Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - PSYC 100 J100

Introduction to Psychology I (3)

Class Number: 6308

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Surrey

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. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

Topics:

Psychology 100 provides an introduction to psychology in general and focuses on several specific topic areas within the field of psychology. Specifically, this course covers the following areas of specialization: history, methods, biopsychology, sensation and perception, learning, consciousness, memory, motivation, and emotion.

Grading

  • Test 1: 25%
  • Test 2: 25%
  • Test 3: 25%
  • Discussions / Participation: 10%
  • Writing Assignment: 15%

NOTES:

Office Hours:  TBA

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Weiten, W. & McCann, D. (2019). Psychology: Themes and Variations (5th ed.). Nelson Publishing.

This course does not require an iclicker.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

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