PSYCH 354Interpersonal Relations
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Psychology
- Cross-listed
- PSYCH 354R
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
A psychological analysis of social interaction and the dynamics of close relationships.
Prerequisites
Antirequisites
Leads to
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3767 | 0 / 75 | TTh 14:30–15:50 |
| LEC 701 | 1446 | 45 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
100% liked it48% easy98% useful
From 17 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
cool content, tests were very hard, no ppts on learn
Apr 2024 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Super interesting course and very engaging from John Rempel, who is unfortunately going on sabbatical next term, I believe. The course context was inherently interesting, but no doubt his teaching style and small bursts of humour made it more engaging and easy to digest. His tests are pretty hard and wordy, but if you attend class and read the textbook, that's minimum 80%.
Marking scheme is pretty old school (3 25% tests, 1 25% poster, group project).
Overall, pretty worthwhile course.Mar 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Such an amazing course! Learned so much and it was very engaging the entire time! I never wanted to miss a class
Sep 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
11 posts and comments in 11 threads mention PSYCH 354, June 2012 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2022
Easiest 3rd year PSYCH COURSES?? 3 points, 3 comments
“what are the easiest 3rd year psych courses?? please let me know if you have taken any 3rd year psych courses and how it was”
u/Dizzysnowfire: “Psych 354 Psych356R depending on the prof”
Winter 2022
Most useful courses in your undergrad 8 points, 8 comments
“Whether you’ve graduated and are working or not, what were the most useful courses you took for what you do now?”
u/LYhomeboy: “Psych 354 interpersonal relationships- course talks about psychological/behavioral/touch of biological narratives behind themes in friend/familial/intimate relationship. Pretty scientific approach. I'm STEM major that had some Psych course background. …”
Winter 2021
To all my PSYCH brothas and sisters out there... 3 points, 3 comments
u/ReCurringBoy: “Any of y'all take PSYCH 354? (Need help with course selections pls) Was the course content worthwhile, and how much of a time commitment is it roughly? Appreciate the help :)”
What is your favourite/most interesting course? 13 points, 32 comments
u/miseruu: “PSYCH 256, PSYCH 354, HLTH 344”
Spring 2019
PSYCH 352 vs. PSYCH 354 4 points, 0 comments
u/waterloowitch: “Trying to pick between these two... if anyone has taken either can you tell me how it was? PSYCH 352 (Culture and Psychology) is with Igor Grossman and PSYCH 354 (Interpersonal Relations) is with John Rempel.”
Spring 2018
Waiting for marks now is like 89 points, 12 comments
u/CarbonHero: “Had an exam on July 28th and they’re still holding out the grades.”
u/Fr33ToRun: “Psych 354?”
Winter 2017
SMF 211& 216 1 point, 4 comments
“Hi there, does anyone know during which terms is SMF 211 (or SMF 216) offered? (F, W or S) I tried to find the relevant information on uwaterloo website for course descriptions but couldnt find it. …”
u/wafflesquares: “Unlikely they will be offered in spring - SMF doesn't have a co-op program and they're a small department. I've only ever seen SMF 101 offered in spring term. …”
u/wafflesquares: “Maybe PSYCH 354? It's Interpersonal Relationships but it focuses entirely on couples. I took 354R (the Renison version of the course) online and I totally loved it. …”
Winter 2016
How challenging is Waterloo Psych? 8 points, 51 comments
u/thetdotbearr: “...except psych, AFAIK. I'm at the end of my CS major, psych minor undergrad and I can say that without a doubt the psych courses I took were the easiest by a mile. …”
u/thetdotbearr: “PSYCH354 (interpersonal relations) was one of my favourites in terms of content. Some of it can explain why people behave seemingly irrationally in relationships at times, among a lot of other interesting stuff. …”
Winter 2013
Need one more course to graduate. What is an online bird course I can take in spring term? 0 points, 14 comments
“It can be anything. I was looking at "Evil" some 100 course, anyone know anything about it?”
u/dSolver: “does it have to be 100 level course? I took Psych 354 a few years ago (psychology of intimate relationships) as online course, was extremely easy yet more helpful than any of the other psych courses were to me.”
What is the best course you've taken at Waterloo? 11 points, 43 comments
“I would have to say Econ 101 with Larry Smith OR Speech Writing with Rob Danisch What do you think?”
u/blue_mushu: “PSYCH 354 - Interpersonal relationships Or, "how to make friends and have a successful romantic life". Such a helpful and useful course; gives you a completely new perspective. If anything, at least buy its textbook and read it cover to cover. …”
Spring 2012
Good 3rd year PSYCH/HIST for CS Student? 5 points, 16 comments
“So basically I need to meet my depth requirements and I figured someone here might know a good/easy 3rd year class to take. If you could also give a brief summary of the class (ie. …”
u/sarah-bellum: “A couple recommendations: PSYCH 354, Interpersonal Relations Really interesting. You'll come out with a better understanding of close relationships and will have lots of fun facts to tell your friends. 3 midterms, 1 final paper. Midterms are tough but doable. …”
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