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Psychology is that branch of science which focuses on the behaviour of human beings and animals, with particular emphasis on the individual rather than the group. Our courses span the various areas of psychology and introduce students to the methods used in psychological research. The basic tools of the research psychologist include experimentation in the laboratory and field, naturalistic observation, and the use of statistical methods in interpreting data. Courses in the various areas within Psychology and the numbering system associated with these courses follow a definite pattern: PSY XXX. The first digit represents the year, and the second digit represents the area in which the course belongs. Social Psychology, for example, is identified by “2.” Therefore, PSY 220 at the second year, PSY 320, 321, 322, and 323, etc. at the third year, and PSY 420 at the fourth year represent all the Social Psychology courses. Other areas within Psychology follow a similar pattern. Undergraduate Advisor: Tamara Ferguson, Sidney Smith HALL 4014 (416-978-3407) General Enquiries: Sidney Smith Hall, room 4020 (416-978-5201) Web site: www.psych.utoronto.ca Psychology Programs(See web site for further details) Entry into all Psychology programs requires a senior-level high school Calculus course (a community college or university Calculus course is also acceptable). Please note that this requirement will not be waived, nor can it be substituted with another math course. There is, however, no Calculus prerequisite for PSY100H1. Students who completed PSY100Y1 in 1997 or earlier at the University of Toronto are exempt from the Calculus requirement. Psychology Research (Science program)Specialist program: (10 full courses or their equivalents) This program is designed for students who have demonstrated particular interest in and aptitude for research. Enrolment in the Research Specialist program is limited. Students apply in the spring term of their second year and begin the program in their third year. All students enrolling in or considering the Research Specialist program should enroll in a PSY lab course in the fall of their third year. Admission to the program is based on academic performance and expressed interest in research. To be admitted students must have have a) a senior-level high school Calculus course, or equivalent; b) received at least 70% in PSY100H1; c) completed PSY201H1 and202H1 (or their equivalents); d) completed four additioNAL 200-level PSY courses, with an average of 73% across all four courses; and e) a CGPA of 3.0.This is a highly competitive program and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. First Year: PSY100H1 Psychology (Science program)Specialist program: (10 full courses or their equivalents) Enrolment in the Specialist program is limited. To enrol after first year, students must have a) a senior-level high school Calculus course, or equivalent; b) completed 4 full university courses; c) received at least 80% in PSY100H1; and d) a CGPA of 3.0. To enrol after second year, students must have a) a senior-level high school Calculus course, or equivalent; b) received at least 70% in PSY100H1; c) completed PSY201H1 and202H1 (or their equivalents); d) completed four additioNAL 200-level PSY courses, with an average of 73% across all four courses; and e) a CGPA of 3.0. First Year: PSY100H1 Major program: (7 full courses or their equivalents) Enrolment in the Major program is limited. To enrol, students must have a) a senior-level high school Calculus course, or equivalent; b) completed 4 full university courses; c) received at least 70% in PSY100H1; and d) a CGPA of 2.5. First Year: PSY100H1 Minor program: (4 full courses or their equivalent) Enrolment in the Minor program is limited. To enrol, students must have a) a senior-level high school Calculus course, or equivalent ; b) completed 4 full university courses; c) at least 70% in PSY100H1/100Y1; and d) a CGPA of 2.0. First Year: PSY100H1 Group 1 (Courses offered through the Psychology Department): Group 2 (Courses relevant to Psychology offered outside the Psychology Department): BIO130H1/150Y1/252Y1/BIO270H1/BIO271H1; COG250Y1 (formerly UNI250Y1); CSB332H1; ENG384Y1 (formerly ENG290Y1); HMB200H1/HMB204H1/HMB300H1/HMB310H1/HMB320H1/HMB400Y1/HMB420H1; JLS474H1; LIN100Y1/LIN200H1; NEW232Y1/NEW302Y1/NEW303H1/NEW332H1/ *Please note that the courses in Group 2 are optional and that enrolment
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