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Course ID
Course
PSYC 106
PSYC 106
Introduction to Psychology
Course Credits: 3
A broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. This course addresses the practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology. Other topics covered include development; learning; biological bases of behaviour, motivation and emotion; perception; measurement and fundamental statistics; personality; behavioural disorders and mental health; and group and social processes.
Prerequisite(s): None.
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): PSYC 105, 106
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): PSYC 105, 106
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): PSYC 105, 106.
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): PSYC 105, 106; 301; plus 3 additional sem. hrs. of psychology
PSYC 322
PSYC 322
Research Methods
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 105, 106; 201 and 207, plus 3 additional sem. hrs. of Psychology
PSYC 340
PSYC 340
Interpersonal and Helping Skills
Course Credits: 3
Skills for developing helping relationships from a Christian perspective. A problem-management approach to helping: helping theory and skills practice.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105, 106; 301; and 3 additional sem. hrs. of psychology
PSYC 354
PSYC 354
Brain and Behaviour
Course Credits: 3
An overview of the relationship between the nervous system and behaviour. Human behaviour and clinical problems. Biological bases of emotion, learning, memory, sexual behaviour, and homeostatic motivations. Biochemical theories of schizophrenia, autism, and mood disorders.