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PSYC 110: Introductory Psychology I

This is the first of a two-part introduction to the core areas of psychology. Topics covered include: the history of psychology, research methods, sensation and perception, learning, developmental psychology and social psychology.

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PSYC 120: Introductory Psychology II

This is the second half of a two-part introduction to the core areas of psychology. This course focuses on brain and behavior, states of consciousness, psychological disorders, treatment for disorders, emotion, stress and personality psychology.

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PSYC 210: Introductory Child Psychology

This course introduces child psychology, focusing on development from conception to adolescence. An overview is provided of the cognitive, perceptual, physical, moral, personality, language, and social aspects of childhood development. Within a lifespan developmental perspective, the

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PSYC 217: Research Methods in Psychology

This course will introduce the basic and major principles and procedures employed by psychologists for designing and conducting scientific experiments and critically evaluating experimental methodology and research findings. The course is designed to cover the

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PSYC 220: Behaviour Disorders

This course is aimed at reviewing the definition, history and scope of deviant behavior, with an emphasis on the psychological factors that contribute to its origins, maintenance, and treatment. The course begins with definitions of adaptive

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PSYC 240: Social Psychology

This course introduces an overall view of the field of social psychology in order to address major issues and topics that fall within this field and to cover the conditions and circumstances that lead to social

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PSYC 270: Theories of Personality

This course explores the origins, major underlying assumptions, basic personality structure, and major theoretical concepts and applications of major theories of personality. Students will explore the essential concepts and research findings related to major personality

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PSYC 299: Introduction to Ecopsychology

This course will explore the scientific links between three key domains – human psychology, wilderness/nature experiences, and environmental problems – with a particular focus on two key questions: (1) What impact does nature have on

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SOCI 110: Introductory Sociology I

An introduction to the study of human society and social interaction. The theoretical perspectives of functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism are examined along with basic concepts such as culture, family, work and more. An

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SOCI 120: Introductory Sociology II

This course is a continuation of Sociology 110. While the basic aim of the course remains the application of sociological perspectives in understanding group life and individual behavior, the focus is on topics such as,

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SOCI 230: Sociology of Work

This course explores the social organization of work by drawing on key sociological theories, research, and concepts, with a focus on Canadian society. The course also explores transformations in work within broader global processes, including

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SOCI 250: Comparative Ethnic Relations

This course offers an overview of the sociological study of ‘race’ and ‘ethnicity’ using examples from the Canadian context. It introduces students to the processes involved in the social construction of ‘racial’ and ethnic categories,

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SPAN 101: Introductory Spanish I

This is an introductory course for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. The course is designed to give students a solid grounding in the basics of the Spanish language. The classes will survey the

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