Spring 2019 - PSYC 100 D100
Introduction to Psychology I (3)
Class Number: 4044
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 8, 2019: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Lesley Schimanski
lschiman@sfu.ca
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 course is the first of a two-part introduction to the main concepts and theories in psychological science. The course begins by exploring historical approaches to psychology, as well as scientific reasoning, critical thinking, and research methodology as it applies to current psychological investigation. Then, the modern understanding of various psychological concepts will be explored, including the relationship between brain and behaviour, the senses, learning and memory, emotion, motivation, and states of awareness. Students will be encouraged to apply their understanding of psychological theory by evaluating research/scientific claims regarding real world circumstances.
Grading
- In-Class Mini-Quizzes (best 6): 15%
- Research Assignment: 7%
- Exams (4 @ 18%): 72%
- Research Participation: 6%
- 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
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 January 17th, 2019.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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