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2019-2020 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Political Science |
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PLSC 3229 - Alberta and Provincial Politics (formerly PLSC 2229) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course will examine Alberta politics and governance. Reference will be made to the province’s political history, as well as an overview of Alberta’s political institutions: the legislature, cabinet, political parties and administrative structure. Various policies - especially oil and gas - will be examined as to their impact on the province’s political life.
Prerequisite(s): One of PLSC 2210 , PLSC 2211 , PLSC 2227 , PLSC 2231 , PLSC 2237 , PLSC 2243 , PLSC 2259 , PLSC 2287 , or PLSC 2298 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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PLSC 3303 - Federalism Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is of interest to anyone who wishes to advance their understanding of key constitutional matters, government-level decision making, and policy development. This course will focus primarily on the Canadian federation. However, it will also explore other federal systems in a comparative setting, particularly the United States and Mexico, our continental partners in trade. With this course, students will acquire advanced knowledge of an essential aspect of Canadian constitutional, economic, and political life.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1103 , PLSC 1101 and PLSC 2231 . Note: only one of PLSC 3303 or POST 3303 can be used for graduation purposes.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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PLSC 3305 - Interest Groups and Group Behaviour Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is of interest to anyone who wishes to advance their knowledge of the role of interest groups and their influence in policy formation, policy implementation and policy administration in a complex political system.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 . Note: only one of PLSC 3305 or POST 3305 can be used for graduation purposes.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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PLSC 3351 - American Government and Politics Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course introduces students to the key institutions and processes of the United States government. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the building of the American state, the constitution, federalism, the branches of government and separation of powers, and the influence of culture and the media on the political process.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 2259 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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PLSC 3382 - International Organizations Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course introduces students to various international organizations in order to generate an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses as institutions of global governance. The course examines the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union, among others, and includes a Model United Nations simulation.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 2287 . Note: Students may be responsible for personal travel and subsistence costs associated with enrolment in Political Science 3382 due to the Model United Nations component of the course. If these costs are a concern to you, check with your instructor prior to registration.
GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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PLSC 3411 - Modern Political Thought Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture PLSC 3411 continues the study of recurrent themes in political thought as were introduced in PLSC 2210 and PLSC 2211 , particularly on the evolution of modern ideas about human nature, political institutions, political behaviour, and political obligation. Areas covered include the various forms of liberalism, conservatism, postmodernism, communitarianism, feminism, and socialism.
Recommended Preparation: PLSC 2210 or PLSC 2211 or PHIL 2253 . GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PLSC 3485 - The Politics of the International Economic Order Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Analysis of the political management of international economic relations. Topics include the politics of trade and money relations, energy, multinational corporations and the New International Economic Order.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 2287 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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PLSC 3489 - Foreign Policies of the Major Powers Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course provides an analysis of the foreign policies of selected major powers like the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Topics include: understanding foreign politics, theories of foreign policy, determinance of foreign policy, balances of power and decision-making models.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 2287 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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PLSC 4199 - Directed Readings Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Directed Reading Subject to the approval of the Chair.
Directed Readings are intended to provide a more flexible approach for
students who want to pursue and receive credit in areas of study which are
of particular interest to them. Two Directed Reading courses can be used
for graduation purposes but they must be in different disciplines. A Directed
Reading cannot replicate an existing course. The objectives of the Directed
Reading course(s) must be filed in the Office of the Registrar and will be
made available to any institution requesting them for evaluation purposes.
Arrangements for Directed Readings must be completed on or before the Add/
Drop deadline.
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PLSC 4431 - Managing and Implementing Public Policy Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course develops practical understanding and a working knowledge of the instruments and techniques of policy implementation. Topics include, understanding public policy formation, defining government’s role, choosing policy instruments for policy outcomes, designing an implementation process and managing the implementation process.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 , POST 2209 and POST 3303 or PLSC 3303 . Note: only one of Political Science 4431 or POST 4431 can be used for graduation purposes.
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Policy Studies |
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POST 2201 - Introduction to Public Policy Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is designed to advance the degree student’s knowledge of public (government) policy development, initiation, and implementation. This course introduces students to various theories, models and approaches utilized by scholars and professional evaluators in the field of policy studies. This course also prepares students for the intellectual demands and skill-based practicalities needed in their future careers in the policy field.
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 1101 and PLSC 2231 , or permission from the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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POST 2208 - Qualitative Research Methods Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course introduces students to qualitative research methods and their application in studying policy. These include case studies, surveys, interviews, content analysis, process tracing, thick description, etc. Students are guided through a process of designing and selecting data collection methods that are appropriate, well thought out, and valid.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 . Note: POST 2208 and PLSC 2208 are identical courses. Only one of these courses will count towards GPA calculation and graduation.
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POST 2209 - Methodology and Statistics Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Lab Hour(s): 1
Credible and competent policy decisions are based on statistical and strategic thinking. This course teaches statistical thinking abilities (identifying appropriate statistical techniques, computing required statistics, and interpreting the results) and applies them to the policy development process. Students learn the applied techniques, through the use of Microsoft Excel, employed by policymakers in all sectors of the economy.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1101 and ECON 1103 , PLSC 1101 , POST 2201 . GNED Cluster 1 - Tier 2
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POST 3030 - Internship Credit(s): 15 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Independent Study This course will foster an understanding of the culture and professional practices within administrative fields, and enhance understanding of public policy development. Students will be involved in a paid work experience in a government agency, a company, a research institute, or a non-governmental organization. The internship provides an opportunity to refine and hone the academic knowledge and analytical skills acquired in previous Policy Studies courses and apply them to an actual workplace/policy environment.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 , POST 2208 , POST 2209 , POST 3303 , POST 3305 , ECON 2213 , ECON 2211 /ECON 2244 , PLSC 2231 , PLSC 2259 , and PLSC 2287 with a minimum grade of C. Attendance at all Career Services professional development workshops required to prepare students for the internship. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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POST 3303 - Federalism Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is designed for the Policy Studies degree student, but is of interest to anyone who wishes to advance their understanding of key constitutional matters, government-level decision making, and policy development. This course will focus primarily on the Canadian federation. However, it will also explore other federal systems in a comparative setting, particularly the United States nd Mexico, our continental partners in trade. With this course, students will acquire advanced knowledge of an essential aspect of Canadian constitutional, economic, and political life.
Prerequisite(s): ECON 1103 , PLSC 1101 and PLSC 2231 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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POST 3305 - Interest Groups and Group Behaviour Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is a third year core requirement for students in the Policy Studies degree program. The course develops practical understanding and a working knowledge of the role of interest groups and their influence in policy formation, policy implementation and policy administration in a complex political system.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 . GNED Cluster 3 - Tier 3
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POST 4421 - International Economic Policy Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 1
This is a senior course normally taken in the sixth semester of the Policy Studies degree program. Students will acquire basic competency in accessing, processing, and interpreting data relevant to international economics issues. The focus is on the theory and policy of international trade, monetary, and financial issues. Topics include restrictive trade practices and tariff policy, exchange rate regimes and their effects on prices and output, the political economy relating to the laws, the structure and actors influencing Canadian trade and monetary policy on the international flows of production, and capital/financial investment. Upon completion, students will have algebraic, graphical and data manipulation skills to evaluate, analyze and compose thoughtful written proposals on issues related to international economic policy.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 and POST 2209 , ECON 2213 and PLSC 2287 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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POST 4431 - Managing and Implementing Public Policy Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is a senior-year core requirement for students in the Bachelor of Policy Studies. The course develops practical understanding and a working knowledge of the instruments and techniques of policy implementation. Topics include, understanding public policy formation, defining government’s role, choosing policy instruments for policy outcomes, designing an implementation process and managing the implementation process.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 , POST 2209 and POST 3303 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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POST 5010 - Selected Topics in Policy Studies Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This capstone course is designed for the student enroled in the final academic year of the Policy Studies degree program. The course relates theoretical frameworks to real-world policy issues which are both current and topical. It will address different topics in a seminar-style format, with discussion being led by faculty with particular expertise in the policy areas under examination.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 , POST 2209 , POST 3303 , and POST 3305 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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POST 5020 - Integrative Professional Practice Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This capstone course is a senior-year core requirement for students in the Policy Studies degree program. The course develops a practical understanding and a working knowledge of the organisational relationships and professional conduct in institutions and agencies that formulate and implement public policy. The emphasis is on strengthening competency and familiarity with accepted professional conduct, ethical and legal environments and intragroup and inter-institutional techniques for effective problem solving and communication. Topics include personal responsibilities, civil rights and labour law, Conflict of Interest Guidelines, collaborative partnerships, motivation and performance, and public communication.
Prerequisite(s): POST 2201 and POST 4431 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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POST 5120 - Honours Thesis Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Independent Study, Lecture In this course, students complete an honours thesis between 40 and 60 pages. The thesis is original research under the direction of an academic supervisor and will culminate in a formal paper. The submission of the written thesis is to be followed by an oral defence. The thesis is to be completed in the winter semester of the student’s final year.
Corequisite(s): POST 5020 . Note: Restricted to students officially admitted and registered in the Policy Studies Honours program.
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Psychology |
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PSYC 1103 - Introduction to Psychology I: Natural Science Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course introduces the history, methods, and current state of knowledge in selected areas of modern psychological research. A range of content areas will be surveyed, including biological psychology, sensation and perception, learning, memory, cognition, and consciousness.
Note: Psychology 1103 and PSYC 1104 are required for BA Psychology majors. Non-majors and Psychology minors may instead take PSYC 1105 and use it as a prerequisite for most 2000-level and 3000-level Psychology courses. Students who complete PSYC 1105 and subsequently become Psychology Majors will be required to complete Psychology 1103 and PSYC 1104 .
GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2
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PSYC 1104 - Introduction to Psychology II: Social Science Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course provides a survey of the current psychological knowledge in a range of topics that will include developmental psychology, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, stress, social psychology, assessment, motivation and emotion.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1103 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Note: PSYC 1103 and 1104 are required for BA Psychology majors. Non-majors and Psychology minors may instead take PSYC 1105 and use it as a prerequisite for most 2000-level and 3000-level Psychology courses. Students who complete PSYC 1105 and subsequently become Psychology Majors will be required to complete PSYC 1103 and 1104.
GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2
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PSYC 1105 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online This course introduces the history, methods, and current state of knowledge in modern psychological research. A wide range of content areas will be surveyed, including biological psychology, learning, memory, perception, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, stress, social psychology, psychological development in children, and the ethics of research. Additional topics may be included at the discretion of the instructor.
Note: Psychology 1105 is intended for non-Psychology majors only and can be used as a prerequisite for most 2000-level and 3000-level Psychology courses. PSYC 1103 and PSYC 1104 are required for BA Psychology majors. Students who complete Psychology 1105 and subsequently become Psychology Majors will be required to complete PSYC 1103 and PSYC 1104 .
GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2
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PSYC 2210 - Statistical Methods for Psychology I Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 1
This course introduces basic statistical techniques as applied to psychological research. Tabulation, graphic representation, univariate descriptive techniques, correlation and linear regression will be examined. The course will also cover basic inferential statistics, including normal curve and t tests. Students will learn statistical software and will use the software to perform calculations.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1104 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 2211 - Statistical Methods for Psychology II Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 1
This course introduces students to more advanced statistical techniques than those covered in PSYC 2210 (Statistical Methods for Psychology I). Statistical processes such as multiple regression, one-way and two-way analysis of variance including post-hoc comparisons, and non-parametric hypothesis tests are included. Students will use statistical software to perform data analyses.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2210 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 2213 - Research Methods I Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 1
This course is an introduction to basic research methods in psychology. Students will examine both the theory and application of a variety of research techniques including observation, surveys/questionnaires, and experiments. The course provides students with practice in defining and understanding key aspects of these techniques and applying these techniques to address a variety of psychological research questions.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2210 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): PSYC 2211 . Note: Students who were admitted into the BA Psychology program prior to Fall 2011 and who have successfully completed PSYC 2212 are not required to complete PSYC 2211 either as a prerequisite for PSYC 2213 or as a BA Psychology degree requirement but are still required to complete the minimum number of Psychology courses. PSYC 2211 may be taken concurrently.
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PSYC 2235 - Life-Span Development Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course provides an overview of the major developmental stages from birth to death. Development will be studied from a variety of theoretical perspectives and the application of theory to practical situations will be examined.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1104 or PSYC 1105 with a minimum grade of C or higher or Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): NURS 1213 or permission of department. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PSYC 2245 - Social Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Students will examine social psychological approaches to understanding social influence, social perception and cognition, attitudes and group dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1104 or PSYC 1105 with a minimum grade of C or higher. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PSYC 2265 - Cognitive Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course provides a survey of the major areas of research and theory in cognitive psychology. Topics may include the origins of cognitive psychology in traditional learning theories, as well as contemporary views of neurocognition, attention, perception, language, memory, problem solving, creativity and intelligence.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1104 or PSYC 1105 with a minimum grade of C or higher. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PSYC 2275 - Brain and Behaviour Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course encourages students to adopt a biological perspective towards psychological issues. From an overview of brain anatomy and neuron physiology, it will explore topics such as sensory processing, brain damage and recovery hormones and behaviour, learning and memory, emotions and stress.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1104 or PSYC 1105 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 2283 - Personality Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course emphasizes a scientific approach to the study of personality formation. It examines theories and research related to the structure and dynamics of personality. Five main theoretical views are covered: psychodynamic, learning, humanistic, existential, and trait. Representative theories are presented for each perspective along these lines: main concepts and hypotheses, empirical work (e.g. measurement of individual differences), and/or psychotherapeutic applications. The course establishes links of divergence, convergence, and similitude between the different theories of personality.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1104 or PSYC 1105 with a minimum grade of C or higher. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PSYC 2285 - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is a survey of the symptoms, causes and treatment of psychological disorders as they occur across the lifespan. Through lecture, videos and in-class applied exercises, students will consider the experience of psychological abnormality and study contemporary methods used in clinical diagnosis and intervention.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1104 or PSYC 1105 with a minimum grade of C or higher. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PSYC 3199 - Directed readings Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Directed Reading Subject to the approval of the Chair.
Directed Readings are intended to provide a more flexible approach for
students who want to pursue and receive credit in areas of study which are
of particular interest to them. Two Directed Reading courses can be used
for graduation purposes but they must be in different disciplines. A Directed
Reading cannot replicate an existing course. The objectives of the Directed
Reading course(s) must be filed in the Office of the Registrar and will be
made available to any institution requesting them for evaluation purposes.
Arrangements for Directed Readings must be completed on or before the Add/
Drop deadline.
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PSYC 3301 - Learning and Behaviour Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course includes topics in the field of learning and behaviour such as classical and operant contingencies, experimental methodologies, and critical scientific thinking skills. The course will also focus on the application of learning theory to a variety of real-world situations related to behavior modification, behavioral economics, and addiction.
