Spring 2015 - PSYC 100 D100
Introduction to Psychology I (3)
Class Number: 2925
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, 3:30–4:50 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 20, 2015
Mon, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Russell Day
rday@sfu.ca
Office: RCB 6240
Office Hours: TBA? by appointment
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Students with credit for PSYC 101 may not take PSYC 100 for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.
COURSE DETAILS:
This introduction to the field of psychology will include such topics as the history of psychology, theoretical perspectives in psychology, research methodology, genetic influences, biological bases of behaviour, sensation and perception, principles of learning, memory and thinking, consciousness, sleep and dreaming, motivation and emotion. Exams will be based on material presented in lecture and assigned readings.
Grading
- 4 Exams: 68%
- Research Participation: 6%
- Term Assignment: 6%
- iClicker Quizzes: 20%
NOTES:
In addition to the other course requirements listed on the syllabus, each student in Psychology 100, 102 & 201 is required to complete three hours of research participation.
For complete information regarding the research participation credit, please go to internet location:
http://www.psyc.sfu.ca/ugrad/index.php?topic=researchparticipation
To sign-up, select the participation link in the Overview section. Criteria for the determination of letter grades in this course will be presented during the first week of lectures. This course may be counted towards a certificate in liberal arts.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Required: You will need an i>Clicker2 to complete course activities.
REQUIRED READING:
Registrar Notes:
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS