Current theories and data on human memory: processes involved in encoding, storage, and retrieval.

The application of our knowledge of human information processing capabilities to improve human-machine systems design in a number of engineering environments including aviation, computer software, human-computer interaction, and nuclear power plants.

Examination of issues and methods in human memory research. Students conduct supervised research projects, and read, critique, and write research articles. Course capacity is limited to 15 students and priority is given to PSY Specialists and Research Specialists during the first enrolment period.

Integrates psychology, neuroscience, and computer science approaches to the study of vision science. Topics include: history and philosophy of vision science, low-level vision, motion perception, spatial vision, perception of objects and scenes, colour perception, attention and consciousness, and multisensory integration. Demonstrations/in-class experiments supplement lectures and readings. Emphasis on reading and writing scientific articles in vision science.

Examination of issues and methods in perception research. Students conduct supervised research projects, and read, critique, and write research articles. Course capacity is limited to 15 students and priority is given to PSY Specialists and Research Specialists during the first enrolment period.

An examination of how genes contribute to the production of behaviour, either as structural elements or direct participants in behavioural regulation. Covers molecular genetics, natural selection, and genetic methods followed by specific examples of congenic disorders that affect behaviour and studies of normal behaviours in human and animal models.

An examination of how developments in neurology and neuroscience can be used to inform ethical and legal issues related to free will, responsibility, competence, education, morality, and empathy in healthy people and in people with confirmed or suspected neurological disorders.

The functional relevance of neurotransmitters, with particular emphasis on their role in mediating behaviour.

Daily, monthly, annual and other rhythms and methods of measuring them. Behavioural and physiological aspects of biological clocks. The importance of rhythms in experimental design, in research on brain function, in affective disorders, and the use animals make of rhythms in migration and other behaviours.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

An individual thesis done under the direction of a faculty member. Lecture and seminar presentations of proposals in the Fall session. Enrolment is restricted to PSY Research Specialists. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Undergraduate students who are given permission to take a seminar at the graduate level offered through the Dept. of Psychology’s Graduate Program will be enrolled into this course code. Permission to take a graduate seminar for undergraduate credit must be obtained through three channels. First, the instructor of the grad course must give the student permission. It is ultimately up to instructor to decide whether the course is appropriate for undergraduate students, as well as if the specific student has the appropriate academic background to succeed in the course. Accordingly, the student may be asked to provide details about their relevant academic and/or research experience to assess their qualifications. Second, the Graduate Administrator (psy.graduate@utoronto.ca) must confirm if there is space in the course after graduate students have enrolled. Finally, the Undergraduate Administrator (psy.undergrad@utoronto.ca) must receive an email from the Graduate Administrator confirming that the student has permission to enrol. The following information must be included in the email: Student name, student number, graduate course code and term (F or S), and the course subtitle. The student will then be enrolled into this undergraduate course code by the Department. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the graduate instructor to initiate this process and to follow-up with both the Graduate and Undergraduate Administrators to ensure their enrolment.

Undergraduate students who are given permission to take a seminar at the graduate level offered through the Dept. of Psychology’s Graduate Program will be enrolled into this course code.  Permission to take a graduate seminar for undergraduate credit must be obtained through three channels. First, the instructor of the grad course must give the student permission. It is ultimately up to instructor to decide whether the course is appropriate for undergraduate students, as well as if the specific student has the appropriate academic background to succeed in the course. Accordingly, the student may be asked to provide details about their relevant academic and/or research experience to assess their qualifications. Second, the Graduate Administrator (psy.graduate@utoronto.ca) must confirm if there is space in the course after graduate students have enrolled. Finally, the Undergraduate Administrator (psy.undergrad@utoronto.ca) must receive an email from the Graduate Administrator confirming that the student has permission to enrol. The following information must be included in the email: Student name, student number, graduate course code and term (F or S), and the course subtitle. The student will then be enrolled into this undergraduate course code by the Department. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the graduate instructor to initiate this process and to follow-up with both the graduate and undergraduate administrators to ensure their enrolment.

Undergraduate students who are given permission to take a seminar at the graduate level offered through the Dept. of Psychology’s Graduate Program will be enrolled into this course code. Permission to take a graduate seminar for undergraduate credit must be obtained through three channels. First, the instructor of the grad course must give the student permission. It is ultimately up to instructor to decide whether the course is appropriate for undergraduate students, as well as if the specific student has the appropriate academic background to succeed in the course. Accordingly, the student may be asked to provide details about their relevant academic and/or research experience to assess their qualifications. Second, the Graduate Administrator (psy.graduate@utoronto.ca) must confirm if there is space in the course after graduate students have enrolled. Finally, the Undergraduate Administrator (psy.undergrad@utoronto.ca) must receive an email from the Graduate Administrator confirming that the student has permission to enrol. The following information must be included in the email: Student name, student number, graduate course code and term (F or S), and the course subtitle. The student will then be enrolled into this undergraduate course code by the Department. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the graduate instructor to initiate this process and to follow-up with both the graduate and undergraduate administrators to ensure their enrolment.

