Faculty of Arts

First-year psychology courses

PSYC 1110: Introduction to Psychology 1
PSYC 1210: Introduction to Psychology 2


PSYC 1110 Introduction to Psychology 1 (3,0,0)

Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus

Students explore how psychology has informed our understanding of human thought and behavior from historical to contemporary times. They examine the ways in which psychological research methods differ from other ways of knowing; investigate how psychological science can identify limits to human knowledge including their own; explore common misconceptions about the causes of human behavior; and consider the real-world consequences of not addressing such misconceptions. Students skillfully apply insights from psychological research concerning heredity and experience, neurobiology, consciousness, sensation and perception, learning, and memory to everyday situations so that they are equipped to achieve their goals in adaptive ways.
Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of PSYC 1110, PSYC 1111
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PSYC 1210 Introduction to Psychology 2 (3,0,0)

Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus

Students explore selected topics in contemporary psychology, including intelligence, development, personality, social psychology, emotion, motivation, and psychopathology.
Note: Students cannot receive credit for more than one of PSYC 1210 , PSYC 1211.
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