Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - PSYC 100 D200

Introduction to Psychology I (3)

Class Number: 5095

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Evan Caldbick
    ecaldbic@sfu.ca
    Office: RCB 4203
    Office Hours: Mondays 4:30-5:20pm

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 foundational course will familiarize students with key concepts and basic research methods used in psychology. The assignments are designed so that students will be applying course content to examine everyday life through the lens of psychological science.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

1. Define modern psychology and identify the major perspectives within it.
2. Recognize, recall, connect, and evaluate psychological concepts and theories from specific subfields (e.g., biological and cognitive psychology).
3. Describe and differentiate between commonly used research methods in psychology, including experimental and correlational designs.
4. Critically evaluate new evidence about behaviour that you encounter in your daily life.
5. Apply psychological research findings to everyday situations.
6. Identify and use effective evidence-based study strategies based on current psychological research.

Grading

NOTES:

All lectures are in-person/face-to-face, unless otherwise specified.

REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the other course requirements listed on the syllabus, each student in Psychology 100, 102 & 201W is required to complete three hours of psychology research participation.
For details, please see: https://www.sfu.ca/psychology/undergraduate/research/research-participation.html
To sign-up for studies: https://sfu-psyc.sona-systems.com

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Ogden, Boyes, Field, Comer, and Gould. (2022). Psychology around us, 4th Canadian Edition. Wiley.
ISBN: 9781119645313

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 term 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.