PSYCH1NN3FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY, NEUROSCIENCE & BEHAVIOUR
This course builds on the scientific methods of PSYCH 1N03 and introduces important themes as the foundations to investigate psychology, neuroscience and behaviour with an emphasis on sensory systems, and behaviours critical to survival.
Three hours (lecture, web modules, weekly tutorials); one term
Prerequisite(s):PSYCH 1N03 and registration in B.Sc.N., Conestoga campus
It is strongly recommended that students without Grade 12 Biology U complete BIOLOGY 1P03 concurrent with this course. Not open to students with credit or registration in ISCI 1A24 or registered in B.Sc.N. Conestoga campus.
PSYCH 1XX3 FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY, NEUROSCIENCE & BEHAVIOUR
This course builds on the scientific methods of PSYCH 1X03 and introduces important themes as the foundations to investigate psychology, neuroscience and behaviour with an emphasis on sensory systems, and behaviours critical to survival.
Three hours (lecture, web modules, weekly tutorials); one term
A general survey of theories and mechanisms of child development, illustrated through examples from neural, perceptual, cognitive, social and emotional development.
Students in Honours programs are referred to PSYCH 3GG3 for which this course is an antirequisite.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):One of ISCI 1A24, PSYCH 1N03, 1X03 (or 1AA3), or registration in Arts & Science or the B.H.Sc. (Honours) program
An introduction to the scientific study of personality which will consider theory, assessment and research in five approaches to personality: psychodynamic, biological, trait, behavioural and humanistic.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):One of ISCI 1A24, PSYCH 1N03, 1X03 (or 1AA3), or registration in Arts & Science or the B.H.Sc. (Honours) program
An overview of research and theory in social psychology. Topics include, but are not limited to, social influence, persuasion, prejudice, aggression, altruism, sexuality, and processes related to attitude formation and change.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):One of ISCI 1A24, PSYCH 1N03, 1X03 (or 1AA3), or registration in Arts & Science or the B.H.Sc. (Honours) program
General processes mediating sensation and perception. Topics include neural principles of sensory pathways, the measurement of perception and the role of sensory processes in behaviour.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):PSYCH 1X03 (or 1AA3), 1XX3 (or 1A03) with a grade of at least C+ in each, and one of BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03, 1P03 (or 1K03) or Grade 12 Biology U, and registration in the B.A. Psychology program, or a program in the Faculty of Science; or ISCI 1A24; or registration in Arts & Science, the B.H.Sc. (Honours), the Honours Cognitive Science of Language or the Honours Music (Music Cognition) program
The psychological study of knowledge and how people use it. Topics include pattern recognition, remembering and reasoning.
Three lectures, one tutorial; one term
Prerequisite(s):PSYCH 1X03 (or 1AA3), 1XX3 (or 1A03) with a grade of at least C+ in each, and one of BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03, 1P03 (or 1K03), or Grade 12 Biology U, and registration in the B.A. Psychology program, or a program in the Faculty of Science; or ISCI 1A24; or registration in Arts & Science, the B.H.Sc. (Honours), Honours Music (Music Cognition) or any Honours Cognitive Science of Language program
This course presents an overview of music cognition, covering such topics as musical acoustics, melodic and rhythmic systems, and the mechanisms of perception and performance in music.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in any Music Cognition program (B.A., B.Mus., B.Sc); or PSYCH 1X03 (or 1AA3), 1XX3 (or 1A03) and registration in an Honours program; or registration in Arts & Science or the B.H.Sc. (Honours) program; or ISCI 1A24. MUSIC 1C03 or completion of Advanced Rudiments (formerly Grade 2 Rudiments) from The Royal Conservatory of Music or permission of the instructor.
The physiology of the neuron, and the functional anatomy of sensory, motor, and cognitive systems, with a focus on both basic neuroscience and neurological disorders.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):PSYCH 1X03 (or 1AA3), 1XX3 (or 1A03) with a grade of at least C+ in each, and one of BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03, 1P03 (or 1K03) or Grade 12 Biology U, and registration in the B.A. Psychology program or a program in the Faculty of Science; or ISCI 1A24; or registration in Arts & Science, the B.H.Sc. (Honours), the Honours Cognitive Science of Language, or the Honours Music (Music Cognition) program
A discussion of the major classes of behaviour shared by most animals including humans. The course will integrate evolutionary analyses with an in-depth discussion of the genetic and cognitive mechanisms that generate behaviour.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):PSYCH 1X03 (or 1AA3), 1XX3 (or 1AA3) with a grade of at least C+ in each, and one of BIOLOGY 1M03, 1P03 (or 1K03), or Grade 12 Biology U, and registration in the B.A. Psychology program, or a program in the Faculty of Science; or ISCI 1A24; or registration in Arts & Science, the B.H.Sc. (Honours) program; or credit or registration in one of BIOLOGY 1M03, 1P03 (or 1K03) or Grade 12 Biology U, and registration in the Honours Music (Music Cognition) program
An introduction to the biology of hearing with an emphasis on fundamental auditory principles and underlying physiological mechanisms. Topics include physical acoustics, sound analysis, anatomy and physiology of mammalian auditory system, and perception and psychoacoustics.
