Course Rationale

Psychology is all about the study of people– understanding the behaviour, thoughts, actions and reactions of people, including ourselves. What we learn from Psychology can be widely applied, both on personal and professional levels. It helps us understand why we act the way we do and can show us ways of dealing with life's challenges more effectively.

Program Outcomes Emphasized in this Course

Acting for Film and Television (10351)

Advertising & Graphic Design (04701)

Advertising and Marketing Communications (04621)

Animation - 3D (AN311)

Architectural Technology (03371)

Baking and Pastry Arts Management (14161)

Biotechnology (BT211)

Broadcast Television/Videography (11581)

Radio, Broadcasting (04851)

Accounting, Business (02211)

Marketing, Business (02411)

Business Administration (02511)

Business Administration (Co-op) (20091)

Accounting, Business Administration (02111)

Business Management (02251)

Financial Services, Business Management (FI211)

Child and Youth Care (CY311)

Civil Engineering Technology (03351)

Comedy: Writing and Performance (12211)

Community and Justice Services (11171)

Computer Systems Technician – Information Technology Infrastructure and Services (CS211)

Computer Engineering Technology (03501)

Computer Programming (CP221)

Cosmetic Management (21781)

Photography (PH211)

Culinary Management (01911)

Developmental Services Worker (01101)

Early Childhood Education (07911)

Electrical Engineering Technician - Control Systems (30111)

Electrical Engineering Technology - Control Systems (30101)

Electromechanical Engineering Technician (3070R)

Electromechanical Engineering Technology (3071R)

Electronics Engineering Technician (03531)

Electronics Engineering Technology (03511)

Esthetician/Spa Management (20871)

Fashion Arts and Business (FA211)

Film and Television Production (04831)

Fitness and Health Promotion (10331)

Food and Nutrition Management (14151)

Police Foundations (11071)

1. Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.
2. Monitor, evaluate and document behaviours, situations and events accurately and discreetly in compliance with legal, professional, ethical and organizational requirements.

Game Programming (11661)

General Arts and Science - College Transfer (09181)

General Arts and Science - Degree Transfer (Certificate) (GA111)

General Arts and Science - University Transfer (Diploma) (09111)

Graphic Design (11571)

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician (03271)

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (03601)

Carpentry and Renovation Technician (CR211)

Hospitality - Event Management (EV211)

Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management (HH211)

Industrial Woodworking Technician (30891)

Interior Decorating (31511)

Music, Introduction to Commercial Jazz Music (JM1)

Journalism (04751)

Landscape Technician (01521)

Law Clerk (02031)

Massage Therapy (14201)

Mechanical Engineering Technician (30601)

Mechanical Engineering Technology (30731)

Media Communications (11681)

Multimedia Design and Development (11701)

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion (10231)

Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant (07751)

Paralegal Education (21501)

Paramedic (07651)

Pharmacy Technician (07731)

Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training (21701)

Protection, Security and Investigation (24201)

1. Act equitably and justly with diverse populations.
2. Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.

Public Relations (04761)

Recreation and Leisure Services (10301)

Social Service Worker (01221)

Sport Management (14181)

Sustainable Energy and Building Technology (31551)

Theatre Arts - Technical Production (04891)

Tourism - Travel Services Management (TT211)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TC311)

1. Communicate effectively and educate patients, families, the community and other healthcare providers when providing TCMP practices.

2. Access current and pertinent research regarding practitioner self-care to maintain a healthy practice.

Visual and Digital Arts (10581)

Web Design and Interactive Media (11511)

Police Foundations - Part-time (1107E)

Fire Services (FS211)

Building Construction Technician (BC211)

Construction Engineering Technology (CE311)

Social Service Worker - Part-time (0122P)

Computer Programming and Analysis (CP311)

Hearing Instrument Specialist (HI211)

Acting for Stage and Screen (SS211)

Developmental Services Worker - Part-time (0110P)

Course Learning Method(s)

• Case Based Learning
• Group or Team Work
• Seminar
• Lecture
• Online

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)

Assessment Weighting

Assessment	Weight
Instructor-Created Assessments
Assignment(s)	20%
Test
Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)	55%
Final Exam
Final Exam	25%
Total	100%

Online Assessment Weighting

Online Assessment	Weight
Tests (Test 1: 15%, Test 2: 15%, Test 3: 20%)	50%
Written Assignment(s)	20%
Cumulative Final Exam on Campus	30%
	0%
Total	100%

