S1MOr' FRASER UNIVERSITY ?
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MEMORANDUM
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Sat..oinmittee on Undergraduate
Studies
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Date.
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Action taken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
at its meeting of November 13, 1979 gives rise to the following
motion:
MOTION
That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board
as set forth in S.79-139 the proposed changes in
Psychology, as follows:
(i)
Change in requirements for Major
(ii) Change in requirements for Minor
(iii)
Change in requirements for admission to Honors
(iv) New course PSYC 301-3 Intermediate Research Methods
and Data Analysis
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Note -
Both SCUS and SCAP have previously examined the question of
the proliferation of courses in research design and statistics.
Some preference has been expressed for a co-ordinated approach
to meeting the needs of students from various departments.
However, PSYC 301-3 has been developed to address a specific need
which has hitherto consumed a great deal of faculty time in
providing individual guidance to Honors students. The course is
specifically directed to the needs of these students in preparing
to undertake Honors research. There has been consultation between
representatives of the Psychology Department and of the statistics
group in the Mathematics Department and this course has the support
of the latter group based on the assurance that its primary emphasis
is on research design and that it will build on courses in statistics.
A healthy enrollment is anticipated. Nevertheless, the Chairman
of SCUS has been directed to strike a small task force to address
once more the question of co-ordinating ?
statistics and
research design courses in the sciences and social sciences.
For Information:
Under its delegated authority, SCUS approved the proposed
changes in courses in Psychology as follows:
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(i) Course changes, prerequisites
PSYC 210-3 Data Analysis in Psychology
PSYC
420-5 Learning
PSYC 425-5 Language and Thinking
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1979-11-16
PSYC 430-5 Perception
PSYC 435-5 Sensation
PSYC 440-5 Motivation
PSYC 444-5 Psychopathology
PSYC 450-5 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 451- Psychology of Infancy
PSYC 452-5 Social and Moral Development
PSYC 456-5 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
PSYC 460-5 Social Psychology
PSYC 470-5 Personality
PSYC 480-5 Physiological Psychology
PSYC 485-5 Animal Behavior
PSYC 410-5 Research Design I
PSYC 411-5 Research Design II
(ii) Course changes
PSYC 311-3 Introduction to the Theory of Measurement
(formerly 310-5 to be dropped),
Number change, credit change
PSYC 201-3 Research Methods in Psychology, Description
PSYC 321-3 Intelligence and Creativity, Description, prerequisite
PSYC 365-3 Psycholinguistics, Description
PSYC 370-3 Theories of Personality, Description
PSYC 306-3 Psychological Assessment Procedures,
Description, prerequisite"
Daniel R. Birch
Chairman
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From Dr.
Elinor As,
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Chairper
son
Psychology Undergraduate Studies
Committ
e
e
Date.. 21
October
.
1979
Please find attached the Psychology calendar
change
proposals for 1980-81. Will
you please place them on the agenda of the October
25
meeting of the Faculty of
Arts
Curriculum
Committee.
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
CURRI CULUM CHANGES
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205 Requirements for a Major CHANGE OF REQUIREMENTS
in Psychology
FROM: ?
'To receive a major in psycholoc!y students
must:
1.
Meet the graduation requirements of
the University and Faculty of Arts
(see page 93.)
2.
Pass the following lower division
courses: PSYC 101-3, 201-3, 207-3
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and 210-3. It is recommended that
PSYC 101-3 be taken in the first
semester or as early as possible;
PSYC 201-3 should be taken in the
semester following PSYC 101-3; PSYC
207-3 and 210-3 should be taken during
the first four levels.
3; Pass 30 credit of upper division
Psychology courses. No more than
eight of these credits may be in
Diècted Studies courses.
For the Joint Major Program in
Psychology and Linguistics and
Philosophy see page 219.
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To receive a mojor in psychology students
must:
1.
Meet the graduation requirements of
the University and Faculty of Arts
(see page 92.)
2.
Pass the following lower division
courses: PSYC 101-3, 201-3, 207-3
and 210-3. It is recommended that
PSYC 101-3 be taken in the first
semester or as early as possible;
PSYC 201-3 should be taken in the
semester following PSYC 101-3; PSYC
207-3 and 210-3 should be taken during
the first four levels.
NOTE: Students must take MATH 100-3
if B.C. Grade 12 MATH has not been
completed.
3.
