PSYCH 356 - Research Methods in Cognition

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

A detailed examination of some of the common methods used for investigating cognitive processes. Topics include response time methods, priming paradigms, tachistoscopic presentation techniques, reading time measurement, and the use of recognition and recall tests. The focus of the course will be on the application of these methods to current theories and issues in cognitive psychology. Laboratories will provide students with first-hand experience at applying these methods to research problems. Prerequisite: PSYCH 258. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 367 - Perception

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to theoretical and experimental issues associated with sensory and perceptual experience. Prerequisites: PSYCH 275 or 258. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 375 - Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Brain basis of human cognition studied using a diverse range of techniques, with a focus on measures of brain activity such as functional neuroimaging and electrophysiology and on experimental findings in neurologically intact participants. Topics include perception, motor control, attention, memory, language, emotion, and development/aging. Prerequisite: PSYCH 275. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 367 - Perception

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to theoretical and experimental issues associated with sensory and perceptual experience. Prerequisites: PSYCH 275 or 258. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 258 - Cognitive Psychology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey of findings of theoretical issues in the study of cognition, such as perception, attention, knowledge representation, memory, learning, language, reasoning, and problem solving. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or SCI 100. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 375 - Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Brain basis of human cognition studied using a diverse range of techniques, with a focus on measures of brain activity such as functional neuroimaging and electrophysiology and on experimental findings in neurologically intact participants. Topics include perception, motor control, attention, memory, language, emotion, and development/aging. Prerequisite: PSYCH 275. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 473 - Advanced Topics in Neuroscience

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

In-depth examination of one or more topics in neuroscience. Prerequisites: PSYCH 371, 375 or 377. Note: May be taken more than once for credit provided no topic is repeated. Consult the Department of Psychology website for the topics offered and any additional prerequisites.[Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 505 - Conference Course in Psychology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Review and discussion of advanced theoretical or methodological topics or emerging research areas in Psychology. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students. Note: Consult the Department of Psychology website for the topics offered and any additional prerequisites.[Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 302 - Special Topics in Psychological Research

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Review and discussion of special topics or methods in one or more of the areas of contemporary psychology such as experimental, perception, physiological, learning, memory, behavior, quantitative. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104, PSYCH 105 and one 200-level PSYCH course. Note: May be taken more than once for credit provided no topic is repeated. Consult the Department of Psychology website for the topics offered and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 356 - Research Methods in Cognition

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

A detailed examination of some of the common methods used for investigating cognitive processes. Topics include response time methods, priming paradigms, tachistoscopic presentation techniques, reading time measurement, and the use of recognition and recall tests. The focus of the course will be on the application of these methods to current theories and issues in cognitive psychology. Laboratories will provide students with first-hand experience at applying these methods to research problems. Prerequisite: PSYCH 258. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 367 - Perception

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to theoretical and experimental issues associated with sensory and perceptual experience. Prerequisites: PSYCH 275 or 258. [Faculty of Science]