Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - PSYC 102 D900

Introduction to Psychology II (3)

Class Number: 2889

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 5, 2018
    Wed, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Surrey

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. Recommended: PSYC 100 is recommended but not required. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE DETAILS:

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.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

My introductory psychology courses have three main objectives. First, I hope to provide students with a survey of what they will find in the discipline of Psychology. That means I will cover a lot of material at a relatively superficial level. My second objective is to illustrate the value of psychology to the lives of my students whenever possible. This includes advice on how to use psychology to improve as a student. Finally, I hope to develop the critical thinking skills of my students by assigning a term-project where they must examine the textbook for inaccuracies.

Grading

  • Mid-Term Exam: 20%
  • Term Paper/Project: 24%
  • Final Exam: 25%
  • Research Participation: 6%
  • Second Mid-Term Exam: 25%

NOTES:

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.).

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

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