SCI199H1/Y1
First Year Seminar 52S
Undergraduate seminar that focuses on specific ideas, questions, phenomena or controversies, taught by a regular Faculty member deeply engaged in the discipline. Open only to newly admitted first year students. It may serve as a distribution requirement course; see page 45.
PSY100H1
Introductory Psychology 39L
A brief introductory survey of psychology as both a biological and social science. Topics will include learning, perception, motivation, cognition, developmental, and social psychology.
Exclusion: PSY200H1, PSY100Y1
Prerequisite: There is no Prerequisite for PSY100H1; however, an OAC/12U Calculus or equivalent is required to enrol in any Psychology PROGRAM subsequent to taking PSY100H1.
200-SERIES COURSES
Note on Prerequisites:
For non-degree, visiting, and transfer students, you MUST bring a photocopy
of your transcript(s) to the Undergraduate Advising Office to provide
proof to the Department that you meet ALL of the Prerequisites
of the course(s) in which you are enrolled in. We will NOT allow you
to take any of our courses without the proper Prerequisites. Furthermore, University of Toronto at Scarborough and University of Toronto
at Mississauga students must also have the proper Prerequisites for St. George courses, REGARDLESS if they are a Psychology program student
at their college campus.
PSY201H1
Statistics I 39L, 26T
Fundamentals of descriptive and inferential statistics, including population and sampling distributions, simple association, probability, estimation, and hypothesis testing.
Exclusion: ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270H1/SOC300Y1/STA220H1/STA250H1
Prerequisite: PSY 100Y1/H1/UNI250Y1
PSY202H1
Statistics II 39L, 26T
Fundamentals of statistical analysis of experimental and observational data including linear models, the analysis of variance, a priori contrasts, post-hoc tests, power analysis and effect size calculations. Students are introduced to Minitab, a statistical computer program, with which they complete much of their course work.
Exclusion: ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270Y1/SOC300Y1/ STA221H1/STA250H1/JBS229H1
Prerequisite: PSY201H1
PSY210H1
Introduction to Development 39L
The developmental approach to the study of behaviour with reference to sensorimotor skills, cognition, socialization, personality, and emotional behaviour.
Prerequisite: PSY 100Y1/H1/UNI250Y1
PSY220H1
Introduction to Social Psychology 39L
Contemporary areas of research in social psychology: social perception, attitudes, inter-personal relations, and group processes.
Prerequisite: PSY 100Y1/H1/UNI250Y1
PSY230H1
Personality and Its Transformations 39L
Theory and research in personality structure and dynamics: the interaction of cultural and biological factors in the development and expression of individual differences.
Prerequisite: PSY 100Y1/H1/UNI250Y1
PSY240H1
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 39L A critical survey of concepts, theories, and the state of research in the area of emotionally disturbed persons and therapeutic methods.
Prerequisite: PSY 100Y1/H1/UNI250Y1
PSY260H1
Introduction to Learning 39L
Concepts, theories and applications in historical and contemporary contexts: respondent and operant conditioning, reinforcement, extinction, stimulus control (generalization and discrimination) and aversive control (punishment and avoidance).
Prerequisite: PSY 100Y1/H1/UNI250Y1 or NRS specialist
PSY270H1
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology 39L An introduction to research and theory in the study of attention, memory, language, thinking and reasoning.
Prerequisite: PSY 100Y1/H1/UNI250Y1 or registered in the Cognitive Science program or NRS specialist
PSY280H1
Introduction to Perception 39L
An introduction to the physiological and psychological bases of vision and audition in humans and lower animals. Visual perception of shape and objects, colour, space, and motion. Auditory perception of simple and complex sounds, and location. Demonstrations supplement the lectures.
Prerequisite: PSY 100Y1/H1/UNI250Y1 or registered in the Cognitive Science program or NRS specialist
PSY290H1
Physiological Psychology I 39L
Provides students with a solid background into the biological basis of behaviour. Animal and human research topics including: functional neuroanatomy, neural signalling, sensory and motor control, motivational systems, and learning and memory.
