Psychology PSYC

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Department Head - K.S. Dobson

Exceptions to listed prerequisites will be considered through application to the Department of Psychology.

Note: Only Psychology courses may be used to fulfill the requirements for the Major or Minor in Psychology.

Junior Course

Psychology 205 H(3-0)(Area II)

Principles of Psychology

Fundamental procedures, findings, terminology and theories in the major areas of psychology.

Note: This course is a prerequisite for all psychology courses except Psychology 305.

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Senior Courses

Psychology 305 H(3-0)(Area II)

History of Psychological Thought

The roots of psychological thought in Western culture, and the relationship between theories of human nature and changing social institutions.

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Psychology 312 F(3-2)(Area III)

Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods for Psychology

An integrated approach to the methods, principles, and ethics of psychological research and the statistical techniques utilized for the analysis of these data.

Prerequisites: Mathematics 30 or Mathematics 31 or Mathematics II (offered by Continuing Education), and Psychology 205 or equivalents.

Note: This course serves as a prerequisite for many senior psychology courses.

Note: Credit towards degree requirements will be given for only one of Anthropology 307, Applied Psychology 301/303, Engineering 319, Political Science 399, Psychology 312, Sociology 311/315, Statistics 201/211, 213/217, 327, 333, 357; that one being a course appropriate to the degree program.

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Psychology 345 H(3-0)(Area II)

Social Psychology

Social psychological approaches to understanding social influence, social perception and cognition, attitudes and group dynamics.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205 or equivalent.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 445 or Sociology 341.

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Psychology 351 H(3-0)( Area II)

Developmental Psychology

An examination of psychological development through childhood and adolescence.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205 or equivalent.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Applied Psychology 311 or 313.

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Psychology 353 H(3-0)(Area II)

Psychology of Aging

Examines theory and research related to psychological processes during adulthood and aging. Topics may include life-span developmental theories and methods; biological processes; sensory, perceptual and cognitive processes; personality and social processes; life transitions, mental health issues; and dying.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205 or equivalent.

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Psychology 365 H(3-0)(Area III)

Cognitive Psychology

A survey of research and theory in cognitive psychology. Research in pattern recognition, attention, memory, language, thinking, and other cognitive abilities is explored, with discussion of associated brain mechanisms.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Applied Psychology 411.

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Psychology 369 H(3-0)(Area III)

Sensation and Perception

The psychological and physiological bases of sensory and perceptual processes, including vision, audition, taste, smell, touch, proprioception, and basic psychophysics. Provides a background for advanced courses in sensory and perceptual processing, human factors, and environmental psychology.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205 or equivalent.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 469 or Psychology 471.

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Psychology 375 H(3-0)(Area III)

Brain and Behaviour

The neural basis of learning, memory, language and thinking, as well as pathological, sexual, aggressive, and emotional behaviour that arises from neural and hormonal malfunctioning.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205 or equivalent.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 371, 475, 476, or 479.

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Psychology 383 H(3-0)(Area II)

Personality

Approaches to the study of personality.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205 or equivalent.

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Psychology 385 H(3-0)(Area II)

Abnormal Psychology

Abnormal behaviour and experiences, their causes and treatment throughout the lifespan.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205 or equivalent.

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Psychology 405 H(3-0)(Area II)

Contemporary Theories in Psychology

An analysis of what constitutes a "theory," "model" and "explanation" in psychology as a science. Survey of major theoretical positions in twentieth century psychology.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205 or equivalent and one senior half course in Psychology.

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Psychology 407 H(3-2)(Area III)

Psychometrics

Theory and application of methodological and statistical issues in psychological assessment. Topics include: theories of psychological measurement, scale development, item analysis, item bias, reliability, validity, and test fairness.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Applied Psychology 307.

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Psychology 411 H(3-2)(Area III)

Design and Analysis in Psychological Research

Experimental design problems and techniques for analysis of psychological data.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

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Psychology 415 H(3-2)(Area II)

(formerly Psychology 413)

Nonexperimental Research Methods in Psychology

Examination of various non-experimental and qualitative approaches to creating psychological knowledge including questionnaire construction and use, observational techniques, and research interviewing.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

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Psychology 417 H(3-1T)(Area II)

(formerly Psychology 331)

Tests and Individual Differences

Individual differences and psychological testing including the description, use, evaluation and development of typical tests, as well as discussion of important issues in human difference.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

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Psychology 421 H(3-0)(Area II)

Personnel Psychology

Application of psychological principles to the understanding of personnel systems including job performance criteria, selection, training and development, and performance appraisal.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

