Psychology

PSYC 1100 CR-3

Introduction to Psychology: Basic Processes

Students will study topics related to basic psychological processes. They will examine areas such as the biological basis of behaviour, sensation, perception, states of consciousness, learning and memory. Students will learn about the historical and philosophical context behind the development of psychology and the research methods used by psychologists.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 1200 CR-3

Introduction to Psychology: Areas and Applications

Students will study topics related to applications of psychological processes. They will examine areas such as cognition, motivation, emotion, theories of personality, development over the life span, the psychology of health and well-being, psychological disorders, approaches to treatment and therapy, and principles of social and cultural psychology.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1100

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2300 CR-3

Applied Statistics

Students will learn to apply descriptive and inferential statistics in the analysis of behavioral research

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2308 CR-3

History and Systems of Contemporary Psychology

Students will study the evolution of psychology’s modern history, beginning approximately in the nineteenth century. They will analyze the debates, important discoveries, famous experiments, and differences seen amongst competing traditions within psychology. Students will examine the limitations of an historical approach to psychology.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2315 CR-3

Brain and Behaviour

Students will demonstrate how normal and abnormal behaviour in both humans and animals may be understood through knowledge of the function of the brain and its underlying structure. They will examine psychophysiologists’ current understanding of brain and nervous system involvement in areas such as sensation, perception, movement, memory, psychopathology, and recovery from brain damage.description

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2320 CR-3

Developmental Psychology: Childhood

Students will study the process of human development from conception to adolescence, including major principles of development and the descriptive changes in child growth and behaviour. They will study the implications of theory and research findings for areas such as leaning, personality, social behaviour, and psychopathology.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2321 CR-3

Developmental Psychology: Adolescence  (this course will change effective Sept. 2007. View future changes ).

Students will examine the psychological development that occurs during adolescence. They will examine the major theories and research findings about adolescent development with a view to their relevance to the lives of adolescents

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2322 CR-3

Developmental Psychology: Adulthood

Students will become familiar with the developmental processes from young adulthood through old age. They will study the implications of specific periods/stages, such as parenting, career choice, role changes and losses, including dying and death.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2328 CR-3 (Discontinued: Oct 2006)

Psychology of Learning

Students will study in selected situations, the basic theories and psychological principles of learning.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2330 CR-3

Social Psychology

Students will explore psychological processes that occur in groups and their influence on the individual around such topics as prejudice, aggression, interpersonal attraction and intimate relationships, attitudes and persuasion, self-esteem, conformity and decision main in law, business and health.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2350 CR-3

Psychopathology (this course will change effective Sept. 2007. View future changes ).

Students will examine the major theoretical approaches to classification and diagnosis of mental disorders, including neuropsychological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and humanistic/existential perspectives. They will explain the characteristics of specific categories of these disorders, and to the biochemical and interactive effects of biological, social and psychological factors in their development. They will critically analyze the historical and contemporary assumptions underlying individual and societal attitudes toward mental illness.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2370 CR-3

Psychology of Personality

Students will analyze Western personality theories such as the Psychoanalytic perspective, the Existential perspective, the Trait perspective, the Behavioural-Cognitive perspective, and the Humanistic perspective, among others.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2375 CR-3

Perception

Students will study the psychology of perception. They will learn about depth perception, colour perception, attention, spatial processing, audition and smell.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2385 CR-3

Cognition

Students will study cognitive processes, including memory, problem solving, reasoning, attention, spatial abilities and decision making.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2400 CR-3

Experimental Psychology: Research Methodology

Students will examine the scientific method as a way of studying behavioral phenomena and explore research paradigms commonly used in psychology.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2300

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2430 CR-3

Social Psychology: Theory and Research

Students will apply the theory, principles and methods of research learned in Social Psychology 2330 by doing an in-depth research investigation in their chosen area of interest. They will present a final research report orally and in written form.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2330

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2450 CR-3

Clinical Psychology: Psychotherapy

Students will explore the practice of clinical psychology. They will learn about assessment techniques, legal and ethical issues, effectiveness of therapy and major theoretical approaches to therapy.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2350

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 2451 CR-3

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Students will examine how psychological research and knowledge pertain to law, criminality and civil procedure, with particular emphasis on the Canadian justice system. They will review current knowledge in the field of forensic psychology in the areas of police investigations, eyewitness testimony, fitness to stand trial, jury selection and deliberation, sentencing and parole issues, violence and risk assessment, and civil matters such as workplace harassment and family law. Students will also evaluate the usefulness and limitations of psychological assessment and treatment of offenders and inmates.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2350 or CRIM 2330

