Introduction to Psychology I and II

Are you interested in why people think, feel, and behave the way they do? If so, you’re interested in the science of psychology. In our Introduction to Psychology courses, a focus is placed on recent research and the application of psychological principles to everyday situations.

In PSYC 1001, you will have an opportunity to survey psychological research related to the biology of behaviour, learning and behaviour and the broad research topics of:

  • Sensation
  • Perception
  • Memory and,
  • Consciousness.

In PSYC 1002, a focus is placed on:

  • Human development
  • Motivation
  • Emotion
  • Personality
  • Social interaction
  • Psychological disorders
  • Stress and health and,
  • Therapy.

If you are a psychology major, then we encourage you to register in one of the majors-only sections of Introduction to Psychology. These classes include a variety of active learning exercises that allow you to engage with the material and apply what you’ve learned. There will also be a number of opportunities to learn more about the department and succeeding in the PSYC program.

These totally online courses have no physical classrooms or required meeting times. Proceed through the course at your own pace and experience maximum flexibility in terms of scheduling course tasks around your other commitments. More information on all these courses appear below.

Textbook Information:

The textbook for Introduction to Psychology I and II (MCann et al. 6th edition) is available at the Carleton Bookstore for the following prices:

ebook 65.95
MindTap Instant Access Code 79.95
LLF with MindTap PAC 89.95

It is the same textbook that will be used in all Carleton PSYC1001 and PSYC1002 courses.

Course Term Instructor
PSYC 1001 A : Introduction to Psychology I Fall Christopher Motz
PSYC 1001 B : Introduction to Psychology I Fall Christopher Motz
PSYC 1001 C : Introduction to Psychology I Fall Matthew Sorley
PSYC 1001 D : Introduction to Psychology I Fall Matthew Sorley
PSYC 1001 E : Introduction to Psychology I Fall John Weekes
PSYC 1001 F : Introduction to Psychology I Fall Peter Aubin
PSYC 1001 G : Introduction to Psychology I Fall Lorena Ruci
PSYC 1001 H : Introduction to Psychology I Fall James Vellan
PSYC 1001 J : Introduction to Psychology I Fall Peter Aubin
PSYC 1001 K : Introduction to Psychology I Fall Lindsay Richardson
PSYC 1001 L : Introduction to Psychology I Winter Lorena Ruci
PSYC 1001 M: Introduction to Psychology l Winter Kim O’Neil
PSYC 1002 A : Introduction to Psychology II Winter Christopher Motz
PSYC 1002 B : Introduction to Psychology II Winter Christopher Motz
PSYC 1002 C : Introduction to Psychology II Winter Matthew Sorley
PSYC 1002 D : Introduction to Psychology II Fall Matthew Sorley
PSYC 1002 E : Introduction to Psychology II Winter Matthew Sorley
PSYC 1002 F : Introduction to Psychology II Winter Kim O’Neil
PSYC 1002 G : Introduction to Psychology II Winter Jessica Lynn Gledhill
PSYC 1002 H : Introduction to Psychology II Winter John Weekes
PSYC 1002 J : Introduction to Psychology II Winter Peter Aubin
PSYC 1002 K : Introduction to Psychology II Winter Kim O’Neil
PSYC 1002 L : Introduction to Psychology II Fall Hannah Brazeau
PSYC 1002 M : Introduction to Psychology II Fall Sean Alexander

Every effort is made to ensure accuracy.

However, the course list and information that appears on the individual course pages (e.g., designated instructor, evaluation criteria and instructor statements) are subject to change. Updates will be posted as necessary. Please keep this in mind when making registration decisions.