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PS1009: INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY I: CONCEPTS AND THEORY (2018-2019)

Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07


Course Overview

PS1009 introduces you to major concepts and theories in psychology to provide you with a strong understanding of the human mind and behaviour. You will attend lectures on biological, social and cognitive psychology and participate in workshops where you will work as part of a team and debate topics related to the lecture materials such as “should teenagers be held responsible for the crimes they commit?” Studying psychology is beneficial to a range of careers including management, finance and counselling, to name a few. Psychology regularly tops employers’ lists of producing the most employable graduates.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Jason Bohan

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

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

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Topics will include: biological, social and cognitive psychology.

Further Information & Notes

Although this course has no co-requisites, it will be a co-requisite for Introductory Psychology I: Methods and Applications.

Attendance at workshops is assessed and is therefore compulsory.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: Multiple-choice examination (75%). Continuous assessment in workshops (25%).

Resit: Multiple-choice examination (75%). Continuous assessments (25%).
 

The continuous assessment is comprised of grades from individual work, group work, and class participation.

 

 

Formative Assessment

Online wikis and peer-feedback will be provided for the debate workshops. In-class quizzes will be provided.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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