Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Introductory Psychology
Course Code PSY100
Number of Credits 3
Duration of Weeks 15
Contact Hours Per Week 2 hours Lecture; 1 hour Tutorial
Pre-requisite Course(s) N/A
Course Aims
This course aims to provide a panoramic view on the versatility and diversity in psychology. Students will be introduced to the major findings, theories and controversies in this field.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)
After completing the course, students should be able to:
 
1. recognize and identify major schools and perspectives in psychology;
 
2. clearly differentiate between various research methods in psychology;
 
3. name major theories in various fields of psychology;
 
4. apply the skills of critical analysis;
 
5. work effectively as part of a team;
 
6. use in-text citations, quotation marks correctly and create a reference list conforming to APA style criteria.
Assessment
 
Assessment Tasks
Weighting
1.
Class participation
5%
2.
Research participation
6%
3.
Short assignment
9% 
4.
Group project presentation
15%
5.
Group project written report
15%
6.
Mid-term test
20%
7.
Final exam
30%
 
 
100%

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