Notes. PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below. Program Learning Outcomes Level Met Primary Instructional Method Secondary Instructional Method Primary Assessment Method Secondary Assessment Method 1. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological sciences C Direct Independent MC W Assign 2. Think critically and solve problems C Indirect Direct NA W Exams 3. Conduct research and analyze data: Research methods C Direct Independent W Assign W Exams 4. Conduct research and analyze data: Data analysis N NI NI NT NT 5. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Written communication C Independent Interactive W Assign W Exams 6. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Oral communication C Experiential Independent Demo Oral 7. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness N NI NI NT NT 8. Demonstrate information literacy C Independent Interactive W Assign Oral 9. Operate ethically and with integrity C Direct Independent W Exams Oral 10. Apply psychological knowledge and skills N N N NT NT Notes. Level met: I = introductory level, C = competency level, A = advanced level, N = not met. Instructional methods: Direct, Interactive, Indirect, Independent, Experiential, NI = not instructed. Assessment methods: MC = multiple choice tests/exams, W Exams = written tests/exams, W Assign = written assignments/papers, Oral = oral, Demo = demonstration of ability, NA = not assessed, NT = not taught, NS = no secondary method. Curriculum Map for Psyc 405 – Contemporary Theories in Psychology Mapped by: Hank Stam Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Met Primary Second Identify the four major foundational positions in contemporary psychology and locate them in any individual piece of research 1 NA Critically evaluate article reports of studies and be able to identify in complex arguments the way in which psychological theory is constructed out of its basic building blocks constructed out of its basic building blocks 2 10 Engage in projects on these questions and successfully provide the foundations for a reasonable answer to questions of the sort proposed in 1 & 2 (above) within a limited time period 7 10 Be able to discuss fundamentals of philosophy of science as these apply to psychology 2 10
PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below. Program Learning Outcomes Level Met Primary Instructional Method Secondary Instructional Method Primary Assessment Method Secondary Assessment Method 1. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological sciences A Direct Interactive W Exams W Assign 2. Think critically and solve problems A Interactive Independent W Assign Oral 3. Conduct research and analyze data: Research methods A Interactive Independent W Assign Demo 4. Conduct research and analyze data: Data analysis A Interactive Independent W Assign Demo 5. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Written communication A Experiential Interactive W Assign Demo 6. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Oral communication A Experiential Interactive Oral Demo 7. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness N Experiential Interactive Oral NS 8. Demonstrate information literacy N Interactive Independent W Assign NS 9. Operate ethically and with integrity N Direct Interactive NA NS 10. Apply psychological knowledge and skills A Direct Interactive W Exams W Assign Level met: I = introductory level, C = competency level, A = advanced level, N = not met. Instructional methods: Direct, Interactive, Indirect, Independent, Experiential, NI = not instructed. Assessment methods: MC = multiple choice tests/exams, W Exams = written tests/exams, W Assign = written assignments/papers, Oral = oral, Demo = demonstration of ability, NA = not assessed, NT = not taught, NS = no secondary method. Curriculum Map for Psyc 425 – Human Factors Mapped by: Jeff Caird Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Met Primary Second Understand the knowledge and methods in human factors 1 3 Apply knowledge and methods to specific contexts and problems 10 1 present, collaborate and research about human factors 5 7 Notes. PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below.