Prerequisite(s): One of PSYC 2235 , PSYC 2245 , PSYC 2265 , PSYC 2275 , PSYC 2283 or PSYC 2285 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3302 - Psychopharmacology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course provides an introduction to the relationship between drugs, the brain, and behaviour. Students will learn how neuropharmacologic agents (psychotropic and psychotherapeutic drugs), through their influence on the biochemistry and physiology of neurons and neurotransmitter systems, affect nervous system function, and thus behaviour.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2275 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3305 - History of Psychological Thought Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture In this course, students will examine the societal, philosophical, and scientific trends that, beginning in ancient Greece, ultimately gave rise to modern psychology. In addition, students will learn how the topics of psychology were investigated prior to the formation of psychology as a distinct scientific discipline.
Prerequisite(s): One of PSYC 2235 , PSYC 2245 , PSYC 2265 , PSYC 2275 , PSYC 2283 or PSYC 2285 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3307 - Evolutionary Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course examines psychological questions about behaviour from an evolutionary perspective. Following a basic overview of evolutionary theory, this course will look at the origins of behaviours such as language, social cooperation, parenting, aggression, mate selection, and sex.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2275 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3320 - Topics in Death and Dying (formerly PSYC 2219) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture The course examines social and psychological aspects of death and dying, such as: historical and cross cultural variability in death attitudes, spirituality, the dying process, ethical issues such as euthanasia and suicide, bereavement, burial practices and death perceptions across the life-span.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2235 with a minimum grade of C or higher. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PSYC 3327 - Psychology of Sexuality Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course emphasizes psychological theory and research concerning sexuality. It reviews methods and methodological problems in research on sexual behaviour. It covers basic information about sexual physiology and function, sexual development and differentiation, sexual behaviour, attraction, intimacy, sexual orientation and sexual dysfunction.
Prerequisite(s): One of PSYC 2235 , PSYC 2245 , PSYC 2265 , PSYC 2275 , PSYC 2283 or PSYC 2285 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3331 - International Field School in Psychology Credit(s): 3 Other Hours Schedule Type Field Work
This course provides students with an opportunity to explore human behaviour and mental processes as demonstrated within another culture while in an international setting. A wide range of specific psychological constructs, such as well-being, mental disorders, learning strategies, or responses to stress may be the focus of comparative analysis from Canadian and the host culture perspectives. The course will include seminars, tours, experiential placements, related assignments, and performance evaluations.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2235 . Recommended Preparation: Specific foreign language courses will be recommended based on the location of the international field school. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3343 - Psychology of Social Media Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course uses theories primarily from development and social psychology to understand predictors and effects of social media and social technologies use among adolescents and adults. This course also discusses research concepts, practices and designs that are relevant to the psychological study of social media and behaviour.
Prerequisite(s): One of PSYC 2235 , PSYC 2245 , PSYC 2265 , PSYC 2275 , PSYC 2283 or PSYC 2285 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3344 - Environmental Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course examines the connections between humans and our natural and built environments. The influence of the physical environment on humans and how human behaviour influences the environment will be considered. We will explore the effects of the environment in terms of human behaviour, cognition, well-being and environmental sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2245 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3346 - Social Influence and Persuasion Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course explores theories and research concerning social influence, with particular attention to compliance, conformity, persuasion and obedience. It will also explore how the principles of social influence apply to real world phenomena.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2245 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3351 - Topics in Child Development Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course focuses on psychological development from conception through childhood and adolescence, examining such topics as the development of cognition, emotion, identity, moral thinking, and psychosocial abilities.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2235 with a minimum grade of C or consent of the department. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PSYC 3353 - Topics in Aging Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course examines the nature, causes and implications of developmental changes across the middle and later adult years. Following a basic overview of theoretical perspectives and research methods used in the area, the course will look at age-related changes in physiological, psychological, and social functioning. Diversity in later adulthood is also discussed, as it is reflected in gender and in cultural, lifestyle and individual variability.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2235 with a minimum grade of C or higher. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PSYC 3355 - Topics in Adolescence Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course emphasizes the biological, cognitive, social and emotional changes that occur within adolescent development. It investigates the impact of various contexts (family, peers, school, etc) on developmental outcomes. Topics include the transitory difficulties and psychosocial problems that may arise during this period as well as cultural and historical aspects of development.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2235 with a minimum grade of C or consent of the department. GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 3
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PSYC 3357 - Topics in Brain and Behaviour Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course will expand and build upon the content covered in the 2000- level course, Brain and Behaviour. It will include topics such as homeostasis, variations in consciousness, the neural control of language, brain laterality, environmental influences on brain function, and psychopathology.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2275 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3367 - Human Memory Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course provides an overview of the history, current theories, and research findings relating to human learning. Processes involved in encoding, storing and retrieving information from memory stores will be studied by examining such topics as implicit and explicit memory, autobiographical memory, and constructive processes.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2265 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3369 - Sensation and Perception Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture The course will provide students with an understanding of how the brain receives and processes information about the world around us. This will include the basic anatomy and physiology of the primary sensory systems, the scientific methods used to measure sensory function, and how information is represented in neural processing. The course will also look at traditional and cutting edge approaches to object perception, theories of depth perception, color perception, pattern recognition, motion, attention and at the processes of bottom-up and top-down processing and how they interact.
Prerequisite(s): One of PSYC 2235 , PSYC 2245 , PSYC 2265 , PSYC 2275 , PSYC 2283 or PSYC 2285 with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3404 - Effective Communication for Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course introduces students to a range of interpersonal and communication skills. The course includes a substantial experiential component allowing students to develop and practice skills that support the development and maintenance of professional relationships. In addition, students will gain experience and understanding of the interview process and report writing. Multicultural considerations, working with challenging individuals, will be also be covered.
Prerequisite(s): One of PSYC 2235 , PSYC 2245 , PSYC 2265 , PSYC 2275 , PSYC 2283 , or PSYC 2285 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 3406 - Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy (formerly PSYC 4406) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course critically examines the basic principles and therapeutic processes that characterize mainstream counselling/psychotherapy approaches, such as those based on the Psychodynamic, Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural, Humanistic, and Contextual/Systemic perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2283 and PSYC 2285 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4199 - Directed readings Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Directed Reading Subject to the approval of the Chair.
Directed Readings are intended to provide a more flexible approach for
students who want to pursue and receive credit in areas of study which are
of particular interest to them. Two Directed Reading courses can be used
for graduation purposes but they must be in different disciplines. A Directed
Reading cannot replicate an existing course. The objectives of the Directed
Reading course(s) must be filed in the Office of the Registrar and will be
made available to any institution requesting them for evaluation purposes.
Arrangements for Directed Readings must be completed on or before the Add/
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PSYC 4401 - Social Cognition Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This seminar course examines theories and research results pertaining to the structures (self, person, role, and event schemas) and processes (expectations, attributions, and inferences) underlying self and person perception.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and PSYC 2245 and one of PSYC 3301 , PSYC 3302 , PSYC 3305 , PSYC 3307 , PSYC 3320 , PSYC 3327 , PSYC 3343 , PSYC 3344 , PSYC 3346 , PSYC 3351 , PSYC 3353 , PSYC 3355 , PSYC 3357 , PSYC 3367 , PSYC 3369 or PSYC 3406 , all with minimum grades of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4403 - Advanced Topics in Brain and Behaviour Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture A basic review of brain anatomy and physiology will be followed by an exploration of topics such as neuroplasticity, neuroendocrinology and psychoneuroimmunology. These topics will be examined in relation to abnormal neural and behavioural function in disorders such as depression, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and any one of PSYC 3302 , PSYC 3307 or PSYC 3357 , all with minimum grades of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4404 - The Self Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course presents research results on the self within social-experimental, comparative, developmental, and neuroscience perspectives. The nature and function of the self will be examined. Topics will include: self-knowledge, self-motivation, self-esteem, self-regulation, self-recognition, Theory-of-Mind, measurement issues, and the influence of culture on views of the self.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and PSYC 2245 and one of PSYC 3301 , PSYC 3302 , PSYC 3305 , PSYC 3307 , PSYC 3320 , PSYC 3327 , PSYC 3343 , PSYC 3344 , PSYC 3346 , PSYC 3351 , PSYC 3353 , PSYC 3355 , PSYC 3357 , PSYC 3367 , PSYC 3369 or PSYC 3406 , all with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4405 - Psychometrics Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 1
The course examines the theory and practice of psychological testing. Topics include theories underlying psychological testing, test development and design, item analysis, reliability, validity, bias, interpretation of test scores, and common psychological tests. The course also provides students with hands-on experience in the design and evaluation of psychological tests.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and one of PSYC 3301 , PSYC 3302 , PSYC 3305 , PSYC 3307 , PSYC 3320 , PSYC 3327 , PSYC 3343 , PSYC 3344 , PSYC 3346 , PSYC 3351 , PSYC 3353 , PSYC 3355 , PSYC 3357 , PSYC 3367 , PSYC 3369 or PSYC 3406 , all with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4412 - Advanced Statistical Methods for Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 2
This course reviews material from prior 2200-level statistics courses and introduces more advanced analyses. Students will learn to screen data and to conduct analyses including multi-factor ANOVA, planned comparisons, advanced regression, power and nonparametric tests. Brief conceptual introductions to multivariate techniques (e.g. factor analysis, mediation analysis, MANOVA/MANCOVA) will be provided.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2211 and PSYC 2213 with a minimum grade of B. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4413 - Research Methods II Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 2
This course extends research concepts, practices, and designs introduced in PSYC 2213 and PSYC 4412 . Students will gain more in-depth hands-on experience with core elements of the research process while critiquing, designing and conducting small research projects. In addition, specialized techniques in social science research will be introduced. This course lays a foundation for honours thesis research.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 with a minimum grade of B and PSYC 4412 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4427 - Advanced Topics in the Psychology of Sexuality Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course emphasizes contemporary issues and research in the psychology of human sexuality. Topics covered may include, new reproductive technologies, contraception advances, sex and emerging technologies, advances in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, and enhancing sexual satisfaction. All of these topics will be discussed within a biopsychosocial context.