Discusses selected topics related to normal and abnormal development in children, including behavioral affective, perceptual, and cognitive disorders and developmental disability.
This course will explore the physiology, psychological effects, and adaptive value of positive emotional and cognitive responses to the outside world, and to our own thoughts and behaviors.
An introduction to cognitive neuroscience, which is aimed at the study of psychological, computational, and neuroscientific bases of perception and cognition. The course will focus on cognitive neuroscience methods and their application to contemporary research issues.
Language behaviour and development in children, from birth to school age. The course examines how data from children's language acquisition can inform linguistic theory.
This course will explore social psychological theories and research relating to attitude formation and change, and the impact of attitudes on behavior.
Introduces students to applications of psychology to the law. Includes topics such as eyewitness testimony, criminal profiling, assessment of criminal responsibility, jury psychology and psychopathy.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):Completion of at least 9 units of Psychology and registration in Level III or above
Offered in alternate years. Not offered in 2011-2012.
This course will consider how unisensory phenomena rely on more than one sensory modality. Topics will include: flavour, posture, music, empathy, synesthesia and sensory substitution.
The study of human social psychology and behaviour in light of evolutionary theories. Topics include family relations, sex differences, mate choice, cooperation and conflict, and universality and diversity across cultures.
This course concentrates on theories and mechanisms of development. The evidence for biological and environmental influences on development are examined and the principles and mechanisms of development are illustrated through examples from neural, perceptual, cognitive, social and emotional development.
This course deals with the neurocognitive bases of the production and perception of the major art forms, including music, dance, the literary arts and the visual arts.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):PNB 2XA3 or PSYCH 2E03; and registration in Level III or above of an Honours program
Discusses historical and contemporary topics related to socio-emotional development from infancy to middle childhood, with an emphasis on the development of maladaptive social behaviours.
PSYCH3MB3COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND MUSIC EDUCATION
This course examines the cognitive and perceptual development of auditory and musical abilities from before birth through to adulthood, and explores how this knowledge can be applied to music education.
Fundamental cellular and circuit level neuroscience. Examination of the integration of ion channels, neurotransmitter systems, and neuronal structure and function in neural circuits, focusing on major themes of synaptic and developmental plasticity.
Social behaviour from the perspective of evolutionary theory. Topics include aggression, altruism, kinship, parent-offspring interaction, sex and reproduction.
Students will gain practical experience with teaching methods and communication skills relevant to psychology, neuroscience and behaviour and explore issues in educational psychology. Applications must be submitted by March 1 of the preceding academic year, with selection for placements announced by May 15.
Three hours (seminar); one term
Prerequisite(s):A grade of A- in both PSYCH 1X03 (or 1AA3) and 1XX3 (or 1A03) or ISCI 1A24; and registration in Level III or IV of an Honours program; and permission of the instructor/coordinator
This course discusses the cognitive and neurological basis of language comprehension and production, from an experimental perspective. The emphasis is on the processing of spoken language.
Cognitive processes involved in encoding, storage and retrieval will be discussed in terms of current theories of memory and information processing.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):PNB 2XA3 or PSYCH 2H03; and registration in Level III or IV of Honours Life Sciences, any Honours Cognitive Science of Language program, or any program in the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
Seminar course on one or more selected topics in cognitive neuroscience, including biological and computational models of learning and memory, sensory science, neuropsychology, and functional brain imaging.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s):PSYCH 3BN3 and registration in Level IV of an Honours program
This course explores a sophisticated method for drawing inferences from data, used both for statistical analysis and as a model of human brain function.
Brain imaging methods have provided remarkable insights into what areas of the brain are involved in linguistic processes. This course will survey the current scientific literature dealing with the neuroimaging of normal and pathological brain function as related to language processes.
Seminar (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s):Registration in Level III or IV of a program in Linguistics or Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour or Combined Honours Psychology program, and permission of the Department of Linguistics and Languages
This seminar course explores how evolutionary theory can be used to examine fundamental issues in mental health science.
Seminar and discussions (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s):PNB 2XC3 or Psych 2TT3 and PSYCH 3F03 or 3T03; and registration in Level IV of an Honours Biology or Honours Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, or Combined Honours Psychology program.
This course is offered by authorization of the Dean of Science.
An advanced seminar focusing on selected topics in animal behaviour.
Seminar and discussions (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s):PNB 2XC3 or PSYCH 2TT3; and one of PSYCH 3F03, 3T03 or 3YY3; and registration in Level IV of an Honours Biology or Honours Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, or Combined Honours Psychology program
Steroids, peptides, monoamines, and interacting neural structures are considered in relation to feeding, reproductive behaviour, aggression, stress, and learning in humans and other vertebrates.
Seminar and discussions (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s):PSYCH 3M03; and six units of Biochemistry and/or Biology; and registration in Level IV of an Honours program
