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Course ID	Course
PSYC 207	PSYC 207 Data Analysis Course Credits: 3 The logic and the application of data analysis techniques suitable for the behavioural sciences. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, including measures of central tendency, variability, probability and sampling theory, correlation, regression, and non-parametric statistics. Cross-listed: SOCI 207 Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
PSYC 215	PSYC 215 Lifespan Development Course Credits: 3 This course addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth from infancy through adolescence, adulthood, and old age, including death and bereavement. Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
PSYC 226	PSYC 226 Cognitive Psychology Course Credits: 3 Examines theoretical issues in the study of the basic cognitive processes, such as memory, perception, knowledge representation, language, and problem solving. Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
PSYC 254	PSYC 254 Biological Psychology Course Credits: 3 Provides an overview of the field of biological psychology. Students will be introduced to the complexity of the human nervous system with a focus on how it initiates, facilitates, and carries out specific behaviours. Topics covered include neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, sensation, hormones, sexual behavior, biological rhythms and homeostasis, learning and memory, attention, and language. Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing.
PSYC 301	PSYC 301 Theories of Personality Course Credits: 3 The major theories of personality, traditional and contemporary, with a view to demonstrating their usefulness in accounting for human behaviour. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
PSYC 305	PSYC 305 Abnormal Psychology Course Credits: 3 The symptoms, causality, and treatment of psychopathological and behavioural problems. Examination of research findings as well as theoretical explanations. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
PSYC 322	PSYC 322 Research Methods in Psychology II Course Credits: 3 Issues and methods related to the conduct and analysis of psychological research. Internal and external validity, experimental and quasi-experimental designs, research ethics, and analysis of variance. Projects involve both library and empirical research components. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 201, 207, and third-year standing.
PSYC 331	PSYC 331 Theories of Counselling Course Credits: 3 A survey of selected theories of counselling and psychotherapy: their theoretical base, view of the nature of the person, key concepts, goals, roles of therapist and client, techniques, and overall effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing.
PSYC 335	PSYC 335 Positive Psychology Course Credits: 3 Addresses the scientific study of positive psychology: what enables individuals and communities to thrive. Students will learn about and apply current research designs, empirical findings, evidence-based assessment tools, theories, and techniques in their exploration of this strength-based psychology. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105 or 106, and third-year standing.

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