AUPSY 220 - Personality

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

Introductory survey including representative theoretical points of view and research relevant to the major problems of the study of personality. Prerequisite: AUPSY 103.

AUPSY 346 - Community Psychology

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

Examination of the theories, approaches, and values behind social intervention intended to ameliorate, or prevent, psychological difficulty. Examples of community change are drawn from a Canadian context whenever possible. Prerequisites: AUPSY 103 and AUPSY 213.

AUPSY 488 - Forensic Psychology

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

Examination of the psychology of criminal behaviour and the legal system. Topics include theories of criminal behaviour, jury selection and decision-making, police interrogations and confessions, eyewitness testimony, and risk assessment and offender intervention programs. Prerequisite: AUPSY 240. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPSY 488 and AUCRI 488 (2020).

AUPSY 220 - Personality

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

Introductory survey including representative theoretical points of view and research relevant to the major problems of the study of personality. Prerequisite: AUPSY 103.

AUPSY 346 - Community Psychology

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

Examination of the theories, approaches, and values behind social intervention intended to ameliorate, or prevent, psychological difficulty. Examples of community change are drawn from a Canadian context whenever possible. Prerequisites: AUPSY 103 and AUSTA 153.

AUSTA 313 - Advanced Research Design

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

In this course, students will continue to build upon their existing knowledge of quantitative research design and data analysis. Some topics include: The role of theory in psychological research, an introduction to qualitative methods and analysis, literature reviews and advanced quantitative design. Prerequisites: AUSTA 217. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPSY 313 (2021) and AUSTA 313.

AUMGT 340 - Organizational Behaviour

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

Study of individuals and groups in an organizational setting. The course will help the student develop an understanding of the organizational behaviour concepts and the interaction between individual determinants of behaviour and group dynamics. Prerequisite: AUMGT 200.

AUPSY 348 - Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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

An overview of theories and research relevant to understanding human behaviour in the workplace. Prerequisite: AUPSY 240.

AUPSY 408 - History and Systems of Psychology

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

Survey of major theoretical approaches to psychology, especially in the last two centuries, emphasizing the historical antecedents and contemporary significance of each. Prerequisites: AUPSY 103 and fourth year standing. Notes: Open only to a student with a major in Psychology. AUPSY 408 is classified as an arts course. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPSY 408 or AUPSY 409.

AUPSY 409 - History and Systems of Psychology

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

Survey of major theoretical approaches to psychology, especially in the last two centuries, emphasizing the historical antecedents and contemporary significance of each. Prerequisites: AUPSY 103 and fourth year standing. Notes: Open only to a student with a major in Psychology. AUPSY 409 is classified as a science course. Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPSY 408 or AUPSY 409.

AUPSY 488 - Forensic Psychology

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

Examination of the psychology of criminal behaviour and the legal system. Topics include theories of criminal behaviour, jury selection and decision-making, police interrogations and confessions, eyewitness testimony, and risk assessment and offender intervention programs. Prerequisite: AUPSY 240. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUPSY 488 and AUCRI 488 (2020).