Exclusion: NRS201H1
Prerequisite: PSY 100Y1/H1/UNI250Y1 or enrolled in the Cognitive Science program, or NRS specialist
PSY299Y1
Research Opportunity Program
Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 45 for details. Note: This course cannot be used as a PSY program requirement.
300-SERIES COURSES
Note
Where a stated Prerequisite is PSY201H1 or PSY202H1,
its equivalent/exclusion is also accepted.
PSY300H1
History of Psychology 39L
Philosophical predecessors and early development of modern psychology; schools of thought and shifting areas of theory and research. History and philosophy of science, in general. Current systems and theories.
Prerequisite: One full course or equivalent in the PSY200- or 300-series
PSY301H1
Psychological Theory (formerly PSY407H1) 26S The role of theory in psychology critically examined through consideration of psychological controversies.
Exclusion: PSY407H1
Prerequisite: PSY202H1
PSY303H1/304H1
Individual Projects TBA
An intensive laboratory or applied research project under the supervision of a staff member. Will be approved by the Department only when the student and staff member can show that the project is academically demanding and uniquely suitable for the individual student in terms of the rest of the student’s program. Note: Projects spread out over the full academic year are still only worth a half credit.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1 and appropriate background for the proposed work
PSY305H1
The Treatment of Psychological Data 39L This course emphasizes advanced use of the SAS statistical computer program package for the treatment of psychological data collected in laboratory and field studies. Students analyze sets of data and interpret results. Various methods of ensuring the trustworthiness and accuracy of analysis are discussed.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1
PSY309H1
Research Specialization: Practicum 39L
Research specialists learn about the research opportunities within our department, and develop their skills in the areas of critical thinking, writing and oral presentation. Students also conduct a pre-thesis research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Restricted to Research Specialists.
PSY311H1
Social Development 39L
Theory and research in social attachment, aggression, morality, imitation and identification, altruism, and parental discipline, with discussion of methodological issues.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY210H1/PSY220H1)
PSY312H1
Cognitive Development 39L
Age-related changes in knowledge acquisition, reasoning, and the control of behaviour. Traditional perspectives (e.g., Baldwin, Vygotsky, Piaget) and current issues (e.g., neuropsychology, future-oriented behaviour, theory of mind).
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY210H1/PSY270H1/271H1/UNI250Y1)
PSY313H1
Psychology of Aging 39L
Age changes in sensory and perceptual processes, motor skill, learning, memory, and personality. Theory, methodological problems, social, cultural, and environmental influences which shape behaviour and attitudes to and by the elderly.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY210H1
PSY314H1
Moral Development 39L
Examination of cognitive-developmental, psychoanalytic, sociobiological, behaviouristic and cultural-anthropological approaches to moral development. Issues covered include definitions of morality, the relationship between moral judgement and action, gender differences and commonalities, and the role of culture in moral development.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY210H1
JLP315H1
Language Acquisition 39L
Infants’ abilities at birth, prelinguistic development, the first words, phonological, syntactic and semantic development. Social variables influencing development of language, bilingualism, models of development, language play. (Given by the Departments of Linguistics and Psychology)
Prerequisite: One full course equivalent at the 200-level in JAL/JUP/LIN/PSL/PSY/UNI Cognitive Science
PSY316H1
Perceptual Development 39L
The course examines human perceptual development during the first 2-3 years of life. Vision and audition are emphasized. Some topics are: pattern and colour vision, depth perception, infant speech perception.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY280H1
Recommended preparation: PSY210H1
PSY317H1
Aging and Social Cognition 39L
Examines theory and research in the social cognitive aspect of aging. Topics range from impression formation and causal attributions to perceptions of control and emotions.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY210H1, PSY220H1
PSY319H1
Developmental Laboratory 39L
Provides an overview of developmental psychology methods. The class conducts an original research project, including design, data collection and analysis, and a written report.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY210H1; PSY Specialist or departmental approval
PSY320H1
Social Psychology: Attitudes 39L
Intensive study of social attitudes and opinions development, description, measurement, modification, and organization.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1
PSY321H1
Cross-Cultural Psychology 39L
Human beings develop within local systems of meaning that define what is good and bad, true and false, sacred and profane, beautiful and ugly, significant and insignificant. These inherited systems of meaning - or cultures - define where we stand as persons in relation to others and provide the grounding for what we come to feel, think, and desire as individuals. This course examines the cultural determination of mindful behaviour.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1, (PSY230H1/PSY240H1)
PSY322H1
Intergroup Relations 39L
An in-depth examination of theories and research in intergroup relations; includes topics like stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1
PSY323H1
Sex Roles and Behaviour 39L
The effect of sex-role expectations on how men and women behave and perceive the world: theories of sex-role development, physiological and cultural determinants of sex differences, power relationships between men and women.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY210H1/PSY220H1/PSY230H1)
PSY324H1
Social Psychology of Interpersonal Relationships 39L This course focuses on the social psychology of interpersonal relationships between and among individuals, especially romantic or close relationships and friendships. It surveys what social psychologists have learned about the development, maintenance, disruption or dissolution of personal relationships, as well as current social psychological theories of interpersonal relationships.
