Flavours of Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience
at Dalhousie University
Introduction to Psychology & Neuroscience I:
From Neuron to Person
(PSYO1011, PSYO1021, PSYO1031)
Face-to-face (F2F) options:
PSYO1011: This course is presented in three units, each unit is taught by a different
instructor. Lectures are twice per week (80-mins each). There are 2 quizzes per unit and
a final exam at the end of each unit. This class also includes a lab component worth 20%
of your total course mark. Labs are smaller groups (max 26) that involve hands-on
activities and focus on teaching research design.
**This is the recommended course for students planning to go on to 2nd-year
PSYO/NESC courses, due to the lab-focus on research design.
PSYO1021: This course is presented in three units, with all three units taught by the
same instructor. This class does not involve a lab component so all of your mark comes
from multiple choice exams and quizzes/assignments.
Online option:
PSYO1031: The class is entirely online with students only coming to campus for their 3
exams unless they reside more than 50km away (students >50km from campus write
their exams with a proctor). This course includes online labs (x6) worth 20% of your
total course mark, quizzes, and exams.
Introduction to Psychology & Neuroscience II:
From Social Psychology to Psychopathology
(PSYO1012, PSYO1022, PSYO1032)
Face-to-face (F2F) options:
PSYO1012: This course is presented in three units, each unit is taught by a different
instructor. Lectures are twice per week (80-mins each). There are 2 quizzes per unit and
a final exam at the end of each unit. This class also includes a lab component worth 20%
of your total course mark. Labs are smaller groups (max 26) that involve hands-on
activities and focus on teaching research design.
**This is the recommended course for students planning to go on to 2nd-year
PSYO/NESC courses, due to the lab-focus on research design and report writing.
PSYO1022: (offered in the winter and spring terms) has two sections, each taught by 1
instructor for the whole term. The largest section has an enrolment of around 200
students. This class does not involve a lab component so all of your mark comes from
multiple choice exams and quizzes (possibly assignments as well).
Online option:
PSYO1032: The class is entirely online with students only coming to campus for their 3
exams unless they reside more than 50km away (students >50km from campus write
their exams with a proctor). This course includes online labs (x6) worth 20% of your
total course mark, quizzes, and exams.
Introduction to Psychology & Neuroscience Info
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If registering for PSYO1011 or PSYO1012, students must find a lab section that fits
with their schedule (i.e., does not create a course conflict). If you cannot find a lab
section that fits, register for any lab section with space and then contact the
course coordinator for assistance.
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If registering for PSYO1031 or PSYO1032, students completing the course offcampus (more than 50km away from Dal) must find a proctor for their 3 exams.
Rules and regulations for proctors will be sent out to students enrolled in the
online courses, prior to their start dates.
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PSYO1011, PSYO1021, and PSYO1031 are considered to be equivalent. This means
that if a student takes more than one of these courses, only the higher of the two
grades will be used in the calculation of their cumulative GPA.
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PSYO1012, PSYO1022, and PSYO1032 are considered to be equivalent. This means
that if a student takes more than one of these courses, only the higher of the two
grades will be used in the calculation of their cumulative GPA.
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Intro to Psych & Neuro I and II can be taken in either order (I -> II or II -> I)
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Intro to Psych & Neuro I and II can be taken concurrently (e.g., PSYO1011 and
PSYO1032 in the fall term)
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To enroll in 2nd-year Psychology/Neuroscience courses, students require a B- in
both Intro to Psych & Neuro I AND II, regardless of the flavour combination (e.g.,
B- in 1011 and B- in 1012, OR B- in 1021 and B- in 1012, OR B- in 1031 and B- in
1022, etc.).
o If a student fails to receive a B- in either course, and wants to take upperyear Psychology/Neuroscience courses, they must redo the course (and
receive a B-).
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Questions/comments/concerns regarding Introduction to Psychology (registration,
grade requirements, topics, textbooks, etc.) can be directed to Coordinator at
[email protected]
Introduction to Psychology & Neuroscience at a Glance
Course
Unit Topics
Format
Terms Offered
Enrollment
PSYO1011
1. Research design & Biology of
behaviour 2. Sensation/Perception &
Consciousness 3. Memory &
Learning
F2F: Live lectures
& onsite labs
Fall only
Lecture: ~500
per section
Labs: ~26 per
section
PSYO1021
1. Research design & Biology of
behaviour 2. Sensation/Perception &
Consciousness 3. Memory &
Learning
F2F: Live lectures
(no labs)
Fall & spring/summer
100-200
PSYO1031
1. Research design & Biology of
behaviour 2. Sensation/Perception &
Consciousness 3. Memory &
Learning
Online: Recorded
mini-lectures,
online multimedia,
online labs
Winter &
spring/summer
40-80
PSYO1012
1. Language & Intelligence
2. Social & Personality Psychology
3. Psychological disorders &
treatment
F2F: Live lectures
& onsite labs
Winter only
Lecture: ~475
per section
Labs: ~22 per
section
PSYO1022
1. Language & Intelligence
2. Social & Personality Psychology
3. Psychological disorders &
treatment
F2F: Live lectures
(no labs)
Winter &
spring/summer
100-200
PSYO1032
1. Language & Intelligence
2. Social & Personality Psychology
3. Psychological disorders &
treatment
Online: Recorded
mini-lectures,
online multimedia,
online labs
Fall & spring/summer
40-80
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II