Pass 30 credit of upper division
Psychology courses. No more than
eight of these credits may be in
Directed Studies courses.
.
For the Joint Major Program in
Psychology and Linguistics and
Philosophy see page 219.
RATIONALE:
The department has changed the prerequisites
for ?
PSYC 210-3 and since PSYC 210-3 is a
required course for all PSYC majors the change
of requirements for Majors in Psychology
including a MATH 100-3 is necessary.
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SECTION TO BE ADDED FOLLOWING "PREPARATION FOR GRADUATE STUDIES" (P. 209)
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PSYCHOLOGY AND STATISTICS
In almost all areas of psychology, a certain level of statistical
sophistication is required before one can undertake independent research
or evaluate the research of others. The departmentoffers several courses
in research methodology and data analysis, namely PSYC 201-3, 210-3, 301-3,
311-3, 410-5, and 411-5. Students who have a special interest in acquiring
more extensive statistical training which may facilitate their work in
psychology should also consider MATH 101-3, 302-3, and 304-3.
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CHANGE IN
RUIREMJTS FOR MINOR
FROM:
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Requirements for a Minor in Psychology
Studnts wishing to minor in Psychology must obtain credit in PSYC 101-3.
201-3, and accumulate at least 18 other credit hours in Psychology. Of these 18
credit hours, at least 15 must be in 300 and 400 division Psychology courses.
TO:
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Requirements for a Minor In Psychology
Stud
,
ts wishing to minor in Psychology must obtain credit in PSYC 101-3,
201-3, and accumulate at least 18 other credit hours in Psychology. Of these 18
c
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edit hours, at least 15 must be in 300 and 400 division Psychology courses5
and no more than 3 may be in Directed Studies courses.
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RATIONALE: Plugging a loophole. There has always been a stated
limit on the number of credit hours of Directed Studies
that may count toward a Major or Honors (8 hours), but
there was no stated limit for Minors.
S.
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CHANGE IN REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO HONORS. PROGRAM
FROM: The qualifications for admission to the Honors program are:
I. The completion of 60 semester hours of university, course work with a
Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.
2.
A 3.0 or higher Grade Point Average in Psychology courses.
3.
Completion of PSYC 101-3,201-3,207-3, and 210-3 or equivalent courses.
TO:
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The qualifications for admission to the Honors program are:
1.
The completion of 60 semester hours of university, course work with a
Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.
2. A 3.0 or
higher
Grade Point Average in Psychology courses.
3.
Completion of PSYC 101-3, 201-3,
2
07-3, 210-3, and 301-3
or equivalent
COUr8ee.
.
RATIONALE: Addition of PSYC 301-3, a new Research Methods course
designed to provide Honors students with the necessary
methodological skills to conduct their Honors research.
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SENATE CO1ITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
Calendar Information
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Department - PSYCHOLOGY
Abbreviation Code: PSYC
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Course Number:
301
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Credit Hours:
3 ?
Vector: 2-0--2
Title of course:Intermediate Research Methods and Data Analysis
Calendar Description of Course:
A continuation
of PSYC 201-3
and
PSYC 210-3.
Provides extensions
of
the baisc theory
and methods
of
research design and data analysis. Includes discussions
of
the analysis
of
substantive problems, the choice
of
appropriate research designs, and
special
problems that arise in the analysis of psychological data.
Nature of Course
Lecture/Laboratory
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
PSYC 201-3
and
PSYC 210-3
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this course is
approved:
PSYC 407-3
2. Scheduling
How frequently will the course be offered? Twice a year
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
1980-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible? Dr. C. Crawford, Dr. R. Koopman, Dr. W. Krane.
0- Objectives of the Course
To
increase the methodological and quantitative sophistication of Psychology students,
especially those doing Honors projects.
4.
Budgetary and Space Requirements (for information only)
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty None
Staff None
Library None
Audio Visual None
Space
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None
Equipment None
5.
Approval
Date:
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Nov
13
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Department Chairman
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Dean ?
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hairman, SC
OSCUS 73-34b:- (When completing this form, for
instructl'ions
see Memorandum SCIJS 73-34a.
Attach course outline).
March 1978
PROPOSED OUTLINE
Psychology 301-3
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1980-3
Intermediate Research Methods and Data Analysis
Instructor: Staff
Prerequisites: PSYC 201-3 and PSYC 210-3
Calendar Description:
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A continuation of PSYC 201-3 and 210-3. Provides extensions of the basic
theory and methods of research design and data analysis. Includes discussions
of the analysis of substantive problems, the choice of appropriate research
designs, and special problems that arise in the analysis of psychological data.
