2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar  Programs
	2001-2002 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR
	Carleton University

Psychology

(Arts and Social Sciences/Science)

B550 Loeb Building

Telephone: 520-2644

Academic Administration

Chair, K. Matheson

Chair, Graduate Committee, L. Paquet

Co-Chairs, Undergraduate Committee, R. Coplan, J. Logan

Chair, Ethics Committee, M. Sénéchal

Teaching Staff

Professor Emeritus

L. Strickland

Professors

Donald A. Andrews, B.A., M.A. (Carleton), Ph.D. (Queen's), C.Psych. • Hymie Anisman, B.A. (Sir George Williams), M.A. (Memorial), Ph.D. (Waterloo) • Frances Cherry, B.A., M.A. (York), Ph.D. (Purdue) • R.F. Dillon, A.B. (Dartmouth) M.S. (Florida), Ph.D. (Virginia) • P.A. Fried, B.Sc. (McGill), M.A., Ph.D. (Waterloo) • Chris M. Herdman, B.Sc. (Trent), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Alberta) • Robert D. Hoge, B.A. (Kenyon), M.A., Ph.D. (Delaware) • J.B. Kelly, B.A. (Southwestern at Memphis), Ph.D. (Vanderbilt) • Jo-Anne LeFevre, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Alberta) •Gitte Lingaard, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Monash) · Brian R. Little, B.A. (Victoria), Ph.D. (California at Berkeley) • Dan C. McIntyre, B.S. (Carroll College, Wisconsin), M.A. (Northern Illinois), Ph.D. (Waterloo) • Bruce A. Pappas, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Queen's) • Lise Paquet, B.A., M.A. (Moncton), Ph.D. (Waterloo) • William M. Petrusic, B.A. (British Columbia), M.A., Ph.D. (Michigan) • Warren B. Thorngate, B.A. (California), M.A., Ph.D. (British Columbia) • T.N. Tombaugh, B.A. (DePauw), M.A., Ph.D. (Missouri), C. Psych. • Jo Wood, B.A. (DePauw), M.A., Ph.D. (Missouri) • S.H. Wu, M.D. (Shanghai Medical) · Robert M. Zacharko, B.Sc. (Montréal), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Saskatchewan)

Associate Professors

Robert J. Coplan, B.Sc.(McGill), M.A., Ph.D. (Waterloo) A. Forth, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (British Columbia) • Mary L. Gick, B.Sc. (McGill), Ph.D. (Michigan) • Connie M. Kristiansen, B.Sc. (Toronto), M.Sc. (London School of Economics), Ph.D. (Exeter) • John Logan, B.Sc. (Dalhousie), Ph.D. (Indiana) • K. Matheson, B.A., M.A. (Carleton), Ph.D. (Waterloo) • Shelley E. Parlow, B.Sc. (Victoria), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) •Michael Poulter, B.Sc. (British Columbia), Ph.D. McGill· Timothy A. Pychyl, B.Sc. (McMaster), B.Ed. (Ottawa), M.A., Ph.D. (Carleton) · Monique Sénéchal, B.Ps., M.A. (Moncton), Ph.D. (Alberta) • Brian W. Tansley, B.A., M.A. (British Columbia), M.A., Ph.D. (Rochester), C.Psych. • Roger B. Wells, B.A. (Reed), M.A., Ph.D. (North Carolina), C.Psych •

Assistant Professors

Tina Daniels, B.A. (Queen's), M.A.Sc., Ph.D. (Waterloo) •Craig Leth-Steensen, B.A., M.A. (Carleton), Ph.D. (McGill) · Joanna Pozzulo, BA (York), M.A. ,Ph.D. (Queen’s)· Robert West, B.A. (British Columbia), M.A. (Simon Fraser), Ph.D. (British Columbia)

Adjunct Research Professors

P.R. Ballantine, BNR • D.J. Baxter, Queen's University • J. Bonta, Solicitor General of Canada • S. Borys • R. Broughton, Ottawa General Hospital • R. Brown, Department of Psychology, Dalhousie University • K. Busby • M. Cappelli, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario • E.J. Casson, University of Ottawa Eye Institute • A. Croll • J. D'Eon, Regional Rehabilitation Centre • B. Evans, Canadian Heritage • M.B. Ferlan, Department of Psychology, Saint-Vincent Pavilion • R.L Franche, Ottawa General Hospital • B.A. Grant • R.K. Hansen, Solicitor General of Canada • D. Harper, Saint Vincent Hospital • B. Hu, Ottawa Civic Hospital • V. Knott, Royal Ottawa Hospital • S.M. Kuehn • W. Loza, Kingston Penitentiary • I. Manion • S.F. Mikail, Regional Rehabilitation Centre • E. Mohr, Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital • J. Olds, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario • R.T. Pivik, University of Ottawa • A.V. Ravindran, Royal Ottawa Hospital • L.P. Renaud, Ottawa Civic Hospital • D. Robinson, Correctional Services Canada • I. Shields, Correctional Services Canada • L. Stelmach, Communications Research Centre • A. Tellier, Ottawa General Hospital • J. Veitch, National Research Council Canada • J. Weekes, Correctional Services Canada • T. Whalen, Communications Research Centre • J.S. Wormith, Solicitor General Ontario

Adjunct Professors

D.K. Bernhardt   

Study in Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers two programs in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. One leads to a B.A. (Honours) degree in Psychology; the other leads to a B.A. degree in Psychology. In the Faculty of Science, the Department offers a program leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree (Honours) in Psychology and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Neuroscience.