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 3200 CR-3

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Students will learn to apply principles of psychology to create well-functioning and efficient organizations. They will focus on objectives, personnel selection and evaluation, employee development and relationships, with an emphasis on the application of psychological principles of individual behavior and group dynamics in various types of community and industrial organizations.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2330 and 2385 and 2400

PSYC 3210 CR-3

Attitudes and Persuasion

Students will critically examine the nature of attitudes, the relationship between attitudes and behaviour, the formation of attitudes, and the changes of attitudes through persuasion and influence. They will analyze current and past theories of persuasion and will learn to recognize applications of these theories in advertisements, political rhetoric, and other sources of influence.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2330 and 2400

PSYC 3215 CR-3

Psychology of Memory

Students will engage in an in-depth examination of memory, one of the central areas in cognitive psychology. They will critically examine modern memory theory in its historical context, from the earliest works on forgetting to modern structural and processing theories. Student will also critically examine the neurology of memory, memory impairment and memory changes over the lifespan.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2385 and 2400

PSYC 3220    CR-3

Group Dynamics

Students will explore the processes that occur among individuals within groups, as well as the processes involved when groups interact with each other. They will examine the functions and structure of groups, leadership, conformity pressure, group decision making, group performance and productivity. They will also gain knowledge about conflict and cooperation within groups and between groups. Throughout the course, students will learn to analyze group dynamics in their own experiences participating in and observing groups. NOTE: This is a seminar course. description

Prerequisites: PSYC 2400

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 3300 CR-3

Applied Statistics II

Students will learn about research designs and statistical analyses commonly used in behavioural research, including analysis of variance (ANOVA) models, correlation, regression and multiple regression, as well as chi-square procedures, focusing on both conceptual understanding and practical application. They will learn computer software applications commonly used by potential employers to analyze data sets and interpret results.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2400

Corequisites: PSYC 3400

PSYC 3301 CR-3

Psychology of Work and Human Performance

Students will become familiar with applying behavioural principles and human factors methodologies to assessing and optimizing human performance, well-being and safety in the work place. An interdisciplinary systems perspective is used to examine inter-relationships between workers, tasks and work environments. Domains of application include manufacturing, transportation and service industries.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200 and 2300 or IDSN 2310 or permission of instructor

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 3303 CR-3

Learning: Theory and Practice

Students will critically examine classical and modern learning theory, including such areas as habituation, sensitization, classical and operant conditioning, modeling, concept formation, and how the theoretical perspectives on these topics relate to the cognitive perspective. They will investigate aspects of learning theory such as generalization, discrimination, reinforcement and punishment in the light of both animal and human learning. Students will explore and discuss issues of stimulus control and the application of learning principles in everyday life.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2300 and 2400

PSYC 3307 CR-3

Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology

Students will critically analyze selected themes within the intellectual history of western civilization from early origins to the present time, with particular emphasis on ideas that form the background of contemporary psychology.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200 or (60 credits of UT courses, 1100 or higher)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)
  

PSYC 3311 CR-3

Psychology of Consciousness

Students will engage in an in-depth examination of the psychology of consciousness, one of the most fascinating and least understood frontiers of science. They will critically examine the phenomena associated with consciousness from a strictly scientific perspective.  Students will critically explore, debate and discuss the historical overview of thinking on consciousness including the mind-body problem, theories of consciousness, altered states of consciousness, how consciousness interacts with the laws of physics, the current cognitive neuroscience approaches to understanding the processes involved in consciousness, and consciousness and quackery. 

Note: This is a seminar course.

Prerequisites:  PSYC 2300 and 2400

PSYC 3316 CR-3

Infancy

Students will explore current research trends and theoretical perspectives in the field of infant development. They will critically examine how neuropsychological processes affect cognition, sensation, perception and learning in infancy. Student will analyze the process of attachment and emotional development and the environmental and interpersonal conditions associated with optimal development. They will also critically evaluation the concepts of risk and resilience as applied to infant development.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2320 or 2321

PSYC 3320 CR-3

Drugs and Behaviour

Students will learn about psychopharmacology and neurophysiology as it relates to psychoactive drugs. They will examine in depth the different classes of drugs, stimulants, hallucinogens, and tranquilizers and their various effects on the nervous system, as well as the relationship between those effects and drug-induced changes in behaviour. Students will also critically analyze historical and current aspects of social policy and its basis, including possible topics such as research on usage, availability, a discussion of the effects of patent laws and the use of drugs in sports.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2315

PSYC 3334 CR-3

Intermediate Research Methods and Statistics

Students will extend their knowledge of the methodologies and statistical procedures used in advanced psychological research. They will examine correlational and experimental designs, multiple regression, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Students will apply this knowledge to their research project. NOTE: This is a seminar-based course. Students who have completed either PSYC 3300 or PSYC 3400 may not use this course for additional credit. 

