Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - PSYC 100 D900

Introduction to Psychology I (3)

Class Number: 4216

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Surrey

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 introduction to the field of psychology will include such topics as the history of psychology, theoretical perspectives in psychology, how research in psychology is conducted, the biological basis of behavior, sensation, perception, states of consciousness, memory, motivation and emotion.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Exams and quizzes will be based on material from both in-class lecture and the course textbook. Please come prepared to take notes in class.
  • Students must have a current SFU Computing Account to access Canvas.
  • Each student in PSYC 100 is required to complete three hours of research participation in fulfillment of course requirements.
  • iclickers are NOT required for this course.
  • Launchpad is NOT a requirement. Used and older editions of the text are acceptable.

Grading

  • 3 Out Of 4 Exams:
  • (75% of the total grade; each counted exam worth 25% of total grade)
  • Term Assignment:
  • (19% of the total grade)
  • Research Participation Credit:
  • (6% of the total grade)
  • *Note that ALL exams must be written in order to qualify for the lowest score dropped.
  • Subject to modification if necessary

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Schacter, D.L., Gilbert, D. T., Wegner, D. M., & Nock, M. K. (3rd ed.). Psychology.
NY: Worth.

Registrar Notes:

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