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PHIL 321J 041 The Philosophy of Palliative Care

An exploration of the principles and approaches of the hospice-palliative care movement as it was developed by its founders in the 20th century and as applied today. Topics may include the principles of pain and suffering management, holistic care of patients and their families, value of life at all stages, and integrating palliative care into mainstream medicine.

Andrew Stumpf PDF icon PHIL 321J_A.Stumpf_Winter 2021.pdf Winter 2021
PHIL 327 041 Philosophy of Law

Basic themes in the philosophy of law. Issues include the nature of law and its relation to morality and politics, legal reasoning, the justification of punishment, and theories of rights, responsibility, and liability.

 

Held with LS 351

Stéphanie Grégoire PDF icon PHIL 327-LS 351_S.Gregoire_Winter 2021.pdf Winter 2021
PSYCH 101 041 Introductory Psychology

A general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science.

PDF icon PSYCH 101-041_R.Blackie_Winter 2021.pdf Winter 2021
PSYCH 212 041 Educational Psychology

A consideration of the main variables affecting learning in the classroom with special focus upon the conditions essential to efficient learning.

Maureen Drysdale PDF icon PSYCH 212_M.Drysdale_Winter 2021.pdf Winter 2021
PSYCH 218 041 Psychology of Death and Dying

Variations in the meaning and significance of death and dying will be considered from a psychological perspective, with particular attention to the contexts (e.g., cultural, familial, life-span developmental) in which these variations occur.

 

Held with GERON 218, HLTH 218

Chris Burris PDF icon PSYCH 218-GERON 218-HLTH 218_C.Burris_Winter 2021.pdf Winter 2021
PSYCH 230 041 Psychology and Law

Psychological principles drawn from a variety of subdisciplines (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive) will be surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to the legal system. Topics may include jury selection and decision-making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defense, competency assessment, risk assessment, and attitudes toward law and the legal process.

 

Held with LS 272

John Rempel PDF icon PSYCH 230-LS 272_J.Rempel_Winter 2021.pdf Winter 2021
PSYCH 231 041 The Psychology of Religious Experience

Approaches of traditional psychological theories toward phenomena of religious experience, mysticism, and prayer are examined. The psychological process of creating and naming "gods" is considered as well as comparisons among altered states of consciousness including some forms of prayer.

Chris Burris PDF icon PSYCH 231_C.Burris_Winter 2021.pdf Winter 2021
PSYCH 312 081 Learning Disabilities

A critical examination of the concept of learning disability and of current issues in the assessment and remediation of learning problems.

 

CEL course outlines available around midterms

Maureen Drysdale Winter 2021
PSYCH 318 041 Psychosexual Organization

A detailed examination of concepts related to the formation of gender identity and psychosexual orientation. The nature-nurture debate will be explored as well as gay and lesbian identity and consciousness throughout the life cycle.

BJ Rye PDF icon PSYCH 318_BJ.Rye_Winter 2021.pdf Winter 2021
PSYCH 455 041 Honours Seminar in Social Psychology: Psychology of Men

Topics reflect current issues in social psychology. Consult the departmental listings for the upcoming topics. Activities may include oral presentations, class discussions, individual and/or group projects, and written assignments.

 

See course outline or contact instructor for topic details.

Chris Burris PDF icon PSYCH 455_C.Burris_Winter 2021.pdf Winter 2021