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Program Requirements
Mentor: Professor H. Vough
This Major is comprised of 30 credits, of which 24 are taken in Psychology and 6 are taken in Management.
The Desautels Faculty of Management, in collaboration with the Psychology Department, Faculty of Science, offers programs of study in organizational and consumer psychology leading to the B.Com. degree. These programs concentrate on providing an education in the fundamentals of experimental and social psychology. In view of rapid changes in practical methods and professional techniques employed by managers and professional consultants, broad training in such fundamentals is seen as excellent preparation for graduate school in psychology and management as well as for a successful managerial career.
Required Courses (12 credits)
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PSYC 213 Cognition (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Where do thoughts come from? What is the nature of thought, and how does it arise in the mind and the brain? Cognition is the study of human information processing, and we will explore topics such as memory, attention, categorization, decision making, intelligence, philosophy of mind, and the mind-as computer metaphor.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Ristic, Jelena (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures, 1 conference
- Prerequisite: One previous course in Psychology.
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PSYC 215 Social Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The course offers students an overview of the major topics in social psychology. Three levels of analysis are explored beginning with individual processes (e.g., attitudes, attribution), then interpersonal processes (e.g., attraction, communication, love) and finally social influence processes (e.g., conformity, norms, roles, reference groups).
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Taylor, Donald M (Fall) Sullivan, Michael John L (Winter)
- Fall and Winter
- 3 lectures
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 330, MGCR 221 or SOCI 216
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PSYC 301 Animal Learning & Theory (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Contemporary and historical research and theory on animal learning approached from a behavioural, cognitive and biological perspective. Classical and instrumental conditioning, cognitive learning, and biological constraints. The status and history of North American behaviourism will be discussed and compared with cognitive and other approaches.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Baker, Andrew G (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisite(s): PSYC 211 or PSYC 213 or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 211 prior to the 2000-01 academic year
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PSYC 333 Personality and Social Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The course builds on and is an extension of Social Psychology (PSYC 215). Traditional approaches to person-situation interactions and a more dynamic approach based on recent research on goals and social cognition.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Lydon, John (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 215
Complementary Courses (18 credits)
12 credits selected from:
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PSYC 211 Introductory Behavioural Neuroscience (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : An introduction to contemporary research on the relationship between brain and behaviour. Topics include learning, memory and cognition, brain damage and neuroplasticity, emotion and motivation, and drug addiction and brain reward circuits. Much of the evidence will be drawn from the experimental literature on research with animals.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Chudasama, Yogita (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or equivalent
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PSYC 212 Perception (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Perception is the organization of sensory input into a representation of the environment. Topics include: survey of sensory coding mechanisms (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, gustatory), object recognition, spatial localization, perceptual constancies and higher level influences.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Zangenehpour, Shahin (Fall) Zangenehpour, Shahin (Winter) Zangenehpour, Shahin (Summer)
- 2 lectures; 1 conference
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PSYC 310 Human Intelligence (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : An introduction to the measurement, structure, development, and correlates of human intelligence; the role of environment and heredity in its formation; social, cultural, and race differences will be explored.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Baker, Andrew G (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 204 or any equivalent course
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PSYC 331 Inter-Group Relations (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The course focuses on the social psychology of societal groups such as racial minorities, aboriginal groups and women. The ideological biases of current theories is first established. This is followed by a review of current theories and finally current controversies are explored including new forms of racism and affirmative action.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 215
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PSYC 332 Introduction to Personality (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : This course examines some of the major theories of personality, e.g., those of Freud, Rogers, and Bandura. Empirical research inspired by these theories will also be examined. Topics include the nature of human motivation, the role of the self-concept, and the consistency and stability of personality.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Koestner, Richard (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 100
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PSYC 340 Psychology of Language (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : A survey of issues in psycholinguistics, focusing on the nature and processing of language (e.g., how we understand speech sounds, words, sentences, and discourse). Also surveyed: language and thought, the biological foundations of language, and first language acquisition.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Titone, Debra Ann (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: PSYC 212 or PSYC 213.
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PSYC 341 The Psychology of Bilingualism (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : This course will examine issues in bilingualism, including second language acquisition in children and adults, critical period hypothesis, cognitive consequences and correlates of bilingualism, social psychological aspects of bilingualism, and bilingual education.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Genesee, Fred H (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisites: Introductory Psychology, and PSYC 340 or introduction to linguistics; or permission of instructor
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PSYC 351 Research Methods in Social Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Designed to introduce students to the issues, strategies, and applications of various research methodologies in social psychology. Through demonstrations, exercises, and pilot studies, students will gain experience with lab and field methods using both correlational and experimental procedures. Classic and contemporary approaches will be examined.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Fall
- 1 hour lecture, 6 hour lab and/or field work
- Prerequisite: PSYC 215. Pre-/Co-requisite: PSYC 305.
- Restriction: U2 level and above. Requires departmental approval.