Possible texts:
Ferguson, G.A. Statistical analysis in psychology and education (4th.ed..)
New York: McGraw-Hill, 1976.
Hinkle, D.E., Wiersma, W., & Jurs, S.G. Applied statistics for the behavioral
sciences. Chicago: Rand McNally, 1979.
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Hays, W.L. Statistics for the social sciences (2nd.ed.). New York: Bolt
Rinehart & Winston, 1973.
Kleinbaum, D.G., & Kupper, L. L. Applied regression analysis and other multi-
variable methods. Belmont, Calif.: Duxbury Press, 1978.
Guilford, J.P., & Fruchter, B. Fundamental statistics in psychology and
education (6th.ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill, 1978.
Kerlinger, F.N. Behavioral research: a conceptual approach. New York:
Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1979.
Topics:
Part 1. Problem Analysis
Identification of dependent, independent, interdependent, and confounding
variables.
Translation of substantive hypotheses into predictions for empirical findings.
Exploratory vs. confirmatory research; theory building '
vs. theory testing.
Probabilistic vs. deterministic approaches; falsifiability of predictions
and the role of "error"
Individual vs. group approaches; within- vs. between-person effects.
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Manipulative vs. observational research; locational vs. associational
predictions.
2.
Part 2. Design
Consideration of measures, including: ratings, rankings, checklists,
latencies, durations, frequencies, counts, physiological variables;
subjective estimates of magnitudes, frequencies, proportions, and
confidence.
Properties of measures: level of measurement, scale comparability,
standardization, ipsatization, admissible transformations, reactivity,
redundancy.
Manipulative strategies, including: randomization, counterbalancing,
blocking, matching, yoking, controlling; repeated measures.
Part 3. Data Analysis
Choosing structural models appropriate to the design and data; underlying
assumptions.
Procedures for estimating the parameters of the models.
Statistical tests of hypotheses about the parameters.
Consequences of -inappropriate model specification; statistical, substantive,
and practical considerations.
Laboratory:
A two-hour laboratory will be required to hold demonstrations and
discussions about assignments and problem sets which will be distributed on
a weekly basis.
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CHANGE IN PREREQUISITE
FROM: ?
PSYC
210-3 Ds*a AIiIyilslà Psychslsuj
Covers basic descriptive and inferential techniques most appropriately applied to the
various fOrmS of
data
from
p
s
y
cholo
g
ial research. Should be completed by majors and
honors before the end of Level 4. (Lecture/Laboratory)
PSYC 201-3 ,econ,mended. Son y
stukass find
MATH
101-3 hefuL
TO: ?
NYC 211-3 Deft Analyslil. P.ycbel.gy
Covers basic descriptive and inferential techniques most appropriately applied to the
various forms of data from psychological 1ejeard. Should be completed by ma
j
o
r
s and
honors
before
the end of Level 4.
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(Lecture/Laboratory)
Prerequieite8: PSYC•201-3 and one of the S.C. High School
Math
12
courses or MATH
100-3
or equivalent.
Some students
also find MATH 101-3 helpful.
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Ps
y
ch 201: is needed as a prerequisite to ensure that students know
what an experiment is all about, what types of substantive questions must
be answered
on
the basis of information contained in experimental data,
what forms data typically take, and what assumptions one may reasonably
make about data. The elementary mathematics prerequisite is needed to
ensure that students have: sufficient mathematical sophistication to
understand and carry out the basic operations involved in data analyses.
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CHANGE IN IiE2LUISITE
FROM:
NYC 410-5 Reisaseb Desiga I
Reviews the basic logic of controlled experimentation, and focuses on analysis of variance
designs commonly used in psychological research. Particular emphasis Is given to the rela-
the merits of the several designs when there are multiple research questions to be
answered.
Presvgubltn: PSYC 201-3 and 210-3 ?
(Seminar)
'NYC 411-5Resesreh Dealga II
Focuses on multivariate regression and correlation models Deals with ways of answering
questions when direct experimental manipulation is not feasible, and demonstrates the
Utility of the principles involved for solving problems other than those for which they
were
Prerequisites: PSYC
first
201-3 and
proposed.
210-3.
(Seminar)
Recommended: PSYC 410-5.
NYC 410
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9 Researeb Dsilg
Reviews the beak logic of controlled experimentation, and focuses on analysis of variance
'designS commonly used là psychological research. Particular emphasis Is given to the rela-
tivS merits of the several designs when there are multiple
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lons to be
Prerequisites: PSYC 201-3, 210-3 and 301-3.
PSYC 411-5 Risàich Dlga II
Focuses on multivariate regression and correlation models. Deals with ways of answering
questions when direct experimetital manipulation Is not feasible, And demonstrates the
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utility of the principles involved for solving prOblems other than those for which they
I
were first proposed.
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(Seminar)
Prerequiàitea: PSYC 201-3
9
210-3 and 301-3.
Reconded: PSYC 410-5.•.
:c1c)'jALi:
PSYC 301-3 is a new course to be required of Honors st
dt
Y
Its i
naterial is J udded to be inteni.ecliate bet eon l.hst ci
1SYC 210-3
3
for which it provides a coiitinuation, at'ic P0Y
410-5, for which it
Wi].
1 serve
us
a pii'..quIsitc. At. j:.:t
ft.
students Likir; PSYC
1
41.0 wit) oniy PSYC 210 a ?
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find it extrerielY d1ffcu1t, and It is felt that otc !.t'e1ra1.,
Is needed.
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CHANGES IN PREREQUISITES
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Upper Division Seminars
The Seminars offer advanced treatment of selected topics covered more
generally in lower division courses.
In addition to
i
ntensive reading and discussions, students may be expected
to undertake individual projects under supervision.
A minimum of 90 semester hours credit Is required for admission.
Prvrvqu!sitiis:
PSYC
42$-5
LanraIi
PSYC 302-)
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(or 22&J),- and
90 flows of credits
orpennLssio.,
of
the
Deponme,u.
(Seminar)
PSYC
PrerequIsites:
4$-9
PSYC
I...
320-3,
s.d ThjskI.s
too
9
0 flows
?
of credits or permission of the Deponnwn,,
(Seminar)
Preav'quisisá:
NYC
431165
Pertepdsn
PSYC 303-3
?
(or 220-i). and 90 bouts of credits or permission of the
Depizumeu.
(Seminar)
SYC
435-5
Sasadsa
?
(Seminar)
Pn'requisg,es: PSYC itS-i and 90 hours of credits or penniulti., of the Th730i-smern.
PSYC 44-5 Masivaft.. ?
S
?
(Seminar)
•Prm
' quisi i
,s:
PSYC 304-i (or 240-)). and 90 flows of ca'rdlis or permission of she Department.
PSYC4..5
P
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t
vvrqvlslies: PSYC
PCIhSIIy
340-3. and
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90 hours of wdiis or permission of ike 1)eparinmu.
(Seminar)
NYC
Pr
Drpori
e
q
uIslles:
4M-5
Devilaponstal
PSYC ii!
.
) (or.
Piyel.d.ij
150-)) or
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355-3.
and 90 hu:i,s of credlis or penniszI
(Seminar)
g
i of ike
NYC451-5buiMii1f
Avrequisi,,s: PSYC 351-3
(or
330-3),
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cad 90 hours
: ?
of
credits orpem,isskm
of
she
Drpa,tnvni.
(Seminar)
NYC
Pi,iqzdslies:
4524 SocIal
PSYC 331
and
.
3
Metal
and 90
Dvelqia..s
hours
of
credits
?
or penaluica of the
Darimeru.
(Seminar)
PSYC 4%-S Psycbeligy of M.it.sd aid
A
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M
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(Seminar)
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P'vrtqulsites: PSYC 351-Jo, 355-3 and 90 hours
of
credits or permission
qf
the Department.
YC4$$y9 ?
S ?
(Seminar)
PrM'quhes: PSYC 360-i, and
90
hours
of
credits or pe,m(sskm
of
the
Darnaeni.
PYC47
Preivqutslees:
..
s Persssslky
PSYC 170-1,
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and 90 hours
of
àedlts
or
pemviiskm
of
she (kparmmewi.
(Serpiflar)
NYC
Piw,quhlse,:
4$-S PhysisIaskal
PSYC 381
.
3
(or
Psychology
J)J)
and
?
W
hom of credits
orpennisslon of the
Deportment.
(Seminar)
PSYC
453 . 3
hnI-.eI
IeavIi, ?
