PS1509: Introductory Psychology II: Concepts And Theory

PS1509: INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II: CONCEPTS AND THEORY (2021-2022)

Last modified: 26 Apr 2023 10:24

Course Overview

PS1509 introduces you to major concepts and theories in psychology to provide you with a strong understanding of human mind and behaviour. You will attend lectures on evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception and participate in workshops where you will work both individually and as part of a team to write about and present topics related to the lecture materials. Studying psychology is beneficial to a range of careers such as management, finance and counselling, to name but a few. Psychology regularly tops employers' lists of producing the most employable graduates.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	1
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Jacqui Hutchison

Qualification Prerequisites

Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

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

Programme Level 1
Any Undergraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

PS1512 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Distance) (Studied)
SF1501 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Foundation) (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

Topics will include evolution & emotion, social and sensation & perception.

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 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Alternative Assessment

3x Discussion Board contributions (2% each, 6% total)

Group work (poster) (10%)

Test (4%)

Written assignment (20%)

2x MCQ Exam (30% each, 60% total)

Alternative Resit Arrangements

Exam resit (100%)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Conceptual	Understand	Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key concepts and theories within three core areas of Psychology (evolution & emotion, lifespan development, and sensation & perception).

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