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.  Using different psychological approaches, theories, and principles, students may be able to improve their well-being and functions in daily living.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)
After completing the course, students should be able to:
 
1. Identify major schools and perspectives in psychology;
 
2. Differentiate between various research methods in psychology;
 
3. Comply to APA format in writing in-text citations, quotation marks and reference lists;
 
4. Analyze different phenomena in daily living based on psychological theories, concepts, and     
    principles;
 
5. Apply psychological theories, concepts, and principles to deal with daily issues using
    psychological theories, concepts, and principles
 
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
10%
7.
Final Examination
40%
 
 
100%

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