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Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - PSYC 221 D100

Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)

Class Number: 7581

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 21, 2020
    Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 100.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to the study of cognitive and perceptual processes. Topics include memory, perception, attention, language, mental imagery, creativity, judgment and decision-making, and an introduction to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, dyslexia, aphasia and attention-deficit disorder.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is an overview of cognition. It explores how people acquire, store, and use information. The topics covered include: perception, attention, memory, language, problem solving and decision making.

Grading

  • Quizzes: 25%
  • Midterm One Exam: 25%
  • Midterm Two Exam: 25%
  • Final Exam: 25%

NOTES:

The 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:

Goldstein, E. Bruce. Cognitive Psychology (5th edition). Cengage Publishing.
ISBN: 978-1-337-40827-1

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