Courses

Course Number	Course Name	C - L - H	Hrs
350-101-DW	General Psychology	2 - 1 - 3	45
Description for Course: This is the first course in the discipline for most students and a requirement for all students in the Social Science program. It is also necessary for admission to most university psychology programs. The course is designed to acquaint students with the principles and methods of psychology and to expose them to the various areas encompassed by the field.
350-1N1-DW	Introduction to Psychology	2 - 1 - 3	45
Description for Course: Introduction to Psychology provides an overview of the scientific approach to the study of behaviour. In addition to providing students with a basic understanding of the scientific method, this course is designed to increase one's awareness and understanding of the interaction of factors which influence human behaviour. This course will look at how the methods and concepts of psychology can be applied to real-life situations and provide one with fundamental concepts on which one can build on in future psychology courses.
350-201-DW	Developmental Psychology	2 - 1 - 3	45
Description for Course: This course outlines the development of the child and how he/she is influenced by heredity, environment, family, school and social experiences. Emphasis is placed on the changes that occur in both physical and psychological attitudes during childhood. Discussions also focus on basic concepts and theories related to child development. In addition, developmental processes in adolescence, adulthood, and old age are considered.
350-211-DW	Abnormal Psychology	2 - 1 - 3	45
Description for Course: This course attempts to explain the origins and treatment of several types of mental disorders from a variety of perspectives, among them the psychoanalytic, behavioural and biological perspectives. Diagnostic issues and research strategies are also considered.
350-214-DW	Psychology and the Law	2 - 1 - 3	45
Description for Course: The emphasis in this course is on the analysis of legal issues and procedures in the context of psychological concepts and theory. Topics include criminal responsibility, competence, eyewitness testimony, child abuse, profiling, domestic violence, prediction of dangerous behaviour, and media violence. The course includes presentations by attorneys and a judge.
350-302-DW	Interaction and Communication	2 - 1 - 3	45
Description for Course: This course deals with interpersonal behaviour and communication in small groups. Various methods of examining human social interaction are studied and applied during the course. Other topics include non-verbal communication, body language and group problem-solving exercises.
350-306-DW	Human Sexual Behaviour	3 - 0 - 3	45
Description for Course: This course deals with human sexual development and response patterns. The course addresses itself to both the psychological, physiological and socio-cultural factors shaping and influencing human sexual behaviour. Topics may include anatomy and physiology of the sexual response system, development of gender identity, sexual response patterns and sexual dysfunctions.
350-313-DW	Cognitive Development	2 - 1 - 3	45
Description for Course: This course focuses on the application of cognitive concepts to concrete phenomena. Students will learn current theories surrounding the development of thinking skills and problem solving. Students will apply the concepts they learn during fieldwork with elementary school aged children. Topics will include development of brain, sensation and perception, learning, cognition, intelligence, motivation and learning problems.
350-318-DW	Psychology in Business	2 - 1 - 3	45
Description for Course: The emphasis of this course is on the practical, non-clinical application of psychological principles. Basic concepts are covered and related to applications in business and industry. Topics include motivation, aptitude testing, opinion and market research, advertising, compensation systems, organizational behaviour, and the role of the individual in the work place.
350-401-DW	Advanced Studies in Psychology	2 - 1 - 3	45
Description for Course: All 401courses in Psychology are offered under Advanced Studies in Psychology. Each subheaded course focuses on a particular area of interest in psychology. All sections fulfill the same competencies and have similar assignments. In all sections of 401 students are encouraged to design and complete a project based on the application of knowledge acquired in previous psychology courses. Note: There are several subheadings for this course depending on who the instructor is for the term. Students can only take one 401 psychology course.
350-944-DW	Communication and Interpersonal Interaction	3 - 0 - 2	45
Description for Course: In this course, students will learn about the proper professional skills and attitudes required when interacting with clients seeking physical rehabilitation therapy and/or with other health care professionals. The students will learn to deal with their personal emotions, establish helping relationship with clients, intervene with a group of clients as well as collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in order to establish harmonious relations at work.
350-980-DW	Psychology: Human Development	3 - 0 - 2	45
Description for Course: This course, designed for the nursing program, provides an introduction to human development through an exploration of lifelong changes that occur from conception to end of life. Each stage of the life-cycle will be examined through the cognitive, psychosocial and emotional influences on human development. All students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the major theorists in the field of developmental psychology and the implications of these theories via exams and class assignments that make up a portfolio bridging the lifespan.
350-982-DW	Abnormal Psychology	3 - 0 - 2	45
Description for Course: This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of mental health problems and to enhance critical thinking and awareness of the ways in which biological factors as well as social, political and cultural trends affect an individual's mental health. The course also provides students with specific skills pertinent to their professional careers. Among topics covered are the current diagnostic system and a number of mental health problems including anxiety disorders, affective disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, disorders associated with drug and alcohol abuse, schizophrenia, and disorders of childhood and of aging. The topics of stress and stress management are also covered.
350-983-DW	Leisure Behaviour	2 - 1 - 1	45
Description for Course: This course introduces students to the process of analyzing human behaviour in a recreation context. It will teach students to investigate the physical, psychological, cultural and socio-economic characteristics of clientele to try to establish links between these factors and recreation needs, habits and attitudes. Lifestyle and health risk factors of individuals and groups will also be explored.
350-988-DW	Human Development	3 - 0 - 2	45
Description for Course: Human Development is for students in Social Service. This course provides an introduction to human development through an exploration of lifelong changes that occur from conception to death. Each stage of the life-cycle will be examined through the cognitive, psychosocial and emotional influences on human development. All students will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the major theorists in the field of developmental psychology and the implications of these theories via exams and class assignments that make up a portfolio bridging the lifespan.
350-BWS-03	Psychology of Sexuality	3 - 0 - 3	45
Description for Course: The goal of this course is to encourage students to think and talk about issues of sexuality that are relevant to their lives, and to bring about a better understanding of sexuality from both an historical and contemporary point of view. Among the important contemporary issues discussed are normal and abnormal sexual behaviour, the sexuality of children and the shaping of attitudes towards sexuality. Class activities involve lectures, assignments, discussions and guest speakers.
350-BWS-03	Social and Environmental Psychology	3 - 0 - 3	45
Description for Course: This courses introduces students to social psychology, its major issues, and the approaches used by social psychologists to tackle these issues. Among the particular topics covered are prejudice, attitude change and altruism. Students also discuss the ethics of various research methods.
350-BXS-03	Interaction and Communication (INTENSIVE)	3 - 0 - 3	45
Description for Course: Interactions and Communication is designed to allow students to examine problems of communication in our life. To this effect, principles and methods of interpersonal communication will be analyzed. We study, among other things, verbal and nonverbal communication, people perceptions, interpersonal relationships, and effective conflict resolution strategies. Students experience activities in small groups that allow them to identify real life communication issues plus develop and implement effective strategies that can improve communication in the different spheres of life.
350-BXS-03	Interactions and Communications	3 - 0 - 3	45
Description for Course: Communication is central to our life. This complementary Interactions and Communication course explores problems one may have with interpersonal communication from a scientific point of view. It is designed to help students understand well-being and develop inner strengths using the principles and methods of effective interpersonal communication. We study, among other things, the neuroscience of well-being, barriers to communication, perceptions, interpersonal relationships, and effective conflict resolution strategies. In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own self-awareness, mindfulness and “kindfulness”, resilience, and compassion. Students will experience activities on their own and in small groups.
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