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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

$668.80 - $680.91 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below are three offerings of PSYC 1101 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 32908

Duration

Tue Sep 05 - Tue Dec 12 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 32908
  • Domestic fees $668.91
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Dec 12 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 312
Instructor

Azar Pakdaman-Savoji

Course outline

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Credits

3

Domestic fees

$668.91

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, Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology Degree, Interior Design Diploma and as a prerequisite for the 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. LATE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AND WE DO NOT KEEP A WAITING LIST. Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 42203

Duration

Wed Sep 06 - Wed Dec 13 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 42203
  • Domestic fees $668.91
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 06 - Sep 13 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745
Sep 20 - Dec 13 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2020
Instructor

Mark Kerr

Course outline

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Credits

3

Domestic fees

$668.91

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, Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology Degree, Interior Design Diploma and as a prerequisite for the 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. LATE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AND WE DO NOT KEEP A WAITING LIST. Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca.
Status

In Progress and Full

This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

CRN 42458

Duration

Thu Sep 07 - Thu Dec 14 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 42458
  • Domestic fees $668.91
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 07 - Dec 14 Thu 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 312
Instructor

Azar Pakdaman-Savoji

Course outline

View

Credits

3

Domestic fees

$668.91

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, Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology Degree, Interior Design Diploma and as a prerequisite for the 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. LATE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AND WE DO NOT KEEP A WAITING LIST. Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Winter 2024

Below are three offerings of PSYC 1101 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 46170

Duration

Wed Jan 03 - Wed Apr 10 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 46170
  • Domestic fees $680.91
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 03 - Apr 10 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2016
Instructor

Mark Kerr

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, Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology Degree, Interior Design Diploma and as a prerequisite for the 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. LATE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AND WE DO NOT KEEP A WAITING LIST. Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca.
Status

CRN 83084

Duration

Thu Jan 04 - Thu Apr 11 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 83084
  • Domestic fees $668.80
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 04 - Apr 11 Thu 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2875
Instructor

Istvan Geczy

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Domestic fees

$668.80

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, Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology Degree, Interior Design Diploma and as a prerequisite for the 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. LATE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AND WE DO NOT KEEP A WAITING LIST. Questions? Email leesa_watt@bcit.ca.
Status

CRN 77561

Duration

Tue Jan 09 - Tue Apr 16 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 77561
  • Domestic fees $680.91
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Apr 16 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW05 Rm. 2875
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, Computer Systems Bachelor of Technology Degree, Interior Design Diploma and as a prerequisite for the 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. LATE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AND WE DO NOT KEEP A WAITING LIST. 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

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

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