Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calendar | Summer 2015
Behavioral Neuroscience Honours
The Department of Psychology and the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology co-operate to offer this program leading to a bachelor of science (honours) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or the Faculty of Science. The program is administered by a co-ordinating committee of two members from each department. The committee chair, who serves as program director, is appointed from either of the two departments, alternating every two years.
The program consists of the major program requirements and additional requirement as specified below to total 132 units.
Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements
Before applying for admission, students must have completed a minimum of 60 units in the behavioral neuroscience major program with a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
Students desiring to complete an honours program in biomedical physiology and kinesiology will find the admission requirements listed at . Students desiring to complete an honours program in psychology will find the admission requirements listed at .
Program Requirements
Students complete 132 units, as specified below.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all of the following 58 units.
Biology
An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C- or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Onkar Bains |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 9:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
An introduction to cellular processes with an emphasis on protein structure and function. Topics that will be explored include transcription, translation and protein synthesis, basic metabolic pathways, biomembranes, organelles, vesicle transport, the cytoskeleton and cell signaling. Prerequisite: BISC 101; CHEM 281 as prerequisite or corequisite.
Chemistry
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: BC high school chemistry 12 or CHEM 111. Recommended: MATH 151 (or 154) and PHYS 120 (or 101) as a corequisite. Students may not count both CHEM 120 and 121 for credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Lee Hanlan Sophie Lavieri |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Sessional Instructor |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D201 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D202 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D203 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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LA06 |
Sophie Lavieri |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LA07 |
Sophie Lavieri |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LB06 |
Sophie Lavieri |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LC01 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 or 120. Recommended: MATH 152 (or 155) and PHYS 121 (or 102) as a corequisite. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Hogan Yu |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Structure, bonding, physical and chemical properties of simple organic compounds. Introduction to spectroscopy. Kinetics and mechanisms of organic reactions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: CHEM 121. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Nabyl Merbouh |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D111 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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LA05 |
Nabyl Merbouh |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LA07 |
Nabyl Merbouh |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LA08 |
Nabyl Merbouh |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LB06 |
Nabyl Merbouh |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
LB07 |
Nabyl Merbouh |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
Basic procedures for the assessment of the status and performance of the individual according to the principles of anthropometry, functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor learning. Recommended: grade 11 biology, chemistry and physics. Students with credit for KIN 142 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Distance Education | |||
Mike Walsh |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 3:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Mike Walsh |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D201 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D202 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
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D203 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
An introductory survey of human physiology with an emphasis on mechanisms of regulation and integration. Anatomy of structures will be detailed only when it is critical to a functional understanding. Although this is intended as a survey course, some topics will be covered in reasonable detail in order to give insight into mechanisms of function. BPK (or KIN) 208 may not be used as a substitute for BPK (or KIN) 205 by students in the Kinesiology Major and Honors programs. Kinesiology majors and honors students who have taken BPK (or KIN) 105 must also take BPK (or KIN) 205. For students taking both of these courses, credit will only be given for BPK (or KIN) 205. Prerequisite: BISC 101, CHEM 281, PHYS 101 and 102. Students with credit for KIN 205 may not take this course for further credit.
Students are introduced to basic concepts in human motor systems underlying goal-direction movement. Topics including the problems of planning/control of movements, the role of the nervous system in integrating sensory and motor systems to produce movement, and motor learning are discussed. Taught from a behavioral and neurophysiological perspective and explores psychological influences on motor control. Research from a variety of distinct areas is integrated to provide a coherent picture of our understanding of human motor systems. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 142 or permission of instructor. Students with credit for KIN 207 may not take this course for further credit.
Mathematics
Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.
Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: the integral, partial derivatives, differential equations, linear systems, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151 or 154; or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sessional Sessional |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OPO1 | TBD |
Physics
Force and motion, conservation of energy and momentum, fluids, properties of soft matter and thermal physics with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Students with credit for PHYS 120, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Andrew Debenedictis |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Waves and optics; electricity and magnetism; modern physics emphasizing radioactivity, with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125 or 140, with a minimum grade of C-. Co-requisite: BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisites: MATH 152, 155 or 158, PHYS 130. Students with credit for PHYS 121, 126, or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Michael Chen |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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OP01 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 3:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Psychology
Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Students with credit for PSYC 101 may not take PSYC 100 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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George Alder |
May 11 β Jun 22, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered. Recommended: PSYC 100 is recommended but not required. Students with credit for PSYC 101 may not take PSYC 102 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.
