Michael Sharp
Contact
ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - Psychology Dept
- msharp1@ualberta.ca
Courses
PSYCH 105 - Individual and Social Behavior
Introduction to the study of human individuality, personality, and social psychological processes. Some aspects of normal and abnormal human development, psychological assessment and treatment may be reviewed. 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 and 105 can be taken in either term, but not in the same term. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 241 - Social Psychology
A survey of theories and research on the individual in a social context. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or SCI 100, and PSYCH 105 or equivalent. Note: PSYCH 241 and SOC 241 may not both be taken for credit. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 305 - Special Topics in Psychology I
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 or SCI 100, PSYCH 105 and a 200-level PSYCH class. Note: Consult the Department of Psychology's website for the specific topic(s) offered each year and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 333 - Personality Theory
An in-depth treatment of psychological theories of personality. Prerequisites: PSYCH 223, 239, or 241. Note: Not open to students with credit in PSYCH 233 or PSYCH 305 Topic: Personality. [Faculty of Arts].
PSYCH 415 - Qualitative Methods in Sociocultural Psychology
The assumptions that inform the design of qualitative research in sociocultural psychology; the procedures for gathering meaningful information through interviews, conversation, observed interaction, and textual archives; and the analysis of such information. Prerequisites: STAT 141 or 151 or 161, and PSYCH 212, and one of PSYCH 223, 233, 241, or 341. [Faculty of Arts].
PSYCH 445 - Social Psychology and Cinema
The purpose of this course is to use a combination of social psychological theory, research and feature length films to explore the psychological determinants of important forms of human social behavior. Topics include the existential realities of the human condition, aggression, obedience, prejudice, attraction, and relationships. Prerequisites: One of STAT 141 or 151 or 161 or PSYCH 212, and one of PSYCH 333, 342, 343, or 347. PSYCH 212 is strongly recommended. Note: Not open to students with credit in PSYCH 405 Topic: Studies of Self Through Cinema. [Faculty of Arts].
PSYCH 505 - Conference Course in Psychology
[Faculty of Science]