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PSYC 110 - Experimental Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 52.5
This course presents experimental methodologies used in psychology, including how data is collected, organized, and interpreted in psychological research. Topics: psychobiology, sensation, perception, cognition, learning theory, memory, assessment, and experimental design. Topics are discussed and demonstrated in lectures and labs.
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PSYC 120 - Personal Growth & Development
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course offers the student an academic and experiential introduction to models of personal growth. Topics include: psychoanalytic, behaviouristic, humanistic, and transpersonal approaches.
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PSYC 130 - Contemporary Issues
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course acquaints students with major contemporary issues in psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics include the application of psychological knowledge on life span development, personality, abnormal behaviour, social cognition, social influence, and social relations to a variety of contemporary social issues. Topics vary with instructor and changing problems.
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PSYC 154 - Interpersonal Skills
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course uses an experiential approach to develop self-awareness and increased understanding of others. Both communication theory and practical skills will be covered while working towards the goal of achieving successful and creative interpersonal relationships.
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PSYC 160 - Sport & Exercise Psychology 1
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is an introduction to the concepts and principles of psychology that apply to the facilitating of sport and exercise activity. Suitable for athletes, coaches, teachers and trainers, the course will examine and apply knowledge and skills to selected sport and exercise environments with a focus on communication competency.
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PSYC 164 - Behavior Management
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Basic learning principles are applied to everyday problems. How to deal effectively with such diverse situations as bed-wetting, tantrums, noncompliance, stealing and lying in children; adult problems such as obesity, smoking, incompatibility in marriage, headaches and phobias are considered. Learning is achieved through group discussion and creative role-play situations.
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PSYC 171 - Human Development: Lifespan
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will explore human development from conception until death, focusing on critical milestones achieved across the ages in the areas of physical, cognitive and social development. Cultural diversity of experience will be examined, as well as modern theoretical models explaining human development.
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PSYC 201 - Research Methods in Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 52.5
This course introduces students to research techniques in psychology. The aim is to develop an understanding of the conceptual foundations of various research strategies. Topics include: formulating research designs and questions, measurement of variables, data analysis, drawing valid conclusions, and writing research reports. Labs and exercises include acquiring computer skills.
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One of:
- C in Foundations of Math and Pre-calculus 10 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11
- C in MATH 053
- C in MATH 135
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PSYC 203 - Social Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course focuses on the way in which peoples thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the presence of other people. It may include such topics as attitude change, propaganda, prejudice, cults, conformity, obedience, group influence, altruism, aggression, love, and attribution theory.
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PSYC 204 - Environmental Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students are introduced to the interdisciplinary field of environmental psychology. Students will learn about important aspects of the ambient, built, and natural environments as well as how we impact these environments and how these environments impact us. Students will participate in discussions of central ideas in the field, conduct research on poor and good practices in the physical environment, and apply psychological and design principles in projects concerning the built environment and protection of the natural environment.
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PSYC 205 - Introduction to Groups
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is essential for successful involvement in groups at school, work and society. It uses an experiential approach to study topics of group dynamics (including group development, power, influence, leadership, decision making, norms, cohesion, creativity, and conformity) to understand group theory and gain practice in positive group interaction.
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PSYC 210 - History of Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course traces the origins and growth of psychological thought. The emphasis will be on larger social-historical contexts that shaped thoughts about human psychology. The topics will cover contributions of early Greek thinkers, medieval and renaissance scholars, formal beginnings, and development of the discipline in the last two centuries.
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PSYC 215 - Biological Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces basic topics and methods of modern biopsychology. Topics include: neuro-anatomy, testing and experimental methods, neural conduction, brain damage, perception, sexual behaviour, drug addiction, and memory. Students access study guides and exercises on the internet.
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PSYC 228 - Health Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course provides an introduction to psychosomatic and behavioural medicine through an examination of the biological, psychological and social factors that play a role in the development, maintenance and promotion of health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on understanding health in the Canadian context within an international frame of reference.
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PSYC 245 - Drugs & Behaviour
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is an overview of the medical and non-medical use of drugs with cultural influences; a review of the scientific literature on drugs, behaviour, and the CNS; pharmacology, neuropharmocology; a survey of research methods used in psychopharmacology and the biochemical and neurophysiological bases of psychoactive drug action.
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PSYC 250 - Psychopathology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This introductory course on abnormal psychology includes a modern integration of theoretical perspectives, classification of psychological disorders, specific disorders (anxiety, mood, sexual, schizophrenia, personality, substance-abuse related), assessment, and treatment methods. Students have access to study material and exercises via computers/internet.
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PSYC 252 - Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course focuses on psychological theories and research regarding acquisition, maintenance, prevention and treatment of criminal behaviours. Bio-psycho-social explanations of criminal behaviour are emphasized in Canadian contexts. Topics include homicide and assault, sexual offences, criminal psychopathy, drug/alcohol use, and property/public order offences as well as a variety of psychological disorders.
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PSYC 256 - Introduction to Counselling
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is designed to enhance the communication and helping skills of students interested in health, education or human services. Areas of focus will include the helping/counselling relationship and attitude, advanced listening skills, structured interview skills, the process of personal change and self-awareness and the helping process and issues.