An introduction to the procedures used in psychological research, and to the logic underlying them. Topics include the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to research, the formulation of testable questions, the control of extraneous influences, the measurement of effects, and the drawing of valid conclusions from empirical evidence. Provides a background for senior psychology courses since it offers a basis for the critical evaluation and conduct of research. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or 102 (or PSYC 101). Students with credit for PSYC 201 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Gordon Rose |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D111 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D112 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D113 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Covers basic descriptive and inferential techniques most appropriately applied to the various forms of data from psychological research. Should be completed by majors and honours before the end of term 4. Prerequisite: PSYC 201W and BC high school Math 12 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or BC high school Math 11 with a minimum grade of B- (2.67). Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Snjezana Huerta |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Fri, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Introduction to the study of cognitive and perceptual processes. Topics include memory, perception, attention, language, mental imagery, creativity, judgment and decision-making, and an introduction to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, dyslexia, aphasia and attention-deficit disorder. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 (or PSYC 101). Students with credit for PSYC 320 may not take PSYC 221 for further credit.
Surveys the major areas in biological psychology. Topics include the basics of neuroanatomy and nerve cell function, the behavioral and physiological effects of drugs and hormones in the nervous system, evolutionary perspectives on the brain and behavior, and the biopsychology of vision, the chemical senses, hearing, movement, biological rhythms, sex, and cognitive processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 (or 101). Recommended: BISC 101. Breadth-Science.
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Distance Education |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 45 units, including 43 required units as shown below.
Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
Students complete 22 units, including all of
Deals with the physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems in detail. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 205, MBB 231 (or 201), MATH 155 (or 152). Non-majors require BPK (or KIN) 205 (or BISC 305), MBB 231 (or 201) plus permission of the instructor. Students with credit for KIN 305 may not take this course for further credit.
Examines the regulation of body functions with an emphasis on the endocrine, gastrointestinal and neuronal systems. The course focuses on integration of physiological mechanisms at the cellular and organ levels. Examples of abnormal human physiology are used to illustrate important principles. Prerequisite: REQ-BPK (or KIN) 205, 207, MBB 231 (or 201), MATH 155 (or 152). Non-majors require BPK (or KIN) 205 (or BISC 305), MBB 231 (or 201) plus permission of the instructor. Students with credit for KIN 306 may not take this course for further credit.
Pursues a systematic study of human anatomy with emphasis on functional applications. A comparative study of organs and body systems using laboratory dissections to provide an understanding of the three dimensional organization of the human body. Participation in all labs is required. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 142, 201, 205 and at least 60 units. Behavioral Neuroscience Major and Honours students req BPK (or KIN) 142, 205, PSYC 280 and at least 60 units. Students with credit for BPK (or KIN) 324 or BPK (or KIN) 325 or KIN 326 may not repeat this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Diana Bedoya |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Mon, Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
This course explores human neuromuscular anatomy using a lecture format supplemented by course readings, an anatomy atlas and tutorials which are presented in an interactive fashion via the Macintosh Computer Laboratory on campus. A strong grounding will be given in neuroanatomy with additional emphasis on the limb musculature and its innervation. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 324 or BPK (or KIN) 325 or BPK (or KIN) 326. Students with credit for KIN 426 may not complete this course for further credit.
and six additional units from the following
An in depth study of the neurophysiology of movement. Illustrates general principles of neural control by exploring specific movement tasks including standing, walking, reaching/grasping, and eye movements. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 306 or BISC 305. Students with credit for KIN 415 may not take this course for further credit.
Examines neural and neuromuscular diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and myasthenia gravis. Emphasizes currently favoured hypotheses, underlying evidence and pathogenic mechanisms. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 306. Recommended: BPK (or KIN) 336 and/or BPK (or KIN) 415. Students with credit for KIN 446 may not take this course for further credit.
This course is aimed at students interested in neuromuscular rehabilitation. Students will learn about the pathological origins of movement disorders associated with impaired function of sensory and motor systems. The course will be focused on the stages and strategies for recovery of voluntary control of essential functions. The range of rehabilitation interventions available to assist recovery and restore voluntary control will be explored, with special emphasis on advanced techniques to restore control of movement and bodily functions in paralyzed people. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 201 or 207, and BPK 306, or for biomedical engineering students, BPK (or KIN) 201, 208 and 308. Students with credit for KIN 448 may not take this course for further credit.
