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Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - PSYC 102 D900

Introduction to Psychology II (3)

Class Number: 2570

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 19, 2021
    Sun, 8:30–10:00 a.m.
    Burnaby

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:

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.

Computer / Internet Requirements: Some course assessments and activities will take place online, through Canvas. You are expected to be computer literate and familiar with the Internet. Students are expected to have access to a Mac or Windows computer with Microsoft Office, high-speed Internet access, and a recent version of an Internet browser (e.g., IE, Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari).

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

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

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

Grading

  • Chapter quizzes: 20%
  • Term Exams (3): 60%
  • Written Assignment: 14%
  • Research Participation: 6%

NOTES:

All lectures and midterm exams will take place in person, according to class schedule.

In-person attendance at exams is required.

Office hours:  By appointment (online)

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Weiten & McCann (2019), Psychology: Themes and Variaions. 5th Canadian Edition) available at the SFU bookstore as a looseleaf book, eBook or with MindTap.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.