With certain restrictions, the B.A. (Honours) degree programs may be combined with programs in other departments. In addition, the Department offers a Minor in Psychology.

To be eligible to enter, to continue and to graduate from these degree programs, students must fulfill all the University regulations and all appropriate Faculty regulations. In addition, students must meet the requirements of the Department of Psychology, as described below.

Course Organization in Psychology

Study in Psychology begins with 100-level Psychology courses, 49.101* and 49.102* (or 49.100), which are prerequisites for all other courses offered by the Department. At the 200-level, the Department offers core courses, which are frequently prerequisites for higher level courses. Some combination of these core courses is required in each of the programs of study offered by the Department of Psychology.

Included among the 200-level courses is Psychology 49.200, Introduction to Psychological Research and Statistics, which must be completed by all students enrolled in a Departmental program.

The 200-level courses lead to branching courses, which offer still further specialization in the subject matter of psychology. These and other advanced courses are numbered at the 300- and 400-level. The upper-level courses in psychology are loosely clustered into specialty areas, which may be used to focus study within degree programs. The specialty areas are identified by the next-to-last digit of the course number: Social Psychology (49.x1x), Neuroscience (49.x2x), History (49.x3x), Community (49.x4x), Developmental (49.x5x), Personality (49.x6x), Learning and Cognition (49.x7x), Human-Computer Interaction (49.x8x).

Courses Outside the Department of Psychology

Credits for the degree that are not specified by the Department of Psychology may be taken in any discipline, subject to the Faculty regulations beginning on p.62. Unspecified credits may also be taken in Psychology so long as the maximum number of Psychology credits permitted for the degree is not exceeded.

Students are strongly urged to discuss the suitability of their course selections with the Undergraduate Office of the Department of Psychology.

Calculation of the Psychology GPA

The GPA in Psychology is based on all credits in psychology successfully completed, graded and counted in the degree program for which the student is registered. All such psychology credits to the maximum number permitted in the student's degree program are used in the calculation. Both the minimum number of required credits and the maximum number of psychology credits permitted in a Psychology degree program are given in the program description that follow. Psychology credits beyond the maximum number permitted in a Psychology degree program are not included in the calculation of the GPA and are excluded from the total number of credits counted toward the degree.

The minimum GPA in Psychology required to enter, continue and to graduate in a Psychology degree program are those stated in the Faculty regulations.

Mention: français

Students other than those in the B.Sc. (Honours) in Neuroscience program who wish to qualify for the "Mention: français" notation in Psychology may do so. To qualify, students must undergo placement testing by the Department of French in order to satisfy the language requirement and to protect the integrity of the initiative.

To graduate with the notation "Mention: français" students must include in their program the following:

Year 1

1.0 credit in the advanced study of the French language. This credit will be one of 20.145, 20.160, 20.169, 20.245, 20.260, 20.269 or 20.360. This credit will fulfill Requirement 12 of the B.A. (Honours) in Psychology program, Requirement 8 of the B.A. in Psychology program and Requirement 4 in the B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology program.

Years 2 and 3

1.0 credit at the 200- or 300-level offered entirely in French and approved by the Department of Psychology. This credit will fulfill 1.0 credit of Requirement 10 of the B.A. Psychology program and Requirement 13 of both the B.A. and B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology programs.

1.0 credit at the 200- or 300-level in Psychology taken entirely in French to satisfy one of the elective requirements in the relevant Psychology degree program. This credit must be approved by the Department of Psychology and must be taken at the University of Ottawa under the Exchange Agreement or at a francophone institution on a Letter of Permission obtained from the Registrarial Services office.

Year 4 (Honours)

1.0 credit at the 400-level in Psychology taken entirely in French at Carleton University. Normally this will be 49.490* and 49.492* or one of 49.495, 49.497 or 49.498.

To obtain the notation, students in a B.A. degree program with combined majors must fulfill the requirements for Mention français of both Departments. The Mention: français option is not available in combined degree programs in which the other Department does not offer the notation.

B.A. Programs in Psychology

B.A. (Honours) Program

The B.A (Honours) program requires 20.0 credits, with a minimum of 9.0 and a maximum of 12.0 of these taken in Psychology. This program normally takes four years to complete, but may take longer.

In the Third year either a thesis or an essay option becomes available in the B.A. (Honours) in Psychology degree program. The thesis option provides increased training in both research methodology and writing and is intended primarily for students who plan post-graduate study and/or a career in research. The essay option offers training in writing and develops skills in literature review and is intended primarily for students who want to obtain this preparation and to take advantage of other opportunities that an Honours degree in Psychology can provide.

The thesis option requires an Honours seminar, which is normally taken in Third year and is usually followed in Fourth year by Psychology 49.498, Thesis for B.A. (Honours) in Psychology. The Department of Psychology offers seven Honours seminars (Psychology 49.310, 49.320, 49.340, 49.350, 49.360, 49.370 and 49.380). Each is scheduled for six hours a week. To enter an Honours seminar a student must have a GPA of 8.0 or better in all graded Psychology courses taken at Carleton. The prerequisites for the thesis course, Psychology 49.498, include a required minimum GPA in all graded Psychology courses taken at Carleton of 9.0.

The essay option requires Psychology 49.495 normally taken in the Fourth year.

The minimum required GPA required to enter Third year is 6.0 in all graded Psychology courses taken at Carleton. The minimum GPA required to enter Fourth year is 6.5 in all graded Psychology courses taken at Carleton. A requirement of both options is Psychology 49.300, Design and Analysis in Psychological Research (or an acceptable alternate). Students in an approved program which combines study in Psychology and another discipline may take approved alternate courses for Psychology 49.300, 49.495 or 49.498.