(Seminar)
VquWses: PSYC .J8S-3 and 90 hours of credits or
permission
of
the
Depa,snwju.
Stadeu,
&flarI
with
may
er&Js
not sake
for
this
PSYC
course
485-5
for Junker
..ikr Its
credli.
former lisle Toreporative
Psyc*ology-AnImal
I
S
CHANGES IN ?REREQ'J1Sr2E3
TO: ?
Upper Division Send.nars
The Seminars
offer
advanced treatment of selected topics
covered
ure erieral1y in lower
division courses.
In addition to intensive reading and
discussionz,
students
?
mad. be
expected to undertake Individual projects under supervision.
• A mlniiiuin of 93 semester hours credit is required for
adiiissIon.
PE$YC
1420-5 Lean-iin ?
(3eithiar)
Prequisites: PSYC 302-3 (or
220-3),
201, 210 and 90 how,,
,;of
credits or pernIssIoii of the Department.
PS.C,
14
25_5 Languáe and Thinking
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(Seminar)
Prerequisites: PSYC 320-3, 201, 210 and 90 hours of credits or
permission of the Department.
PSYC
430-5
Perception
(Seminar)
Prerequistes: PSYC
303-3
(or
220-3), 201, 210 and 90 hours of
credits or permission of the Department.
P8YC
1435-5
Sensation (Seminai')
Pxerequistes: PSYC
335-3,
201, 210 and 90 hours of credits or
periissiori
of the Department.
PSYC 440-5 Motivation
?
(Seminai')
Prerequisites: PSYC
3014_3
(or 2403), 201, 210 and 90 hours of
credits or permission of the Department.
Psy
d 41445.
ischopatho1bi ?
(Seminar)
Prerequisites:
.
P SYC.3
14 0-3,
201, 210 and 90 both's of credits or
permission of the Department.
PSYC 1450-5 Developmental Psycho1o'
?
(Seminar)
Prerequisites: PSYC 351-3 (or
350-3),
or 355-3, 201, 210 and
90 credit hours or permission of the Department.
PSYC
4515
Psycho1oi of Infancy
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(Seai.nar)
Prerequisites: PSYC 351-3 (or 350-3), 201, 210 and
90
bout's of
credits or periissioh of the Department.
PSYC 452-5 Social and Moral Development
?
(Seminar)
Prerequisites: PSYC 351-3, 201, 210 and 90 hours of credits or
permission of the Department.
PSYC 1456-5 Psycho1oy of Adulthood and
Ain ?
(Seminar)
Prerequisites: PSYC 351-3 or 355-3, 201, 210
and
90 hours of
credits or permission of the Department.
PSYC
1
4605 Social Psychology
Prerequisites: Psyc 360-3, 201, 210 and 90 hours Of credits or
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permission of the Department.
(Oont'd next pae)
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PSYC
470-5
Personality ?
(Seminar)
Prerequisites: PSYC
370-3,
201, 210 and 90 hours of credits or
periission of the Department.
PSYC
1
805 Physiological Psycho1o' (Seminar)
Prerequisites: PSYC 381-3 (or
380-3) 201, 210 and 93 hours of
credits or.
pennission
of the Department.
PSYC 485-5 P.nij1 Behavior
• Prerequisites: PSYC
385-3,201, 210 and 90
hours of credits or
perthission
of the Department.
Students with credit for PSYC
85-5
under its former title
"Comparative Psycho10-Anima1
Behavior" may
not take
this
course for further, credit.
BATIONALT To solve a problem in sequencin
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To require
all students in 400 level
seminars to have completed
essential
lower
level pre-requisites prior
to seminar courses.
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CHANGE OF COURSE NUMBER AND CREDIT HOURS
SENATE COMMITTEE ON IJNDERCRADUATE STUDIES
011%OPOSAL VO(
1.. Calendar
Information
Department: Psychology
Abbreviation Cods: pSyC Course Number: _ILL Credit Hours: 3 Vector: 2-0-2
Title of Course: Introduction to the Theory of Measurement
Calendar Description
of Course: Deals with basic problems in the quantification of
psychological variables. Theoretical formulations of the concepts of reliability and
válidity, and the applicability of these formulations to experimental and observational
data. Implications of measurement theory for the design of experiments and studies,
and introduction to contemporary methods in different content areas.
turs of
Courses Lecture/Laboratory
Prsr.uLsitss
(or special instructions) t
.
PSYC 210-3
StudsOts with credit for 310-5
?
not take this course for further credit.
