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Introduction to Psychology I - PSYC 1040

This course is the basic foundation course in psychology. It provides an introduction to the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. This course examines the evolution of psychology, research methods, descriptive statistics, the brain and behaviour, human lifespan development, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, conditioning and learning, and memory. Note: Students with credit in another introductory psychology course may not be eligible for credit in this course. Please check with the Program Chair.

Note: Restricted to Arts & Science, Disability Studies, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Therapeutic Rec and Open Studies


To take this course, you must be enrolled in one of the related programs:

Tuition and fees for 2023-2024 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $695.50 $1,190.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41 max per term
Student technology fee: $12 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180 per term
Legal plan: $18 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $1497 $695.50 $2,192.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41 max per term
Student technology fee : $12 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180 per term
Legal plan : $18 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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