Course Descriptions
PSYO 1011 Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience I: From Neuron to Person
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Material covered includes historical background, research methodology, neural mechanisms that underlie behaviour, sensory and perceptual processes, states of consciousness, learning, and memory. The course is taught by several different instructors with expertise in the topics covered. Biweekly labs add depth to the material covered in lectures.
NOTES: To enrol in 2000-level Psychology courses, a grade of B- is required in Intro to Psychology I (
PSYO 1011.02 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) AND Intro to Psychology II (
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03).
COORDINATOR: L. Stevens
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: Required Biweekly Lab 1 hour
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 1000X/Y.06, PSYO 1001X/Y.06, PSYO 1010X/Y.06,
PSYO 1021.03,
PSYO 1031.03, SCIE 1500X/Y.30, SCIE 1501X/Y.27, SCIE 1503X/Y.21, SCIE 1504X/Y.27, SCIE 1510X/Y.33, SCIE 1515X/Y.36, SCIE 1520X/Y.30, SCIE 1540X/Y.27,
SCIE 1505X/Y.18,
SCIE 1506.03 and
SCIE 1507.03
PSYO 1012 Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience II: From Social Interaction to Psychopathology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course extends the coverage offered in
PSYO 1011.03 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03 and includes material on development, cognition, intelligence, motivation, personality, social behaviour, and psychopathology. The course is taught by several different instructors with expertise in the topics covered. Biweekly labs add depth to the material covered in lectures.
NOTES: To enrol in 2000-level Psychology courses, a grade of B- is required in Intro to Psychology I (
PSYO 1011.02 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) AND Intro to Psychology II (
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03)
COORDINATOR: L. Stevens
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: Required Biweekly Lab 1 hour
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 1000X/Y.06, PSYO 1001X/Y.06, PSYO 1010X/Y.06,
PSYO 1022.03,
PSYO 1032.03, SCIE 1500X/Y.30, SCIE 1501X/Y.27, SCIE 1503X/Y.21, SCIE 1504X/Y.27,
SCIE 1505X/Y.18, SCIE 1510X/Y.33, SCIE 1515X/Y.36, SCIE 1520X/Y.30, SCIE 1540X/Y.27,
SCIE 1506.03 and
SCIE 1507.03
PSYO 1021 Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience I: From Neuron to Person
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Material covered includes historical background, research methodology, neural mechanisms that underlie behaviour, sensory and perceptual processes, states of consciousness, learning, and memory. The course is taught by one or two different instructors with expertise in the topics covered. This course has no accompanying laboratory/tutorial.
NOTES: To enrol in 2000-level Psychology courses, a grade of B- is required in Intro to Psychology I (
PSYO 1011.02 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) AND Intro to Psychology II (
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03).
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 1000X/Y.06, PSYO 1001X/Y.06, PSYO 1010X/Y.06,
PSYO 1011.03,
PSYO 1031.03, SCIE 1500X/Y.30, SCIE 1501X/Y.27, SCIE 1503X/Y.21, SCIE 1504X/Y.27, SCIE 1510X/Y.33, SCIE 1515X/Y.36, SCIE 1520X/Y.30, SCIE 1540X/Y.27,
SCIE 1505X/Y.18,
SCIE 1506.03 and
SCIE 1507.03
PSYO 1022 Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience II: From Social Interaction to Psychopathology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course extends the coverage offered in
PSYO 1011.03 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03 and includes material on development, cognition, intelligence, motivation, personality, social behaviour, and psychopathology. The course is taught by one or two different instructors with expertise in the topics covered. This course has no accompanying laboratory/tutorial.
NOTES: To enrol in 2000-level Psychology courses, a grade of B- is required in Intro to Psychology I (
PSYO 1011.02 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) AND Intro to Psychology II (
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03).