- Students will be admitted on the basis of a written application on forms available from the Department (Room N7/9). Applications must be submitted by August 1st
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PSYC 352 Cognitive Psychology Laboratory (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Introduction to research methods and experimental techniques in cognitive psychology for exploring topics such as attention, memory, categorization, reasoning, and language processing.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- 1 hour lecture, weekly lab
- Prerequisite: PSYC 213 and PYSC 305.
- Corequisite: PSYC 305 or equivalent.
- Restriction: Requires departmental approval.
- Students will be admitted on the basis of a written application on forms available from the Department (Room N7/9). Applications must be submitted by first day of class
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PSYC 403 Modern Psychology in Historical Perspective (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : A survey of the scientific and ideological influences on psychology from its philosophical beginnings through the period of the schools to its modern situation.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Pleszewski, Zbigniew (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 lectures
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PSYC 406 Psychological Tests (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : An introduction to the theory and practice of psychological measurement in health, educational, clinical and industrial/organizational settings. Attention to procedures for developing and validating tests and questionnaires. Techniques include: intelligence tests, projective tests, questionnaires, structured interviews, rating scales, and behavioural/performance tests.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Moskowitz, Debbie S (Winter)
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 204 or equivalent
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PSYC 408 Principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : An introduction to the theory, research and practice of cognitive behaviour therapy. The experimental approach to understanding human behaviour is used to follow basic principles of learning and their clinical application. Certain psychiatric disorders such as alcoholism and depression are highlighted to illustrate how a behaviour therapist conceptualizes problems and formulates treatments.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisites: PSYC 337 and PSYC 211 or permission of instructor
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PSYC 429 Health Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : A survey of major issues in the developing field of health psychology: historical perspective; health effects of stress; pain mechanisms and management; prevention and management of chronic diseases, hypertension, coronary heart disease, cancer, and immunological disorders. Behaviour change strategies for smoking, overeating, physical inactivity, and sexual risk behaviour.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Knaeuper, Baerbel Agnes (Fall)
- Fall
- 2 lectures; 1 conference
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PSYC 451 Human Factors Research and Techniques (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The application of psychology to the analysis and design of systems and products to increase efficiency and reduce the probability and risk of human error. Topics include: workload and vigilance, control-display relationships, task analysis, and workstation design.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Fall
- 2 lectures; 1 lab
- Prerequisites: PSYC 204, PSYC 211, PSYC 212, PSYC 213, PSYC 215 and PSYC 305 or permission of instructor
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PSYC 471 Human Motivation (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The course is designed to explore questions such as "Why do people often fail to reach their personal goals?" Current goal-based and need-based theories of human motivation will be reviewed. The instructor will highlight the relevance of motivation research to the domains of education, sports and management.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Koestner, Richard (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lectures
- Prerequisite: PSYC 215
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PSYC 473 Social Cognition and the Self (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : This course examines the social psychological literature emphasizing a) social cognition - how people think about and make sense of their social experiences; and b) self theory - how people create and maintain a sense of identity. These frameworks will be applied to social psychological topics including close relationships, attitudes and self-esteem.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisites: PSYC 215 and PSYC 333 or PSYC 331 or PSYC 474
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 411
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PSYC 474 Interpersonal Relationships (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Psychological science approach to interpersonal relationships. Organized in terms of the development of relationships, focusing first on impression formation as a platform for the development of relationships. Then we focus on close relationships, examining interpersonal constructs (intimacy, trust, commitment) and reconsidering social cognitive constructs (attributions, schemas) in an interpersonal context.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Lydon, John (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: PSYC 215, PSYC 204, and PSYC 333 or permission of instructor
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PSYC 510 Statistical Analysis of Tests (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : This course aims to introduce students interested in developing or appraising tests to the important statistical problems and modern techniques associated with testing data. Testing situations discussed will range from one-shot classroom tests through special purpose scales to the highly refined large scale tests such as the SAT.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Fall
- 3 lectures
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): PSYC 305 or PSYC 536, PSYC 406 or permission of instructor.
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PSYC 535 Advanced Topics in Social Psychology (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : Classic and contemporary readings in a specific content area within social psychology will be assigned in order to examine the sub-area in depth. The focus will vary depending upon the specialty area of the instructor. These areas include interpersonal relationships, intergroup relations, the self, and social cognition.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: PSYC 215; and PSYC 333 or PSYC 351 or PSYC 380.
- Restriction: Departmental permission required.
