Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Summer 2023 - PSYC 250 D100

Introduction to Developmental Psychology (3)

Class Number: 2975

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 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:

We will be using a combination of online resources (e.g., articles, book chapters, and specfic URL's) to cover requisite content and address ongoing questions in the field of childhood development. Are babies born moral or do they become moral beings? How does family dynamics, parenting, and attachment style affect children's biopsychosocial functioning?

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Gain better understanding of the developmental trajectory of infants and children
  • Learn about, and participate in, current debates in the field of childhood development.
  • Familiarization of topics within the field via journal articles and other resources
  • Perspective-take and evaluate research questions and methods

Grading

  • Exam 1 25%
  • Exam 2 25%
  • Exam 3 25%
  • Exam 4 25%

NOTES:

  • Four exams 
  • All exams will be written in-class. 
  • All exams consist of 5-7 short-answer questions. 
  • Questions will not be given in advance; therefore, attending lecture and taking notes is highly recommended.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

All resource material (PPTX, articles, and links) will be posted to CANVAS. 

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.