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FAM 180 - FAMILY DYNAMICS

Designed to provide students with a variety of
theoretical perspectives to understanding families. It
considers the diversity of families through the lenses
of the life course perspective and political policies.
Family formation, parenting, separation and divorce
and aging are all examined. Family issues are also
considered, including marriage and death rituals,
work and poverty, same sex relationships, disabilities
and immigrants. Policies that affect families are
explored through an examination of violence in the
family and political trends. The course is intended to
be a foundation for further study of families.

Prerequisites: Must be done concurrently with or after
completing English 110.

HSER 174 - INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATIONS

Provides the student with an opportunity to examine
personal goals, values and attitudes; develop and
practice listening and responding skills, and become
more aware of personal strengths and limitations.
This course is designed to help students gain
self-understanding in order to be more effective in
working with people.

PSYC 100 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY |

An introduction to the methods, theory and practice
of psychology as a science. Among others, topics

will include motivation and emotion, learning and
memory, biological foundations, sensation and
perception. Other topics are added at the discretion
of the individual instructor. Class demonstrations and
activities are used to illustrate concepts. Teaching
methods and resources in the course vary with the
instructor.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

PSYC 101 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II
Topics include thinking and other cognitive processes,
development of the individual, personality, behaviour
disorders, health and social psychology. Other topics
are added at the discretion of the instructor. Class
demonstrations and activities are used to illustrate
concepts.

Prerequisites: PSYC 100 with a grade of “C” or higher.

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