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 1000X/Y.06, PSYO 1001X/Y.06, PSYO 1010X/Y.06,
PSYO 1012.03,
PSYO 1032.03, SCIE 1500X/Y.30, SCIE 1501X/Y.27, SCIE 1503X/Y.21, SCIE 1504X/Y.27, SCIE 1510X/Y.33, SCIE 1515X/Y.36, SCIE 1520X/Y.30, SCIE 1540X/Y.27,
SCIE 1505X/Y.18,
SCIE 1506.03,
SCIE 1507.03
PSYO 1031 Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience I: From Neuron to Person
CREDIT HOURS: 3
PSYO 1031 is the online distance education equivalent of
PSYO 1011. Material covered includes historical background, research methodology, neural mechanisms that underlie behaviour, sensory and perceptual processes, states of consciousness, learning, and memory. Recorded lectures, lab activities and write-ups, quizzes, and class discussions will be delivered through the University's learning management system.
NOTES: To enrol in 2000-level Psychology courses, a grade of B- is required in Intro to Psychology I (
PSYO 1011.02 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) AND Intro to Psychology II (
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03).
FORMAT: Online Delivery
FORMAT COMMENTS: Online
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 1000X/Y.06, PSYO 1001X/Y.06, PSYO 1010X/Y.06,
PSYO 1011.03,
PSYO 1021.03, SCIE 1500X/Y.30 SCIE 1501X/Y.27, SCIE 1503X/Y.21, SCIE 1504X/Y.27,
SCIE 1505X/Y.18, SCIE 1510X/Y.33, SCIE 1515X/Y.36, SCIE 1520X/Y.03, SCIE 1540X/Y.27,
SCIE 1506.03 and
SCIE 1507.03
PSYO 1032 Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience II: From Social Interaction to Psychopathology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
PSYO 1032 is the online distance education equivalent of
PSYO 1012. Material covered includes psychological development, problem solving, reasoning, intelligence, motivation and emotion, social behaviour, personality, health psychology, psychological disorders, and treatment. Recorded lectures, lab activities and write-ups, quizzes, and discussion will be delivered through the University's learning management system.
NOTES: To enrol in 2000-level Psychology courses, a grade of B- is required in Intro to Psychology I (
PSYO 1011.02 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) AND Intro to Psychology II (
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03).
FORMAT: Online Delivery
FORMAT COMMENTS: Online
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 1000X/Y.06, PSYO 1001X/Y.06, PSYO 1010X/Y.06,
PSYO 1012.03,
PSYO 1022.03, SCIE 1500X/Y.30, SCIE 1501X/Y.27, SCIE 1503X/Y.21, SCIE 1504X/Y.27,
SCIE 1505X/Y.18, SCIE 1510X/Y.33, SCIE 1515X/Y.36, SCIE 1520X/Y.03, SCIE 1540X/Y.27,
SCIE 1506.03 and
SCIE 1507.03
PSYO 2000 Methods in Experimental Psychology and Neuroscience
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides a thorough grounding in scientific research methods used by experimental psychologists and neuroscientists. Lectures explore concepts, methods, and analytic tools employed to investigate human and animal behaviour and neurophysiology. Students also complete assignments and write reports on a series of supervised laboratory experiments to illustrate concepts presented in lectures.
NOTES: Restricted to students registered in Psychology programs. It is highly recommended that students take
PSYO 2501.03, Statistical Methods I, concurrently with
PSYO 2000.03. Students must attend the first lecture session.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 2
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 1011.03 (or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and
PSYO 1012.03 (or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03); OR
SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 (or SCIE1505X/Y.18). All prerequisite courses must have a grade of B- or better.
CROSS-LISTING:
NESC 2000.03
EXCLUSIONS:
NESC 2007.03
PSYO 2080 Social Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The course undertakes a critical analysis of social theory and research promoting a close and skeptical evaluation of our knowledge, our obedience and rebellion, our affections and hostilities, our willingness to help and injure, our attempts to explain ourselves and others, our erotic orientations, and our gender roles.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 1011.03 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03 and
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03, OR
SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 (or SCIE1505X/Y.18). All prerequisite courses must have a grade of B- or better.
PSYO 2090 Developmental Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
People change with age. This course examines the changes that occur in humans from conception through adolescence. Biological, social, cognitive, and linguistic aspects of development are considered. Theory, research, and practical implications are integrated throughout the course.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 1011.03 (or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and
PSYO 1012.03 (or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03); OR
SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 (or SCIE1505X/Y.18). All prerequisite courses must have a grade of B- or better.
PSYO 2130 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Lectures focus on the processes involved in transforming sensory information into the meaningful everyday world that we know. Initially, emphasis is on the visual system, and how information within that system is structured and organized, followed by a consideration of the character of internal representations used in thinking and remembering.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 1011.03 (or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and
PSYO 1012.03 (or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03); OR
SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 (or SCIE1505X/Y.18). All prerequisite courses must have a grade of B- or better.
CROSS-LISTING:
NESC 2130.03
PSYO 2140 Learning: Conditioning and Motivation
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Lectures focus on several goals: (1) providing general principles of learning; (2) understanding the behaviour of particular species; (3) direct application to human problems. Emphasis is on understanding why researchers in animal learning do what they are currently doing (given the goals and the historical context).
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 1011.03 (or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and
PSYO 1012.03 (or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03); OR
SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 (or SCIE1505X/Y.18). All prerequisite courses must have a grade of B- or better.
CROSS-LISTING:
NESC 2140.03
PSYO 2150 Perceptual Processes
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Perception deals with the way in which our senses provide us with information about our environment. This course focuses on the process by which sensory experiences are coded, how they are interpreted by the nervous system, and how experience modifies perception.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 1011.03 (or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and
PSYO 1012.03 (or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03); OR
SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 (or SCIE1505X/Y.18) OR BIOL 1010.03 (or BIOL 1020.03)
and BIOL 1011.0
3 (or BIOL 1021.0
3). All prerequi
site courses must have a grade of B- or better.
CROSS-LISTING:
NESC 2150.03
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 3005.03/NESC 3005.03
PSYO 2160 Animal Behaviour
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Using concepts from behavioural biology and psychology, animal behaviourists attempt to explain why animals behave the way they do. The course examines topics such as mating and social systems, mate choice, the evolution of behaviour, and animal communication. The behaviour of a wide range of animals is studied.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 1011.03 (or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and
PSYO 1012.03 (or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03), each with a grade of B-or better; OR
SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 (or SCIE1505X/Y.18), each with a grade of B- or better; OR
BIOL 1010.03 or
BIOL 1020.03 and
BIOL 1011.03 or
BIOL 1021.03, each with a grade of C or better.
CROSS-LISTING:
NESC 2160.03
PSYO 2220 Adult Psychopathology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides an introduction to adult psychopathology. Diagnostic criteria and evidence on etiology and treatment of the major mental health disorders within adulthood are discussed. Historical, social, cultural, and contextual aspects of adult psychopathology are examined and current research in the field is highlighted.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 1011.03 (or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and
PSYO 1012.03 (or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03); OR
SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 (or SCIE1505X/Y.18). All prerequisite courses must have a grade of B- or better.
PSYO 2444 Forensic Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides an introduction to the application of psychology to the various areas of the criminal justice system (i.e., court, corrections, policing). In addition, consideration is given to the professional and ethical issues that arise when psychological knowledge is applied in forensic contexts.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 1011.03 (or equivalent) and
PSYO 1012.03 (or equivalent) with grade of B- or higher in both
EXCLUSIONS:
PSYO 3224
PSYO 2470 Systems Neuroscience
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides an introduction to the functional systems of the brain. We examine neural systems (e.g., the sensory systems, motor system, neurotransmitter-specific systems) individually. We explore their anatomy and function, neurobiological properties that make each unique, and factors that are common to all neural systems (e.g., development and plasticity).
NOTES: Restricted to students registered in Psychology or Neuroscience Major or Honours programs.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Psychology I (
PSYO 1011.03 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and Introduction to Psychology II (
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03) EACH with a grade of B- or better, OR
SCIE 1506.09 and
SCIE 1507.09 EACH with a grade of B- or better, or SCIE 1505X/Y.18 with a grade of B- or better.
