First-Year Courses:
1. PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology (6 credits, full year course)
○ Topics:
■ PSYC 101: Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
■ Biological basis of behaviour (nervous system, brain anatomy,
neurotransmitters)
■ Sensation and perception (visual, auditory systems)
■ Learning and conditioning (classical and operant conditioning)
■ Memory, thinking, language, and intelligence
■ PSYC 102: Introduction to Developmental, Social, Personality,
and Clinical Psychology
■ Developmental psychology (cognitive, emotional, and social
development)
■ Personality psychology (theories of personality, assessment)
■ Social psychology (attitudes, persuasion, conformity, group
dynamics)
■ Clinical psychology (mental health disorders, therapies)
2. Key Resources:
○ Textbook: Psychology: Themes and Variations by Wayne Weiten
○ Lecture Slides: Available on UBC’s Canvas for PSYC 100.
○ Assignments/Practice: Quizzes from each chapter, past midterms/finals on
Canvas, and flashcards for key terms.
Second-Year Courses:
1. PSYC 207 - Research Methods in Psychology
○ Topics:
■ Research designs (experimental, correlational)
■ Data collection methods (surveys, observations)
■ Ethical considerations in psychology
■ Statistical analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics)
■ Critical thinking and evaluating psychological research
2. PSYC 208 - Analysis of Behavior
○ Topics:
■ Behavioral principles (operant conditioning, reinforcement,
punishment)
■ Application of behavioral techniques (behavior modification)
■ Schedules of reinforcement
■ Case studies on behavior analysis in different settings
3. PSYC 270 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
○ Topics:
■ Perception, attention, and memory processes
■ Problem-solving, decision-making
■ Cognitive neuroscience
■ Language and cognition
4. Key Resources:
1. PSYC 100 - Introduction to Psychology (6 credits, full year course)
○ Topics:
■ PSYC 101: Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
■ Biological basis of behaviour (nervous system, brain anatomy,
neurotransmitters)
■ Sensation and perception (visual, auditory systems)
■ Learning and conditioning (classical and operant conditioning)
■ Memory, thinking, language, and intelligence
■ PSYC 102: Introduction to Developmental, Social, Personality,
and Clinical Psychology
■ Developmental psychology (cognitive, emotional, and social
development)
■ Personality psychology (theories of personality, assessment)
■ Social psychology (attitudes, persuasion, conformity, group
dynamics)
■ Clinical psychology (mental health disorders, therapies)
2. Key Resources:
○ Textbook: Psychology: Themes and Variations by Wayne Weiten
○ Lecture Slides: Available on UBC’s Canvas for PSYC 100.
○ Assignments/Practice: Quizzes from each chapter, past midterms/finals on
Canvas, and flashcards for key terms.
Second-Year Courses:
1. PSYC 207 - Research Methods in Psychology
○ Topics:
■ Research designs (experimental, correlational)
■ Data collection methods (surveys, observations)
■ Ethical considerations in psychology
■ Statistical analysis (descriptive and inferential statistics)
■ Critical thinking and evaluating psychological research
2. PSYC 208 - Analysis of Behavior
○ Topics:
■ Behavioral principles (operant conditioning, reinforcement,
punishment)
■ Application of behavioral techniques (behavior modification)
■ Schedules of reinforcement
■ Case studies on behavior analysis in different settings
3. PSYC 270 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
○ Topics:
■ Perception, attention, and memory processes
■ Problem-solving, decision-making
■ Cognitive neuroscience
■ Language and cognition
4. Key Resources:
