Department of Counselling and Psychology Course Outline
Course Title Cognitive Psychology
Course Code PSY205
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 introduce to students the information processing approach in the study of human cognition and its central concepts. By learning the methods and skills in investigating cognitive processes throughout the course, students will also gain firsthand experience by conducting their own experimental research. Students will also learn how to present their own studies in formal academic format in the form of presentations and reports.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOS)

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 

1. Discuss different theories and studies in cognitive psychology;
 
2. Apply major cognitive psychology theories to explain human behaviors;
 
3. Construct a research and a corresponding report in the domain of cognitive psychology.
 
Assessment
 
Assessment Tasks
Weighting
1.
Lab Report Guidance Exercise
20%
2.
Lab Report
20%
3.
2 Jigsaw Reading
10% 
4.
Participation
10%
5.
Mid-Term Quiz
10%
6. Final Quiz 30%
 
 
100%
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