Exclusion: PSY420H1 taken in 2002-2003 ONLY
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1
PSY325H1
Self-Consciousness 39L
The distinguishing feature of our species is the reflexivity of our consciousness - the ability to conceive of and interpret ourselves and our experiences. All our higher symbolic capabilities rest upon this foundation. The aim of this multidisciplinary course is to trace out a variety of interpretive frames through which we may look at and better understand self-awareness.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1, (PSY230H1/PSY240H1)
PSY326H1
Social Cognition 39L
An examination of theory and research on how we make sense of ourselves and our social world. Topics covered include goals, mood, memory, hypothesis testing, counterfactual thinking, stereotypes, and culture.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1
PSY327H1
Psychology of the Mass Media 39L
This multidisciplinary course examines how we come to know ourselves and our world, and to feel, judge, and act, through the simulative “mediation” of mass communication. The intent is to provide students with greater understanding of the highly commodified symbolic environment that surrounds them and to which they continually respond and react as audience.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1, (PSY230H1/PSY240H1)
JZP326H1
Biological Rhythms 26L, 13T
Daily, monthly, annual and other rhythms and methods of measuring them. Behavioural and physiological aspects of biological clocks. The importance of rhythms in experimental design, in research on brain function, in affective disorders, and the use animals make of rhythms in migration and other behaviours. (Given by the Departments of Psychology and Zoology)
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1/PSY100H1, one full or two 200-series half-courses in the Sciences
PSY328H1
Psychology and the Law 39L
This course deals with psychological issues in the law, with particular reference to criminal law. It focuses mainly on research that has been done on pretrial publicity, eyewitness testimony, rules of evidence, and other factors that might affect jury decisions.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1
PSY329H1
Social Psychology Laboratory 39L
Illustrates major methodologies within social psychology, such as attitude measurement, observation of small groups, and experiments.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY220H1; PSY Specialist or departmental approval
PSY330H1
Psychometrics 39L
Concepts and methods for the measurement of abilities, interests and personality: reliability, validity, interpretation of test scores, norms, observational methods, structured tests, interview, projective techniques. Ethical problems in assessment. Not a course in test administration.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY230H1/PSY240H1) Recommended preparation: PSY202H1
PSY331H1
Social Psychology of Emotion 39L
An in-depth review of the role of emotion in human psychology, with an emphasis on the links between emotion and cognition. Topics include theories of emotion, emotional regulation, expression and experience, the role of emotion in decision-making, and the relationship between emotion, motivation and behaviour.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY230H1
PSY332H1
Organizational Behaviour 39L
An analysis of the individual, group, and institutional structures and processes that influence behaviour within organizations. Topics include motivation, leadership, communication, school of management theories, group processes and team work, supervision, and organizational culture.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1
PSY333H1
Health Psychology 39L
Examines research evidence concerning the impact of psychological factors on physical health and illness.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY230H1/PSY240H1)
PSY334H1
Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief 39L Culture appears to have a narrative structure. Animal learning and neuropsychological theory helps us understand how narratives might regulate emotion. Threat of broadscale emotional dysregulation motivates individuals to protect their cultures.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY230H1/PSY240H1)
PSY335H1
Environmental Psychology 39L
An examination of the interrelationship of humans and their natural and built environments, focusing on psychological and sociocultural factors. Topics include: the self in relation to nature; the perception of environmental change; the effects of natural and built environments on stress and psychological health; understanding consumerism and environmentalism; and the relationship between individuals’ experience (i.e., cognitions, emotions, and values) and action relating to environmental issues.