Usat coOrs. (eourSà), if any,
Is'
being dropped from the calendar if this
course
is
approved: PSYC 310-5. (This course is being reduced from S to 3
credit hours and is being renumbered PSYC 311-3 as indicated above)
2. SCheduiifl*
How frequently will the course be
offered?
?
once/year
kasOter jfl which
the course
will first be offered?
1980-3
Which of your present faculty would be available to s*.e the proposed offering
poeilbls?
i'awfori,
(QOUi,
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3. Objective
of the Couris:
4. &idestar
y
and Spacs Re
g uireOents (for informOtion only)
What .additioal resources will be required In
the
following
areas:
Faculty:
Staff:
Library,
Audio Visual:
SpiCe:
Equipmnt:
S.
Approval
Date:
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kJi?
C4
4J#
441
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epartmentr
amplea
timng
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Dean ?
Chairman, SCUS
SCUS 73-34bs- (When
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this form, for instructions see NOjorOndun SCUS 7334a.
•
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Attach course outline).
March 1976
PROPOSED OUTLINE
Psych 311-3 Introduction to the Theory of measurement
I.
Fundamentals
Review of notation and basic descriptive statistics
Biserial and tetrachoric correlation
Conditional probability and expectation
II. Traditional Approaches
Specific and generic true-score models, parallelism, essential tau-equivalence,
congeneric measures; behaviour domain theory.
Reliabillty:.conceptions,. definitions, and estimation techniques under true-
score and behaviour domain theories; homogeneity and internal consistency;
generalizability.
Vlidity: conceptions, definitions, and estimation techniques; effects of
selection ratios and cutting scores; bias and fairness; construct validity.
Item analysiè, parallel form construction, reliability-validity paradox.
Formula scoring, norming, scale scores, weighting and composite scores,
change scores.
III.
Newer Approaches
Strong nd weak true-sàore models: binomial, compound binomial, Poisson,
and simple monotone
Lateflt trait theories and infOrmation functions: 2-, 3-, and 4-parameter
models; non-mOnotone models.
POSSIBLE TEXTS
M. J. Allen &M. H. Yen. Introduction to Measurement Theory. MOnterey,
California:. Brooks/Cole, 1979.
F. N. Lord & M. R. Novick. Statistical Theories of Mental Test Scores.
Menlo Park, California: Addison-Wesley, 1968.
J. C. Nunnally, Jr Introduction to Psychological Measurement. New York:
McCraw-Hull, 1970.
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P8YC 201-3 Research )1sthods in
Psychology
An introduction to the procedures used in psychological
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ran ea?ch. and to the. logic.wderlying them. Topics .include
the trengtha and weaknesses of different approaches to
research, the form
u lation' Of testable question.* the control
of extraneous influences, the. measurement of effects, and
' the drawing of valid eonc2.ueions from em.rical evidence.
Provides a. background for senior
psychology
courses since
it offer's a basis for the critical evaluation and conduct
of research. ?
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(Lecture/laboratory)
Prerquiiit.: PSTC 101-3
Students with credit for PSYC 201 under its former title may
not take this course for l'urther credit.
RatiOnale:
The faculty
nEmbers who
most
frequently teach PSYC
201 (Research Methods in Psycho1or) have recommended that it,-!.
calendar
descrip*lon
beamended.'
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We believe that the a1iendçd
version better describes the course as it is now
'
taught • In
particular, "experimentation" has been
dropped
since it is
Inconsistent with the terminology employed in the course.
The phrase "with Illustrations from the rcjor areas of psyTho10'
has been dropped since It adds unnecessarily to the length of'
the description. "Instrumentation" Is now omitted, since this is
not . covered in sufficient detail to warrant its inclusion as a
specific topic. Finally, "the d'awThg of valid
conclusIons from
empirical evidence"
is preferred to the vague phrase
"evaluation of
results." ?
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In summary, we regard these changes as minor but helpful
CHANGE IN DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITE
PROM:
PSYC 321
. 3 1kUlseace a.d CreathIty
Surveys recent empirical and theoretical research on the nature and development of in-
telligence and creativity. Top will Include: the measurement of intelligence and
creativity; the role of heredity and environment intheir development; the relation bet-
ween Intelligence, learning and thinking; the relation between intelligence, creativity and
ecttICvemCnL ?
(Lturn9L.boratory)
he r Vulifte.- PSYC 101-3. ?
