Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - PSYC 100 D900

Introduction to Psychology I (3)

Class Number: 7577

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Tue, 2:30–5:20 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:

This course is the first half of an introduction to the field of psychology, the study of mind, brain, and behaviour. We begin with a brief examination of the history of the field and then move on to examine questions that have dominated the attention of psychologists, past and present.  We will also discuss how technology is playing a role in today's research programs.

Grading

  • Best 3/4 Exams 66%%
  • 4 In-Class Open Book Group Assignments 28%%
  • Research Participation 6%%

NOTES:

All 4 exams must be written. The lowest score of the 4 exams is dropped. Each exam will include two textbook chapters, non-textbook and video content, as well as the occasional question generated from in-class discussion.

Please note that this is a face-to-face course with no online tests or iclicker tests. There are no makeup exams, re-writes, or alternative assignments for missed exams and assigments.

REQUIREMENTS:

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/student-research/research-participation.html

To sign-up:
https://www.psyc.sfu.ca/rps/part/part_login.htm

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

REQUIRED READING:

Weiten, W. & McCann, D. (2019). Psychology: Themes and Variations (5th Canadian edition).

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