PSY336H1
Positive Psychology 39L
A review of the field of positive psychology, which is the study of fulfillment and personal growth. The focus is on empirical research regarding the development of healthy, productive, and resilient individuals. Topics include: subjective well-being, optimism, flow experiences, self-control and emotional intelligence, social support and empathy.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY220H1/PSY230H1/PSY240H1)
PSY339H1
Individual Differences Laboratory 39P
Introduction to methods involved in individual differences or personality research. Group and individual projects focus on assessment of individual difference characteristics and on experimentation including such characteristics.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY230H1/PSY240H1; PSY Specialist or departmental approval
PSY341H1
Psychopathologies of Childhood 39L
This course focuses on cognitive and neuropsychological aspects of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders in children from clinical and theoretical perspectives.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY210H1/PSY240H1), one further PSY200/300-series full course or equivalent
PSY342H1
Cognition and Psychopathology 26S,
13T Work in psychological disorders has increasingly used the theories and methodologies of cognitive psychology to guide research. This course will examine accounts of clinical disorders informed by cognitive experimental psychology, with emphasis on recent work in affective disorders.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY240H1/PSY270H1)
PSY343H1
Theories of Psychopathology and Psychotherapy 39L Examines various theories of how personality functioning may become impaired and corresponding psychotherapeutic interventions. Emphasis on empirical assessment of personality dysfunction and therapy effectiveness.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY230H1/PSY240H1)
PSY362H1
Animal Cognition 39L
The study of memory, representation, concept learning, and other cognitive processes in non-human animals.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY260H1
PSY369H1
Conditioning and Learning Laboratory 39L Provides hands on experience with some widely used preparations and procedures for studying learning and memory in animals. Reading and writing research in this area are emphasized. Experiments with rats and pigeons are conducted, initially under close supervision.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY260H1; PSY Specialist or departmental approval
PSY370H1
Thinking and Reasoning 39L
Problem-solving as a model of directed thinking; conceptual behaviour and mental representation; induction, deduction and learning; probabilistic reasoning; creative thinking and complex problem solving.
Prerequisite: 270H1/UNI250Y1
PSY371H1
Higher Cognitive Processes 39L
This course covers selected topics pertaining to higher cognitive processes including expertise, consciousness, creativity, and human and artificial intelligence.
Prerequisite: PSY270H1/PSY370H1/UNI250Y1
PSY372H1
Human Memory 39L
Current theories and data on human memory: processes involved in encoding, storage, and retrieval.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY270H1/UNI250Y1
PSY373H1
Social Cognitive Neuroscience 39L
Social cognitive neuroscience is an emerging interdisciplinary field that seeks to integrate theories of social psychology and cognitive neuroscience to understand behavior at three fundamentally interrelated levels of analysis (social, cognitive, and neural). Topics such as self-regulation, cooperation, attitudes, and prejudice will be examined.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY220H1, (PSY270H1/PSY290H1)
Recommended Preparation: PSY326H1
JLP374H1
Psychology of Language 39L
Human and other animal communication, structure of human language, word meaning and semantic memory, psychological studies of syntax, bilingualism, language and thought, language errors and disorders. (Given by the Departments of Linguistics and Psychology)
Prerequisite: One 200-series full course or equivalent in JAL/JUP/LIN/PSY/PSL/UNI Cognitive Science
PSY375H1
Attention and Performance 39L
Visual attention; attentional selection for object recognition, feature integration, and action; movements of attention; eye-hand coordination, eye movements, limb movements. Models of attention and motor control.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY270H1/PSY280H1/UNI250Y1)
PSY378H1
Engineering Psychology 39L
The application of our knowledge of human information processing capabilities to improve human-machine systems design in a number of engineering environments including aviation, computer software, human-computer interaction, and nuclear power plants.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, (PSY270H1/PSY280H1/UNI250Y1)
Recommended preparation: PSY202H1
PSY379H1
Memory and Learning Laboratory 39P
Exercises and demonstrations, followed by experiments done jointly with other members of the class, and a final individual research project, in the broad area of human learning and memory.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, (PSY270H1/UNI250Y1); PSY specialist or departmental approval
PSY380H1
Vision Science 39L
Integrates psychology, neuroscience, and computer science approaches to the study of vision science. Topics include: spatial vision; perception of objects, function, and category; motion perception; visual attention, memory, and imagery; and consciousness. Demonstrations/in-class experiments supplement lectures and readings. Important class for psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience students.
