General Calendar 2000-2001
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UNIVERSITY OF
REGINA General Calendar 2000-2001 |
PSYC 100 | PSYC 204 | PSYC 210 | PSYC 220 | PSYC 230 | PSYC 255 | PSYC 270 | PSYC 300 | PSYC 305 | PSYC 310 | PSYC 311 | PSYC 315AA-ZZ | PSYC 320 | PSYC 325 | PSYC 330 | PSYC 333 | PSYC 335 | PSYC 336 | PSYC 337 | PSYC 338 | PSYC 355 | PSYC 356 | PSYC 371 | PSYC 372 | PSYC 374 | PSYC 375 | PSYC 381 | PSYC 400AA-AC | PSYC 402 | PSYC 404 | PSYC 405 | PSYC 406 | PSYC 407 | PSYC 410 | PSYC 411 | PSYC 420 | PSYC 421 | PSYC 435 | PSYC 455 | PSYC 460 | PSYC 461 | PSYC 490-495AA-ZZ | PSYC 496-499AA-ZZ
FACULTY
D. Alfano
K.D. Arbuthnott
S. Chow
T. Hadjistavropoulos
R. MacLennan
J.E. Pfeifer
J. Roy (Dept Head)
D. Sharpe
W.E. Smythe
C. Stark
W. Whelton
CAMPION COLLEGE
R.J. Moore
J. G. Schner, S.J.
LUTHER COLLEGE
P.M. Antrobus
M. Hampton
The general requirements for degrees in the Faculty of Arts are described on page 76.
The major and honours programs in psychology emphasize a strong foundation in psychological studies, with the possibility of concentration in particular areas of the discipline. Students are encouraged to consult with faculty members regarding 300- and 400-level courses appropriate to particular streams of concentration in psychology.
BA
A major in psychology must include the following:
1. PSYC 100, 204, 210, 220, 230, 255, 270, 305
2. Four additional courses in psychology at the 300- or 400-level, at least one of which must be chosen from the following: PSYC 333, 336, 337, 356, 410, 411, 460, and 461.
Credit hours |
Psychology major, |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
PSYC 100 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 204 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 210 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 220 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 230 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 255 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 270 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 305 |
|
3.0 |
One of PSYC 333, 336, 337, 356, 410, 411, 460, 461 |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSYC course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSYC course |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSYC course |
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36.0 |
Subtotal |
BA HONOURS
The honours program in psychology must include the following:
1. PSYC 100, 204, 210, 220, 230, 255, 270, 305, 405
2. Six additional courses in psychology at the 300- or 400-level, at least one of which must be chosen from the following: PSYC 333, 336, 337, 356, 410, 411, 460, and 461. At least one of these six courses must be at the 400-level.
3. PSYC 406 or 407
4. PSYC 400
Credit hours |
Psychology Honours major, required courses |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
PSYC 100 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 204 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 210 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 220 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 230 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 255 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 270 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 305 |
|
6.0 |
PSYC 400 (400AC, or both 400AA and 400AB) |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 405 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC 406 or 407 |
|
3.0 |
One of PSYC 333, 336, 337, 356, 410, 411, 460, 461* |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSYC course* |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSYC course* |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSYC course* |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSYC course* |
|
3.0 |
300- or 400-level PSYC course* |
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* At least one of these courses must be at the 400 level |
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54.0 |
Subtotal |
MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
1. PSYC 100
2. 5 additional courses in psychology
Credit hours |
Psychology minor, |
Student's record of courses completed |
3.0 |
PSYC 100 |
|
3.0 |
PSYC course |
|
3.0 |
PSYC course |
|
3.0 |
PSYC course |
|
3.0 |
PSYC course |
|
3.0 |
PSYC course |
|
18.0 |
Subtotal |
PSYC 100
Introduction to Psychology
3:3-1
An introduction to the study of psychological processes and phenomena from a number of viewpoints, including those of the experiencing human being and of the experimental scientist.
PSYC 204
Research Methods in Psychology
3:3-0
A survey of research methods used in psychology. Students may be asked to participate in class research projects.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100
PSYC 210
Developmental Psychology
3:3-0
A study of developmental processes across the lifespan; the interaction between environmental and biological processes; maturational and learning factors; how these interact with social influences in the developing person.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100
PSYC 220
Social Psychology
3:3-0
The study of human behaviour in its social context dealing with the impressions we form of others and emphasizing the influence of group membership and interactions upon important psychological processes.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100
PSYC 230
Perspectives on Personality
3:3-0
An integrative course examining various perspectives on the study of the person.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100
PSYC 255
Biological Foundations of Behaviour
3:3-0
An introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the contributions a general understanding of fundamental brain mechanisms has made to contemporary theories of normal and abnormal behaviour.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100
PSYC 270
Human Information Processing
3:3-0
A survey of theory and research findings in the areas of thought, skills, problem-solving, and expertise.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100
PSYC 300
Parapsychology
3:3-0
Introductory survey of psychic phenomena (e.g. telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, psychokinesis, and related phenomena), their conditions of occurrence, psychological and physiological correlates, methods of study, and possible implications.
Prerequisite: Completion of 60 credit hours
PSYC 305
Statistics in Psychology
3:2-1
An examination of statistical principles and their application to the solving of research problems in psychology. This course reviews descriptive statistics and emphasizes univariate inferential statistics of both the parametric and non-parametric type.
Prerequisite: PSYC 204 or SOST 201
PSYC 310
Child Psychology
3:3-0
An in-depth study of prenatal, infancy, early and middle childhood developmental stages, and the relationship of these stages to pertinent caregivers.
Prerequisite: PSYC 210
PSYC 311
Adolescent Psychology
3:3-0
An in-depth study of adolescent development with special reference to adolescent identity from a female and male perspective, and with attention to the relationship of physiological, cognitive, and sociological dimensions.
Prerequisite: PSYC 210
PSYC 315AA-ZZ
Selected Topics in Developmental Psychology
3:0-3
A seminar course dealing with current topics in developmental psychology.
Prerequisite: PSYC 210
PSYC 320
Advanced Topics in Social Psychology
3:3-0
A comprehensive examination of major topics, key issues, and current debates in social psychology.
Prerequisite: PSYC 220
PSYC 325
Individual Behaviour
3:0-3
Aims at giving students understanding and insight into their own behaviour through exploring aspects of their functioning; examines dynamics of individual behaviour and its social consequences.
Prerequisite: PSYC 230
PSYC 330
Psychology of Women
3:3-0
An examination of the major theories, research methodologies, and data in the field of the psychology of women. Philosophical values of feminism and the psychological impact of women's historical roles in society will be considered throughout.
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and two 200 level courses in the social sciences, or permission of the instructor.
PSYC 333
Abnormal Psychology
3:3-0
A comparative study of the nature and development of normal and disordered patterns of personality and behaviour.
Prerequisite: PSYC 230
PSYC 335
Psychology of Individual Behaviour and Interpersonal Relations
3:3-0
A study of the relationship between the self-concept and social behaviour in terms of the theoretical formulations of motivation, attitude formation, and group process.
Prerequisites: PSYC 220 and 230
PSYC 336
Humanistic Psychology
3:3-0
A comprehensive examination of the major theorists and key issues in humanistic psychology.
Prerequisite: PSYC 230
PSYC 337
Psychodynamic Psychology
3:3-0
An examination of theories and issues in psychodynamic psychology.
Prerequisite: PSYC 230
PSYC 338
Motivation and Emotion
3:3-0
A survey of theory and research findings in the areas of motivation and emotion.
Prerequisites: PSYC 204 and 230
PSYC 355
Brain Mechanisms and Behaviour
3:3-0
An examination of the neural mechanisms underlying a broad range of normal and abnormal behaviours. Emphasis is placed on the neural mechanisms underlying motivation and arousal, learning and memory, and mental disorders.
Prerequisite: PSYC 255
PSYC 356
Human Neuropsychology
3:3-0
Theories and research concerning human brain-behaviour relationships and the effects of brain damage on behaviour will be examined.
Prerequisite: PSYC 255
PSYC 371
Learning
3:3-0
A survey of theory and research findings in the areas of human and animal learning.
Prerequisites: PSYC 204, 270, and 305
PSYC 372
Memory
3:2-1
A survey of theory and research findings in the area of memory and attention.
Prerequisites: PSYC 204, 270, and 305
PSYC 374
Psycholinguistics
3:3-0
A survey of theory and research findings in the areas of language acquisition and use.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100
PSYC 375
Perception
3:2-1
A survey of theory and research findings in the areas of sensation and perception.
Prerequisites: PSYC 204, 270, and 305
PSYC 381
The Psychology of Belief Systems
3:3-0
A study of the relationship between beliefs as underlying assumptions and the political, religious, social, and scientific formulations and behaviours to which they give rise.
Prerequisites: PSYC 230 and 270, or two 200-level courses in the social sciences and permission of instructor.
PSYC 400AA-AC
Honours Thesis in Psychology
3 or 6:0-0
A research thesis in psychology.
Prerequisites: Completion of 90 credit hours including all required courses in psychology. PSYC 404 or 405 must either precede or be taken concurrently with PSYC 400. At the time of registration for the course, a student must have a WPA of at least 75% in all psychology courses and 70% in all courses that form part of the degree program. Registration is subject to the availability of thesis supervisors and must be approved by the Honours Committee.
Note: The required 6 credit hours may be taken in one semester or be spread equally over two consecutive semesters.
PSYC 402
Methodology in Psychology and its Foundations in the Philosophy of Science
3:3-0
An analysis of experimental designs in various areas of psychology as related to basic premises and recent developments in the philosophy of science.
Prerequisites: Two 300-level courses in psychology
PSYC 404
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
3:2-1
Survey of methods of investigation used in the experimental approach to a variety of fields of psychology. Emphasis is on student participation in experiments, seminars, and discussion.
Prerequisites: PSYC 204 and 305, and one additional 300-level course in psychology
PSYC 405
Advanced Statistics in Psychology
3:2-3
Examination of models of analysis appropriate to psychology and related disciplines, emphasizing applications of analysis of variance, various non-parametric statistics and such topics as trend analysis and analysis of covariance.
Prerequisites: PSYC 204 and 305, and one additional 300-level course in psychology
PSYC 406
History of Psychology
3:3-0
A survey of the origins of modern psychology.
Prerequisites: Two 300-level courses in psychology
PSYC 407
Systems in Psychology
3:3-0
An examination of a variety of theoretical approaches and methodologies in contemporary psychology.
Prerequisites: Two 300-level courses in psychology
PSYC 410
Psychology of Exceptional Children
3:3-0
The psychology of childhood developmental exceptionalities. The main childhood categories listed in the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will be discussed under the headings of aetiology, behaviour, assessment, and treatment.
Prerequisite: PSYC 310
PSYC 411
Adjustment Failures of the Adolescent
3:3-0
This course will look at the adjustment problems most common in the adolescent and young adult years. Included will be the pathologies which are initiated during this phase and those that have continued from childhood.
Prerequisite: PSYC 311
PSYC 420
Advanced Social Psychology I
3:3-0
The study of psychological processes as they relate to social context and to interpersonal and group behaviour.
Prerequisite: PSYC 320
PSYC 421
Advanced Social Psychology II
3:3-0
An extended study of interpersonal and group dynamics and behaviour.
Prerequisite: PSYC 420
PSYC 435
Advanced Study of Personality
3:3-0
A study of personality theories with emphasis on the theoretical assumptions and experimental, clinical, and social implications of various models.
Prerequisites: PSYC 230 and 333
PSYC 455
Selected Topics in Behavioural Neuroscience
3:0-3
An advanced seminar course dealing with current theories and research concerning neural organization and behaviour.
Prerequisite: PSYC 355 or 356
PSYC 460
Seminar in Applied Psychology
3:0-3
An introduction to the practice and professional conduct of psychologists in various applied settings.
Prerequisites: Two 300-level courses in psychology
PSYC 461 (formerly PSYC 361)
Tests and Measurement
3:3-0
An introduction to theories of measurement and models of test construction. Topics include standardization, reliability, and validation procedures.
Prerequisites: PSYC 204 and 305
PSYC 490-495AA-ZZ
Directed Reading and Research
3:3-0
Courses designed for individual students.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department head.
PSYC 496-499AA-ZZ
Current Topics in Psychology
3:3-0
Courses designed as required for groups of senior undergraduates.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department head.
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