Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - ABA I: Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis

PSYC 3136  ABA I: Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis

Prerequisites:

CHFS 2106 or PSYC 2006

Antirequisites:

CHFS 3136

Hours:

Four hours of lecture/seminar per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course provides an introduction to fundamentals of learning and applied behaviour analysis (ABA). Students are exposed to an overview of theories and basic principles of behaviour, features and characteristics of ABA, preference assessment, functional assessment and selection of target behaviours, outcomes planning, and defining, recording and charting of behaviour. This course is the first of two ABA courses that focuses on the application of behaviour analytic principles and strategies/methods in a variety of applied settings, service and workplace environments, and sectors. This course is also offered as CHFS 3136.