Prerequisite: (PSY201H1/MAT135Y1), PSY280H1
PSY389H1
Perception Laboratory 39L
Examination of issues and methods in perception research. Students conduct supervised research projects, and read, critique, and write research articles.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY280H1; PSY Specialist or departmental approval
PSY390H1
Behavioural Genetics 39L
An examination of how genes contribute to the production of behaviour, either as structural elements or direct participants in behavioural regulation. Covers molecular genetics, natural selection and genetic methods followed by specific examples of congenic disorders that affect behaviour and studies of “normal” behaviours in human and animal models.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY290H1/NRS201H1
PSY391H1
Physiological Psychology II 39L
A survey of brain mechanisms important for behaviour. The goal is to understand neural function well enough to appreciate how neural circuits can control simple and complex behaviours. Topics include neurophysiolgy (how neurons work, and work together), motor control, touch and pain sensation, feeding and drinking, reward and motivation, learning and cognition.
Prerequisite: PSY290H1 taken in 1999 or later/NRS201H1
Exclusion: PSL300H1
PSY392H1
Neurobiology of Learning and Memory 39L Understanding the complexities of how the mammalian nervous system acquires and stores information and how it transforms this information into appropriate behavior is fundamentally important to our understanding of both animal and human behavior. This course explores empirical and theoretical contributions to our understanding of the neural basis of learning and memory.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY290H1/NRS201H1
PSY393H1
Cognitive Neuroscience 39L
The use of higher cortical functions to study cognitive processes in humans and other primates. Some topics to be covered: hemispheric specialization, emotion and the cerebral hemispheres, organization of language after brain damage, amnesia, aging.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY270H1/PSY290H1/NRS201H1
PSY394H1
Physiology and Psychology of Emotion 39L
The role of brain and body in expression and experience of emotion in humans, considered theoretically and through the experimental, physiological and clinical literatures.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY290H1/NRS201H1
PSY396H1
Neurochemical Basis of Behaviour 26L,
13T The functional relevance of neurotransmitters, with particular emphasis on their role in mediating behaviour.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1, PSY290H1/NRS201H1
Exclusion: PCL475Y1
PSY399H1
Psychobiology Laboratory 39L
An introduction to surgical and experimental methods and research issues in physiological psychology, including anatomical and neurobiological methods and behavioural and genetic analysis. Concentration on innate and learned mechanisms that influence the display of specific behaviours.
Exclusion: NRS302H1
Prerequisite: PSY202H1,PSY290H1/NRS201H1; PSY specialist or departmental approval
PSY398H0/
Independent Experiential Study Project399Y0
An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 45 for details.
400-Series Courses
PSY400Y1
Research Specialization: Thesis TBA
An individual project done under the direction of a staff member. Lecture and seminar presentations of proposals in the Fall Session.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in psychology research specialist program, PSY309H1, PSY3*9H1 (PSY lab course)
PSY401H1
A Biobehavioural Approach to Psychological Theories and Applications 26L In presenting and arguing for this approach the topics covered are sex differences in cognition, and the psychophysiological topics of biofeedback and lie detection. Students are expected to critically evaluate the approach, and argue for their own.