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Psychology 423 H(3-0)(Area II)

Organizational Psychology

Understanding human behaviour within an organizational setting. Topics normally include: organizational structure, context, climate, communication, decision-making, motivation, work groups, change and development.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

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Psychology 425 H(3-2)(Area III)

Human Factors

Application of psychological research and theory to people-system relationships and the work environment; display and control devices, design and evaluation of the built environment, human skills and limitations, work schedules, safety, and research methods in human factors engineering.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

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Psychology 427 H(3-2)(Area III)

Environmental Psychology

The theory and data pertaining to the relationship between human behaviour and the physical environment, both natural and built. Particular emphasis is placed on the implications of current knowledge for the management of the human-environment interface. A research project is an integral part of the course.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

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Psychology 429 H(3-2)(Area II)

Adolescence

An in-depth examination of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social changes occurring during adolescence, drawing upon theory and relevant research.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 351.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 355.

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Psychology 431 H(3-0)(Area II)

(formerly Psychology 481)

Current Issues in Psychopathology

Discussion of current developments and controversies in the assessment, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology. Emphasis will be on teaching students how to strengthen their critical thinking skills using controversial issues in the fields of abnormal and clinical psychology as a basis for discussion and debate.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 385.

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Psychology 433 H(3-2)(Area II)

(formerly Psychology 483)

Clinical Psychology

Assessment and treatment problems in clinical settings.

Prerequisites: Psychology 385.

Note: Restricted to fourth-year Psychology Majors and fourth-year Psychology Honours students.

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Psychology 435 H(3-2)(Area II)

(formerly Psychology 485)

Behaviour Modification

Current behaviour change procedures for children and adults. Practical considerations involved in the selection, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of behaviour modification programs.

Prerequisites: Psychology 385.

Note: Restricted to fourth-year Psychology Majors and fourth-year Psychology Honours students.

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Psychology 437 H(3-0)(Area II)

(formerly Psychology 487)

Health Psychology

Concepts linking psychology to issues of physical health and illness. Lectures and student-led presentations include mind-body issues, emotions and body awareness, stress-management, psychoimmunology, psychopharmacology, pain, health, and social support.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205.

Note: Restricted to Psychology Majors and Honours students with third or fourth year standing.

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Psychology 439 H(3-0)(Area II)

Psychology of Gender

An analysis of psychological theory and research on gender situated within the interdisciplinary field of gender studies. Topics include the meaning of gender, psychological development and gender, and gender and interpersonal relationships.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312, and one of 345 or 351.

Note: Note open to students with credit in Psychology 347.

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Psychology 441 H(3-2)(Area II)

(formerly Psychology 445)

Social Psychology: Theory and Research

A review of current theory and research in the area of social psychology. Research projects will introduce methodologies used in this area.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 345.

Note: Sociology 341 does not substitute for Psychology 345 as a prerequisite.

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Psychology 443 H(3-0)(Area II)

Interpersonal Relationships

Application of social psychological theory and methodology to a variety of topics in the area of interpersonal relationships such as attraction, close relationships, interpersonal conflict, communication, and power. Course projects will be an integral part of the course.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 345.

Note: Sociology 341 does not substitute for Psychology 345 as a prerequisite.

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Psychology 447 H(3-0)(Area II)

Advanced Topics in Personality or Social Psychology

An examination of current research topics in personality or social psychology or gender.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205 and appropriate 300-level course. Students are advised to consult with the Department regarding specific prerequisites for the course in a given year.

Note: May be repeated once for credit with consent of the Department.

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Psychology 449 H(3-2)(Area II)

(formerly Psychology 453)

Experimental Child Psychology: Social-Personality Development

Socialization processes and behaviours from birth to adolescence; observational learning, altruism, moral development, sex-roles, dependency, emotional development, and social motivation.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and one of 351 or 355.

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Psychology 451 H(3-2)(Area III)

Experimental Child Psychology: Basic Processes

Neonatal, infant, and child behaviour drawn from the laboratory and experimental research; sensory and basic learning processes and perceptual-cognitive development.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 351.

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Psychology 455 H(3-0)(Area III)

Sensory, Perceptual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging

Basic research and contemporary issues in the age-related changes in sensation, perception, attention, learning and memory, intelligence and problem-solving.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 353.

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Psychology 457 H(3-0)(Area II)

Social and Clinical Aspects of Aging

Stability and change in the later years of life with a focus on social and clinical areas of aging.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 353.

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Psychology 459 H(3-0)(Area II)

Developmental Psychopathology

A critical examination of developmental psychopathology during childhood and adolescence with an emphasis on the characteristics of the disorders, their determinants, and outcomes. Current theories and research, and recent trends in intervention and prevention will be emphasized.

Prerequisites: Psychology 359 or both 351 and 385.

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Psychology 461 H(3-2)(Area III)

Learning: Theory and Research

Traditional and contemporary learning theory emphasizing infrahuman data.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

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Psychology 463 H(3-2)(Area III)

Memory

Current and classic memory research is explored. Topics include how memories are encoded, stored, and retrieved. Laboratory projects introduce methodologies used in memory research.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 365.

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Psychology 465 H(3-2)(Area III)

Research in Cognitive Psychology

Current research in human memory, thinking, attention, and language processing is explored. Laboratory projects will introduce research methodologies used in these areas.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 365.

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Psychology 467 H(3-2)(Area III)

Experimental Psycholinguistics

Exploration of the cognitive, neuropsychological, and social processes that underlie language abilities. A laboratory component provides experience with methodologies used to study language behaviour.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Linguistics 339.

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Psychology 469 H(3-2)(Area III)

Vision

A systematic examination of vision and its role in our interactions with the natural environment. Topics may include: the physics of light; optics; eye and retina; visual pathways and visual brain; perception of color, space, change and motion; visual development and aging; art and vision; visual disorders; and recovery from blindness.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 369.

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Psychology 471 H(3-2/2)(Area III)

Auditory Processing

Basic acoustics, anatomy, and physiology of the auditory system, psychoaccoustics (sensitivity to various aspects of sound), speech perception, and effects of noise on hearing.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 369.

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Psychology 473 H(3-0) (Area III)

Evolutionary Psychology

An examination of the scientific synthesis of evolutionary biology and modern psychology, which offers a novel approach to such issues as short-term and long-term human mating strategies, short-term sexual strategies, conflict between the sexes, parental investment, aggression, and social dominance.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312.

Note: Not open to students with credit in Psychology 377.

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Psychology 475 H(3-0)(Area III)

Behavioural Pharmacology

The behavioural effects of drugs specifically employed to affect the nervous system, as seen in the treatment of mental disorders, behavioural disorders, and other conditions such as Parkinson's, Huntington's and Alzheimer's diseases. Neuro-pharmacologic agents will be discussed as they relate to the biochemistry and physiology of putative neurotransmitters.

Prerequisites: Psychology 371 or 375.

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Psychology 476 F(3-3)(Area III)

Physiological Psychology

Physiological bases of sensory, perceptual, motivational, emotional, learning, and motor processes. The functioning of the nervous system in these processes is emphasized.

Prerequisites: Psychology 371 or 375.

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Psychology 479 H(3-2)(Area III)

Human Neuropsychology

Integration of the literature on human brain damage with the evidence from animal research. Topics include developmental neuropsychology; cognitive deficits associated with frontal, parietooccipital, and temporal lobes; origins and mechanisms in the determination of cerebral dominancy; disorders of learning and memory; long-term effects of cerebral lesions.

Prerequisites: One of Psychology 371 or 375.

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Psychology 491 H(3-0)(Area III)

Cross-Cultural Cognition

Theory and research on the interaction of culture and human cognition. Topics include cross-cultural research in perception, language processing, memory, concepts, and reasoning.

Prerequisites: Psychology 365.

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Psychology 497 H(3-0)(Area III)

Consciousness

An exploration of the origin, nature, and function of consciousness as informed by research on conscious and unconscious processes, psychological disorders, neuropsychological case studies, consciousness-altering drugs, hypnosis, meditation, state-dependent memory, sleep, and dreams.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and 365.

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Psychology 501 H(3S-0)(Area II)

Special Topics Seminar

Selected topics from one or more of the following areas in psychology: aging, clinical, developmental, industrial, organizational, personality, social, history, and theory.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and consent of the Department.

Note: Normally restricted to Psychology Honours students.

Note: May be repeated once for credit with the consent of the Department. Students should consult the Department concerning topics and recommended preparation for a given session.

