IntroPsych.net

Instructor: Dr. David Shore

The core theme throughout the term will be the "illusion of the expert", which refers to the observation that, as experts in perception and cognition, we are all unaware of the myriad mental processes lurking under the surface of our external behaviour. Just as we can only see the tip of the iceberg, so too we can only observe the external behaviour of an individual. The primary goal of psychology is to make apparent the mental processes underlying overt behaviour and action.

Instructor: Dr. Dan Goldreich

This course describes the physiology of the neuron, communication between neurons, and the neural circuits that underlie touch, vision, audition, vestibular sensation, and movement.

Instructor: Dr. Reuven Dukas

This course integrates evolutionary analyses with in-depth discussions of genetic and cognitive mechanisms that generate major classes of behaviour shared by most animals, including humans.

Instructor: Dr. David Shore

The course promotes integration across themes within Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour. Students will be exposed to multiple topic areas and multiple faculty members.

Instructor: Dr. Suzanna Becker

Students will learn descriptive, graphical, and exploratory (non-inferential) data analysis, using various software packages.

Instructor: Dr. Joseph Kim

The core theme throughout the term will be the "illusion of the expert", which refers to the observation that, as experts in perception and cognition, we are all unaware of the myriad mental processes lurking under the surface of our external behaviour. Just as we can only see the tip of the iceberg, so too we can only observe the external behaviour of an individual. The primary goal of psychology is to make apparent the mental processes underlying overt behaviour and action.

Instructor: Drs. Shore, Goldreich & Dukas

Tutorials supplementing the lectures of PNB 2XA3, 2XB3, 2XC3. Students in one or more of these three courses must register in this tutorial. Mid-term exams for PNB 2XA3, 2XB3, 2XC3 will be scheduled during this tutorial time. 

Instructor: Dr. David Shore

Learn the skills needed for graduate school: experimental design, computer programming, manuscript writing and oral presentation. Previous programming experience not required.

Instructor: Dr. Kathryn Murphy

Supervised laboratory and field placements will be arranged for a maximum of 16 students each year. The placements may vary from year to year, but will include cognitive, language, perceptual, memory, neuropsychological and behavioural disorders. A final report must be submitted to the coordinator by April 1. Applications must be submitted to the coordinator by February 1 of the preceding academic year, with selection for placements announced by March 15.

Instructor: Dr. Kathryn Murphy

The core theme throughout the term will be the "illusion of the expert", which refers to the observation that, as experts in perception and cognition, we are all unaware of the myriad mental processes lurking under the surface of our external behaviour. Just as we can only see the tip of the iceberg, so too we can only observe the external behaviour of an individual. The primary goal of psychology is to make apparent the mental processes underlying overt behaviour and action.

Instructor: Dr. Brett Beston

This course is designed to help students develop critical thinking skills relevant for effective research design, data analysis, and interpretation. In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn about various approaches in psychology, neuroscience & behaviour. Working in groups, students select a topic area, design an experiment based on background readings, obtain, collect and analyze data in class, make oral presentations, and prepare written reports. The theme for the course is the “Development of the Brain Throughout the LifeSpan”

Instructor: Dr. Brett Beston

This course is designed to help students develop critical thinking skills relevant for effective research design, data analysis, and interpretation. In this course, students will have the opportunity to learn about various approaches in psychology, neuroscience & behaviour. Working in groups, students select a topic area, design an experiment based on background readings, obtain, collect and analyze data in class, make oral presentations, and prepare written reports.

Instructor: Dr. Hong Jin Sun

In this lab course students will have the opportunity to learn to conduct research in the area of cognitive neuroscience.  They will:

1. gain experience in research design, including forming experimental hypotheses, designing experiments, collecting data, analyzing data, interpreting the empirical results, critically evaluating research papers,
2. practice communicating your findings through written and oral presentations.
3. learn more about the brain through a hand-on experience of brain dissection

PNB 3Q03 and 4Q03 involve an independent library-based project.  These courses provide students with the opportunity to study in depth, under the supervision of an individual faculty member, a topic in psychology of mutual interest.  The student is expected to read widely on the topic and to produce a major written document.  PNB 3Q03 is open to any student in Level 3 of a program.  PNB 4Q03 is only available to  students in Level 4 of an Honours program in Psychology.  These courses may be taken in Term 1 or Term 2 or Term 3.  If taken as a Term 3 course, it is still only 3 units but your time is spread across two terms.  Students interested in these courses should submit an on-line pre-registration ballot (see Dept web page) available around the end of January/beginning of February for the following September session. 

PNB 3QQ3 and 4QQ3 involve independent laboratory projects for which students must find their own supervisors.  The purpose of these courses is to provide an opportunity for students to participate in experimental psychology projects in a research laboratory or applied research setting.  PNB 3QQ3 is open to any student in Level 3 of a program.  PNB 4QQ3 is only available to students in Level 4 of an Honours program in Psychology.  PNB 4QQ3 may be repeated for up to 6 units.  These courses may be taken in Term 1 or Term 2 or Term 3.  If taken as a Term 3 course, it is still only 3units but your time is spread across two terms.  Students interested in these courses should submit an on-line pre-registration ballot (see Dept web page) available around the end of January/beginning of February for the following September session. 

Instructor: Dr. Reuven Dukas

Laboratory and field studies involving a wide variety of species.

Instructor: Dr. Bruce Milliken

Experiments illustrating important issues in human memory and cognition. Problems in the design, analysis, and reporting of experiments will be emphasized. Individual projects required.

Instructor: Dr. Terri Lewis

Course Objectives:

1. To compare the various schools or research programs within the varied discipline of psychology.
2. To describe the origins of those traditions and their fundamental differences.
3. To gain an appreciation for the foundations of Psychology, and of science, in order to better understand the current state of the discipline.

Instructor: Dr. Terri Lewis

Students conduct an individual research project under the supervision of a faculty member. If any of PNB 3Q03, 3QQ3, 4Q03 or 4QQ3 are taken concurrently with PNB 4D06, a different faculty member must supervise each course. For information and guidelines regarding this course, refer to the department web site at http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/psychology/undergraduate/courses.html and click on PNB 4D06, or contact the Course Administrator.

Instructor: Dr. Terri Lewis

Students conduct an individual research project under the supervision or co-supervision of a Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour faculty member. If any of PNB 3Q03, 3QQ3, 4Q03, 4QQ3 are taken concurrently with PNB 4D09, a different faculty member must supervise each course. For information and guidelines regarding this course, refer to the department web site at http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/psychology/undergraduate/courses.htmland click on PNB 4D09, or contact the Course Administrator.

Instructor: Dr. Terri Lewis

Students conduct an individual research project under the supervision of a faculty member. If any of PNB 3Q03, 3QQ3, 4Q03 or 4QQ3 are taken concurrently with PNB 4DD6, a different faculty member must supervise each course. For information and guidelines regarding this course, refer to the department web site at http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/psychology/undergraduate/courses.html and click on PNB 4DD6, or contact the Course Administrator.

Instructor: Dr. Paul Faure

This course provides students with an opportunity to develop skills for investigations in selected areas of psychology, neuroscience and behaviour.