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

This is an introductory course in statistics, emphasizing the underlying theory and practical application of statistical analysis in the Behavioral Sciences, particularly Psychology.

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

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

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

This course is intended to give an introductory overview of the biological approach to psychology, with a focus on neuroscience and the evolutionary perspective. Students will acquire critical and creative thinking skills to better evaluate

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

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

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,

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

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,

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