General Info for My Courses
Here I provide a general overview for my ongoing courses. For current syllabi, grading details, and, in some cases, readings for each course, go to the relevant course page by selecting the course via the drop-down menu under the Courses Info tab above (hover over the tab).
Introduction to Psychology I
This course emphasizes scientifically-based biological and environmental explanations of human and animal behaviour. The course topics will focus on:
| the Grand Psychology Theories, | the Scientific Method, |
| Brain Structure and Function, | Developmental Psychology, |
| Perception and our Senses, | 3 dominant Learning Theories, |
| Human Personality Structures | Select Psychological Disorders |
Course Readings: see the PSYC 1106 page –> Reading list under the Courses Info drop-down menu tab above.
Other resources, links, and assignments: login to Blackboard and go to the course content.
Previous PSYC 1106 Syllabi
| Fall2022_InPerson Fall2022_Online | Fall2021_Online | Fall2020 | Fall2019 | Fall2017 |
| Fall2016 | Fall2015 | Fall2014 | Fall2013 | Fall2012 |
Introduction to Psychology II
This course builds on Introduction to Psychology I. We will examine ideas and findings focused on:
| States of Consciousness | Memory |
| Thinking, Language, & Intelligence | Emotion & Motivation |
| Social Psychology (interpersonal influence & relationships) | Mind-Body Connection (Health Psychology) |
| more Psychological Disorders | Treating Psychological Disorders |
Course Readings: see the PSYC 1107 page –> Reading list under the Courses Info drop-down menu tab above.
Other resources, links, and assignments: login to Blackboard and go to the course content.
Previous PSYC 1107 Syllabi
| Winter2023_In-Person Winter2023_Online | Winter2022_Online | Winter2021_Online | Winter2020 | Winter2018 |
| Winter2017 | Winter2016 | Winter2015 | Winter2014 | Winter2013 |
PSYC 3007 – Science of Mind Reading
>In this course, you will evaluate the psychological factors that support accurate mental state inferences of:
| people’s thoughts and feelings (states), |
| people’s general tendencies (traits), and |
| lie detection. |
In class, you will participate in article summaries and evaluations which highlight state detection, trait detection, and lie detection. After some basic lectures and discussions on these topics, you will focus on various tasks related to
writing up a term paper on one of these three topics.
Course Readings based on peer-reviewed, empirical research articles tend to change somewhat from year-to-year. The readings are available in Blackboard along with other resources, links, and assignments. Login to Blackboard and go to the course content.
PSYC 4105 – Senior Empirical Thesis
In this course, students conduct an empirical investigation of a research problem in psychology under the supervision of a Psychology Faculty member. After discussion and approval of faculty advisor, students identify their research topic.
During the course, students engage in
| novel, psychological research investigations, | demonstrate competence in research design, |
| develop scientific oral presentation skills, & | write a final in a style suitable for a journal. |
Procedures and Prerequisites:
Students must submit an Individualized Course Supervision Contract to the Chair of the Department by February 15 prior to the academic year when the course will be taken. Once this has been approved, they need to register through Webadvisor for the course.
This course is restricted to students in their fourth-year of the Honours Psychology program. Approval of the discipline is required prior to registration.