Program Learning Outcomes Level Met Primary Instructional Method Secondary Instructional Method Primary Assessment Method Secondary Assessment Method 1. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological sciences C Interactive Experiential Demo W Assign 2. Think critically and solve problems C Interactive Direct W Assign Demo 3. Conduct research and analyze data: Research methods I Direct Experiential W Assign Demo 4. Conduct research and analyze data: Data analysis I Direct Interactive W Assign Demo 5. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Written communication C Direct Independent W Assign NS 6. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Oral communication N NI NI NT NT 7. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness N NI NI NT NT 8. Demonstrate information literacy C Interactive Direct W Assign NS 9. Operate ethically and with integrity N NI NI NT NT 10. Apply psychological knowledge and skills I Experiential Direct Demo W Assign Notes. Level met: I = introductory level, C = competency level, A = advanced level, N = not met. Instructional methods: Direct, Interactive, Indirect, Independent, Experiential, NI = not instructed. Assessment methods: MC = multiple choice tests/exams, W Exams = written tests/exams, W Assign = written assignments/papers, Oral = oral, Demo = demonstration of ability, NA = not assessed, NT = not taught, NS = no secondary method. Curriculum Map for Psyc 431 – Current Issues in Psychopathology Mapped by: Tavis Campbell Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Met Primary Second Evaluate journal articles and debate current controversial issues in the field of Psychology 1 6 Deliver an effective oral presentation as part of a team that makes a compelling argument 1 6 Deliver an effective response/rebuttal to another student’s arguments regarding a controversial issue in Psychology 1 6 Write a convincing, critical and constructive paper taking a position on a controversial topic in Psychology 1 5 PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below.
4. Conduct research and analyze data: Data analysis N NI NI NT NT 5. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Written communication C Direct Interactive W Exams NS 6. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Oral communication C Interactive NI Oral NS 7. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness C Interactive NI Oral NS 8. Demonstrate information literacy I Interactive Direct Oral NS 9. Operate ethically and with integrity N NI NI NT NT 10. Apply psychological knowledge and skills I Direct NI MC W Exams Level met: I = introductory level, C = competency level, A = advanced level, N = not met. Instructional methods: Direct, Interactive, Indirect, Independent, Experiential, NI = not instructed. Assessment methods: MC = multiple choice tests/exams, W Exams = written tests/exams, W Assign = written assignments/papers, Oral = oral, Demo = demonstration of ability, NA = not assessed, NT = not taught, NS = no secondary method. Curriculum Map for Psyc 481 – Current Issues in Organizational Psychology Mapped by: Josh Bourdage Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Met Primary Second Identify and list the major components and findings related to theories of motivation and leadership 1 NA Critically evaluate primary research papers, comparing and contrasting findings, and identifying gaps in the literature, in both written and oral formats 2 5 Discuss research findings in the motivation and leadership areas, integrating your own ideas with those of others 2 3 Apply theories of motivation and leadership to diagnose underlying organizational issues 10 NA Use primary research literature to generate best practice informed solutions to organizational challenges 10 2 Work as a member of a team to manage team processes to successfully carry out a group project applying the theories and research of leadership and motivation 7 10 PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below. Program Learning Outcomes Level Met Primary Instructional Method Secondary Instructional Method Primary Assessment Method Secondary Assessment Method 1. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological sciences A Direct Interactive MC W Exams 2. Think critically and solve problems A Experiential Interactive Demo W Assign
6. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Oral communication C Direct NI W Assign NS 7. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness C Experiential NI Oral NS 8. Demonstrate information literacy N NI NI NT NT 9. Operate ethically and with integrity C Experiential NI Oral NS 10. Apply psychological knowledge and skills C Interactive Experiential Oral Demo Notes. Level met: I = introductory level, C = competency level, A = advanced level, N = not met. Instructional methods: Direct, Interactive, Indirect, Independent, Experiential, NI = not instructed. Assessment methods: MC = multiple choice tests/exams, W Exams = written tests/exams, W Assign = written assignments/papers, Oral = oral, Demo = demonstration of ability, NA = not assessed, NT = not taught, NS = no secondary method. Curriculum Map for Psyc 493 – Psychology and Law Mapped by: Melissa Boyce Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Met Primary Second Analyze the validity of assumptions made by the system using empirical data 1 2 Analyze research findings on a legal topic to draw appropriate conclusions 2 5 Contrast legal processes in Canada with the United States or elsewhere 1 9 major concepts discussed in class to generate solutions to a real world psycho-legal problem 10 5 Critique legal procedures/phenomena and make recommendations for how to improve them based on empirical data 10 5 Contrast multiple theories proposed to explain given psycho-legal phenomena 1 NA Notes. PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below. Program Learning Outcomes Level Met Primary Instructional Method Secondary Instructional Method Primary Assessment Method Secondary Assessment Method 1. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological sciences A Direct Indirect W Exams W Assign 2. Think critically and solve problems A Indirect Independent W Exams W Assign 3. Conduct research and analyze data: Research methods N NI NI NT NT 4. Conduct research and analyze data: Data analysis N NI NI NT NT 5. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Written communication A Independent NI W Assign W Exams
multiple choice tests/exams, W Exams = written tests/exams, W Assign = written assignments/papers, Oral = oral, Demo = demonstration of ability, NA = not assessed, NT = not taught, NS = no secondary method. Curriculum Map for Psyc 531 – Nervous System Development Mapped by: Richard Dyck Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Met Primary Second Outline how the nervous system changes through a lifetime 1 10 Explain how evolutionary change can be effected through changes in development 1 8 Explain the mechanisms involved in cellular differentiation and fate specification of neural 1 8 Explain the molecular, physiological and functional changes that in neuronal cells across the lifespan 1 8 Explain how synaptic connections are formed and modified during development 1 8 Explain how interactions with the world continuously update and adapt the brain’s functional architecture. 1 8 Outline the relationship between behavioural development and structural and physiological aspects of brain development 1 8 Explain how abnormalities in developmental mechanisms lead to disorders 1 8 Notes. PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below. Program Learning Outcomes Level Met Primary Instructional Method Secondary Instructional Method Primary Assessment Method Secondary Assessment Method 1. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological sciences A Direct Independent W Exams W Assign 2. critically and solve problems A Direct Indirect W Assign Oral 3. Conduct research and analyze data: Research methods C Direct Independent W W Assign 4. Conduct research and analyze data: Data analysis N NI NI NT NT 5. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Written communication A Indirect Independent W Exams W Assign 6. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Oral communication A Independent Interactive Oral NS 7. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness C Interactive Independent Oral NS 8. Demonstrate information literacy A Direct Independent W Exams W Assign 9. Operate ethically and with integrity I Direct NA W Oral 10. Apply psychological knowledge and skills A Direct Independent W Exams W Assign Notes. Level met: I = introductory level, C = competency level, A = advanced level, N = not met. Instructional methods: Direct, Interactive, Indirect, Independent, Experiential, NI = not instructed. Assessment methods: MC =
Curriculum Map for Psyc 598 – Honours Thesis and Seminar Mapped by: Susan Boon Course Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Met Primary Second Conduct and/or analyze the results of a research study under the supervision of a faculty supervisor 3 NA Prepare a detailed written report that describes, interprets, and draws appropriate conclusions from the results of a research project 5 3 Critically evaluate others? research presentations in a constructive and professional fashion 2 NA Deliver an effective research presentation accessible to a broad audience 6 NA Answer questions about his or her own research presentations in an intelligent, thoughtful, and professional manner 6 NA Notes. PLO numbering corresponds to the left column in the table below. Program Learning Outcomes Level Met Primary Instructional Method Secondary Instructional Method Primary Assessment Method Secondary Assessment Method 1. Demonstrate knowledge of psychological sciences N NI NI NT NT 2. Think critically and solve problems I NI NI NT NT 3. Conduct research and analyze data: Research methods A Experiential Direct W Assign Oral 4. Conduct research and analyze data: Data analysis A Experiential Direct W Assign Oral 5. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Written communication A Direct NI W Assign NS 6. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Oral communication A Direct NI Oral NS 7. Communicate effectively in writing and in person: Teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness N NI NI NT NT 8. Demonstrate information literacy I NI NI Demo NS 9. Operate ethically and with integrity N NI NI NT NT 10. psychological knowledge and skills N NI NI NT NT Notes. Level met: I = introductory level, C = competency level, A = advanced level, N = not met. Instructional methods: Direct, Interactive, Indirect, Independent, Experiential, NI = not instructed. Assessment methods: MC = multiple choice tests/exams, W Exams = written tests/exams, W Assign = written assignments/papers, Oral = oral, Demo = demonstration of ability, NA = not assessed, NT = not taught, NS = no secondary method.