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g ujmmmàd: PSIC 2014 or 207-3.
TO:
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PSYC 321-3 Intelligence and Creativity
Surveys. hietOrical conceptions of the nature of intelligence,
and reviews current theoretical and applied research concerning
iitelligence and creativity. Topics will include: the measurement
of intelligence and creativity; the role of heredity and environment
in their development; the relations .among intelligence, creativity,
and Athievement; the social and political implications of theories
of intelligence. ?
(Lecture/Laboratory)
Prerequisites: PSYC 101-3 and one 200-level PSYC course.
RATIONALE: More accurate description of course content. Old description,
in combination with title, implied equal emphasis on
intelligence and creativity, wheróaa course treats creativity
as part of intelligence.
Prerequisite broadened to allow any 200-level PSYC course
rather than specific ones. Instructors
desire
a
general level
of sophistication in psychology rather than the content of
any specific course.
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Prerequisite:
Róáonendod:
PSYC 101-3
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LING 220-3 Or ENGL 212-3
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PsYc 315-3 Puyehellasel.sk,
Treats knsww bChIVOr from $ lingulidc point of view to provide an lnserated study In
tertha (both structural and functional aspects. Treats lingusge from. psychological point
of Icw. Acquisition of the, mother language in the first years of life lithe main focus ofltie
course. Other toPics may include: second language acquisition, and bilingualism, linguistic
relativism, and social determinants of speech.
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(LecturelLaborasory)
A'e'rquww: PSYC 101-i.
R..j4âu
ENGL 212-i or LING 22G.i
TO: ?
PSYC 365-3 Psycholinguistics
TreatS lar
4guage from, a psychological point of view.
Acquisition of language in the' first years of hfa is
the main focu.e of the course. Other topics
y
include:
the evolution of language, bilingualism, linguistic
relativism, aM social
determinants
of
speech.
(Lecture/Laboratory)
The current description does not accurately reflect the content of the course
as taughtby Drs
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odigliani and Strayer. These instructors are likely to be the
only ones to teach thts course in the foreseeable future and the proposed description
better reflects What they cover in the course.
CHANGE IN DESCRIPTION
PROM: ?
PSYC 375.3 Theoñe. at Penisatlty
Examination of concepts used in the study of personality. Emphasis will be on normal
ratter than abnormal behavior, and particular attention will be paid to experimental in-
vestigations of personality variables. (Lecture/Laboratory)
&erequlsile: PSYC 101-3.
TO: PSYC 370-3 Theories of Personality
Reviews major theo4ea of personality such as those of Freud,
Jung, Roger., A].lpórt, Skinner., ?
ura, and Kelly. The ?
emphasis will be on càmparison8 of concepts; representative
research will be considered in relation. to each major theory.
(Lecture/Laboratory)
Prerequisite: PSYC 101-3
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RATIONALE: Clarity of description. To emphasize that research will
be considered in relation to theories, and concepts will
be compared across theories. The old statement of
emphasis on. normal rather than abnormal behavior is not
considered to be necessary now that the department has
added courses specifically concerned with psychopathology.
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FROM:
PSYC 3N-3 PsysheInglesI Aseruameul Precedues
A survey, of s)ctcd techniques for assessment of individual and group differences in up-
titudes, abilities, achievement, attitudes, interests, and personality. qmphasis is placed on
evaluating the effectiveness of various techniques, including performance tests, self-report
questionnaires, Inventories and prective approaches. This course provides a
soluble
in-
rothiction (or students considering advanced training in assessment techniques.
(Lecture/Laboratory)
ereqiáftn:
PSIC 101. PSYC 201. PSYC 210
or a
ceurse In swllssIa also
recii.wuth,S
Staiàeas i.** csvdis for I'SIC
303-3 may not sake this
cowsefo,fw
t he
r
credit.
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PSYC 306-3 Psychological: Aeeessient Procedures
A eurvóy of selected techniques for assessment
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individual
and
group .differences in
aptitudes,
abilities, achievement, attitudes,
interests, and personality. Emphasis ii placed on evaluating the
effeótiveness of various techniques, including performance tests,
self-report questionnaire., inventories and projective approaches
This course provides a suitable introduction for students considering
graduate training in clinical psychology.
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Prerequi8ite8: PSYC 101-3 and PSYC .201-3.
Studints
with credit for PSYC 305-3 may not take this course for
further credit.
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