Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - PSYC 102 D200

Introduction to Psychology II (3)

Class Number: 10613

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered. Recommended: PSYC 100 is recommended but not required. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course acquaints students with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology, and abnormal psychology are considered. Recommended: PSYC 100 is recommended but not required.

Office Hours:  Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Psyc 102 is an introduction to the field of psychology and will briefly review topics also covered in Psyc 100 (history of psychology, theoretical perspectives in psychology, research methodology) before focusing on language and thinking, personality and intelligence, human development, abnormal psychology and psychotherapy, and social and applied psychology. Exams will be based on material presented in lecture and assigned readings.

Grading

  • 4 Term Exams: 60%
  • Quizzes: 10%
  • Writing Assignment: 15%
  • Group Discussions: 9%
  • Research Participation: 6%

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.sfu.ca/psychology/ugrad/research-participation.html To sign-up: https://www.psyc.sfu.ca/rps/part/part_login.htm

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

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

This course does not require an i>clicker.
ISBN: 9780176869380

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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