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and PSYC 3327 both with a grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4451 - Atypical Child Development Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Psychology 4451 provides a critical examination of issues pertaining to developmental psychopathology during childhood and adolescence with an emphasis on the characteristics of the disorders of development, their determinants, outcomes and interventions. Contemporary research and theories as well as current approaches to intervention and prevention will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 , PSYC 2285 and PSYC 3351 with minimum grades of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4455 - Atypical Adolescent Development Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Course seminars will examine the foundations and pathways, normative and psychopathological, of adolescent development. Small-scale hypothesis driven studies and multilevel research designs are utilized to demonstrate the complexity of the study of adolescent development. Advances in theory and research pertaining to the biological, cognitive, emotional, and social development of adolescents, including emerging adulthood, will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and PSYC 3355 with minimum grades of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4465 - Advanced Topics In Cognition Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course examines current topics in cognitive psychology while focusing on theories and research findings. The topics may vary from year to year and may include research methods, perception, attention, memory, knowledge, problem solving, decision making, and cognitive development and aging.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and PSYC 2265 and one of PSYC 3301 , PSYC 3302 , PSYC 3305 , PSYC 3307 , PSYC 3320 , PSYC 3327 , PSYC 3343 , PSYC 3344 , PSYC 3346 , PSYC 3351 , PSYC 3353 , PSYC 3355 , PSYC 3357 , PSYC 3367 , PSYC 3369 or PSYC 3406 , all with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4483 - Advanced Topics in Social Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course explores select topics in social psychology. Students will focus on these topics in depth by critically evaluating theory and research in the area. Sample topics include group dynamics, leadership, conflict resolution, nonverbal and deceptive communication, interpersonal relationships, altruism and aggression.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and PSYC 2245 and one of PSYC 3301 , PSYC 3302 , PSYC 3305 , PSYC 3307 , PSYC 3320 , PSYC 3327 , PSYC 3343 , PSYC 3344 , PSYC 3346 , PSYC 3351 , PSYC 3353 , PSYC 3355 , PSYC 3357 , PSYC 3367 , PSYC 3369 or PSYC 3406 , all with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4484 - The Psychology of Happiness Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course will examine the nature of happiness from the viewpoint of experimental social psychology. This will include an evaluation of the empirical research on the topic of happiness and an exploration of how the science of happiness can be applied in your own life.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and PSYC 2245 and one of PSYC 3301 , PSYC 3302 , PSYC 3305 , PSYC 3307 , PSYC 3320 , PSYC 3327 , PSYC 3343 , PSYC 3344 , PSYC 3346 , PSYC 3351 , PSYC 3353 , PSYC 3355 , PSYC 3357 , PSYC 3367 , PSYC 3369 or PSYC 3406 , all with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4485 - Advanced Topics in Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course surveys current controversies in clinical psychology related to legal and ethical issues, research, and the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 , PSYC 2285 , and one of: PSYC 3301 , PSYC 3302 , PSYC 3305 , PSYC 3307 , PSYC 3320 , PSYC 3327 , PSYC 3343 , PSYC 3344 , PSYC 3346 , PSYC 3351 , PSYC 3353 , PSYC 3355 , PSYC 3357 , PSYC 3367 , PSYC 3369 or PSYC 3406 , all with a minimum grade of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4900 - Advanced Topics in Infancy and Childhood: Infant Cognition Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course examines the theoretical and empirical nature of cognitive development in infancy. Topics include infant research methods, sensation, perception, intelligence, concepts and categories, memory, and early communicative development.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and PSYC 3351 with minimum grades of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 4901 - Advanced Topics in Child Cognitive Development Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course examines theory and research in cognitive development throughout childhood. Topics include research methods with children, perception, memory, language, problem solving, academic skills, intelligence, and social perception.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2213 and PSYC 3351 with minimum grades of C or higher. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PSYC 5110 - Honours Seminar I Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Psychology 5110 is a weekly seminar course for students in the Honours stream. The seminar will provide students with a variety of practical, technical, and intellectual skills that are central to scientific research and to the development of their Honours thesis. Emphasis will be placed on students’ ability to think critically and independently.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4413 . Note: This course is restricted to students who are officially accepted and enrolled in the Psychology Honours Program.
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PSYC 5120 - Honours Seminar II Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Psychology 5120 is a weekly seminar course for students in the Honours stream. The seminar will provide students with the opportunity to conduct research in their area of interest, gather data, analyze and present findings, and develop a written thesis. Some projects may be non-empirical or theoretical, in which case certain steps (e.g., gathering data) may be modified accordingly. The Honours thesis project is conducted under the direct guidance of a faculty supervisor from the Department of Psychology.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 5110 . Note: This course is restricted to students who are officially accepted and enrolled in the Psychology Honours Program.
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PUBR 1841 - Introduction to Public Relations (formerly COMM 1841) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 1
This course will provide students with an overview of the field of public relations and environments in which practitioners work. Public relations will be considered from the perspective of human communication theories. Students will also learn the history and role of public relations in different organizational settings, and all key components of the public relations process from both a theoretical and practical point of view. Issues facing the practitioner and the industry will also be discussed.
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PUBR 1845 - Interpersonal Communications (formerly COMM 1845) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course introduces the fundamentals of interpersonal communications with a focus on ‘influencing with integrity’. Students will practice communicating one-on-one and in small groups; learn effective listening and conflict resolution skills; appreciate differences in others; and examine personal values, intentions and behaviours.
