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Course Outlines

Fall 2026 - PSYC 102 D100

Introduction to Psychology II (3)

Class Number: 3481

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 6, 2026: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Alyssa Croft
    acroft@sfu.ca
    Office: Online
    Office Hours: By appointment

  • Prerequisites:

    Recommended: PSYC 100.

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. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

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

Topics: 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.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Students are expected to engage in group work and actively participate in class discussions
An iclicker is NOT required for this course
Exams may include multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and/or brief essay questions

NOTE: 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

Grading

NOTES:

The grading breakdown will be confirmed via Canvas in the first week of class.

WAITLIST POLICY: No late enrollment is permitted beyond Day 5 of classes.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Gross et al. Interactive Psychology (First Canadian Edition). W.W. Norton.

Available in print and electronic versions at the SFU bookstore.
Digital (with ebook, InQuizitive, and ZAPS): 978-1-324-10131-4
Print: (also with InQuizitive and ZAPS): 9781324101239

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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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.