Prerequisites: PSYC 2300 and 2400

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 3350 CR-3

Advanced Topics in Psychopathology

Students will engage in an in-depth examination of specific classifications of adult psychopathology on topics varying from year to year, such as personality disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders, substance abuse disorders, cognitive and psychophysiological disorders, psychological disorders associated with aging, impulse control disorders, mood disorders, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders.  Students will expand their knowledge of DSM diagnoses, explore issues around differential diagnosis and comorbidity, critically examine current diagnostic classification systems, consider recent research in the area, and explore gender, social and cultural issues in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.  Students will develop their familiarity with diagnostic criteria and the course of specific disorders through media and textbook clinical cases.
NOTE: This is a seminar course.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2350

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 3370 CR-3

Advanced Personality Theory

Students will examine and analyze original readings within the area of Personality Theory. They will discuss and evaluate readings from the following areas: psychoanalytic, analytical, object relations, individual, interpersonal, existential and phenomenological, humanistic, transpersonal, trait, behavioural, feminist, biological, cognitive, somatic, and eastern perspectives.

Note: This is a seminar based course.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2370

PSYC 3400 CR-3

Applied Research I

Students will learn how to carry out research in the community using experimental as well as quasi-experimental designs. They will learn how to design and implement a study, analyze the results, and communicate the findings to a variety of different audiences.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2400

Corequisites: PSYC 3300 and CMNS 3100

PSYC 3450 CR-3

Clinical Psychology: Intervention

Students will learn about the practice of clinical psychology. They will critically examine assessment techniques, legal and ethical issues, as well as theory, practice, and outcome research of major approaches to therapeutic intervention and prevention.
Note: This is a seminar course.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2350

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 3451 CR-3

Psychology and Law

Students will critically examine the relationship between psychology and the law. They will analyze the roles that cognitive, social, and clinical psychology play in both criminal and civil matters. Students will analyze and interpret research in areas such as jury decision making, eyewitness memory of children and adults, face identification and surveillance technology, police investigations, and risk assessment.

Note: This is a seminar course

Prerequisites: PSYC 2385 and 2400

PSYC 3500 CR-3

Interpersonal Relations I

Students will survey select issues of interpersonal relations relevant to working effectively with others and interacting successfully in the workplace. They will critically examine topics such as interpersonal influence, impression formation and management, nonverbal communication, individual differences, obstacles to effective interaction, social roles and power.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2330 and 2400

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 3600 CR-3

Health Psychology

Students will learn how the discipline of psychology addresses the prevention and treatment of illness, and the promotion of psychological and physical health. They will explore the nature of stress, illness-prone personality types, and health management from a psychobiological perspective.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2330 and 2400

PSYC 3800 CR-3

Evolutionary Psychology

Students will critically discuss research and present the theories, methods, and current issues in the field of evolutionary psychology as it applies to human and animal behaviour. Students will focus in particular on the history of evolutionary thought, methods for testing evolutionary hypotheses, the problems of survival, mating strategies, parental care, kinship, cooperation, aggression, dominance hierarchies, memes, and Darwinian medicine.

Note: This is a seminar course

Prerequisites: PSYC 2330 and 2400

PSYC 3910 CR-3

Neuropsychology

Students will learn the basic principles of neuropsychology as they relate to brain function and behaviour, especially in the context of the workplace and rehabilitation. Topics will include experimental and clinical neuropsychology and neurology. Upon completion of this course, students will understand sensory, motor, cognitive and affective disturbances resulting from brain damage and dysfunction, as well as their relationship to industrial accidents and industrial rehabilitation programs.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2315 and PSYC 2400

PSYC 3920 CR-3

Aging

Students will critically examine fundamental psychological processes from mid-life onward, including current research with emphasis on physical changes, sensation and perception, work, social relationships, the self and sense of well-being. They will develop skills and awareness of issues related to working with older adults.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200 (PSYC 2322 recommended)

PSYC 3930 CR-3

Consumer Psychology - Research & Applications

Students will examine the psychology of consumer behavior and advertising. They will review the cognitive and social psychological literature with an emphasis on experimental research.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2330 and 2385 and 2400

PSYC 3940 CR-3

Adult Education

Students will learn theories, research findings, and techniques applicable to training adult learners. They will explore a variety of contexts within which adult students learn, and will practice training techniques in simulated or actual settings.