Students in part-time study should note that the times when Honours courses are offered may require enrolment during the Day division.

To enter the B.A. (Honours) program in Psychology, a student must make application at the Registrarial Services office of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Normally this is done before the start of the Second program year. The periods during the academic year when application may be made are announced by the Registrarial Services office. At the time of application a student should also consult the Undergraduate office about specific program requirements. Students who apply to change a program after the start of the Second program year may have difficulty in completing the program in the usual time period.

Failure to maintain the minimum required GPA will result in a student being required to withdraw from the Honours program in Psychology. In addition, to enter and to continue in the B.A. (Honours) program, a student must meet the Faculty regulations. (See p.71.)

Graduation from the B.A. (Honours) program in Psychology requires a GPA of 6.5 or better over all graded Psychology courses counted towards the degree.

A student in the B.A. (Honours) program may apply to transfer to the B.A. program at the times specified by the Registrarial Services office and may be graduated with a B.A. degree provided that the requirements for that degree have been satisfied.

The Department's requirements for the degree are summarized in the following list:

1. Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*

2. Psychology 49.200

3. 1.0 credit from Psychology 49.220*, 49.250* and 49.270*

4. 1.0 credit from Psychology 49.210*, 49.230*, 49.240*, 49.260* and 49.280*.

5. Psychology 49.300

6. One of Psychology 49.310, 49.320, 49.340, 49.350, 49.360, 49.370, 49.380 for thesis stream or 1.0 elective credit in Psychology at 300 level or higher for essay stream

7. 1.0 elective credit in Psychology at 300-level or higher

8. 1.0 elective credit in Psychology at the 200-level or above

9. Psychology 49.495 or 49.498

10. 2.0 credits from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics and Physics

11. 2.0 credits from a discipline other than Psychology in the Division of Arts and Social Sciences

12. 3.0 optional credits above 100-level, not in Psychology

13. 1.0 optional credit, not in Psychology

14. 3.0 optional credits above the 200-level if taken in Psychology

In this program, the maximum number of Psychology credits permitted is 12.0. Only 1.0 Psychology credit may be presented at the 100-level.

B.A. with Combined Honours in Psychology and Another Discipline

When application is made to enter an Honours program in Psychology and another discipline, the student must declare one or the other as the discipline of primary study. This declaration is determined by the order in which the two disciplines are listed on the application. The other discipline must be selected from the Faculty of Public Affairs and Management or the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Application to enter a combined B.A. (Honours) program must be made at the Registrarial Services office appropriate to the discipline of primary study. Normally application is made before the start of the Second program year. The periods during the academic year when application may be made are announced by the Registrarial Services office. Students who apply to change a program after the start of the Second program year may have difficulty in completing the program in the usual time period.

The Department's requirements for the B.A. (Honours) in Psychology are modified when study is combined with another discipline. The Undergraduate office of the Department of Psychology should be consulted for advice in the selection of courses.

When Psychology is the discipline of primary study, Psychology 49.200, 49.300 and Psychology 49.498 or 49.495 are normally taken to meet Requirements 2, 5, and 9. When the other discipline is the one for primary study Requirements 2 and 5 may be met with approved alternatives in the other discipline, if available. Thus Psychology 49.200 (Requirement 2) may be replaced with Anthropology 54.203, Mass Communication 27.201, Political Science 47.270 or Sociology 53.203. Psychology 49.300 (Requirement 5) may be replaced with Economics 43.220, both Mass Communication 27.400* and 27.402* or Sociology 53.370.

The Honours thesis or essay (Requirement 9) must be completed in the discipline of primary study. If an Honours thesis or essay is not available in the other discipline, either Psychology 49.495 or 49.498 must be taken.

Acceptable alternatives to Psychology 49.495 and 49.498 in combined programs include Anthropology 54.495, Art History 11.499, Biology 61.497, Biology 61.498, Economics 43.498, English 18.498, Film Studies 19.495, Geography 45.491* and 45.492*, Geography 45.499, German 22.499, History 24.499,Linguistics 29.499, Mass Communication 27.497, Music 30.498, Political Science 47.495, Religion 34.499, Russian 36.499, Sociology 53.495, East European Studies 55.498, Women's Studies 09.498.

Requirements 7 and 8 are waived.

A minimum of 7.0 credits in Psychology must be taken in the B.A. (Honours) program in Psychology and another discipline. Additional credits in Psychology must be taken to replace those credits for which approved alternatives for 49.200, 49.300, 49.495 or 49.498 are taken. The maximum number of Psychology credits allowed in any B.A. (Honours)program is 12.0.

Credit can not be obtained in a Psychology degree program for both a Psychology credit and an alternative credit in another discipline. Approved alternative credits are not used in the calculation of the GPA in Psychology.

B.A. (Honours) in Psychology with a Concentration in Human-Computer Interaction

Requirements are as follows:

GPA requirements for admission to, continuation in, and graduation from this degree program are consistent with standards established by the Division of Arts and Social Sciences (See Academic Regulations Sections 4.2, 4.3b, and 4.4c). At least 11.0 credits and not more than 12.0 credits must be in Psychology and must include:

1. Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*;

2. The following courses are required for the Human-Computer Interaction concentration: Psychology 49.210*, 49.270*, 49.280*, 49.380; 49.480*; 49.485*;

3. 1.5 credits from 49.220*, 49.230*, 49.240*, 49.250*, 49.260*;

4. Psychology 49.200, 49.300;

5. 0.5 elective credit in psychology at 300-level or higher;

6. 1.5 elective credits in psychology at the 200-level or above

7. Psychology 49.495 or 49.498; thesis or essay topic must be in the area of Human-Computer Interaction.

Co-operative Work Term Option

Full-time students registered in the B.A. (Honours) Human-Computer Interaction Concentration with a cumulative GPA of 8.5 or better and who have successfully completed Psychology 49.280* and 49.380 are eligible to apply for admission into the Co-operative Work Term Option at the completion of their third-year studies. These are normally three four-month work terms as shown in the table below.