And three additional units selected from the following
Physiology of neuroscience, focusing on cellular and molecular mechanisms. Topics include: cellular and subcellular organization of the nervous system, electrical properties of neurons, ion channels, synaptic transmission, sensory systems, learning and memory, neurodegenerative diseases. Prerequisite: BISC 305 or BPK 305 or BPK 306 with a grade of C- or better. Students who have completed BISC 472 under the title 'Neurobiology' may not complete BISC 405 for further credit.
Experiments dealing with the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems are covered. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 305 and 306, one of which must already have been completed and the other can be taken concurrently. Students with credit for KIN 407 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Craig Asmundson |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 12:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Craig Asmundson |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 5:30β9:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An in depth study of the neurophysiology of movement. Illustrates general principles of neural control by exploring specific movement tasks including standing, walking, reaching/grasping, and eye movements. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 306 or BISC 305. Students with credit for KIN 415 may not take this course for further credit.
Examines neural and neuromuscular diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and myasthenia gravis. Emphasizes currently favoured hypotheses, underlying evidence and pathogenic mechanisms. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 306. Recommended: BPK (or KIN) 336 and/or BPK (or KIN) 415. Students with credit for KIN 446 may not take this course for further credit.
This course is aimed at students interested in neuromuscular rehabilitation. Students will learn about the pathological origins of movement disorders associated with impaired function of sensory and motor systems. The course will be focused on the stages and strategies for recovery of voluntary control of essential functions. The range of rehabilitation interventions available to assist recovery and restore voluntary control will be explored, with special emphasis on advanced techniques to restore control of movement and bodily functions in paralyzed people. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 201 or 207, and BPK 306, or for biomedical engineering students, BPK (or KIN) 201, 208 and 308. Students with credit for KIN 448 may not take this course for further credit.
Designed for those who require a serious but fairly broad discussion of specific physiological aspects of aging. The overall emphasis is on humans and other mammalian species and the varieties of aging changes they manifest. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 105 or 205 (formerly KIN 100), 142 and 90 units. Students with credit for KIN 461 may not repeat this course for credit.
Directed reading and literature research on topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. This course may not be repeated for additional credit. A short proposal of the project, approved by the course supervisor, must be submitted for approval to the chair of the undergraduate program committee by the end of the first week of classes of the term. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 304W (may be taken concurrently) or PSYC 210, and permission from the chair of the undergraduate program committee. Usually, upper level standing with at least 75 units in the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology program will be required. Students with credit for KIN 496 may not repeat this course for credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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TBD |
Directed study and research selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. A short proposal of the project approved by the course supervisor, must be submitted for approval to the chair of the undergraduate program committee by the end of the first week of classes of the term. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 304W (may be taken concurrently) or PSYC 210, and permission from the chair of the undergraduate program committee. Usually, upper level standing with at least 75 units in the Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology program will be required. Students with credit for KIN 498 may not take this course for further credit.
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TBD |
Psychology
Students complete 21 units, including all of
Trains students to evaluate critically important issues from the main areas of Psychology (e.g., Cognitive and Neural, Clinical, Developmental, History, Quantitative and Theoretical, Law and Psychology, Social)and to communicate their ideas clearly in written form. The content may vary in different offerings of the course. Prerequisite: PSYC 201W. Writing.
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Gordon Rose |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Tue, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D110 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 4:30β6:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D111 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D112 |
May 11 β Aug 10, 2015: Wed, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Examines the ways in which hormones influence the nervous system, regulating essential behaviors such as eating, drinking, sex, parenting, sleep, emotional behavior and cognitive processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 280.
Examines the neurophysiological bases of cognitive and perceptual phenomena such as memory, attention, language, thinking, imagery, vision, audition, and sensory processes. The study of human cognitive performance with measurement techniques such as ERP, PET, and MRI is also discussed. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 221, and 280.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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John Joseph McDonald |
May 11 β Jun 22, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Behavior and physiology are regulated by biological clocks, which function to synchronize the organism optimally with its environment. In this course we examine the adaptive role of clocks in animal behavior, the neural and endocrine mechanisms of daily, monthly and yearly rhythms, and the relevance of clocks, rhythms and sleep to human performance and psychopathology. We will also consider the mechanisms and functions of sleep states. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 280. Students with credit for PSYC 488 may not take this course for further credit.