Prerequisites: PSYC 1200 and 60 University Transfer credits.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

PSYC 3950 CR-3

Cognitive Ergonomics

Students will study cognitive processing as it relates to human-machine interactions. They will examine information theory, attention and spatial displays, language and communication, memory, decision making, manual control, human error, process control, automation, and human computer interaction, and will explore several case studies in reference to these issues.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2385 and 2400

PSYC 3960 CR-3

Program Evaluation

Students will learn to evaluate the effectiveness of human service programs. They will learn to identify the elements of effective programs, conduct needs assessments, and learn how to design and implement evaluations of these programs. Additionally, students will learn to liaise with different stakeholders.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2400

PSYC 3970 CR-3

Community Psychology

Students will learn about social institutions and their policies and how they affect the mental and physical health of individuals and groups living within communities. They will learn about primary, secondary and tertiary preventive strategies and measures that can be used for promoting health used by community-based multidisciplinary and multicultural agencies and programs. Students will explore career opportunities within these programs.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2400

PSYC 4000 CR-3

Practicum

Students will manage, design, prepare, and present a comprehensive applied psychology project that will meet the requirements of a client organization under the co-supervision of the employer and a faculty member. They will meet regularly throughout the semester with a faculty member to discuss their progress, and will produce a final report describing their project and its result upon completion of the practicum.

Prerequisites: PSYC 3200 and 4200 and 4400

(PSYC 4800 recommended)

PSYC 4100 CR-3

Tests and Measurement

Students will study the basic principles of psychological testing including norms, reliability, validity, item response theory, scaling, scoring methods, item analysis, and ethical standards. They will experience taking and interpreting tests. They will focus on the use of appropriate standardized occupational tests and the development of evaluation instruments in the work setting.

Prerequisites: PSYC 3300

PSYC 4200 CR-3

Human Factors & Ergonomics

Students will study the human role in modern systems, with a focus on the design of systems that optimize performance, productivity, and human well-being. They will examine the history of human factors and ergonomics; human and system capabilities and limitations (physical, perceptual, and cognitive); environmental stress effects; task analysis; performance measurement; human error, and workspace design. Students will examine several case studies that exemplify various types of human factors problems and intervention strategies.

Prerequisites:PSYC 2330 and 2385 and 2400

PSYC 4210 CR-3

Critical Thinking in Psychology

Students will examine and critically analyze information from different sources such as advertising, the Internet, magazines, news, and interpersonal communication. They will differentiate between science and pseudoscience, and question core assumptions and beliefs. This is a seminar course

Prerequisites: PSYC 2400

PSYC 4315 CR-3

Neuroscience

Students will examine brain function in depth by focusing on the biophysics of neural membranes, ion channels/receptors, neurotransmission, and signaling.  They will examine the biophysiological mechanisms underlying neural development, neural organization, learning and memory, and brain dysfunction.Note: This is a seminar-based course

Prerequisites: PSYC 2315

PSYC 4350 CR-3

Developmental Psychopathology

Students will engage in an in-depth exploration of developmental psychopathology from infancy through to adolescence with an emphasis on the characteristics of disorders of development, their determinants, outcomes, and interventions.  They will critically explore, debate, and discuss current theories and research as well as recent trends in intervention and prevention.  Students will critically examine developmental psychopathology within the broader contexts of family, school, culture, and the community while investigating both legal and ethical issues related to the research and diagnosis of childhood disorders. NOTE:  This is a seminar course.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2350 and (2320 or 2321)

Transferable (refer to transfer guide

PSYC 4400 CR-3

Applied Research II (this course will change effective Sept. 2007. View future changes ).

