Psychology 1 (PSYC 1100)
This course introduces students to the discipline of psychology and provides an overview of the major areas and perspectives in the field. It is an overview of the history, systems and theories, research methods, evolution and genes, the brain and nervous system, body rhythms and states of consciousness, sensation and perception, learning, conditioning, and behaviour.
Psychology 1 and 2 can be taken concurrently.
Psychology 1 and 2 can be taken concurrently.
Course code: PSYC 1100
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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Schedule 1†
PSYC 1100 schedule for programs:
- MUSD
- NUSB
- NUSD
- UPHS
- USCC
- UTAC
- UTAR
- UTCS
- UTSC
- Associate of Science
- Bachelor of Applied Music
- Nursing (BScN)
- Nursing (BScN) Advanced Entry
- University Transfer – Applied Mathematics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Applied Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Arts
- University Transfer – Biological Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Biological Sciences (SFU)
- University Transfer – Chemistry (SFU)
- University Transfer – Computing Science and Software Systems
- University Transfer – Mathematics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (SFU)
- University Transfer – Pathway to Health Sciences
- University Transfer – Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Science
- University Transfer – Science (UBC)
- University Transfer – Software Systems (SFU)
- University Transfer – Statistics (SFU)
- University Transfer (Courses)
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
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41996 | January 6, 2025 to April 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes Location: Online | Wong, Ben |
42001 | January 6, 2025 to April 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes Location: Online | Wong, Ben |
Schedule 2†
PSYC 1100 schedule for programs:
- MUSD
- NUSB
- NUSD
- OPEN
- UPHS
- USCC
- UTAC
- UTAR
- UTCS
- UTSC
- Associate of Science
- Bachelor of Applied Music
- Nursing (BScN)
- Nursing (BScN) Advanced Entry
- University Transfer – Applied Mathematics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Applied Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Arts
- University Transfer – Biological Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Biological Sciences (SFU)
- University Transfer – Chemistry (SFU)
- University Transfer – Computing Science and Software Systems
- University Transfer – Mathematics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (SFU)
- University Transfer – Pathway to Health Sciences
- University Transfer – Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Science
- University Transfer – Science (UBC)
- University Transfer – Software Systems (SFU)
- University Transfer – Statistics (SFU)
- University Transfer (Courses)
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
42026 | January 6, 2025 to April 23, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: Varies | Avery, Wayne |
Schedule 3†
PSYC 1100 schedule for programs:
- MUSD
- NUSB
- NUSD
- UAAD
- UPHS
- USAD
- USCC
- UTAC
- UTCS
- UTEG
- UTES
- Associate of Arts
- Associate of Science
- Bachelor of Applied Music
- Nursing (BScN)
- Nursing (BScN) Advanced Entry
- University Transfer – Applied Mathematics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Applied Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Arts
- University Transfer – Biological Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Biological Sciences (SFU)
- University Transfer – Chemistry (SFU)
- University Transfer – Computing Science and Software Systems
- University Transfer – Engineering
- University Transfer – Engineering (SFU)
- University Transfer – Environmental Studies
- University Transfer – Mathematics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (SFU)
- University Transfer – Pathway to Health Sciences
- University Transfer – Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Science
- University Transfer – Science (UBC)
- University Transfer – Software Systems (SFU)
- University Transfer – Statistics (SFU)
- University Transfer (Courses)
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
61301 | May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: Varies | Avery, Wayne |
Schedule 4†
PSYC 1100 schedule for programs:
- MUSD
- NUSB
- NUSD
- UPHS
- USAD
- USCC
- UTAC
- UTCS
- UTEG
- UTES
- UTSC
- Associate of Science
- Bachelor of Applied Music
- Nursing (BScN)
- Nursing (BScN) Advanced Entry
- University Transfer – Applied Mathematics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Applied Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Arts
- University Transfer – Biological Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Biological Sciences (SFU)
- University Transfer – Chemistry (SFU)
- University Transfer – Computing Science and Software Systems
- University Transfer – Engineering
- University Transfer – Engineering (SFU)
- University Transfer – Environmental Studies
- University Transfer – Mathematics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (SFU)
- University Transfer – Pathway to Health Sciences
- University Transfer – Physics (SFU)
- University Transfer – Science
- University Transfer – Science (UBC)
- University Transfer – Software Systems (SFU)
- University Transfer – Statistics (SFU)
- University Transfer (Courses)
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
---|---|---|---|
61299 | May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: Online with Scheduled Classes Location: Online | Wong, Ben |
Additional Information
- What can psychology teach us?: Overview and introduction.
- How psychologists do research: The scientific method, conducting research, ethics.
- Evolution and genetics: our commonalities and our differences.
- The human brain: basic anatomy and physiology.
- Biological rhythms.
- Consciousness and altered states of consciousness
- Sensation and perception.
- Learning theory.
- Social and cultural influences on behavior.
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.