85 courses in the 1994–95 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
PSYCH 101Introductory PsychologyF,W,S 3C 0.5
A general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science.
PSYCH 102Introductory Psychology Special Topics(A-Z) W 3C 0.5
A study in greater depth of selected topics. Previous topics included: Applied Psychology; Culture’s Influence on Behaviour; Psychological Intervention; Social Psychology and Sport. Topics will be announced each year in time for pre-registraton.
The logic of measurement in Psychology. Descriptive procedures for collecting and handling data. Making inferences from test scores. The use of correlational procedures in measuring intelligence, achievement, aptitudes, interests and personality.
This course is intended for General Psychology majors. Others wishing to enrol may do so provided that their math background does not exceed one OAC math course or one term course at the first-year level of university math. Students working on a Psychology minor whose math background exceeds that just described and who will not be taking a Statistics course in their major, may enrol in this course after completing five term courses in Psychology.
This course is designed to introduce the Student to theories in Learning and Motivation and to provide the student with an understanding of the experimental techniques in these areas.
An examination of data and theory conceming perceptual processes. Topics will include the perception of form and space, perceptual learning and a consideration of the effect of personality variables in perception.
An examination of the process and factors ot human development. Prereq: PSYCH 101 Priority enrolment for Psychology majors , Also offered at St. Jerome's College
PSYCH 217Aging and Basic Psychologica! Processes3C 0.5
What processes change as adults age? Is the idea of age-related decline in functioning a myth? The course deals with processes such as memory, perception, intelligence, and problem-solving. It also outlines the problems in interpreting developmental research.
An examination of the psychological aspects of aging and the traditional and recent literature relating to various views on the reality of death in human life. Therapy with dying individuals is reviewed and evaluated.
PSYCH 235Psychological Perspectives on Gender3C 0.5
and Sex The course focuses on the existence of and bases for sex and gender differences with emphasis on biological, psychological and cultural issues.
An introduction to the scientific study of social behaviour and social influences on behaviour. Theories and research on such topics as attitude change and persuasion, stereotypes and prejudice, conformity and obedience to authority, altruism, contflict, attraction and love wili be introduced.
A psychological analysis of social interaction. The development of interpersonal attraction from first impressions to longterm relationships. The roots of hostility, conflict and communication problems.
PSYCH 256Introduction to Cognitive Sclence Cognitive Science is the interdisciplinary3C 0.5
study of mind and intelligence. This course will draw on philosophy, psychology, artificial intelligence, linguistics, neuroscience, and anthropology to address central questions about the nature of thinking. Topics discussed will include mental representation, computational models of mind, and consciousness.
Introduction to brain, basic physiological processes, and their roles in behaviour. Course covers sensing and perceiving; neural bases of action; motivation; learning and memory; and consciousness. Both experimental and clinical data are considered.
Survey of mechanisms, development, adaptive value and evaluation of behaviour in non-human animals. Covers ethology, sociobiology and experimental comparative psychology. Emphasis on principles of research with laboratory and wild animals as well as methods of observing behaviour.
An introduction to the methods used in psychological research. Methods for observing behaviour and the procedures used to summarize these observations are emphasized.
Prereq:PSYCH 101 and second-year Honours standing in Psychology
See overlapping content note (Grading Systems, Item 7, on p. 9.7)
An introduction to the logic and methods of inferential statistics with emphasis on application in Psychology. Also included is a more detailed treatment of the methods and projects introduced in PSYCH 291. Prereq: PSYCH 291 and second-year Honours standing in Psychology See overlapping content note (Grading Systems, {tem 7 on p. 9.7}
A consideration of data and theory conceming sensory processess. Topics will include psychophysical methodology, sensory mechanisms, and the neuropsychological basis of perceptions.
An introduction to current human experimental neuropsychology. The course will review evidence for brain-behaviour interactions obtained from studies of human brain damage and from investigations of the normal brain. Topics such as the representation of language, hemispheric specialization, memory, spatial ability, dyslexia, movement disorders and affective disorders will be considered.
This course will be concerned with contemporary issues in psychological study of social development. The course will be organized around a few central issues such as those of continuities and discontinuities of development and the reiations between social and cognitive development.
A consideration of psychological research and theory concerned with the origins and development of cognition in humans. This course traces the development of such cognitive skills as problem solving, memoty, concept formation, language, and other symbolic capacities from birth to adulthood. Cultural influences on cognitive development will also be considered. Prereq: PSYCH 207 or 211 This course counts as an Advanced Psychology Course (Natural Science or Social Science) for Psychology majors
A study of the psychological processes in the second decade of human development. Consideration is given to such areas as intellectual, emotional and social growth, and identity formation. Current concepts, issues, and research are stressed.
An examination of children’s psychological disorders from several major perspectives with an emphasis on current research findings. Theoretical and clinical issues are considered.
Forms of psychological intervention that produce important changes in the way people think, feel and behave including psychoanalysis, behaviour therapy, brainwashing, cult conversions, deprogramming, hypnosis, biofeedback and meditation.
Survey of organizational, group, and individual processes involved in work motivation, group dynamics, leadership, organi- Zational climate and organizational culture. Prereg: PSYCH 101 Antireq: M SCI 211
An examination of the following major topics in personnel psychology: employment planning, selection and recruitment, selection techniques, career development, performance appraisal, training programs, labour relations, compensations systems.
Contemporary theories on the therapeutic application of group processes. Issues such as group development, leader skills and training, selection of members, problems encountered in both process and outcome research will be examined. Prereq: PSYCH 101 Offered at St. Jerome’s College
An examination and evaluation of some of the outstanding theories of personality. Prereq: PSYCH 101 Priority enrolment for Psychology majors. Cross-listed as PSYCH 322R
An examination of the effective use and interpretation of statistics in complex research designs. Topics include an introduction to multivariate analysis, analysis of variance, and applied psychologicat research.
Prereq:PSYCH 292 and third year Honours standing in Psychology
See overlapping content note (Grading Systems, item 7 on p. 9.7)
An introduction to the logic of measurement in Psychology with special emphasis placed on the use of psychological tests to assess individual and group differences. Prereq: PSYCH 391 and Honours standing in Psychology
PSYCH 440AGroup and Individual Counselling/B F,W 3C,3C 0.5/0.5
The practice of counselling in terms of current psychological theories and research. The demonstration and development of these concepts are aided by personal participation, exercises, role play and videotape simulation.
Prereq:PSYCH 334 and 344 or suitable alternative and permission of instructor
Offered at St. Jerome's College.
A grade for PSYCH 440A will be submitted only after the completion of PSYCH 440B.
This course counts as an Advanced Psychology Course (Social Science) for Psychology majors
PSYCH 464Research Apprenticeship For Honours Psychology students in the0.5
Thesis Program. This course involves an unpaid apprenticeship in a faculty research program combined with regular seminar meetings. The apprenticeship will require no more than eight hours per week. Students will be assigned duties that will enable them to acquire new skilis and understanding of the research process. Specific duties will be agreed to by the faculty member and the student and a document outlining this agreement must be submitted to the Psychology Undergraduate Office for approval. The course is offered on a credit/no credit basis.
For Honours Psychology students interested in a career in Applied Psychology. The course involves an unpaid apprenticeship in an industrial, medical, government, or other applied setting combined with regular seminar meetings. The apprenticeship will require no more than eight hours per week. The course is offered on a credit/no credit basis.
For Honours Psychology students interested in a teaching career. The course involves an unpaid apprenticeship in an educational setting combined with regular seminar meetings. The apprenticeship wilt require no more than eight hours per week. The course is offered on a credit/no credit basis.
PSYCH 480Directed Studies in Special Topics(A-Z) F,W,S 1S,3L 0.5
This is an opportunity for independent experimental research or extensive reading. Before a student can register for this course, a proposal outlining the course, e.g. area of study, method of evaluation, etc., as agreed to by both the student and the professor, must be filed at the Psychology Undergraduate Office. A maximum of one term course in directed studies may be used toward the five Psychology electives required for the General Program and a maximum of two term courses towards the Psychology electives required in the Honours Program. A 480 project may be used to fuitill either an Honours Seminar or an Advanced Psychology requirement in the Honours Program.
Prereq: Open to third- and fourth-year Psychology students who have a cumulative Psychology average of 75% or better
Each student will work under the direction of a member of the department on a research project. The project will involve an empirical study and/or a critical integrative review of some issue or issues in the research literature of Psychology. The result of this investigation will be presented by the student in the form of a thesis which will be examined critically by members of the department. Although a thesis supervisor normally comes from within the Psychology Department, approval for other thesis supervisors may be sought from the course co-ordinator. Students may choose to begin 499 in their 3B or 4A term.
Open to senior Social Development Studies majors only.
Pure Mathematics
Undergraduate Officer B. Forrest, MC 5174, Ext. 5560
Introductory Note
More detailed course descriptions and availability information may be obtained upon request from the Pure Mathematics Department.
GROUP 1 COURSES
The following courses are intended for students who are not enrolled in any Pure Mathematics Honours Program. No Group 1 course may be used to fulfill any of the Pure Mathematics requirements in any program leading to a degree with a Pure Mathematics designation.
Basic concepts and techniques of modem psychology as a behavioural science, with special emphasis on social aspects of behaviour. Topics may include the nervous system, perception, learning, memory, Cognition, motivation, emotion, development, personality, social influences, psychopathology and psychotherapy. Antireq: PSYCH 101
An examination of the major theories of personality including consideration of the psychoanalytic, dispositional, humanistic, and behaviouristic models.
A survey of concepts, theory, and research dealing with the nature and etiology of behavioural abnormality. Topics include neurosis, schizophrenia, depression, psychophysiological and behavioural disorders.
One or more term courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the Social Development Studies Program. Subjects will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of faculty.
An independent in-depth study of a selected area of concern to the student within the discipline of Psychology. Available to individuals or small groups of third or fourth year Social Development Studies Majors and arranged with one of the faculty members from the program. Prereq: Permission of Associate Dean