 

Work terms provide students with opportunities to integrate their academic experience with applied aspects of human-computer interaction. The Co-operative Work Term Option is neither mandatory nor guaranteed, and is not for credit. Application for co-operative work terms should be made in writing to the Co-op Office no later than November 1.

Required Courses in the Co-op Option

 During a work term, Co-op students must be registered in one of three Co-op work term report courses: Psychology 49.393*, 49.493*, 49.494*. While on a work term, students may register in an additional 0.5 credit, unless they have written support from their employers to take 1.0 credit. Under no condition may they register for more than 1.0 additional credit.

 B.A. Program

The B.A. program is intended for those students who want to have Psychology as their required area of study. The B.A. degree requires a total of 15.0 credits and normally takes three years of study. A minimum of 6.0 and a maximum of 8.0 of the credits must be in Psychology.

To enter the B.A. program in Psychology, a student must make application at the Registrarial Services office of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Normally this is done before the start of the Second program year. The periods during the academic year when application may be made are announced by the Faculty Registrarial Services office. At the time of application a student should also consult the Undergraduate office about specific program requirements. Students who apply to change a program after the start of the Second program year may have difficulty in completing the program in the usual time period.

The requirements for the degree may be met in part-time study.

Entry to and continuation in the B.A. program in Psychology as well as graduation with the B.A. degree require that the student maintain a GPA of at least 4.0 over all Psychology courses taken at Carleton University.

The student must meet all the relevant University and Faculty regulations. The University regulations begin on p.48, and those of the Faculty on p.63.

The Department's requirements for the degree are summarized in the following list:

1. Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*

2. Psychology 49.200

3. 1.0 credits from Psychology 49.220*, 49.250* and 49.270*

4. 1.0 credit from Psychology 49.210*, 49.230*, 49.240*, 49.260* and 49.280*

5. 1.0 elective credit in Psychology at 300-level or higher

6. 1.0 elective credit in Psychology at the 200-level or above

7. 2.0 credits from a discipline other than Psychology in the Division of Arts and Social Sciences

8. 3.0 optional credits above 100-level, not in Psychology

9. 2.0 optional credits, not in Psychology

10. 2.0 optional credits

In this program the maximum number of Psychology credits permitted is 8.0. Only 1.0 Psychology credit may be presented at the 100 level.

Carleton University/Algonquin College Articulation Agreement

B.A. (Carleton)/Police Foundations (Algonquin)

General Information

An articulation agreement between Carleton University and Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology permits graduates with a Diploma in Police Foundations from Algonquin College to apply for admission into the B.A. program at Carleton University. Successful applicants will be granted 5.0 credits on admission towards the completion of a B.A. in either Criminology, or Law, or Psychology, or Sociology.

To be eligible for admission pursuant to this Articulation Agreement, students must have completed the Diploma in Police Foundations at Algonquin College with an overall B average (Grade Point Average of 3.0). They will then be admitted to a B.A. program at Carleton in either Criminology, or Law, or Psychology, or Sociology

Further information may be obtained from the Undergraduate Supervisor or Coordinator of the appropriate B.A. program:

Criminology: T. Caputo

Law: L. Campbell

Psychology: R. Coplan and/or J. Logan

Sociology: C. Gordon

Course transfers: 2.0 credits in Law; 2.0 credits in Sociology, and 0.5 in Political Science and 0.5 in Psychology.

B.Sc. Programs in Psychology

B.Sc. (Honours) Program

First Year

1. Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*

2. Mathematics 69.107* and 69.117*.

3. 2.0 credits from Biology 61.103* and 61.104*, Chemistry 65.100, Geography 45.105 or Geology 67.105, 67.106*, 67.107* or 67.108*, Physics 75.103* and 75.104* or 75.107* and 75.108*.

4. 1.0 credit from science or from a discipline other than Psychology in the Division of Arts and Social Sciences ( Natural Sciences 66.100* recommended)

Second Year

1. Psychology 49.200.

2. 1.0 credit from Psychology 49.220*, 49.250* and 49.270*.

3. Mathematics 69.257* and 69.259* or 69.217* and 69.257*. (Psychology 49.300 may be substituted in Third year, in which case the student must offer 1.0 credit above first-year level in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics chosen with approval of the Department of Psychology).

4. 1.0 credit from a discipline other than Psychology in the Division of Arts and Social Sciences

5. 1.0 optional credit.

Third Year

(See Requirement 3, Second year)

1. One of Psychology 49.320, 49.350, 49.370, or 49.380.

2. One of Psychology 49.220*, 49.250*, or 49.270*, not previously taken and 49.230*.

3. 1.0 elective credit in Psychology.

4. 1.0 credit from a discipline other than Psychology in the Division of Arts and Social Sciences

5. 1.0 Science Continuation Credit (not Psychology).

Fourth Year

1. Psychology 49.497.

2. 1.0 credit in Psychology chosen from the following Science Continuation courses: Psychology 49.322*, 49.323*, 49.324*, 49.325*, 49.327*, 49.356*, 49.372*, 49.401*, 49.427*

3. 1.0 elective credit in Psychology.

