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PS1509: INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II: CONCEPTS AND THEORY (2022-2023)

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, lifespan development, and sensation & perception and participate in tutorials where you will work with peers to discuss topics related to the lecture materials. Studying psychology is beneficial to a wide range of careers including management, education, and counselling, to name a few.

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 Jacqui Hutchison

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

  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2
  • Any Undergraduate Programme

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

Oral Presentation: Group

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandDemonstrate understanding and knowledge of key concepts and theories within three core areas of Psychology (evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception).

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
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Feedback

Students will receive written and oral feedback on continuous assessment.

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandDemonstrate understanding and knowledge of key concepts and theories within three core areas of Psychology (evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception).

Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 60
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80 Multiple Choice Questions over 80 minutes.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandDemonstrate understanding and knowledge of key concepts and theories within three core areas of Psychology (evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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80 Multiple Choice Questions over 80 minutes.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandDemonstrate understanding and knowledge of key concepts and theories within three core areas of Psychology (evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception).
 

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