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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. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105, 106, 201

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