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Introductory Psychology 1 PSYC 1101

Psychology Course

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This university-transferable course focuses on the psychologist's approach to theories, problems and issues in contemporary psychology. This survey course introduces the student to the following areas of psychology: perspectives in psychology and current research findings on biological aspects, sensory processes, perception, consciousness, learning and memory.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$680.91

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are three offerings of PSYC 1101 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 59524

Duration

Tue Apr 30 - Tue Aug 06 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 59524
  • Domestic fees $680.91
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 30 - Aug 06 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745
Instructor

Alireza Sedghi-Taromi

Course outline

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Credits

3

Domestic fees

$680.91

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. IN PERSON ON CAMPUS COURSE DELIVERY. This course is accepted as a General Education Component Credit for Bachelor of Business Administration students, Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology Degree, Interior Design Diploma students and as a prerequisite for BCIT BSc Nursing program. Course materials will be listed on the BCIT Bookstore Website. If course is full, check website frequently as seats will become available if students withdraw before term start. Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca.
Status

CRN 50865

Duration

Wed May 01 - Wed Aug 07 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 50865
  • Domestic fees $680.91
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 01 - May 29 Wed 15:00 - 17:50 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3615
Jun 05 - Aug 07 Wed 15:00 - 17:50 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3615
Instructor

Alireza Sedghi-Taromi

Course outline

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Credits

3

Domestic fees

$680.91

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. All course content will be delivered IN PERSON ON CAMPUS.This course is accepted as a General Education Component Credit for Bachelor of Business Administration students, Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology Degree, Interior Design Diploma students and as a prerequisite for BCIT BSc Nursing program. Course materials will be listed on the BCIT Bookstore Website. If course is full, check website frequently as seats will become available if students withdraw before term start. Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca.
Status

Seats Available

1 seat remaining as of Fri April 26, 2024 at 9:12 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.

CRN 64206

Duration

Thu May 02 - Thu Aug 08 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 64206
  • Domestic fees $680.91
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 02 - Aug 08 Thu 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745
Instructor

Istvan Geczy

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Domestic fees

$680.91

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. IN PERSON ON CAMPUS COURSE DELIVERY. This course is accepted as a General Education Component Credit for Bachelor of Business Administration students, Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology Degree, Interior Design Diploma students and as a prerequisite for BCIT BSc Nursing program. Course materials will be listed on the BCIT Bookstore Website. If course is full, check website frequently as seats will become available if students withdraw before term start. Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca.
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Explain the psychoanalytic, learning, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, feminist, sociocultural and biological perspectives in psychology.
  • Explain and apply the essential elements of basic research methods and understand how the interpretation of findings can be limited depending on the manner in which a study is carried out (e.g., proper sampling procedures, etc.)
  • Explain and apply the basic elements of descriptive statistics (e.g., use of graphs, measures of central tendency and variation) as well as those of inferential statistics.
  • Explain the difference between conscious and unconscious mental processes and describe the research findings examining altered states of consciousness such as sleep and dreaming, hypnosis, and effects of psychoactive drugs.
  • Identify the major structures of a neuron, major brain regions and subdivisions of the nervous and endocrine systems, and describe their roles in basic mental functions, such as maintaining conscious awareness, forming memories, experiencing emotions, and interpreting sensory information.
  • Describe the major processes involved in memory with respect to encoding, storage and retrieval of information, and state the factors which have been found to facilitate or impair memory abilities.
  • Explain the elements involved in various forms of learning, particularly observational learning, classical and operant conditioning, and their applications.
  • Explain the role of genetics and environmental factors in influencing behaviour, traits, and abilities, with a focus on body weight and shapes, and language and intelligence acquisition.
  • Explain the major processes involved in the ability to sense stimuli from various sensory organs (visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and skin senses), and identify the basic processes involved in perception, with a focus on perception of pain.

Effective as of Fall 2003

Related Programs

Introductory Psychology 1 (PSYC 1101) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

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