Course Calendar 2011-2012 - Champlain College Saint-Lambert

Psychology (continued)
350-208-LA
Selected Topics in Applied Psychology
(Level II Psychology for Social Science students only)
This course will provide an opportunity for students to
explore selected topics in Psychology at a more advanced
level. It will build upon the content of the Introduction to
Psychology course. Each selected topic will deal with a
different area of psychology, for example developmental,
social, and abnormal, etc. This course will provide you
with a greater appreciation of the many areas of
specialization within the domain of psychology.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Psychology 350-102-RE
350-209-LA
Sports Psychology
(Level II Psychology for Social Science students only)
This course will examine the concepts and theories in Sports
Psychology. Topics will include: history of sports psychology,
professional issues and ethics for sports psychology,
motivation and learning, and intervention for athletic
performance enhancement and physical fitness. Social
psychological dimensions in sport and coaching will also be
examined. This course may be of particular interest to
student athletes in any sport and to students interested in
physical activity and physical education.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Psychology 350-102-RE
350-210-LA
Theoretical Perspectives in Psychology
(Level II Psychology for Social Science students only)
This course will explore human behaviour from the five
main theoretical approaches: the biological approach,
the behavioural approach, the cognitive approach, the
psychoanalytic approach and the humanistic approach.
The focus will be on how these approaches can be
applied to the understanding of individual and social
phenomena.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Psychology 350-102-RE
350-211-LA
The Mind-Body Connection
(Level II Psychology for Social Science students only)
This course will examine the impact of the mind,
including attitudes, emotions and personality, on the
body. In particular, it will critically analyze the scientific
research that claims that mental factors such as
personality style, perception, and stress can impact upon
physical reactions including health and disease. It will
attempt to uncover the biological, cognitive and affective
processes that underlie the mind-body connection.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Psychology 350-102-RE
350-212-LA
Abnormal Psychology and Criminal Behaviour
(Level II Psychology for Social Science students only)
This course will examine patterns of abnormal behaviour,
particularly those that lead to deviant or criminal behaviour.
This course will also examine the definition and treatment
of abnormal disorders. Abnormal behaviour will be viewed
in terms of a complex interaction between psychological,
biological and sociocultural factors. Topics will include:
theoretical perspectives on abnormal behaviour,
classification and assessment of abnormal behaviour,
personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders,
psychotic disorders, disorders involving sexuality, substance
abuse and dependence.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Psychology 350-102-RE
350-213-LA
The Psychological Development of Criminal Behaviour
(Level II Psychology for Social Science students only)
This course examines criminal behaviour though various
theoretical perspectives in psychology. An overview of
life-span development is initially presented and followed
by etiological factors of criminal behaviour as they relate
to personality, biology, learning, cognition, social factors,
and mental disorders. These lessons are then followed by
teachings relevant to prevention and treatment of
criminal behaviour.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00
Prerequisite: Psychology 350-102-RE
350-921-LA
Human Relations
(Psychology for Computer Science students only)
The course material will be divided into 4 parts. First,
students examine the basic elements involved in working
with and understanding the differences of individuals in
the work environment. Secondly, we’ll turn our attention
to the dynamics underlying small group interactions and
some general principles of interpersonal influence.
Thirdly, we’ll look at the organization itself, for effective
operations, and how the individual can adjust to
inevitable bureaucracy. Finally, we’ll turn our gaze to the
subject of self-management with an accent on
developing your own career interests, improving work
habits, and time-management.
3 hours/week Units: 2.00