.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1110 or 1111
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