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PSYC 0981: Psychology 12 Part 1
Effective date
January 2017
Department
CF - Humanities
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Psychology 0981 is a survey course examining the broad field of psychology. In this course, topics include critical thinking and the scientific method as it relates to the field of psychology and an overview of the discipline. This course introduces students to evolution and genetics, the human brain, biological rhythms and states of consciousness, sensation and perception, development through the lifespan, psychological disorders and approaches to therapy and treatment.
PSYC 0981 and PSYC 0991 can be taken in either order.
Both PSYC 0981and PSYC 0991 are required for completion of ABE Provincial level Psychology.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
Grade 12 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Completion of or current enrollment in English 11 or equivalent.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Students will meet the learning outcomes for ABE Provincial Level Psychology as stated in the most recent ABE Articulation Handbook.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 96
Total Hours: 96
Total Hours: 96
Instructional Strategies
Class-based: Lectures, experiential learning activities, on-line activities, group discussions
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Exam |
15 |
non-cumulative exam |
|
Midterm Exam |
15 |
non-cumulative exam |
|
Final Exam |
15 |
non-cumulative exam |
|
Assignments |
25 |
3 to 5 short assignments |
|
Participation |
15 |
in class and on line (chat forums) |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
group work |
Course topics
- Critical Thinking
- The Scientific Method
- Systems and Theories
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Behavioural Genetics
- The Human Brain
- Biological Rhythms and States of Consciousness
- Sensation and Perception
- Development Through The Lifespan
- Psychological Disorders
- Treatment and Therapy
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.