Fall 2019 - PSYC 221 D100
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (3)
Class Number: 9881
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 13, 2019
Fri, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Richard Wright
rwright@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5881
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 100.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the study of cognitive and perceptual processes. Topics include memory, perception, attention, language, mental imagery, creativity, judgment and decision-making, and an introduction to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, dyslexia, aphasia and attention-deficit disorder.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course is an overview of cognition. It explores how people acquire, store, and use information. The topics covered include: perception, attention, memory, language, problem solving and decision making.
Grading
- Midterm Exam: 40%
- Writing Assignments: 20%
- Final Exam: 40%
NOTES:
Office Hours: Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 pm
The 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:
McBride, Dawn. M. & Cutting J. Cooper. Cognitive Psychology: Theory, Process , and Methodology(2nd edition). Sage.
ISBN: 9781506383866
Registrar Notes:
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