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 2
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PUBR 1849 - Applied Writing I for Public Relations (formerly COMM 1849) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 2
This course will introduce students to intermediate-level elements of writing for specific communications disciplines. Considerations of audience, purpose and technique in media will be examined for a variety of writing assignments in public relations.
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PUBR 2803 - Applied Visual Communication for Public Relations (formerly COMM 2803) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is a survey of major issues, techniques, and strategies in visual communications. Principles of graphic communication, design, and layout will be applied to the production of a variety of print-based media, including newspapers, newsletters, reports, manuals and brochures, using current computer-based page-layout and graphics programs. Typography and the uses of paper, as they affect the options for printing processes, will be examined and applied.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 2830 - Public Relations and the Public Good (formerly COMM 2830) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 1.5 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 1.5
This course examines the field of Public Relations from both theoretical and applied perspectives. In addition to examining specific aspects of the Public Relations function, students will explore the positive and negative impacts of the Public Relations function on today’s society. Students will also explore the organizational environments in which practitioners work, as well as employing a critical lens to explore the impacts of Public Relations on society.
Prerequisite(s): One of GNED 1301 , GNED 1303 , or GNED 1304 . GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3
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PUBR 2845 - Financial Public Relations (formerly COMM 2845) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 1
This course introduces students to the practice of financial public relations and the environments in which practitioners operate. Students explore the relevance of financial communication and its importance in building and maintaining relationships with key constituents. Through interactive and applied activities the course challenges students to consider the communication tools, trends and ethical perspectives involved in this practice area.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 1841 and PUBR 1849 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 2849 - Applied Writing II for Public Relations (formerly COMM 2849) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 2
In this course, students move beyond the basics of public relations writing to explore writing for publication and specific genres, including employee communication, briefs, feature writing, report writing, pitches, and corporate profiles. Students will continue to hone their research, writing, editing and interviewing skills.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 1849 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 3841 - Media Relations (formerly COMM 3841) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 1 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 2
This course examines the relationship between public relations and the media. Through work on a client project, students learn about the importance of strategic media planning in both traditional and online environments and practice writing public service announcements (PSAs), news releases, feature articles and creating media kits. Students participate in a mock news conference and receive media training.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 1841 , PUBR 1849 and PUBR 2849 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 3843 - Communication and Organizational Culture (formerly COMM 3843) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is designed to help students think critically about communication in the organizational context. Through theory-based lectures and experiential exercises, students will better understand the nature, strengths and limits of organizational design, the nature of metaphor and its usefulness in describing organizational management, and how to apply theory learned in the classroom in the practice of public relations.
Prerequisite(s): Both of PUBR 1841 and PUBR 1845 or consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 3847 - Public Relations Management (formerly COMM 3847) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 2
Building on the introduction to public relations course and research methods course, students learn the fundamentals of public relations program planning. The course begins with theory, case study analysis and discussion, and ends with teams planning, executing and evaluating a client based public relations initiative. Students conduct research, analyze target audiences and messages to be delivered, undertake budgeting and scheduling activities, and evaluate the results.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 1841 and PUBR 3855 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 3851 - Computer Mediated Communication (formerly COMM 3851) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 1 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 2
This course introduces public relations students to on-line/digital communication in both the classroom and the computer lab. Participants learn to use the technologies and understand them sufficiently to advise others on their applications, strengths and weaknesses. Students become familiar with digital uses for Internet and social applications as they relate to communications.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 2803 or consent of the department. Recommended Preparation: COMP 1103 or equivalent. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 3855 - Research Methods for Public Relations (formerly COMM 3855) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Lecture This course develops competence in major forms of research including the use of surveys, focus groups, content analysis, and the use of existing information accessed through libraries, online databases, and other computer-based search tools. Elements of descriptive statistics as they apply to the analysis of survey design are reviewed. The course provides instruction and hands-on practice in conducting communications research and communicating the findings as a fundamental part of the public relations profession.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 1841 and PUBR 2849 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 3860 - Government Public Relations (formerly COMM 3860) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture In this course students will explore the critical role strategic public relations plays as organizations seek to inform and influence government policy-making processes and outcomes as well as examining the public relations function within government. Students will monitor current issues facing organizations; examine the theory, practice and context of government relations; and understand what it takes to create and manage an effective government relations program.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 2849 and PUBR 3841 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 3865 - Strategic Social Media for Public Relations (formerly COMM 3865) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Online In this course, students will examine the rich and complex picture of social media and the critical role strategic social media plays in the organizational public relations function. This course applies social media strategies to public relations for government, non-profit, corporate and agency sectors. It challenges students to understand the framework for transitioning social media from the personal to the organizational voice and to respond strategically to the way an organization’s audience connects, collaborates and builds relationships online. It focuses on strategic analysis and organizational integration of social media objectives through public relations strategies.