4. 1.0 credit above First-year level in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics or Physics.

5. 1.0 optional credit.

B.Sc. (Honours) in Neuroscience

Year 1

1. Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*

2. Math 69.107* and 69.117*

3. Biology 61.103* and 61.104*

4. Chemistry 65.100

5. Physics 75.103* and 75.104* or 75.107* and 75.108*

Year 2

1. Psychology 49.200

2. Psychology 49.220* and 49.270*

3. Biology 61.201* and 61.220*

4. 1.0 credit from a discipline other than Psychology in the Division of Arts and Social Sciences

5. Chemistry 65.223* and 65.224*

Year 3

1. Mathematics 69.257* and 69.259* or Psychology 49.300

2. One of Psychology 49.320 or 49.370

3. 1.0 credit in Psychology from the Science Continuation courses: Psychology 49.322*, 49.323*, 49.324*, 49.325*, 49.327*, 49.356*, 49.372*, 49.401*, 49.427*

4. Biology 61.335* and 61.214*

5. 1.0 elective credit in Biology or Biochemistry

Year 4

1. Psychology 49.497 or Biology 61.498 _ Thesis in neurophysiology, animal behavior, neuropsychology or related topic

2. 1.0 credit in Psychology chosen from the following Science Continuation courses: Psychology 49.322*, 49.323*, 49.324*, 49.325*, 49.327*, 49.356*, 49.372*, 49.401*, 49.427*

3. Biology 61.436* or equivalent

4. 1.5 advanced credit in Biology

5. 1.0 optional credit (unless Biology 61.103* and 61.104* is offered in lieu of OAC in Biology)

Minor in Psychology

Students registered in programs other than Psychology may register for the Minor in Psychology through their Registrarial Services office.

A minor in Psychology will consist of 4.0 credits in Psychology. Required courses include: Psychology 49.101*, 49.102*, 49.200, plus 2.0 additional credits at the 200-level or above.

Requirement for Breadth, for students in B.A. or B.A.(Honours) degrees

 

Departmental Advice

The Department of Psychology maintains an Undergraduate Office, which operates daily from Monday to Friday. There students will find advice about Psychology programs, course selections and program changes. Faculty and staff are available for discussion of career options and courses of study. The office is located in B552 Loeb Building, and may be reached by telephone at 613-520-2643.

Graduate Program

The Department of Psychology offers studies leading to the degree of Master of Arts (M.A.) and to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. For details of these programs consult the Department and the Calendar of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

 Courses

Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for 2001-2002, please consult the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published in the summer.

First-Year Seminar in Psychology 01.136

Diversity in Psychological World Views

Theories, research and applications of psychology from the perspective of different cultures and sub-cultures. The validity of psychology across society; how it defines and changes people, and how it reflects and engineers particular social values and norms. Limited enrolment.

Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students entering the First year of a B.A. program.

Seminars three hours a week.

First-Year Seminar in Psychology 01.137

Psychology and Criminal Justice

Theories, research, and practical applications of psychology to the criminal justice system. Topics may include eyewitness testimony, prediction of violence, classification and rehabilitation of offenders, victim studies, and judicial decision making. Limited enrolment.

Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students entering the First year of a B.A. program.

Seminars three hours a week.

First-Year Seminar in Psychology 01.138

Motivating Humans

The psychology of human motivation. Everyday concepts such as laziness in relation to diverse theories and explanations of motivation such as drive-reduction, sociobiology, personal goals, self-actualization and spiritual awareness. Limited enrolment.

Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students entering the First year of a B.A. program.

Seminars three hours a week.

First-Year Seminar in Psychology 01.139

Parents and Parenting Theories, Concepts and Applications from Developmental Psychology

Parents and parenting from infancy to adolescence. Potential topics include: establishing a relationship with your child, child discipline, historical perspectives, child care issues, and the impact of marital conflict and divorce. Applied issues relevant to parents and "future" parents. Limited enrolment.

Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students entering the First year of a B.A. program.

Seminars three hours a week.

First-Year Seminar in Psychology 01.140

Cognition: A Scientific Exploration of the Mind

Theories, research, and applications of Cognitive Psychology. Research projects will familiarize students with the scientific method
used to study pattern recognition, attention, memory, language and thinking. Limited enrolment.

Prerequisite: Normally restricted to students entering the First year of a B.A. program.

Seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.101*

Introduction to Psychology I

A survey of topics associated with psychology's role as a natural science, including neuroscience, cognition, and learning.

Precludes additional credit for Psychology 49.100.

Lecture three hours a week.

Psychology 49.102*

Introduction to Psychology II

A survey of topics associated with psychology's role as a social science, including social psychology, personality and abnormal psychology.

Precludes additional credit for Psychology 49.100.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101*.

Lecture three hours a week.

Note: 49.100 has been replaced with 49.101* and 49.102*. Prerequisites for all courses beyond the 100-level in Psychology include both 49.101* and 49.102*

Psychology 49.200

Introduction to Psychological Research and Statistics

Various research methodologies and statistical ideas employed within contemporary psychology. Topics covered include experimental and observational techniques as well as basic data analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Precludes additional credit for Anthropology 54.203, Mass Communication 27.201, Political Science 47.270, or Sociology 53.203.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100, or permission of the Department.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.210*

Introduction to Social Psychology

Introduction to contemporary theory and research in social psychology. Areas covered include attitude structure and change, small groups and social learning.

