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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. Prerequisite(s): Application and acceptance into Honours program in Political Studies or Honours program in International Studies. See the department chair or International Studies coordinator.
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. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105, 106. Education students with declared Inclusive Education minor may take the course with only one of either PSYC 105 or 106.
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. Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing
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 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. Cross-listed: EDUC 211 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

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