PSY10050 Introduction to Psychology

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module is designed to introduce students to the breadth of topics covered by the discipline of psychology. The module covers a range of theoretical approaches used in psychology to try to explain human thought and behaviour. A variety of topics will be introduced drawn from the full breadth of the discipline of psychology and may include aspects of child development, human social interaction, thinking and reasoning and biological psychology.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts underpinning a psychological approach to understanding human thought and behaviour. In addition, they will be able to describe the key constructs that facilitate an understanding of the various topics presented and to illustrate an ability to apply their learning to real life contexts. Finally, students should be able to compare and contrast the main theoretical approaches within selected topics.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

16
Autonomous Student Learning

89
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Didactic lecture delivery.

Some active/task-based learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Online mid-term exam (MCQs, Fill in the Blanks) Week 6 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50
Class Test: Online final exam (MCQs, Fill in the Blanks) Week 12 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

The module is assessed via two online exams. Feedback will be given within 20 days of the mid semester via brightspace. Group feedback will be given in class. For the end of semester exam grades will be released after the exam board for the semester. Students can contact the module coordinator for feedback on their individual exam.