PS1509: Introductory Psychology II: Concepts And Theory

PS1509: INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY II: CONCEPTS AND THEORY (2024-2025)

Last modified: 20 Jun 2025 15:06

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 tutorials where you will work with peers to discuss topics related to the lecture materials. Studying psychology is beneficial to a wide range of careers including management, education, and counselling, to name a few.

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	Mr Ewan Bottomley

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

Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2
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, lifespan development 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

Oral Presentation: Group

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	10
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	Students receive written and oral feedback.

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).

Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	90
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	Automated scores released immediately

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).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Exam - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	100
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	80 Multiple Choice Questions over 80 minutes.

Learning Outcomes

Sorry, we don't have this information available just now. Please check the course guide on or with the Course Coordinator
Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

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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