CROSS-LISTING:
NESC 2470.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to students registered in Psychology or Neuroscience Major or Honours programs.
EXCLUSIONS:
PHYL 2041.03, PSYO 2770.03
PSYO 2501 Statistical Methods I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course provides an introduction to research design and statistics within Neuroscience and Psychology. Particular emphasis is placed on conducting and interpreting various statistical procedures, including descriptive and inferential statistics (z-test, t-test, ANOVA, chi-square tests), frequently used in these fields.
NOTES: Only students undertaking a Major or Honours degree in Psychology or Neuroscience are eligible for enrolment. This course does not fulfil any part of the Faculty of Science Mathematics requirement.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: PSYO 1011.03 (or PSYO 1021.03 or PSYO 1031.03) and PSYO 1012.03 (or PSYO 1022.03 or PSYO 1032.03); OR SCIE 1506.09/1507.09 (or SCIE1505X/Y.18). All prerequisite courses must have a grade of B- or better.
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 3501.03
PSYO 2570 Cellular Neuroscience
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course explores the brain at the neuronal level. Material covered includes: the ionic basis of resting potentials; the electrical activity of neurons; synaptic transmission and plasticity; synthesis and action of synaptic transmitters; and drug actions. Cellular phenomena relevant to healthy and neurologically-dysfunctional systems are also discussed.
FORMAT: Lecture
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Psychology I (
PSYO 1011.03 or
PSYO 1021.03 or
PSYO 1031.03) and Introduction to Psychology II (
PSYO 1012.03 or
PSYO 1022.03 or
PSYO 1032.03) EACH with a grade of B- or better, or Principles of Biology I (
BIOL 1010.03 or
BIOL 1020.03) and Principles of Biology II (
BIOL 1011.03 or
BIOL 1021.03) EACH with a grade of B- or better, OR
SCIE 1506.09 and
SCIE 1507.09 EACH with a grade of B- or better, or
SCIE 1505X/Y.18 with a grade of B- or better.
CROSS-LISTING:
NESC 2570.03,
PHYL 2570.03
PSYO 3001 Directed Project in Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students work on single-term project under the supervision of faculty advisor.
Requirements include a minimum grade of B in
PSYO 2000.03, an overall B+ (GPA 3.30) average in all other Psychology courses, and securing a faculty advisor to supervise the research project. Note: This course cannot be used to fulfill the department's research laboratory requirement.
Coordinator permission required - contact: pnistud@dal.ca
NOTES: This course provides 3-credit hours of directed research. Students wanting a full-year research experience in a single lab with single project, should register for
PSYO 3100.03 and
PSYO 3101.03.
FORMAT: Lab
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 4
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 2000.03 or
NESC 2000.03,
PSYO 2501.03, previous or concurrent enrolment in two other Psychology or Neuroscience 3000-level courses, and Coordinator's consent.
CROSS-LISTING:
NESC 3001.03
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 3000.06, NESC 3000.06,
PSYO 3100.03,
PSYO 3101.03,
NESC 3100.03,
NESC 3101.03
PSYO 3002 Directed Research in Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students work on single-term project under the supervision of faculty advisor. Requirements include a minimum grade of B in
PSYO 2000.03 (or
NESC 2000.03), an overall B+ (GPA 3.30) average in all other Psychology courses, and securing a faculty advisor to supervise the research project. Note: This course cannot be used to fulfill the department's research laboratory requirement.
Coordinator permission required - contact: pnistud@dal.ca
NOTES: This course provides 3-credit hours of directed research. Students wanting a full-year research experience in a single lab with single project, should register for
PSYO 3100.03 and
PSYO 3101.03.
FORMAT: Lab
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 4
PREREQUISITES:
PSYO 2000.03 or
NESC 2000.03,
PSYO 2501.03, previous or concurrent enrolment in two other Psychology or Neuroscience 3000-level courses, and Coordinator's consent.
CROSS-LISTING:
NESC 3002.03
EXCLUSIONS: PSYO 3000.06, NESC 3000.06,
PSYO 3100.03,
PSYO 3101.03,
NESC 3100.03,
NESC 3101.03