PSYCH 275 - Brain and Behavior

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

An introduction to brain mechanisms involved in sensation, perception, movement, motivation, learning, and cognition, as studied in both humans and lower animals. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or SCI 100. [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 or SCI 100 and PSYCH 105 and one 200-level Psychology course. Students must check with the Department for the topics for the year and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 403 - Recent Advances in Experimental Psychology: Models and Theories

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

Discussion of advanced concepts and theories developed by selected fields within experimental psychology. The course will examine the relation between theory and data in these fields. Prerequisites: PSYCH 213 or STAT 151 or 161, and a 300-level PSYCH course. Note: Consult the Department of Psychology webpage for the topics for the year and any additional prerequisites (https://www.ualberta.ca/psychology/undergraduate-studies/courses/special-topics.html). [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 505 - Conference Course in Psychology

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

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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 or SCI 100 and PSYCH 105 and one 200-level Psychology course. Students must check with the Department for the topics for the year and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 104 - Basic Psychological Processes

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1/4)

Principles and development of perception, motivation, learning, and thinking and their relationship to the psychological functioning of the individual. Fulfillment of the 1/4 laboratory credit typically entails serving as a research participant, but can be fulfilled through the completion of alternative assignments. Note: PSYCH 104 is not a prerequisite for PSYCH 105. PSYCH 104 and 105 can be taken in either term, but not in the same term. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 275 - Brain and Behavior

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

An introduction to brain mechanisms involved in sensation, perception, movement, motivation, learning, and cognition, as studied in both humans and lower animals. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or SCI 100. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 305 - Special Topics in Psychology I

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 developmental, social, personality, cognitive. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104, PSYCH 105 and one 200-level PSYCH class. Note: Consult the Department of Psychology website for the topics offered and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Arts]

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 374 - Psychopharmacology

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

Examines psychopharmacology of drug abuse, with a focus on drug administration, neurotransmitter systems, and drug actions in the context of commonly used drugs such as alcohol, cannabis, psychedelics, and opioids. Topics span general synaptic transmission, methods, mechanisms of action, and theories of addiction. Note: Not open to students with credit in PMCOL 305 or PSYCH 302 or 403 Topic: Psychopharmacology. Prerequisites: PSYCH 213 or STAT 151 or 161 and PSYCH 275. [Faculty of Science]

PSYCH 403 - Recent Advances in Experimental Psychology: Models and Theories

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

Discussion of advanced concepts and theories developed by selected fields within experimental psychology. The course will examine the relation between theory and data in these fields. Prerequisites: PSYCH 213 or STAT 151 or 161, and one 300-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 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]