Note: Students who wish to substitute Sociology 53.210 for Psychology 49.210* should consult the Undergraduate Office of the Department of Psychology. Students may not offer both Sociology 53.210 and Psychology 49.210* for credit.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.220*

Biological Foundations of Behaviour

A general introduction to the biological basis of behaviour with particular reference to biological mechanisms associated with sensory and perceptual processes, motivation, emotion, learning and cognition.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.230*

Origins of Modern Psychology

The evolution of psychology in Europe and North America is surveyed with an emphasis on psychology as a specialized area of knowledge and practice in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.240*

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology, including a critical review of theories, methods, and research findings. Topics covered may include development of offending, eyewitness testimony, victim studies, risk assessment, offender rehabilitation, offender classification, and police studies.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.250*

Foundations of Developmental Psychology

Basic principles of developmental psychology with a concentration on theories and methods. Emphasis is on the psychology of childhood and adolescence.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.260*

Introduction to the Study of Personality

An introduction to the study of personality. Consideration of problems, methods and theories.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.270*

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology

A general introduction to cognitive processes, including a survey of theories, issues, methods and findings. Topics covered may include pattern recognition, attention, imagery, learning (animal and human), memory, language, and thinking.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.280*

Introduction to Human Factors

Theoretical foundation, philosophy and practical application of techniques for analyzing from a psychological perspective how people interact with designed environments. A major goal is to determine how these environments should be designed to suit human capabilities.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*.

Lecture three hours a week

Psychology 49.300

Design and Analysis in Psychological Research

Techniques in data analysis, probability theory, sampling distribution theory and the ideas and procedures of estimation, classical and Bayesian approaches to hypothesis testing, linear regression and curve fitting, distribution free hypothesis testing, and the analysis of variance methods in experimental design. Limited enrolment.

Precludes additional credit for Economics 43.220, Mass Communication 27.400* and 27.402*, or Sociology 53.370.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.200 and permission of the Department. Intended for Honours students in Psychology.

Lectures and tutorial four hours a week.

Psychology 49.310

Social Psychology (Honours Seminar)

An analysis of historical and contemporary developments in social psychology theory, research and methodology. Students may be required to complete independent research projects.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.200 and 49.210*. A GPA of 8.0 or better in all graded Carleton Psychology courses is normally required. Permission of the Department required; limited enrolment; intended for Honours students.

Lectures, seminars and tutorials six hours a week.

Psychology 49.311*

Social Problems

An analysis of one or more social problems from the point of view of social psychology. The problems studied vary from year to year and may include war and peace, prejudice and discrimination, gender roles, politics and social change, leisure and quality of working life.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.210*.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.312*

Cognitive Processes in Social Psychology

In-depth coverage of one or more sub-areas of social psychology introduced in Psychology 49.210*. Topics may include attitudes, impression formation, attribution of social causality, decision making, and social judgment.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.210*.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.313*

Group Processes in Social Psychology

In-depth coverage of one or more sub-areas of social psychology introduced in Psychology 49.210*. Topics may include interaction in the dyad, coalition formation in larger groups, history and theory of small group research, North American, West-European and East-European models of group behaviour, and training groups in industry. (Also listed as Social Work 52.313*)

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.210* or permission of the Department.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.320

Behavioural Neuroscience (Honours Seminar)

A detailed consideration of biological approaches to the study of behaviour and of research methods used in behavioural neuroscience.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.200 (or 49.200*) and 49.220*. A GPA of 8.0 or better in all graded Carleton Psychology courses is normally required. Permission of the Department required; limited enrolment; intended for Honours students.

Lectures, seminars and laboratory tutorials six hours a week.

Psychology 49.322*

Sensory Processes

The physiological basis of sensation. Topics include sensory mechanisms, neuropsychological bases of perception and psychological phenomena encountered in the various senses.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.220*.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.323*

Field Course in Animal Behaviour

Offered in the Department of Biology as Biology 61.365*. Only those modules dealing with animal behaviour topics may be offered for Psychology credit.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.

Psychology 49.324*

Drugs and Behaviour

An introduction to synaptic mechanisms and the arrangements of the transmitter-specific brain systems, followed by a discussion of neuro-pharmacological bases of normal and abnormal behaviour and of the behavioural effects of various classes of psychoactive drugs such as stimulants, tranquilizers, opiates, etc.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.220*.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.325*

Psychopharmacology and Behavioural Medicine

An examination of the relationship between endogenous neurochemical, hormonal and immunological states and various physiological and behavioural pathologies. The contribution of psychological variables to these pathologies will be assessed.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.324* or permission of the Department.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.327*

Human Neuropsychology

Human experimental neuropsychology with emphasis on the basic principles and methods used to study brain-behaviour relationships in normal and brain-damaged subjects. Topics include the development and structure of the human nervous system and the principles of neurology.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.220*.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.340

Applied Psychology and Program Evaluation (Honours Seminar)

Theoretical and empirical approaches to research and study in an area of applied psychology. Major methodological issues in program evaluation. Areas and programs covered may change from year to year and have included forensic and community psychology. Limited enrolment.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.200 and either Psychology 49.210* or 49.260* and permission of the Department. A GPA of 8.0 or better in all graded Carleton Psychology courses is normally required. Intended for Honours students.

Lectures, seminars and tutorials, six hours a week.

Psychology 49.342*

Criminal Behaviour

An examination of behavioural approaches to the classification and treatment of offenders. Theories and research relevant to selected patterns of law-breaking and selected offender types are reviewed. The value of behaviour modification and counselling programs within prisons is examined.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.210* or 49.240* or 49.260*.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.343*

Addiction

A critical review of theories and research on the acquisition and maintenance of addictive behaviour. The rationale and outcome of treatment programs for the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, the opiates and the amphetamines.

