PSYC-111 - Introduction to Psychology I - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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Psychology 111 is a survey course which introduces students to the field of psychology in general. Students will be encouraged to use a critical and inquiring approach to information presented to them, to be open minded, creative and divergent thinkers.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Available/Required in the following Programs:Aboriginal Community & Health Development Certificate - Aboriginal Community and Health CertificateAssociate of Arts Degree- Criminology - Year 1Community and Public Safety Professional Certificate Program - Certificate Completion PlanIndigenous Human Services Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
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Prerequisites : ENGL 060, English 12 or English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 .
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1 per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- the major areas of psychology and a scientific, critical thinking approach to the study of human behavior;
- knowledge of the concepts, theories, methods, terminology and research findings appropriate to the field of psychology;
- acquire a facility to analyze, interpret, evaluate and understand such phenomena as sensation, perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, intelligence, cognition, and language;
- acquire an increased facility for understanding, tolerating, and/or changing the thought and behavior of other people; and
- gain an enhanced level of competency in perceiving, analyzing and evaluation of circumstances.
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Text and Materials:
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Wood, Ellen and Samuel. (1999, 1996). The World of Psychology (2nd ed.). Prentice Hall Canada Inc.: Scarborough, Ontario.
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Other Resources:
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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