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Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - PSYC 100 D200

Introduction to Psychology I (3)

Class Number: 2063

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 21, 2021
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

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 of a two-part introduction to the main concepts and theories in psychological science. The course begins by exploring historical approaches to psychology, as well as scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and research methodology as it applies to current psychological investigation. Then, the modern understanding of various psychological concepts will be explored, including the relationship between brain and behaviour, the senses, learning and memory, emotion, motivation, and states of awareness. Students will be encouraged to apply their understanding of psychological theory by evaluating research/scientific claims regarding real world circumstances. This course provides an understanding of the basic mechanisms necessary for complex human behaviour, and is followed by PSYC 102 in which the further influences of personality, culture and social interaction are examined.

There will be 30-60 minutes of synchronous lecture time held weekly in the scheduled meeting time. All lectures will be recorded.

Office Hours:  Via Zoom TBA

Grading

  • Tests: Tests (4) will be held online during scheduled meeting times 64%
  • Assignments and Participation: 20%
  • Research Assignment: 10%
  • 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/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).  Available at the SFU bookstore as an 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 SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges 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. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).