Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - PSYC 100 D200

Introduction to Psychology I (3)

Class Number: 2887

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.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:

Psyc 100 is an introduction to the field of psychology and will include such topics as the history of psychology, theoretical perspectives in psychology, research methodology, genetic influences, biological bases of behaviour, sensation and perception, principles of learning, memory and thinking, consciousness, sleep and dreaming, motivation and emotion. Exams will be based on material presented in lecture and assigned readings.

Grading

  • 4 Term Exams: 68%
  • Research Participation: 6%
  • Term Assignment: 6%
  • iClicker Quizzes (best 6): 20%

NOTES:

NOTE:
The lectures/quizzes/exams are scheduled in Images Theatre on Wednesdays from 13:30 – 14:20 (1:30-2:20 pm) and Fridays from 12:30 – 14:20 (12:30-2:20 pm).

Office: RCB 6240

Office Hours:  Tues 3:00-4:00, Wed. 11:30-12:30 & 2:30-3:30, Thurs. 2:00-3:00

** there is NO Final Exam in this class

REQUIREMENTS:

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/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 ed.).

You will need an i>clicker (any physical version) to complete certain course activities.
You must register your purchased clicker via Canvas by September 19th, 2018.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/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

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS