INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY I: CONCEPTS AND THEORY (FOUNDATION)

Course Code

SF 1001

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr G Scott

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

SF 1002

Notes

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

Overview

• Biological psychology, perception.


• Developmental psychology.

Structure

The course parent course is comprised of 3 one hour lectures/week and 6 one hour workshops.

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

Assessment

1st attempt: 75% multiple-choice examination. 25% continous assessment in workshops.

Resit: 75% multiple-choice examination. 25% continuous assessments.

Formative Assessment

MyAberdeen and lectures are used to provide in-class quizzes.

Feedback

Students receive feedback on their performance on continuous assessment.