Prerequisites: 2.0 credits in Psychology including Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.345*

Psychology of Motivation and Emotion

Historical review of the concepts of motivation and emotion. Examination of such current concepts as anxiety, stress and depression, among the emotions, and obesity, sexual behaviour and the need to achieve, among the motivations.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49. 102*, or 49.100.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.346*

Psychological Factors in Health and Illness

Topics covered include sociocultural influences on physical health, psychological factors in physical disease, behavioural diagnostic techniques, pain and its regulation, factors affecting compliance to therapy, and behavioural variables in the treatment and management of physical disorders.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.350

Developmental Psychology (Honours Seminar)

The major theoretical and empirical approaches within developmental psychology are examined through a detailed consideration of selected topics. Students may be required to complete independent research projects.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.200, 49.250*. A GPA of 8.0 or better in all graded Carleton Psychology courses is normally required. Permission of the Department required. Limited enrolment, intended for Honours students.

Lectures, seminars and laboratory tutorials six hours a week.

Psychology 49.354*

Psychology of Adult Development and Aging

Development and change after the age of physical maturity.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.250*.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.355*

Exceptional Children

Selected topics concerning exceptional children such as mentally retarded, brain damaged, physically handicapped, disturbed and gifted children.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.250*.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.356*

Cognitive Development

The development of human cognition is examined with a focus on memory, thinking and language through the life span. Topics that may be considered include perceptual and language development, emergent literacy, development of strategies and development of reading and arithmetic skills.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.250* and 49.270*.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.357*

Social Development

The development of the individual is examined with a focus on social cognition and social behaviour. Topics that may be considered include the role of temperament in development, the role of parents, siblings and peers in social/emotional development, the development of prosocial and aggressive behaviour, moral development and the development of self and other understanding.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.250*.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.360

Personality (Honours Seminar)

Issues and research methodologies in the study of personality. Included may be a consideration of research on psychopathology and personality theory, and evaluation of psychotherapy/counselling process and outcome. Students may be required to complete independent research projects.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.200, 49.260*. A GPA of 8.0 or better in all graded Carleton Psychology courses is normally required. Permission of the Department required. Limited enrolment, intended for Honours students.

Lectures, seminars and laboratory tutorials six hours a week.

Psychology 49.363*

Psychology of Women

An examination of the literature on the psychology of women. Topics to be considered include: theories of female personality development, sex differences in ability and personality, biological influences on female behaviour, female sexuality, sex roles, women's roles throughout the life span.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.210* or 49.250* or 49.260*.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.364*

Abnormal Psychology

History of the concept of behavioural abnormality. Theory and selected research dealing with the nature and etiology of behavioural abnormality.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.260* or 49.250* or both Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100, and Third-year standing.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.366*

Issues in Personality

Topics selected from areas of interest in Personality. When offered, detailed topic descriptions are available from the departmental office prior to registration.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.200 and 49.260*; or permission of the Department.

Lectures three hours a week

Psychology 49.370

Cognition (Honours Seminar)

Issues and research methodologies in the study of cognitive processes involved in perception, attention, language, reasoning, problem solving, decision making, human learning, and memory. The major theoretical issues and the empirical studies of human. Limited enrolment.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.200, 49.270* and permission of the Department. A GPA of 8.0 or better in all graded Carleton Psychology courses is normally required. Intended for Honours students.

Lectures, seminars, and laboratory tutorials six hours a week.

Psychology 49.372*

Perception

A consideration of data and theory concerning perceptual processes. Such topics as psychophysical methodology, perception of form and space and perceptual learning are discussed.

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.101* and 49.102*, or 49.100, and one of Psychology 49.200 or Mathematics 69.107* and 69.117* (or equivalent).

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.380

Introduction to Human Computer Interaction (Honours Seminar)

The theoretical and practical basis of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) will be covered from a psychological perspective. Topics may include Input/Output devices, user modeling, the software development life cycle, dialog design, help and documentation, social issues, and usability evaluation. Limited enrolment, intended for Honours students.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.280* (Psychology 49.270* recommended) and permission of the Department.

Lecture, seminars and laboratory work, six hours a week.

Psychology 49.391*

Practicum in Community Psychology

Through seven-hour-a-week field placements and regular class forums, students are provided with the opportunity to pursue personal learning objectives concerning the application of psychology within the community. Academic requirements are satisfied through a term paper, which integrates the experiential knowledge gained in the placement with theoretical and empirical knowledge gained from the literature review.

Note: Students registered in the Criminology and Criminal Justice concentration should enrol in Psychology 49.393* and/or 49.394*.

Prerequisite: Open to Third- and Fourth-year students in Psychology with permission of the Department.

Psychology 49.392*

Practicum in Community Psychology

Through seven-hour-a-week field placements and regular class forums, students are provided with the opportunity to pursue personal learning objectives concerning the application of psychology within the community. Academic requirements are satisfied through a term paper, which integrates the experiential knowledge gained in the placement with theoretical and empirical knowledge gained from the literature review.

Prerequisite: Open to Third- and Fourth-year students in Psychology with permission of the Department.

Pscyhology 49.393*

Co-operative Work Term Report 1

A comprehensive report is due on what was learned during the first work term.

Prerequisites: Registration in the Co-op Education Option of the Human-Computer Interaction program of the Psychology department and permission of the Department.