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PSYC 257 - Intercultural Communication
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course explores relevant concepts, attitudes and skills. Students develop an awareness and competence in effective communication in culturally diverse settings. Topics include: theories of culture and diversity, verbal and nonverbal intercultural communication, prejudice, discrimination, ethnocentrism and adapting to new cultures. Competence and practice in intercultural communication skills are emphasized.
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PSYC 258 - Psychology and Gender
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course involves the analysis and assessment of psychological research and theoretical perspectives on gender; more specifically, students will study biological, cognitive, social, and cultural variables influencing gender development and identity. Additional course content includes an examination of gender roles, stereotypes, differences, similarities, and communication in everyday life.
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PSYC 261 - Childhood Disorders: Analysis
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
The course examines theoretical and research approaches to the understanding of psychological disorders related to childhood and adolescent development. Recent advances in classification and diagnosis of disorders such as autism, pervasive developmental disorder, learning disabilities, and attention deficit/ hyperactivity are some of the examples considered.
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- C in any 100 or 200 level PSYC course
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PSYC 274 - Child Development:Prenatal/Middle Child
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students take an interdisciplinary research approach in studying the growing child from prenatal through to middle childhood. The interconnection between biology and environment and how each contributes to children’s developmental differences will be examined. Emphasis is on the impact of context and culture on all three domains: physical, cognitive, and social-emotional.
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Notes: Only one of PSYC 274 and PSYC 150 may be used towards a Camosun credential.
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PSYC 275 - Music Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will receive an overview of music psychology throught the application of traditional domains of psychology to the study and experience of music. Students will learn about music and the brain, perception of music, development and learning, social facilitation and control, culture and ritual, behaviour and movement, wellness and therapy.
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PSYC 276 - Positive Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course examines the positive aspects of human nature, and how those characteristics can be used to create a good life, and a more positive world. Personal strengths, positive thoughts and emotions, relationships, work, leisure, money and consumption will be just some of the topics covered.
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PSYC 288 - Cultural Psychology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course examines various relationships between psychology and culture. Topics covered range from research methods and foundations to the cultural construction of self and identity, through various applied areas of cultural psychology including: language, thought and emotion in cultural context, development, mythology, health, clinical disorders, inter-group relations and social policy.
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PSYC 290 - Independent Studies
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course involves a plan of psychological study not available through regular courses, developed in consultation with a supervising instructor. The plan involves either in-depth library research, or a combination of library and field research or study. This course is available to individual students or a group of students.
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SOSC 203 - Service Learning/Global Issues
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to service learning and global issues within the broad categories of economic development, social/cultural change, and environmental impacts. In small groups, students will undertake a major service learning activity to address one or more global issues of their choice in partnership with community organizations.
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SOCW 211 - Introduction to Social Work
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course is an introduction to knowledge, skills and value base for generalist social work practice that focuses both on private troubles and public issues. Informal helping and self-help groups are introduced, and the partnership of the client in any change effort is emphasized.
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Notes: It is recommended that students complete SOC 100 prior to enrolling in SOCW 211.
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SOCW 212 - Social Welfare in Canada
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course presents an analysis of the history and structure of major social policies and programs in Canada with a focus on connecting private troubles and public issues. The course also reviews the social service and human rights responses to social problems, in particular problems of poverty and economic disadvantage.
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SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Basic principles and methods of sociology are introduced. Emphasis is placed upon society as institutionalized human behaviour, the various factors which control or alter it, and the effects upon the individual and the group. The major objective of the course is to develop a critical understanding of modern society.
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SOC 101 - Perspectives on Canadian Society
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces students to the critical analysis of modern society with an emphasis on the Canadian context. Students use basic sociological concepts to discuss thematic areas such as family, education, religion, health, crime, technology, mass media, and the environment.
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SOC 106 - Indigenous People and Canada 2
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
A critical examination of the position of Aboriginals in Canadian society with emphasis on the interaction between Aborginals and the political, judicial, socioeconomic and value systems of the majority society. There will be an examination of contemporary land claim settlements and the development of aboriginal self-government.
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SOC 110 - Women in Canadian Society
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
A critical examination of the status of women in Canadian society. Theoretical perspectives on womens status will be analyzed. Special attention is paid to womens paid and unpaid labour, media portrayal, feminist organizations, women of colour, gender relations, and violence against women.
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SOC 112 - Minority Relations in Canada
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
A critical study of Canadian multiculturalism and ethnic relations. Topics for discussion will include race, racism, human rights, ethnicity and ethnic identity, ethnic stratification, the integration and politicization of Canadian minorities, and the political economy of ethnic relations.
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SOC 120 - The Environment and Society
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course provides an introduction to the analysis of social relations within their ecological contexts. Students learn to apply a critical lens to understand the political, economic, and cultural aspects of environmental sustainability in contemporary society. Economic activity, public policy, and social movements are analyzed by focusing on specific environmental problems at local and global levels.