Modules of Study

Module	Course Learning Outcomes	Resources	Assessments
WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?	Compare and contrast observational and experimental research methods based on classic and contemporary psychological research.	Chapter 1	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR	Explain the usual purpose and the effect of damage or malfunction for key structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including neurons and brain regions.	Chapter 2	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
CONSCIOUSNESS	Scrutinize the nature of consciousness to determine the qualities that distinguish different states of consciousness. Propose solutions to sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, nightmares, night terrors, REM behaviour disorder based on knowledge of the stages and types of sleep and dreaming.	Chapter 4	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
LEARNING	Apply frameworks of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning theory to explain the acquisition of specific behavioural patterns.	Chapter 5	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
MEMORY	Apply the terms encoding, storage and retrieval to explain remembering and forgetting. Subdivide the types of memory in order to develop strategies for improving memory.	Chapter 6	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS	Evaluate the criteria for distinguishing between normal and abnormal behaviour with respect to the individual or their community. Analyze the causes and symptoms of major psychological disorders based on typical characteristics and individual cases.	Chapter 13	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
SENSATION AND PERCEPTION- may be selected by instructor; MUST be included for Hearing Instrument Specialist program	Analyze organizational frameworks or classic research associated with 3-4 topics chosen by the professor from the following list: sensation/perception (mandatory for Hearing Instrument Specialist program), stress/health, motivation/emotion, human development, IQ/intelligence, social, personality or therapeutic modalities.	Chapter 3	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
INTELLIGENCE, COGNITION AND LANGUAGE- may be selected by instructor	Analyze organizational frameworks or classic research associated with 3-4 topics chosen by the professor from the following list: sensation/perception (mandatory for Hearing Instrument Specialist program), stress/health, motivation/emotion, human development, IQ/intelligence, social, personality or therapeutic modalities.	Chapter 7	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY- may be selected by instructor	Analyze organizational frameworks or classic research associated with 3-4 topics chosen by the professor from the following list: sensation/perception (mandatory for Hearing Instrument Specialist program), stress/health, motivation/emotion, human development, IQ/intelligence, social, personality or therapeutic modalities.	Chapter 8	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
MOTIVATION AND EMOTION- may be selected by instructor	Analyze organizational frameworks or classic research associated with 3-4 topics chosen by the professor from the following list: sensation/perception (mandatory for Hearing Instrument Specialist program), stress/health, motivation/emotion, human development, IQ/intelligence, social, personality or therapeutic modalities.	Chapter 9	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - may be selected by instructor	Analyze organizational frameworks or classic research associated with 3-4 topics chosen by the professor from the following list: sensation/perception (mandatory for Hearing Instrument Specialist program), stress/health, motivation/emotion, human development, IQ/intelligence, social, personality or therapeutic modalities.	Chapter 10	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
PERSONALITY- may be selected by instructor	Analyze organizational frameworks or classic research associated with 3-4 topics chosen by the professor from the following list: sensation/perception (mandatory for Hearing Instrument Specialist program), stress/health, motivation/emotion, human development, IQ/intelligence, social, personality or therapeutic modalities.	Chapter 11	Final Exam Assignment(s)
STRESS AND HEALTH- may be selected by instructor	Analyze organizational frameworks or classic research associated with 3-4 topics chosen by the professor from the following list: sensation/perception (mandatory for Hearing Instrument Specialist program), stress/health, motivation/emotion, human development, IQ/intelligence, social, personality or therapeutic modalities.	Chapter 12	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)
THERAPY- may be selected by instructor	Analyze organizational frameworks or classic research associated with 3-4 topics chosen by the professor from the following list: sensation/perception (mandatory for Hearing Instrument Specialist program), stress/health, motivation/emotion, human development, IQ/intelligence, social, personality or therapeutic modalities.	Chapter 14	Final Exam Tests (Term Tests, Test #1: 15%, Test #2: 20%, Test #3: 20%)

Required Resources

Title	ISBN
Wood, S.E., Wood, E.G., Boyd, D., Wood, E., & Desmarais, S. (2024). The World of Psychology (10th  Canadian Ed.). Toronto, ON: Pearson Canada.   This is available as an e-book, ISBN 9780137656219

Essential Skills

Section	Skills	Measurement	Details
Communication
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Information Management
Interpersonal Skills
Personal Skills

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is the formal evaluation and credit-granting process whereby candidates may obtain credits for prior learning. Prior learning includes the knowledge competencies and skills acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside of post-secondary education. Candidates may have their knowledge, skills and competencies evaluated against the learning outcomes as defined in the course outline. Please review the Assessment Methods Glossary for more information on the Learning Portfolio assessment methods identified below.

The method(s) that are used to assess prior learning for this course may include:

• Challenge Exam (results recorded as a % grade and added to student’s CGPA)

Please contact the Program Coordinator for more details.

Academic Regulations

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of the College Academic Regulations. The Academic Regulations apply to all applicants to Humber and all current students enrolled in any program or course offered by Humber, in any location. Information about academic appeals is found in the Academic Regulations.  

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber College, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. Students and employees have the right to study, live and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance on concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion or the Office of Student Conduct.

Accessible Learning Services

Humber strives to create a welcoming environment for all students where equity, diversity and inclusion are paramount. Accessible Learning Services facilitates equal access for students with disabilities by coordinating academic accommodations and services.  Staff in Accessible Learning Services are available by appointment to assess specific needs, provide referrals and arrange appropriate accommodations. If you require academic accommodations, contact:

Accessible Learning Services

North Campus: (416) 675-6622 X5090

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Academic Integrity

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Disclaimer

While every effort is made by the professor/faculty to cover all material listed in the outline, the order, content, and/or evaluation may change in the event of special circumstances (e.g. time constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, college closure, technology/equipment problems or changes, etc.). In any such case, students will be given appropriate notification in writing, with approval from the Senior Dean (or designate) of the Faculty.

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See the Humber Libraries website for additional information regarding copyright and for details on allowable limits.

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