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Psychology 503 H(3-0)(Area II)

Selected Topics in Psychology

Selected topics from one or more of the following areas in psychology: aging, clinical, developmental, industrial, organizational, personality, social, history, and theory.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 504 F(3-3)(Area III)

Research in Psychology

Research project from one of the following areas in psychology: behavioural neuroscience, cognition, human factors, learning motivation, sensation, perception, and quantitative methods.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 505 H(3-3)(Area III)

Research in Psychology

Research project from one of the following areas in psychology: behavioural neuroscience, cognition, human factors, learning motivation, sensation, perception, and quantitative methods.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 506 F(3-3)(Area II)

Research in Psychology

Research project from one of the following areas in psychology: aging, clinical, developmental, industrial, organizational, personality, social, history, and theory.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 507 H(3-0)(Area III)

Selected Topics in Psychology

Selected topics from one or more of the following areas in psychology: behavioural neuroscience, cognition, human factors, learning, motivation, sensation, perception and quantitative methods.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 509 H(3-3)(Area II)

Research in Psychology

Research project from one of the following areas in psychology: aging, clinical, developmental, industrial, organizational, personality, social, history, and theory.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 511 H(3S-0)(Area III)

Special Topics Seminar

Selected topics from one or more of the following areas in psychology: behavioural neuroscience, cognition, human factors, learning, motivation, sensation, perception and quantitative methods.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312 and consent of the Department.

Note: Normally restricted to Psychology Honours students.

Note: May be repeated once for credit with the consent of the Department. Students should consult the Department concerning topics and recommended preparation for a given session.

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Psychology 573 H(3-0)(Area III)

Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Psychology

A detailed examination of current research topics and theories in evolutionary psychology.

Prerequisites: Psychology 312, and one of 377 or 473.

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Psychology 591 H(3-0) (Area III)

Advanced Topics in Cognitive Psychology

A detailed examination of current research topics in cognitive psychology. Topics may include one or more of the following: human memory, thinking, attention, language processing, and computer modelling.

Prerequisites: Psychology 465.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 596 F(2S-6)(Area II)

BA Honours Thesis and Seminar

Research project under the direction of a member of the Department. In the seminar, students will present and discuss their projects and other topics of current relevance.

Prerequisites: Admission to Honours BA program.

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Psychology 598 F(2S-6)(Area III)

BSc Honours Thesis and Seminar

Research project under the direction of a member of the Department. In the seminar, students will present and discuss their projects and other topics of current relevance.

Prerequisites: Admission to Honours BSc program.

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Graduate Courses

Psychology 601 H(3-0)

History and Systems of Psychology

History of psychological concepts in Western culture, major theoretical systems of twentieth century psychology, foundational assumptions of theories in contemporary psychology.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 602 F(0-3)

Research in History/Systems/Theoretical Psychology

Research project emphasizing recent developments in theory, methodology and foundational issues and/or the development of historiography in the discipline.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 603 H(3-0)

Graduate Conference Course in Psychology

Offered under various subtitles. Consult Department for details.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 604 F(3-0)

Graduate Conference Course in Psychology

Offered under various subtitles. Consult Department for details.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 605 H(3-0)

Advanced Topics in Theoretical Psychology

An advanced survey of some of the fundamental issues and recent developments in theoretical psychology.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 607 H(3-0)

Advanced Research Design and Methodology in Social Psychology

Survey of advanced topics in the conduct of social psychological research including issues in philosophy of science; origins of research ideas; validity and reliability; measurement; experimental, quasi-experimental and non-experimental designs; survey research; specialized methods such as computer simulation, psychophysiological methods, event-sampling, and social cognitive procedures; and ethics. Addresses data analytic issues of particular concern to social psychologists such as analysis of data from dyads and groups and quantitative syntheses of social psychological research.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 611 H(3-3)

Advanced Research Analysis in Qualitative and Historical Psychology

Qualitative Research Designs and Historical Research in Psychology. Topics include Discourse Analysis, Grounded Theory and related techniques, problems of theory development in research and archival research methods in the history of psychology.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 613 H(3-3)

Signal and Systems Analysis in Behavioural Research

Application of signal and systems analysis to behavioural neuroscience and psychophysics.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 615 H(3-3)

Advanced Research Design and Analysis I

Applications of the general linear model to research design and analysis. Topics include analysis of variance, regression, and analysis of covariance.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 617 H(3-3)

Advanced Research Design and Analysis II

Multivariate techniques and design issues, including canonical correlation, discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, multivariate regression, principal components analysis and factor analysis.

Prerequisites: Psychology 615 or consent of the Department.

