Lisa Smithson
Contact
ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Science - Psychology Science
- smithson@ualberta.ca
Courses
PSYCH 223 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Introduction to biological, cognitive and social aspects of psychological development. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or SCI 100, and PSYCH 105 or equivalent. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 239 - Abnormal Psychology
Nature and treatment of psychological disorders, such as cross-disciplinary perspectives and an emphasis on improving understanding of psychopathology in everyday life. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or SCI 100, and PSYCH 105. Not open to students with credit in PSYCH 339. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 302 - Special Topics in Psychological Research
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 327 - Adolescent Development
Biological, cognitive, and social aspects of development that occur during the period from early to late adolescence. Prerequisite: PSYCH 223. [Faculty of Arts]
PSYCH 347 - Interpersonal Relationships
A general overview of research and theory in the domain of relationships, based on classic and contemporary findings from the social psychological literature. Most of the course content will focus on adult romantic relationships. Prerequisites: PSYCH 241 or SOC 241. Note: Not open to students with credit in HECOL 210 or PSYCH 305 Topic: Interpersonal Relationships. [Faculty of Arts].
PSYCH 405 - Special Topics in Psychology II
Review and discussion of special theoretical or methodological topics, or a novel or emerging research areas in contemporary psychology. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or SCI 100, and PSYCH 105, STAT 141 or 151 or 161, and a 300-level PSYCH course. Note: Consult the Department of Psychology's website for the specific(s) topic offered each year and any additional prerequisites. [Faculty of Arts].