Course Descriptions
PSYO 6581 History of Psychology I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Drawing on writings from antiquity to the early years of the 20th century, we explore the nature of historical explanation, explanation in science, knowledge and truth, life, human nature, the domains of animal and man, neuroscience, and personality.
FORMAT:
PREREQUISITES: To be enrolled in a Graduate Program
PSYO 6582 History of Psychology II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Drawing on writings from antiquity to the early years of the 20th century, we explore the nature of learning, thinking, memory, intelligence, mental illness and treatment, the unconscious, dreams, development, and the self.
FORMAT:
PREREQUISITES: To be enrolled in a Graduate Program
PSYO 6803 Topics in Psychopathology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Topics in psychopathology, which may vary from year to year, include: anxiety, child psychopathology, drug abuse, schizophrenia.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6804 Topics in Neuropsychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
These seminars will vary from term to term and will focus on brain-behaviour relationships. Topics may include: neuropsychological assessment, functional neuroanatomy, neurological, psychiatric and medical neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation, psychopharmacology, and other related topics.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6805 Topics in Assessments
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Different topics in assessment are covered.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6806 Topics in Psychopharmacology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This seminar course examines the neural and behavioural effects of drugs. The agonist and antagonist actions of drugs on receptors for neurotransmitters and the effects of drugs on neurotransmitter synthesis, storage, release and deactivation are covered. Aimed specifically at psychologists, the course focuses on the use of drugs to treat clinical disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, etc.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6807 Topics in Forensic Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Forensic Psychology deals with the applications of psychological principles and methods to various aspects of the criminal justice system (i.e., the courts, corrections, policing). Coverage of this broad topic will vary from a general overview of the field to specific topics of interest to the students. Whatever the topic, professional and ethical issues will be addressed and the complexities of conducting research on psycho-legal issues will be explored.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6808 Topics in Therapeutic Intervention
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This seminar course will focus on specific types of intervention. Topics, which may vary from year to year, may include: crisis intervention, feminist therapy, operant interventions, family therapy, marital therapy, sex therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, individual psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, etc.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6809 Topics in Health Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This seminar course will examine specific topics concerning the inter-relationship between physical health and psychology. Topics, which may vary from year to year, may include: pediatric psychology, pain, health in the aged, health promotion, cardiovascular disease, etc.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 6820 Topics in Community Psychology
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The focus of this seminar will be on the delivery of psychological services in community settings. The topics will vary from year to year depending on the needs of the course and the expertise of the instructor.
FORMAT: Seminar
PSYO 7100 Seminar in Teaching Effectiveness
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students currently engaged as Teaching Assistants in
PSYO 2000.03 and
NESC 2007.03 must concurrently enroll in this course, which has two components: 1) a weekly meeting in which all students meet to discuss general and specific issues related to course planning, assessment of student performance and dealing with problems; 2) actual teaching experience in course for 2 hours/week. Teaching performance is intermittently observed and feedback provided on an individual basis.
PSYO 7501 Proseminar: Methods of Psychological Inquiry I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
New students are exposed to a broad range of topics in Psychology and Neuroscience as well as a sampling of methodologies used to study human and animal behaviour and its neural underpinnings. The course may also aim to develop the student's communication skills and research ability.
FORMAT: Seminar
RESTRICTIONS: For Clinical Psychology and Psychology & Neuroscience Graduate Students only
PSYO 7502 Proseminar: Methods of Psychological Inquiry II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
New students are exposed to a broad range of topics in Psychology and Neuroscience as well as a sampling of methodologies used to study human and animal behaviour and its neural underpinnings. The course may also aim to develop the student's communication skills and research ability.
NOTES: Restricted to Graduate Students in Clinical Psychology and Psychology & Neuroscience
FORMAT: Seminar
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Graduate Students in Clinical Psychology and Psychology & Neuroscience
PSYO 7701 Rehabilitative and Diagnostic Innovation in Applied Neurotechnologies (RADIANT) Seminar
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Seminar in commercialization and other translational activities for neuroscience and neurotechnology. Topics include: neurotechnology research and methods; clinical neuroscience; commercialization and intellectual property; ethics: research, clinical, and professional ethics, implications of neurotechnology on society; written and oral communication skills suitable to scientific and lay audiences.
FORMAT: Seminar
PREREQUISITES: Instructor's approval
PSYO 7705 Neurotechnology Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship
CREDIT HOURS: 6
Intensive three-week course in neurotechnology, clinical neuroscience, and commercialization. Topics include: neuroimaging methods; diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of nervous system-related disorders; the process of innovation; and business fundamentals. Features guest lectures by successful scientists and entrepreneurs, as well as hands-on workshops and lab exercises on business and neurotechnology topics.
FORMAT: Seminar
FORMAT COMMENTS: Students are expected to register in this course each term, receiving a grade of IP until all course requirements are completed.
PREREQUISITES: Instructor's approval
PSYO 7711 Innovating Neurotechnology I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Provides an overview of the process of innovation and commercialization of neurotechnologies and related technologies. Topics include: needs finding, needs screening, and product development; project, time, and personnel management; and communication to scientific, clinical and lay audiences.
FORMAT: Seminar
PREREQUISITES: Instructor's approval
PSYO 7712 Innovating Neurotechnology II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Provides an overview of the process of innovation and commercialization of neurotechnologies and related technologies. Topics include: product development; project, time, and personnel management; finance; capital-raising; intellectual property; marketing; and communication to scientific, clinical and lay audiences.
FORMAT: Seminar
PREREQUISITES: Instructor's approval
PSYO 7790 Internship in Neurotechnology
CREDIT HOURS: 6
A minimum 4 month internship in an industrial or other setting (e.g., life sciences industry organization; not-for-profit/NGO; etc.). This course will provide exposure to research and development in a non-academic environment, along with other aspects such as business strategy, organizational structure, management, sales, marketing, and finance.
PREREQUISITES: Instructor's approval
PSYO 8001 Psychology Colloquium I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students enrolled in this course are required to attend the weekly colloquium series.
PSYO 8002 Psychology Colloquium II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students enrolled in this course are required to attend the weekly colloquium series.