- Restriction: Graduate Students, enrolment limited
AND 6 credits taken in one of the following two options:
Organizational Psychology Option
6 credits selected from:
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INDR 294 Introduction to Labour-Management Relations (3 credits)
Overview
Industrial Relations : An introduction to labour-management relations, the structure, function and government of labour unions, labour legislation, the collective bargaining process, and the public interest in industrial relations.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Westgate, Chantal; Guerin, Richard (Fall) Westgate, Chantal; Guerin, Richard (Winter) Guerin, Richard (Summer)
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ORGB 321 Leadership (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Leadership theories provide students with opportunities to assess and work on improving their leadership skills. Topics include: the ability to know oneself as a leader, to formulate a vision, to have the courage to lead, to lead creatively, and to lead effectively with others.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Barbulescu, Roxana (Fall) Hewlin, Patricia (Winter)
- Prerequisite: only BCom students require MGCR 222.
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ORGB 325 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : A conceptual framework to guide participants through negotiation and conflict resolution process.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
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ORGB 380 Cross Cultural Management (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Cross-cultural awareness and communication skills necessary to manage in multicultural organizations. Focus on the relationship between cultural values and communication style as they affect inter and intra cultural communication of managers, personnel and clients of multinational and multicultural organizations.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Lvina, Elena (Fall) Lvina, Elena (Winter) Jaeger, Alfred M (Summer)
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ORGB 409 Organizational Research Methods (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Field research in organizational behaviour.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Prerequisite: MGCR 222
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ORGB 420 Managing Organizational Teams (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Theory, research, and applications. Principles of team processes and effectiveness in organizational settings, specifically the theoretical developments and empirical findings of group dynamics and team effectiveness, and practical strategies and skills for successful management of organizational teams.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Du Couturier-Nichol, Garrfield (Fall) Vough, Heather; Du Couturier-Nichol, Garrfield (Winter) Suissa, Zina (Summer)
- Prerequisite: MGCR 222
- Continuing Education: requirement for I.C.B.
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ORGB 421 Managing Organizational Change (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Organizational change theory and techniques are examined with an emphasis on techno-structural interventions such as Quality-of-Work-Life approaches. Through simulations and case-studies, the course explores initiatives in organizational change, primarily in contemporary Canadian organizations. It also includes opportunities for "hands-on" experience in work and organization redesign.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Campbell, Elizabeth (Fall) Huising, Ruthanne (Winter)
- Prerequisite: MGCR 222
- Continuing Education: this course cannot be taken for credit if ORGB 522 was already completed
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ORGB 423 Human Resources Management (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Issues involved in personnel administration. Topics include: human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance appraisal, organization development and change, issues in compensation and benefits, and labour-management relations.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Westgate, Chantal; Kutter, Elisabeth (Fall) Kutter, Elisabeth; Cohen, Lisa (Winter) Kutter, Elisabeth (Summer)
- Prerequisite: MGCR 222
- Requirement for the Institute of Internal Auditors
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ORGB 434 Topics in Organizational Behaviour 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : This is an advanced course for students with a special interest in Organizational Behaviour. Topics will be selected from current issues or themes in literature.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Restrepo Saenz, Pablo (Fall) Westgate, Chantal (Winter)
- Prerequisite: MGCR 222
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ORGB 435 Women as Global Leaders and Managers (3 credits)
Overview
Organizational Behaviour : Women are assuming leadership roles in many fields heretofore almost exclusively led by men. Yet even in the 1990s, less than 5% of international managers are women and less than 3% of international business cases portray women in leadership roles. This seminar will review the major trends affecting women's power and influence in society in general and in organizations in particular. Participants will develop the vision, skills, and competencies needed for global leadership.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Prerequisite: MGCR 222
OR
Consumer Psychology Option
6 credits selected from:
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MRKT 451 Marketing Research (3 credits)
Overview
Marketing : Theoretical techniques and procedures common in marketing research. Topics include: research design, sampling, questionnaire design, coding, tabulating, data analysis (including statistical techniques). Specialized topics may encompass advertising, motivation and product research; forecasting and location theory.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011
Instructors: Letovsky, Steven; Jo, Myung-Soo (Fall) Letovsky, Steven (Winter)
- Prerequisites: MGCR 352 and MGCR 271
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MRKT 452 Consumer Behaviour (3 credits)
Overview
Marketing : A study of basic factors influencing consumer behaviour. Attention is focused on psychological, sociological and economic variables including motivation, learning, attitude, personality, small groups, social class, demographic factors and culture, to analyze their effects on purchasing behaviour.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Royce, Charles; Mukherjee, Ashesh; Cooperberg, Elana Michelle (Fall) Moscovitz, David Lewis; Cooperberg, Elana Michelle (Winter)
- Prerequisite: MGCR 352
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MRKT 453 Advertising Management (3 credits)
Overview
Marketing : Surveys advertising and promotion in Canadian context. Examines activities as they relate to advertisers, the advertising agency and media. Stresses advertising by objectives as the approach to developing strategy and tactics. Real examples from current campaigns are the focal point of class discussions.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Dellar, Mary (Fall) Dellar, Mary (Winter) Cipriano, Mary Ann Lisa (Summer)
- Prerequisite: MRKT 452
- Prerequisite (Continuing Education): MGCR 352; MRKT 452 or Departmental approval
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