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PS1509: INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II: CONCEPTS AND THEORY (2019-2020)

Last modified: 26 Apr 2023 10:24


Course Overview

PS1509 introduces you to major concepts and theories in
psychology to provide you with a strong understanding of human mind and
behaviour. You will attend lectures on evolution & emotion, social, and
sensation & perception and participate in workshops where you work in a team and debate topics related to the material covered in your lectures such
as “should teenagers be held responsible for the crimes they commit?”. Studying
psychology is beneficial to a range of careers such as management, finance and
counselling, to name but a few. Psychology regularly tops employers’ lists of
producing the most employable graduates.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Emily Nordmann

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Topics will include evolution & emotion, social and sensation & perception.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
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Feedback

Online wikis and peer-feedback will be provided for the debate workshops. In-class quizzes will be provided.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 75
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 25
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 75
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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