Prerequisite: PSY201H1 and two additional courses at the 200-level
PSY402H1/403H1/404H1
Psychology Seminar 26S
Examination in depth of specific topics in psychology. These seminars vary from year to year in terms of the number given, the topics, and the restrictions on enrollment. Consult the departmental Calendar for details.
PSY409H1
Research Specialization: Theoretical Foundations 26S This seminar addresses the central theoretical issues that structure contemporary research in each of the major areas of psychology. The aim is to provide an informal overview of the field as a whole.
Prerequisite: Enrolment in the Psychology Research Specialist program
PSY410H1
Developmental Psychology Seminar 26S Examination in depth of a limited topic within developmental psychology. Content in any given year depends on instructor.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY210H1; PSY Specialist or permission of department
PSY420H1
Social Psychology Seminar 26S
Examination in depth of a limited topic within social psychology. Content in any given year depends on instructor.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY220H1; PSY Specialist or permission of department
JZP428H1
Advanced Topics in Biological Rhythms 26S Circadian rhythms with emphasis on non-photic entrainment and phase shifting of rhythms by behaviour (e.g., social interactions, or becoming active). Properties and physiological mechanisms for non-photic effects and comparisons with those for photic effects. Seminars and readings of original papers. Emphasis on basic principles, but possible applications will also be discussed. (Given by the Departments of Psychology and Zoology)
Prerequisite: JZP326H1
PSY430H1
Personality Seminar 26S
Examination in depth of a limited topic within the area of personality. Content in any given year depends on instructor.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY230H1/PSY240H1, PSY specialist or permission of department
PSY440H1
Abnormal Psychology Seminar 26S
Examination in depth of a limited topic within abnormal psychology. Content in any given year depends on instructor.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY230H1/PSY240H1, PSY Specialist or permission of department
PSY460H1
Learning Seminar 26S
Examination in depth of a limited topic in learning. Content in any given year depends on instructor.
Prerequisite: PSY260H1; an additional 300-level half-course in the 350-, 360-, or 370-series or permission of instructor; PSY Specialist or permission of department
PSY470H1
Memory Seminar 26S
Examination in depth of limited topics within the area of memory. Content in any given year depends on instructor.
Prerequisite: PSY270H1/UNI250Y1, PSY Specialist or permission of department
JLP471H1
Advanced Psycholinguistics 26S
Seminar in advanced topics in psycholinguistics. Content varies from year to year. (Given by the Departments of Linguistics and Psychology)
Prerequisite: LIN322H1, LIN331H1, JLP374H1
PSY471H1
Cognition Seminar 26S
Examination in depth of a limited topic in cognition. Content in any given year depends on instructor.
Prerequisite: (PSY270H1/PSY280H1), (PSY371H1/PSY375H1/PSY380H1), PSY Specialist or permission of department
PSY472H1
Game Theory I (formerly PSY408H1) 26S Risky decisions, games against nature, lotteries, gambling and insurance. Two-person non-cooperative games. Individual and collective rationality. Paradoxes of decision theory.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY Specialist or permission of department
PSY473H1
Game Theory II (formerly PSY409H1) 26S Two-person and n-person cooperative games. Allocation problems. Distribution of power. Theory of coalition formation. Group decisions. Game theory as a theory of conflict resolution.
Exclusion: PSY409H1
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY Specialist or permission of department
PSY480H1
Seminar in Vision Science 26S
An in-depth examination of current issues in vision science (e.g. perceptual organization, object and face recognition, motion perception). Emphasis is on the psychological perspective, but integrates physiological and computational perspectives as well. Content in any given year depends on instructor.
Prerequisite: PSY270H1, PSY280H1, (37*H/38*H), PSY393H1, PSY Specialist or permission of department
PSY490H1
Brain Activity & Behaviour Seminar 39S
The relationship between behaviour and the activity of neurons; examples from sensory, motor, motivational, and higher cortical systems. Electrical stimulation and recording techniques.
Prerequisite: PSY202H1, PSY290H1/NRS201H1
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