INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY I: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS (FOUNDATION)

INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY I: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS (FOUNDATION)
Course Code
SF 1002
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr D Pearson

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

SF 1001

Notes

This course is only open to students following the International BSc Foundation (Psychology) Programme.

Overview

The course will cover core experimental methods in psychology. These experimental methods will be linked to a range of data handling techniques and interpretation skills.

Structure

The course will consist of a one hour lecture per week, plus a weekly group practical (2 hours), and individual participation in 8 hours of psychological experiments over the half session.

In addition, International BSc Foundation Programme students will have an additional meeting with course tutors once a fortnight.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 100% continuous assessment of practical group activities; including one full practical report.

Resit: Students will be able to repeat individual components.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment will be provided through quizzes and exercises in the practical groups.

Feedback

Students will receive written feedback on continuous assessment.