A single semester intensive laboratory or applied research project for students who seek hands-on research experience to complement our regular course offerings. Each project culminates in a scholarly paper and oral presentation. Students must secure a faculty supervisor from the Dept. of Psychology and submit a completed application form that includes details about the project before the start of the semester. Application forms are available on the Department’s website (https://psych.utoronto.ca/programs-and-courses/undergraduate-course-information) and must be emailed to the undergraduate office (psy.undergrad@utoronto.ca) by the end of the second week of September for fall projects, or by the end of the second week in January for winter projects. If you’re registering for a summer project, please submit it by the end of the second week in May. This course is open to all students.

A full academic year intensive laboratory or applied research project for students who seek hands-on research experience to complement our regular course offerings. Each project culminates in a scholarly paper and oral presentation. Students must secure a faculty supervisor from the Dept. of Psychology and submit a completed application form that includes details about the project before the start of the academic year. Application forms are available on the Department’s website (https://psych.utoronto.ca/programs-and-courses/undergraduate-course-information) and must be emailed to the undergraduate office (psy.undergrad@utoronto.ca) by the end of the second week of September. This course is open to all students.

A single semester intensive laboratory or applied research project for students who seek hands-on research experience to complement our regular course offerings. Each project culminates in a scholarly paper and oral presentation. Students must secure a faculty supervisor from the Dept. of Psychology and submit a completed application form that includes details about the project before the start of the semester. Application forms are available on the Department’s website (https://psych.utoronto.ca/programs-and-courses/undergraduate-course-information) and must be emailed to the undergraduate office (psy.undergrad@utoronto.ca) by the end of the second week of September for fall projects, or by the end of the second week in January for winter projects. If you’re registering for a summer project, please submit it by the end of the second week in May. This course is open to all students.

A full academic year intensive laboratory or applied research project for students who seek hands-on research experience to complement our regular course offerings. Each project culminates in a scholarly paper and oral presentation. Students must secure a faculty supervisor from the Dept. of Psychology and submit a completed application form that includes details about the project before the start of the academic year. Application forms are available on the Department’s website (https://psych.utoronto.ca/programs-and-courses/undergraduate-course-information) and must be emailed to the undergraduate office (psy.undergrad@utoronto.ca) by the end of the second week of September. This course is open to all students.

A lecture course providing in-depth examination of specific topics/themes relating to Psychology. Content in any given year depends on instructor. Priority is given to PSY Major program students during the first enrolment period.

A lecture course providing in-depth examination of specific topics/themes relating to Psychology. Content in any given year depends on instructor. Priority is given to PSY Major program students during the first enrolment period.

Addresses the central theoretical issues that structure contemporary research in each of the major areas of psychology. The aim is to provide an informal overview of the field as a whole. Enrolment is restricted to PSY Research Specialists.

Examination in depth of a limited topic within developmental psychology. Content in any given year depends on instructor. Course capacity is limited to 20 students and enrolment priority is given to PSY Specialists and Research Specialists.

A lecture course examining cognitive-developmental, psychoanalytic, sociobiological, behaviouristic and cultural-anthropological approaches to moral development. Issues covered include definitions of morality, the relationship between moral judgement and action, gender differences and commonalities, and the role of culture in moral development.

A lecture course examining theory and research on the social cognitive aspect of aging. Topics range from impression formation and causal attributions to perceptions of control and emotions.

Examination in depth of a limited topic within social psychology. Content in any given year depends on instructor. Course capacity is limited to 20 students and enrolment priority is given to PSY Specialists and Research Specialists.

This lecture course discusses how we perceive, categorize, and form impressions of other people, relying on readings from primary sources in the scientific literature.

This course is designed for students who are eager to apply their knowledge of psychological science to social problems. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of community psychology while also examining how social psychological theory and research can be applied to understand and address issues that affect communities. This course will help students develop the skills and confidence necessary to advocate successfully on public interest issues relevant to psychology. Students will also work in partners/teams with a community advocacy group to collaboratively address a specific problem or need of the organization. Through a guided process of practice and reflection, students will increase their self-efficacy and come to recognize their ability to use their psychological knowledge and skills to make change in the world. Classroom discussions will integrate community experiences with lecture material. Enrolment is by application (see psychology department website or contact the department for more information at psy.undergrad@utoronto.ca). Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

This lecture course focuses on the social psychology of interpersonal relationships between individuals, especially romantic or close relationships and friendships. It surveys what social psychologists have learned about the development, maintenance, disruption or dissolution of personal relationships, as well as current social psychological theories of interpersonal relationships.

The distinguishing feature of human consciousness is self-consciousness -- our ability to be aware of and interpret ourselves and our experiences. All our higher capabilities as a species rest upon this foundation. Self-consciousness allows us to develop an understanding of who we are as individuals and in relation to others. This lecture course brings together ideas and perspectives from across the social sciences to explore the nature of self-consciousness. The institutional relations and cultural practices that give shape to contemporary forms of identity and self-experience are also examined.