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Ralph Mistlberger |
May 11 β Jun 22, 2015: Wed, Fri, 2:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and nine additional units selected from the following:
Survey the different aspects of paying attention. Topics include the effects of selective and divided attention on perceptual and cognitive function; the role of attention in human performance; attentional dysfunction and attention-deficit disorder; and the development of attentional capacity across the life span from newborns to the elderly. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, and 221 (or 320).
Examines the properties of the visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and kinesthetic systems and receptor mechanisms with a strong emphasis on physiology. Topics include psychophysical measurement of sensations, cross-modal organization and computational modeling of sensory processes, and the interface between sensory and perceptual processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 221, and one of 280 or 303.
A survey of how psychoactive drugs affect brain function to alter consciousness and behavior. Topics will include cellular effects of drugs that affect the central nervous system and discussions of the psychological and social effects of those drug-induced changes in the brain. Research on drug abuse and addictions and means of treating them will be covered. Historical, social and legal aspects of non-medical drug use will be discussed, as will the use of medications for the treatment of anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, dementias and other psychological disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 280. Students with credit for PSYC 483 may not take this course for further credit.
An overview of techniques used for studying the biological basis of behavior in humans and animals. Examines the logic and limitations of specific research methods. Provides an opportunity to master a set of techniques and to conduct supervised research projects in the laboratory. Prerequisite: PSYC 201 and 280. Students with credit for PSYC 481 may not take this course for further credit.
Examines the neural processes that underlie cognitive functioning and behavior. Topics include neuroanatomy, neuropathology, brain damage, neurological diseases (e.g., schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's), and problems in spatial ability, memory, language, mood and anxiety. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 221, and 280.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 210, 60 units, a CGPA of 3.0, and permission of the department.
Independent reading or research in topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 210, 60 units, a CGPA of 3.0, and permission of the department. See the Directed Studies Courses section within the undergraduate Department of Psychology section.
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TBD |
Independent reading or research in topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 210, 60 units, a CGPA of 3.0, and permission of the department. See the Directed Studies Courses section within the undergraduate Department of Psychology section.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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TBD |
Independent reading or research in topics selected in consultation with the supervising instructor. Prerequisite: PSYC 201, 210, 60 units, a CGPA of 3.0, and permission of the department. See the Directed Studies Courses section within the undergraduate Department of Psychology section.
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TBD |
and three upper division elective units in any subject.
* if not counted above
Program Continuance
Students must obtain a final course grade of C (2.0) or better in PSYC 201W-4 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology.
Students must have grade of C- or better in all other required courses.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to the above requirements, students also complete one of
Directed study and research leading to an Honours thesis proposal (KIN459/PSYC 459). Prerequisite: 90 units, including PSYC 301 with a minimum grade of B and permission of the Chair of the Behavioral Neuroscience Coordinating Committee. Students with credit for KIN 457 or PSYC 457 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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TBD |
Directed study and research leading to an Honours thesis proposal (PSYC 459/KIN 459). Prerequisite: 90 units, including PSYC 301 with a minimum grade of B and permission of the Chair of Behavioral Neuroscience Coordinating Committee. Students with credit for KIN 457 may not take this course for further credit.
and one of
A written thesis based on research previously proposed in BPK (or KIN) 457/PSYC 457. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of B in BPK (or KIN) 457/PSYC 457. Corequisite: must be enrolled in the Honours Program of the B.Sc. in Behavioral Neuroscience. Students with credit for PSYC 459 or KIN 459 may not repeat this course for credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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TBD |
At least 60 upper division units including 50 in upper division psychology and biomedical physiology and kinesiology are required with the following CGPAs: an overall University CGPA of 3.00; an overall upper division CGPA of 3.00; an overall behavioral neuroscience CGPA of 3.0 calculated on lower and upper division requirements; an upper division behavioral neuroscience CGPA of 3.00 calculated on upper division requirements.
Faculty of Science Honours Requirements
In addition to the above requirements, students must also satisfy Faculty of Science honours program requirements as follows:
- students are required to complete additional upper division units to total a minimum of 60 upper division units (excluding EDUC 401 to 406)
- students who were enrolled at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV between fall 1991 and summer 2006 are required to complete a minimum of 12 units in subjects outside the Faculty of Science (excluding EDUC 401 to 406) including six units minimum to be completed in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject | |
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.