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Psychology 619 H(3-3)

Special Topics in the Design of Psychological Research

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 621 H(3-0)

Advanced Topics in Sensation and Perception

An in-depth survey of classic findings and contemporary issues in visual and auditory processing, including attentional mechanisms and imaging research.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 622 F(0-3)

Research in Sensation and Perception

Original project on a contemporary research problem in vision and/or audition. Specific project will vary with student and supervisor interest as well as available research facilities. Possible research areas include aspects of sight or hearing, speech perception, visual attention, and age-related changes in these functions.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 623 H(3-0)

Advanced Topics in Cognition

An advanced survey of some of the fundamental issues and recent developments in the cognitive sciences.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 624 F(0-3)

Research in Cognition

Empirical research in cognitive psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 625 H(3-0)

Advanced Topics in Developmental Psychology and Aging

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 626 F(0-3)

Research in Development/Aging

Original faculty-supervised research project on a contemporary research problem in infancy, childhood, adolescence or adult aging. While specific project will vary with student and supervisor interest as well as available facilities, possible research areas include age-related differences or change in auditory, cognitive, language, moral, social, clinical or visual functioning.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 627 H(3-0)

Advanced Topics in Social/Personality Psychology

Prerequisites: An undergraduate course in social psychology and consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 628 F(0-3)

Research in Social/Personality

Completion of an original research project in the areas of social and/or personality psychology.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 629 H(3-0)

Advanced Topics in Cognitive Development

An advanced survey of fundamental issues and recent developments in cognitive development.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 630 F(0-3)

Research in Cognitive Development

Empirical research in cognitive developmental psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 631 H(3-0)

Advanced Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience

Prerequisites: Psychology 476 or equivalent and consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 632 F(0-3)

Research in Behavioural Neuroscience

Behavioural neuroscience theory and techniques including behavioural analysis, electrophysiological recording and anatomical methods.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 637 H(3-3)

Topics in Engineering Psychology

Introduction to psychological principles, research and methods as they relate to human interaction and performance in work settings.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 638 F(0-3)

Research in Engineering Psychology

Original project on a research problem in the human factors, including human-computer interaction, driving behaviour, usability, and performance in work settings.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 639 H(3-0)

Advanced Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application of psychological principles, research and methods relating to human interactions and performance in work settings.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 641 H(3-0)

Advanced Topics in Health Psychology

Introduces students to current research issues in health psychology. Focuses primarily on issues related to the study of chronic illnesses and evaluates the role of psychological/behavioural factors in: the etiology of disease, disease prevention, adaptation to illness, and disease progression.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 650 F(1S-0)

Research Seminar in Clinical Psychology

An introduction to research and design issues in clinical psychology.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Psychology 651 H(3-0)

Adult Psychopathology

Current theory, issues, and research regarding the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of adult psychopathology. Implications for assessment and treatment.

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Psychology 653 H(3-0)

Child Psychopathology

Current theory, issues, and research regarding the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and prognosis of child psychopathology. Implications for assessment and treatment. Topics include internalizing and externalizing disorders, risk and protective factors, and developmental continuities and discontinuities in psychopathology.

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Psychology 659 H(3-0)

Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

Ethical and legal standards for clinical psychologists. An introduction to professional issues in contemporary clinical practice.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

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Psychology 660 F(0-14)

Summer Practicum in Clinical Psychology I

Supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Provides exposure to basic issues and techniques in the practice of psychological assessment.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Psychology 662 F(0-14)

Summer Practicum in Clinical Psychology II

Supervised clinical training in an approved clinical setting. Provides exposure to the basic issues and techniques in the practice of psychological assessment and psychotherapy.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Psychology 671 H(3-3)

Psychological Assessment of Adults

An overview of theoretical, professional, and ethical issues in the psychological assessment of adult clinical populations. Instruction in the administration and interpretation of assessment procedures for adults including interviews, behavioural assessments, and selected intellectual and personality tests. Supervised practical experience in the application of adult assessments in a relevant clinical setting.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

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Psychology 673 H(3-3)

Psychological Assessment of Children

An overview of theoretical, professional and ethical issues in the psychological assessment of child clinical populations. Instruction in the administration and interpretation of child and family assessment procedures including interviews, behavioural assessments, and selected psychological tests. Supervised practical experience in the application of child and family assessments in a relevant clinical setting.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

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Psychology 681 H(3-3)

Adult Psychotherapy

Theory, research, and practice in adult psychotherapy and behaviour change. Supervised exposure to the practice of adult psychotherapy in a relevant clinical setting.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

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Psychology 683 H(3-3)

Child Psychotherapy

Theory, research, and practice in child and family psychotherapy and behaviour change. Supervised exposure to the practice of child and family psychotherapy in a relevant clinical setting.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

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Psychology 699 H(0-3)

Research Course in Psychology

Offered under various subtitles. Consult the Department for details.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department

Note: May be repeated for credit with the consent of the Department.

