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.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application 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.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71449 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule | |
| 71450 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71453 |
September 8, 2026 to December 17, 2026 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40872 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | Register |
| 40877 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Online Lecture |
Varies | See full schedule | Register |
| 40902 |
January 6, 2027 to April 23, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.