Psychology 49.401*

Special Topics in Psychology

Each section of 49.401* deals with a different topic. A list of this year's topics can be obtained from the Psychology Undergraduate office after March 1. Students may register in more than one section of 49.401* but can register in each section only once.

Prerequisites: Each section will have its own prerequisites and permission of the Department is required.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.408*

Human Assessment

A critical appraisal of assessment techniques used for research, classification, and clinical/counselling purposes. Topics may include reliability, validity, and utility of tests, individual difference measurement in general psychology, ethical issues in testing, and alternatives to orthodox assessment.

Precludes additional credit for Psychology 49.380

Prerequisites: Psychology 49.200 and at least one of 49.210*, 49.250*, 49.260*.

Psychology 49.427*

Neuropsychology of Memory Disorders

Memory disorders that have a neuropsychological origin will be covered.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.327*.

Lecture and seminar three hours a week.

Psychology 49.430*

History and Theory of Psychology: Selected Topics

Among topics that may be covered: the history of a particular time period, the history of a content area or issues related to theory in psychology.

Prerequisites: Third-year standing, and Psychology 49.230* or permission of the Department.

Lectures and seminars three hours a week.

Psychology 49.473*

Cognition and Instruction

General theories of skill and knowledge acquisition as they relate to learning in specific subject matter areas, cognitive analyses of talks and performances that are instructionally relevant, and cognitive-theoretical analyses of instructional interventions.

Prerequisites: Third-year standing, Psychology 49.200 and 49.270*, and permission of the Department.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.474*

Psychology and Language

The perception and production of language will be covered from a psychological perspective. Topics may include the biology of language, speech perception, word recognition, reading, text comprehension, and language development.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.270*

Lecture and seminar three hours a week.

Psychology 49. 480*

Psychological Aspects of Product Design Methodology

Important issues in designing successful computerized products, including design guidelines, usability testing and user-needs analysis. Experienced designers and researchers from industry participate.

Prerequisites: Third-year standing and permission of the Department.

Lectures three hours a week.

Psychology 49.485*

Social Aspects of Computer Use

The challenge of designing computer and communication systems for people working in teams in a range of complex organizational settings will be covered. Topics may include the design and evaluation of training programs, the assessment of attitudes towards computers, and distributed group decision making. Emphasis will be placed upon the organizational and interpersonal changes resulting from the introduction of computers into work settings. Also offered at the graduate level, with additional or different requirements, as Psychology 49.516, for which additional credit is precluded.

Prerequisite: Psychology 49.280* and 49.380 or permission of instructor. (Psychology 49.210* recommended).

Lecture and seminar three hours a week 

Psychology 49.490*

Independent Study

A reading or research course for selected students who wish to investigate a particular topic of interest. Available to Third- and Fourth-year students only. Normally students may not offer more than one credit of independent study in their total program.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.

Psychology 49.492*

Independent Study

A reading or research course for selected students who wish to investigate a particular topic of interest. Available to Third- and Fourth-year students only. Normally students may not offer more than one credit of independent study in their total program.

Prerequisite: Permission of the Department.

Psychology 49.493*

Co-operative Work Term Report 2

A comprehensive report is due on what was learned during the second work term.

Prerequisites: Registration in the Co-op Education Option of the Human-Computer Interaction program of the Psychology department, successful completion of 49.393*, and permission of the Department.

Psychology 49.494*

Co-operative Work Term Report 3

A comprehensive report is due on what was learned during the third work term.

Prerequisites: Registration in the Co-op Education Option of the Human-Computer Interaction program of the Psychology department, successful completion of 49.493*, and permission of the Department.

Psychology 49.495

Essay for B.A. (Honours) in Psychology

During the Fall term exercises to develop skills necessary to write and read critically, including time management, literature searches, writing styles, and computer-assisted document preparation. During the Winter term a substantial essay is prepared under the supervision and approval of the instructor

Note: Re-registration for this course will not be permitted.

Precludes additional credit for Psychology 49.497, 49.498 and 49.499.

Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing in B.A. (Honours) in Psychology, 49.300, 1.0 additional credit in Psychology above the 200-level, and permission of the Department.

Lectures and discussion as scheduled by the Instructor.

Psychology 49.497

Thesis for B.Sc. with Honours in Psychology

Open to all candidates for the B.Sc. degree with Honours in Psychology. A thesis project is conducted under the direct supervision of a Faculty Adviser from the Department of Psychology. Faculty regulations concerning the Honours degree, including deadlines for submissions are found on p.108.

Prerequisites: Fourth-year Honours standing in Psychology; Psychology 49.300 or Mathematics 69.257* and 69.259* or Mathematics 69.217* and 69.257*; one of Psychology 49.320, 49.350, 49.370 or 49.380; and permission of the Department.

Lectures as scheduled by the Instructor; other hours as arranged with the Faculty Adviser.

Psychology 49.498

Thesis for B.A. with Honours in Psychology

Open to all candidates for the B.A. (Honours) in Psychology. A thesis project is conducted under the direct supervision of a Faculty Adviser from the Department of Psychology. Faculty regulations concerning the Honours thesis, including deadlines for submissions, are detailed on p.67.

Precludes additional credit for Psychology 49.495, 49.497 and 49.499.

Prerequisites: Fourth-year Honours standing in Psychology, Psychology 49.300 or Mathematics 69.257* and 69.259* or Mathematics 69.217* and 69.257*, one of Psychology 49.310, 49.320, 49.340, 49.350, 49.360, 49.370 or 49.380; and permission of the Department.

Lectures as scheduled by the Instructor; other hours as arranged with the Faculty Adviser.

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