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Psychology 705 H(3S-0)

Seminar in History/Systems/Theoretical Psychology

Selected topics in the history of twentieth-century psychology and the theoretical problems of modern psychology.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 706 F(0-3)

Research in History/Systems/Theoretical Psychology

Advanced research in recent developments in theory, methodology and foundational issues and/or the development of historiography in the discipline.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 722 F(0-3)

Research in Sensation and Perception

Advanced project on a contemporary research issue in vision and/or audition. Specific project will vary with student and supervisor interest as well as available research facilities, possible research areas include spatiotemporal aspects of sight or hearing, speech perception, visual attention, and age-related changes in these functions.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 724 F(0-3)

Research in Cognition

Empirical research in cognitive psychology conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 725 H(3S-0)

Seminar in Developmental Psychology

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 726 F(0-3)

Research in Developmental Psychology

Advanced faculty-supervised research project on contemporary research problems in infancy, childhood, adolescence. Specific project will vary with student and supervisor interest as well as available facilities. Possible research areas include the study of normal or abnormal developmental aspects of early-life differences or change in auditory, cognitive, emotional, language, moral, perceptual or sensory functioning.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 727 H(3S-0)

Seminar in Social/Personality Psychology

Selected topics related to interpersonal processes, gender, justice, and personality and its assessment.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 728 F(0-3)

Research in Social/Personality Psychology

Advanced research project in the areas of social and/or personality psychology.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 731 H(3S-0)

Seminar in Behavioural Neuroscience

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 732 F(0-3)

Research in Behavioural Neuroscience

Behavioural neuroscience theory and techniques including: behavioural analysis, electrophysiological recording and anatomical methods.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 733 H(3S-0)

Seminar in Cognitive Development

Selected topics in cognitive development.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 734 F(0-3)

Research in Cognitive Development

Empirical research in cognitive development conducted under the supervision of a faculty member.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 737 H(3S-0)

Seminar in Ergonomics

Application of psychological principles and methods to the design of complex systems and to the operator/system interface.

Prerequisites: Psychology 637/639 or consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 739 H(3S-0)

Seminar in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Application of psychological principles and methods to business, industry and other organizational settings.

Prerequisites: Psychology 639 or consent of the Department.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 750 Q(3S-0)

Advanced Seminar in Clinical Psychology

A doctoral level seminar in advanced topics in the practice of clinical psychology.
750.01. Psychopharmacology/Substance Abuse
750.02. Neuropsychology
750.03. Family Therapy
750.04. Group Therapy
750.05. Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology
750.06. Clinical Geropsychology
750.07. Couple and Sex Therapy
750.08. Forensic Psychology

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Psychology 751 H(3-0)

Special Topics in Adult Psychopathology

A specialized topic course in the area of adult psychopathology. Course offerings will vary from year to year and may include such topics as: schizophrenia, substance abuse, suicide, mental health delivery systems, or computer applications in clinical psychology.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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Psychology 760 F(1-7)

Specialty Practicum in Clinical Psychology I

Supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Provides in-depth exposure to specific clinical populations and to the application of various psychological assessment and intervention strategies and techniques.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Psychology 762 F(1-7)

Specialty Practicum in Clinical Psychology II

Supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Provides advanced in-depth exposure to specific clinical populations and to the application of various psychological assessment and intervention strategies and techniques.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Psychology 765 H(1-7)

Practicum in Clinical Psychology

Supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Provides exposure to specific clinical populations and to the application of various psychological assessment and intervention strategies and techniques.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Psychology 782 F(0-3)

Senior Psychology Practicum

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

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Psychology 798

Pre-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology

A full calendar year, full-time (or two-years, half-time) supervised training experience in an approved clinical setting. Intensive exposure to various professional issues, the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clinical populations and problems, and advanced training in the use of specific psychological assessment and intervention strategies.

Note: Open only to students enrolled in the Clinical Psychology program.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Psychology 799 H(0-3)

Research Course in Psychology

Offered under various subtitles. Consult the Department for details.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Department.

Note: May be repeated for credit with the consent of the Department.

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In addition to the numbered and titled courses shown above, the department offers a selection of advanced level graduate courses specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals or small groups of students at the advanced doctoral level. These courses are numbered in the series 800.01 to 899.99. Such offerings are, of course, conditional upon the availability of staff resources.