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SOC 160 - Family and Community
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students study the variety and dynamics of family and community in contemporary society with critical examination of significant issues. How families and communities adapt to change in society is discussed. Special attention is paid to changing trends, variations in families, gender relations, family violence, community oriented interventions, and social policies.
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SOC 162 - Social Problems
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
A critical discussion of the nature of social problems in modern society. Issues at the regional, national and global levels will be analyzed, as chosen by the instructor. Various theoretical approaches will be considered and alternative solutions addressing these issues will be presented.
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SOC 200 - Capitalism and Globalization
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course examines the historical development of modern, capitalist society with an emphasis on contemporary processes of globalization. It introduces students to the economic, political, and cultural aspects of capitalism as they apply to Canada and the world. Topics include liberalism and neoliberalism, development and global poverty, imperialism and neocolonialism, global citizenship and the anti-globalization movement.
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SOC 211 - Introduction to Africa
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
The course covers the ecosystem, social structure, and human factor of pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial Africa. Within this framework and using theories and methods of sociology and African Studies, the issues of slavery, colonialism, globalization, health, culture, community, conflict,development, trade, education, inequality, and the African Diaspora are critically examined.
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SOC 230 - Indigenous Research Methodology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
This course introduces students to qualitative research and indigenous research methodologies, methods, and techniques. It provides students with relevant research knowledge, strategies, skills and tools to do their own research in, and evaluate existing research on, Aboriginal communities. Hands-on experience is emphasized.
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SOC 250 - Sociology of Deviance
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An examination of theories of deviance, the historical forces which have shaped these theories, the research based on them, and a critical evaluation of their contribution to our understanding of the causes of deviance.
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SOC 280 - Social Research Methods
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
An introduction to social science research, this course is intended to develop students’ research and analytical skills. Topics include sources and kinds of information, types and testing of theories and hypotheses, problem design and analysis, enquiry modes, data analysis and reporting, and the ethics and politics of social research.
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SOC 290 - Special Topics in Sociology
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will be introduced to selected topics in Sociology. Topics may vary from term to term. Please check with the department or instructor for information about the current course.
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- C in a 100 level SOC course
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KIN 125 - Introduction to Sport Science
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will gain introductory knowledge of basic anatomical, physiological, psychological and biomechanical concepts and principles of human athletic performance. Students will explore the comprehensive nature of sport performance.
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KIN 230 - Behavioural Fitness
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will study concepts related to behaviour change in a variety of exercise and health settings, using an applied evidence-based approach. Strategies from health and exercise psychology, counselling and clinical psychology, exercise science and behavioural medicine will be the focus. Students will study techniques and interventions designed to facilitate motivation, manage ambivalence to change and support behaviour change among a wide range of populations.
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KIN 310 - Research Methods
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will study introductory quantitative, qualitative, and mixed method research approaches to health and human performance. Students will focus on methods and design; measurement issues; statistical analysis; interpretation of literature; and analytical procedures used for research in sport, health, and exercise science.
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KIN 380 - Applied Nutrition for Sport & Exercise
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45
Students will explore current nutritional practices, ergogenic supplements, diet controversies and recommendations for different health and performance goals. Students will examine the application of nutritional regimens to meet specific health, exercise or sport requirements.
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SPMA 234 - The Sport Coaching Process
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Students will study the roles of a coach and the characteristics of effective coaching and athlete leadership. Students will study and practice the art and science of coaching.
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STAT 116 - Elementary Statistics
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 67.5
This course is mainly for students in Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene, Social Sciences and general arts. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and probability models, one-and two-sample inferences for population means and proportions, simple linear correlation and regression, categorical data analyses.
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STAT 216 - Applied Statistics
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 67.5
Students in first or second-year Biology, Business, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Environmental Technology will be prepared to conduct basic statistical analyses. Students will study descriptive statistics, probability, Bionomial, Poisson and Normal distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, analysis of variance, correlation and linear regression, categorical data analysis. Students will also learn to use statistical software to perform statistical data analyses.
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STAT 218 - Intro to Probability and Statistics 1
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 67.5
Examples from a variety of disciplines will be used to introduce the mathematical foundations of statistical inference. Topics: descriptive statistics; elementary probability theory, random variables, discrete and continuous probablility distributions, expectations, joint, marginal and conditional distributions; linear functions of random variables; sampling distribution; point and interval estimation; significance testing.
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STAT 219 - Probability and Statistics 2
Credits: 4 Total Hours: 67.5
Examples from a variety of disciplines will be used to demonstrate an introduction to the mathematical foundations of statistical inference. Topics: estimation and testing of hypotheses; normal sampling distribution theory; analysis of variance and the design of experiments; simple linear regression and correlation; analysis of categorical data; distribution-free procedures.
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STAT 254 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Credits: 3 Total Hours: 60
Restricted to students in Engineering Bridge
This calculus-based introductory statistics course includes counting techniques, introductory probability, Bayes’ theorem, measures of central tendency and variation, expected value, discrete and continuous distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression. Applications to engineering are included throughout the course. Only open to Engineering Bridge students
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