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Introductory Psychology 1 PSYC 1101

Psychology Course

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

Cost

$653.69 - $668.91 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below are three offerings of PSYC 1101 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 59524

Duration

Tue May 02 - Tue Aug 08 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 59524
  • $653.69
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 02 - Aug 08 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745
Instructor

Azar Pakdaman-Savoji

Course outline

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Credits

3

Cost

$653.69

Important information
  1. 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

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 50865

Duration

Wed May 03 - Wed Aug 09 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 50865
  • $653.69
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 03 - Aug 09 Wed 15:00 - 17:50 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3615
Instructor

Mark Kerr

Course outline

View

Credits

3

Cost

$653.69

Important information
  1. 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

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 64206

Duration

Thu May 04 - Thu Aug 10 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 64206
  • $653.69
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 04 - Aug 10 Thu 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745
Instructor

Azar Pakdaman-Savoji

Course outline

View

Credits

3

Cost

$653.69

Important information
  1. 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

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.

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
  • $668.91
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 05 - Dec 12 Tue 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3190
Instructor

Azar Pakdaman-Savoji

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Cost

$668.91

Important information
  1. 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 42203

Duration

Wed Sep 06 - Wed Dec 13 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 42203
  • $668.91
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 06 - Dec 13 Wed 18:00 - 21:00 Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2745
Instructor

Mark Kerr

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Cost

$668.91

Important information
  1. 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 42458

Duration

Thu Sep 07 - Thu Dec 14 (15 weeks)

  • 15 weeks
  • CRN 42458
  • $668.91
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

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Cost

$668.91

Important information
  1. 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

Related Programs

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

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    Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time

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