Prerequisite(s): Both of PUBR 1841 and PUBR 3855 or consent of the program. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 3890 - Special Topics in Public Relations (formerly COMM 3890) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended, Distance Delivery This course provides an examination of selected topics designed to address critical or emerging trends in public relations. As this is a variable content course, the specific topic will be announced and advertised each semester it is offered. Students may not receive credit for this course more than once.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 4890 or consent of the program. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 4841 - Strategic Communication Planning (formerly COMM 4841) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 2 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture Tutorial Hour(s): 2
This course is designed to build on material covered in the Public Relations Management and Work Experience I courses. Students will increase their understanding of strategic and operational planning concepts in the public relations context by offering consulting services to clients. Working in groups, students will review business plans, conduct a communications audit and write a comprehensive communication plan to assist their client organizations in achieving organizational goals.
Prerequisite(s): Both of PUBR 3847 and PUBR 4891 ; or consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 4845 - Investor Relations (formerly COMM 4845) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Lecture This senior-level course for public relations students represents one of the key growth areas for the profession. Students examine the role of investor relations, its purpose within specific organizations, including the appropriate regulations, brokerage, security and ethical considerations of communicating in the financial marketplace. Financial communication documents are analyzed including proxies, disclosure documents, annual and quarterly reports, etc. Students learn how to successfully plan and manage an annual shareholder meeting, an investor presentation, and respond to the financial media.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 4892 and consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 4847 - International and Intercultural Public Relations (formerly COMM 4847) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Online This is a senior-level course for public relations students. Students learn the essential elements of effective public relations activities in an international and intercultural context. They examine those elements through the relevant policies and activities governing public relations abroad including marketing, advertising, cultural diversity issues, legislation and government regulations, as well as new communication technologies, financial markets, ethics, international labour, and workplace issues.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 4892 or consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 4849 - Fund Development and Corporate Philanthropy (formerly COMM 4849) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Online This is a senior-level course for public relations students, covering two aspects of social public relations - raising funds and creating programs that give financial resources away. This course covers such areas as: understanding government regulations, corporate giving guidelines, accessing funding agencies, understanding the options for fund maintenance, market and audience research, ethical considerations, and the public relations activities required to establish, maintain and promote partnerships with key stakeholders.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 4892 or consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 4851 - Issues and Ethics in Public Relations (formerly COMM 4851) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Blended, Lecture This is a senior course for students in their final semester of the public relations major in the Bachelor of Communication degree. The course, structured as a combination of senior seminar and directed reading, provides students the opportunity to reflect on the learning they have gained; examine the profession they are about to enter; contemplate and consider work experience placements and integrate these perspectives in a thesis of relevance to the profession and their future endeavours.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 4892 and consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 4860 - Issues Management, Risk and Crisis Communication (formerly COMM 4860) Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture In this course, students will undertake a detailed examination of the principles and applications of the critical elements of sensitive issues management, risk and crisis communications within the context of the public relations responsibilities in organizational communication. The course will concentrate on theoretical considerations of such core topics as trust, effective spokespeople during crisis, credible messaging and stakeholder dialogue. It will address the fundamentals of issues management, effective implementation of crisis communication strategies and workable risk communication models.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 4891 . Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 4890 - Public Relations Workplace Issues and Preparation Seminar (formerly COMM 4890) Credit(s): 0 Lecture Hour(s): 1.5 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This mandatory, zero-credit preparation seminar for work experience will examine conditions and issues which may arise in the workplace and the responsibilities and rights of employers and employees. Potential employers and working public relations professionals will be invited to present their perspectives and expectations as students develop resumes and portfolios and prepare to apply for work opportunities in a subsequent semester.
Note: The seminar must be completed as preparation for and in advance of, the required work experience.
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PUBR 4891 - Public Relations Work Experience I (formerly COMM 4891) Credit(s): 0 Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term
The work experiences required for the public relations major in communication studies offers students the opportunity to integrate the theory and practice of public relations learned in the classroom to supervised work experience in a public relations and communications management setting.
Prerequisite(s): All of PUBR 1841 , PUBR 1849 , PUBR 2803 , PUBR 2849 , PUBR 3841 , PUBR 3847 , PUBR 3851 , PUBR 3855 , 150 hours of paid or volunteer public relations experience, and departmental approval. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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PUBR 4892 - Public Relations Work Experience II (formerly COMM 4892) Credit(s): 0 Other Hours Schedule Type Work Term
The work experiences required for the public relations major in communication studies offers students the opportunity to integrate the theory and practice of public relations learned in the classroom to supervised work experience in a public relations and communications management setting.
Prerequisite(s): PUBR 4891 and consent of the department. Fall Schedule Winter Schedule Spring Schedule Summer Schedule
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RELS 1103 - World Religions: Eastern Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course is an introduction to Eastern religions such as Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto.
GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2
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RELS 1104 - Religion and Violence Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 3 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture This course introduces students to the study of religion by exploring the relationship between religion and violence. Themes covered may include: theories of religion and violence, self-harm, martyrdom, sacrifice, symbolic violence, resistance to religiously-sanctioned violence, religion and domestic violence, religion and non-violence.
GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2
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RELS 1105 - Comparing Religions Credit(s): 3 Lecture Hour(s): 4 Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture An introduction to the study of religion that relates religious traditions to contemporary thought and culture.
GNED Cluster 2 - Tier 2
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