Students will learn how to design and administer research projects using methodologies such as surveys, focus groups and archival data. They will learn how to analyze qualitative data using appropriate computer software applications

Prerequisites: PSYC 3400

PSYC 4500 CR-3

Interpersonal Relations II

Students will survey select issues of interpersonal relations relevant to working effectively with others and interacting successfully with customers and clients. Students will critically examine interpersonal problems and solutions involved in working with, understanding, and getting along with others. Topics will include conflict, cooperation, prejudice, cultural diversity, and community psychology.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2330 and 2400

PSYC 4700 CR-3

Cultural Psychology

Students will examine the purpose, methods, and findings of psychologists who compare behaviours across diverse cultures, including parenting practices, the perception and diagnosis of illness, marital and sexual relations, and intercultural contact and conflict. They will experience cultural differences and similarities through interviews, guest speakers, and volunteer placements, and will increase their understanding of the reasons for different behaviours and beliefs across cultures, and develop greater intercultural sensitivity and respect.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2330

PSYC 4800 CR-3

Professional & Ethical Issues

Students will examine ethical codes/requirements and issues in applied research, and regulations governing the practice of psychology in Canada and the US and, more specifically, in British Columbia. Students will also prepare for job searching by creating effective portfolios and resumes, and by developing effective job search techniques and interviewing styles.

Prerequisites: PSYC 3200 and 4200 and 4400

PSYC 4900 CR-3

Special Topics in Psychology

Students will engage in an intensive study of a selected topic in psychology. This study will include the development of a proposal, writing reports and presenting the results.

Note : The area of study will be established in advance by the department.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2400

PSYC 4910 CR-3

Rehabilitation

Students will learn about rehabilitation services, the work of psychologists and other rehabilitation professionals, and the role of psychology in aiding rehabilitation. They will examine some common disabling conditions including strokes, aneurysms, spinal cord and head injuries. Students will study the physiology of these conditions and their medical, psychological, social, and vocational effects.

Note: This is a seminar-based course.

Corequisites: PSYC 2330 and 2400

PSYC 4920 CR-3

Human Factors and Computer Interface Design

Students will study human factors procedures for analyzing job and task requirements and for translating this information into design criteria. They will learn procedures for ensuring that computer interface design specifications meet end user requirements in terms of safety, performance criteria and job satisfaction. Students will study main topic areas that include identification of user requirements, system design, procedures and tools to design human computer interfaces and usability testing.

Prerequisites: PSYC 2385

PSYC 5000 CR-6

Honours Thesis I (BAA)

Students will carry out a detailed investigation of a topic of interest relevant to the community, workplace or other related areas of psychology.  They will carry out the investigation, under the supervision of a faculty member with expertise in the area, in the form of a literature survey and review.  Students will be required to identify relevant sources of information and to develop a comprehensive understanding of their topic, in addition to submitting a final paper.  Students will also be expected to design a research experiment and offer hypotheses based on their literature review.

Note:  This is a seminar-based course. The final paper for this course will be useful for subsequent development of a thesis in PSYC 5010. Students are strongly advised to seek methodological advice in the development of their proposal.   Wile thesis advisors may be chosen from any regular psychology faculty member, methodological advisors may be chosen only from Kwantlen instructor who teach PSYC 3300, 3400, 4100 or 4400

Prerequisites:PSYC 3300 (B) and 3400 (B+) and 4400 (B+), and permission of supervisor and permission of Psychology BAA   Degree Committee

PSYC 5001 CR-6

Honours Thesis I (BA) (this course will change effective May 2007. View future changes ).

Students will carry out a detailed investigation of a topic of interest relevant to psychology. They will carry out the investigation under the supervision of a faculty member with expertise in the area, in the form of a literature survey and review. Students will be required to identify relevant sources of information and will submit a final paper representing an original literature review and an empirical research design.

NOTE: This is a seminar-based course. The final paper for this course will be used for subsequent completion of a thesis in PSYC 5010. Students are strongly advised to seek methodological advice in the development of their proposal. While thesis advisors may be chosen from any regular psychology faculty member, methodological advisors may be chosen only from Kwantlen instructors who teach PSYC 3300, 3400, 4100 or 4400.

Prerequisites: PSYC 3300 (B+) and 3400 (B+) and permission of supervisor and permission of Psychology BA Degree Committee

PSYC 5010 CR-6

Honours Thesis II

Honours candidates will carry out research under the supervision of a faculty member with expertise in the area selected. They will use the information obtained from the literature review in PSYC 5000 to help identify specific issues for research. Candidates will, using appropriate methods, collect and interpret data, and write a thesis on the results of the project, and will present their thesis at a conference.

Note: Candidates are strongly advised to seek methodological advice in the development of their proposal. Advisors may be chosen from Kwantlen PSYC Instructors who teach PSYC 3300, 3400, 4100 or 4400

Prerequisites:PSYC 5000 (B)

This course may not be repeated without special permission of department.