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Course ID
Course
POLS 496
POLS 496
Honours Thesis II
Course Credits: 3
Under supervision of the departmental faculty, students conduct a careful review of the literature on a topic of their choice as well as an empirical study of some portion of the topic. The final written result is submitted in a 12,000 to 15,000-word thesis. Taken in fourth year by Honours students in Political and International Studies.
PREP 100
PREP 100
Career Preparation
Course Credits: 1
This course takes a strength-based approach and is open to any students interested in exploring career options and learning effective job search methods.
NB: Pass/Fail course
PSYC 105
PSYC 105
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.
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.
PSYC 201
PSYC 201
Research Methods in Psychology I
Course Credits: 3
Problems in research and experimentation in the context of sub-areas of psychology such as learning, memory, social influence, perception, and psycho-physics. Experimental, correlational, and observational methods are all considered.
PSYC 204
PSYC 204
Social Psychology
Course Credits: 3
The relationship between the individual and society. Motivation, interpersonal relationships, attitude formation and change, communication, effective group dynamics, and leadership.
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.
PSYC 214
PSYC 214
Psychological Foundations of Teaching & Learning
Course Credits: 3
An evaluation of psychological theories and research relating to learning and teaching, with a focus on learning theories, motivation, classroom management, evaluation, developmental stages, individual differences, and the needs of exceptional children.
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.