Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - PSYC 250 D100

Introduction to Developmental Psychology (3)

Class Number: 9883

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 102.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Considers the psychological and physical aspects of human development from conception through middle childhood. Topics include social, emotional, language, cognitive, perceptual and physical development.

COURSE DETAILS:

Through this course, students gain familiarity of the basics of developmental psychology, including developmental changes throughout childhood in the major domains of social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development. The text and lecture content will be based on a cross-cultural perspective of development.

The course will consists of full length lecture classes, activity classes, and exam days (no lecture or activity). Attendance is imperative since more than one chapter may be covered on full lecture days and missing an activity day will result in a zero grade for those activities (i.e., students cannot submit activity sheets at a later date). 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

In this course, students will gain an understanding of both empirical and practical knowledge of childhood development. Students will be engaged in collaborative and individual critical thinking, discussion, and written work.

Grading

  • Exam 1: 20%
  • Exam 2: 20%
  • Exam 3: 20%
  • In-class work: 40%

NOTES:

Since much of the class will consist of in-class activities, class attendance will be crucial to academic success. Group work is mandatory. You will be assessed both on your group work and on your individual work within the group.  Please only take this course if you have made time available in your schedule to commit to the activities as outlined.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Lene Arnett Jensen and Jeffrey Jensen Arnett.  Child Development Worldwide: A Cultural Approach.  Pearson Education

This ISBN is for the Revel access code which is isbn 9780134830247. 

You can also purchase bound, loose-leaf, or digital editions. 
ISBN: 9780134830247

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

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS