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.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or better or written permission of the instructor and
School Chair.

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.

Pre-requisites: PSYC 100 with a grade of "C" or better or
written permission of the instructor and School Chair.

PSYC 200 - BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

This course is for students who intend to major

in psychology. Emphasis is placed on biological
processes underlying sensation, perception, learning
and motivation.

Pre-requisites: PSYC 100/107 or written permission of the
instructor and Schoo! Chair

PSYC 202 - RESEARCH METHODS

This course introduces prospective Psychology
majors to the major methodological principles which
guide research in Psychology. The primary focus is on
experimental design, but students will be exposed to
some elementary descriptive statistics. Topics include
critical thinking and scientific reasoning, principles

of measurement, types of variables, validity and
reliability, and research ethics. Weekly labs offer
hands-on applications of basic concepts to the design
of research.

Pre-requisites: PSYC 100/107 or written permission of the
instructor and Schoo! Chair

- PSYCHOLOGY REQUIREMENT:
PSYC 230 OR PSYC 240

Students requiring a second-year Psychology course
have a choice of PSYC 230/231 or the PSYC 240/241
sequence.

PSYC 230: EMOTIONAL AND
SOCIAL DISORDERS

The 230/231 sequence is focused on disorders.

Psychology 230 is the first of two courses which
study psychological disorders. In this course we will

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first study the major personality theories as they
apply to abnormal psychology. This is followed by an
introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
classification system [DSM], and research and legal
issues. The course then begins its examination of
emotional and socials disorders including: anxiety
disorders; somatoform disorders; dissociative
disorders; personality disorders; and, psychological
factors that affect physical health.

Pre-requisites: PSYC 100/101 with a grade of "C" or better
or written permission of the instructor and Schoo! Chair.

PSYC 240: CHILD DEVELOPMENT
The 240/241 sequence is focused on development.

An introduction to normal child development, this
course explores selected aspects of the physical,
cognitive, emotional, and moral development of
children from birth to adolescence; and examines the
major theories of child development.

Pre-requisites: PSYC 100/101 or equivalent or written
permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.

- PSYCHOLOGY REQUIREMENT:
PSYC 231 OR PSYC 241

Students requiring second-year Psychology have
a choice of PSYCH 230/231 or the PSYC 240/241
sequence.

PSYC 231: PSYCHOTIC AND
ORGANIC DISORDERS

The 230/231 sequence is focused on disorders.

Psychology 231: Psychotic and Organic Disorders is
the second of two courses which study psychological
disorders. In this course we will examine psychotic,
pervasive and other major psychological disorders.
We will consider the causes, prognoses and
treatments of such disorders as: affective disorders;
the schizophrenias; developmental disorders; eating
disorders; substance-abuse disorders; and sexual
disorders.

Pre-requisites: PSYC 230 or written permission of the
instructor and School Chair.

PSYC 240: ADULT DEVELOPMENT

The 240/241 sequence is focused on development.
An introduction to normal adult development, this

course examines critical issues and theories of
adolescence, and early, middle and late adulthood.

Pre-requisites: PSYC 100/101 or equivalent or written
permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.

PSYCHOLOGY
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- SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE

A student may take any Selkirk course from the
following disciplines:

— Anthropology

Economics

— Psychology

— Sociology

— Women's Studies

In addition, a student may take:
Geography 136
— Geography 140

Students may also be able to take Human Services
course such as:

— Gerontology 200

— Addiction 184

— Family 180

— First Nations 287

Other course may satisfy the requirement, please
check with a counsellor or the UAS Chair.

- GENERAL UAS ELECTIVE

A student may take any first-year or higher university
transferable course to satisfy this elective.

Each course must transfer for three or more
credits to at least one of: SFU, UBC (Vancouver or
Okanagan), UNBC or UVIC.

To learn more about how your courses transfer visit
the online BC Transfer Guide or contact a Selkirk
counsellor.

Contacts

UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES ADMISSIONS
Admissions Officer (Castlegar)

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233

Direct: 250.365.1233

Email: admissions@selkirk.ca

UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES
Program Contact

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21205
Direct: 250.365.1205

Email: UAS@selkirk.ca

TRACY PUNCHARD

School Chair of UAS; Instructor, English
Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21318
Direct: 250.365.1318

Email: tounchard@selkirk.ca

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