Course Outline
Course Name: Psychology: Introduction (PSYC 150)
Academic Period: 2023 - 2024
Faculty:
Faculty Availability:
Associate Dean:
Chris Irwin
chris.irwin@humber.ca
Schedule Type Code:
Land Acknowledgement
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
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| Faculty or Department | Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
|---|---|
| Program(s) |
Protection, Security and Investigation (24201)
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TC311)
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| Course Name: | Psychology: Introduction (PSYC 150) |
| Pre-Requisites | none |
| Co-Requisites | none |
| Pre-Requisites for | none |
| Equates | none |
| Restrictions |
Students who take PSYC 150 as part of their program of studies (see Academic Progress in MyHumber) may not take this course as General Education elective. Students who have taken PSYC 008 or PSYC 105 CANNOT take this course. |
| Credit Value | 3 |
| Total Course Hours | 42 |
| Developed By: | Prepared By: | Approved by: | |
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Chris Irwin |
Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs) in this course.
The HLOs are a cross-institutional learning outcomes strategy aimed at equipping Humber graduates with the employability skills, mindsets, and values they need to succeed in the future of work. To explore all the HLOs, please consult the Humber Learning Outcomes framework.
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging -
Systems Thinking -
Critical Thinking -
Collaboration -
Communication -
Strategic Problem-Solving
Course Description
How many times in the course of a day do we wonder about human behaviour? We shake our heads and ask why the person in the car ahead of us cut us off. We try to explain why our boss blew up at a co-worker over an insignificant issue. We are challenged to explain the behaviour of those around us and, indeed, ourselves. Most often we do so using "common sense" based on our limited experience, our socialization and our own biases. Psychology examines human behaviour scientifically. This course will introduce students to psychological theories and a variety of psychological research topics, including the biological bases of behaviour, learning and memory, psychopathology and social attitudes and behaviour. Students will be encouraged to be introspective and to apply what they learn to their personal behaviour in order to gain a better understanding of themselves and others.
Course Rationale
Psychology is all about the study of people– understanding the behaviour, thoughts, actions and reactions of people, including ourselves. What we learn from Psychology can be widely applied, both on personal and professional levels. It helps us understand why we act the way we do and can show us ways of dealing with life's challenges more effectively.
Program Outcomes Emphasized in this Course
Protection, Security and Investigation (24201)
- Act equitably and justly with diverse populations.
- Develop and implement ongoing effective strategies for personal and professional development.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner (TC311)
Communicate effectively and educate patients, families, the community and other healthcare providers when providing TCMP practices.
Access current and pertinent research regarding practitioner self-care to maintain a healthy practice.
Course Learning Method(s)
- Case Based Learning
- Group or Team Work
- Seminar
- Lecture
- Online
Learning Outcomes
- Compare and contrast observational and experimental research methods based on classic and contemporary psychological research.
- Explain the usual purpose and the effect of damage or malfunction for key structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems, including neurons and brain regions.
- Scrutinize the nature of consciousness to determine the qualities that distinguish different states of consciousness.
- Propose solutions to sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, nightmares, night terrors, REM behaviour disorder based on knowledge of the stages and types of sleep and dreaming.
- Apply frameworks of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and social learning theory to explain the acquisition of specific behavioural patterns.
- Apply the terms encoding, storage and retrieval to explain remembering and forgetting.
- Subdivide the types of memory in order to develop strategies for improving memory.
- Evaluate the criteria for distinguishing between normal and abnormal behaviour with respect to the individual or their community.
- Analyze the causes and symptoms of major psychological disorders based on typical characteristics and individual cases.
- Analyze organizational frameworks or classic research associated with 3-4 topics chosen by the professor from the following list: sensation/perception, stress/health, motivation/emotion, human development, IQ/intelligence, prejudice/discrimination/social perception, personality or therapeutic modalities.
- Synthesize research findings on a topic in psychology for an assignment.
Assessment Weighting
| Assessment | Weight |
|---|---|
| Instructor-Created Assessments | 20% |
| Test | 55% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Modules of Study
| Module | Course Learning Outcomes | Resources | Assessments |
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| WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? |
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Chapter 1 |
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| BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOUR |
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Chapter 2 |
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| CONSCIOUSNESS |
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Chapter 4 |
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| LEARNING |
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Chapter 5 |
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| MEMORY |
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Chapter 6 |
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| PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS |
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Chapter 13 |
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| SENSATION AND PERCEPTION- may be selected by instructor |
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Chapter 3 |
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| INTELLIGENCE, COGNITION AND LANGUAGE- may be selected by instructor |
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Chapter 7 |
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| DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY- may be selected by instructor |
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Chapter 8 |
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| MOTIVATION AND EMOTION- may be selected by instructor |
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Chapter 9 |
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| SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - may be selected by instructor |
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Chapter 10 |
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| PERSONALITY- may be selected by instructor |
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Chapter 11 |
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| STRESS AND HEALTH- may be selected by instructor |
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Chapter 12 |
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| THERAPY- may be selected by instructor |
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Chapter 14 |
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Required Resources
| Name |
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Wood, S.E., Wood, E.G., Boyd, D., Wood, E., & Desmarais, S. (2020). The World of Psychology (9th Canadian Ed.). Toronto, ON: Pearson Canada. This is available as an e-book, ISBN 9780135306772
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Essential Skills
| Section | Skills | Measurement | Details |
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| Communication |
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| Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
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| Information Management |
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| Interpersonal Skills |
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| Personal Skills |
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Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is the formal evaluation and credit-granting process whereby candidates may obtain credits for prior learning. Prior learning includes the knowledge competencies and skills acquired, in both formal and informal ways, outside of post-secondary education. Candidates may have their knowledge, skills and competencies evaluated against the learning outcomes as defined in the course outline. Please review the Assessment Methods Glossary for more information on the Learning Portfolio assessment methods identified below.
The method(s) that are used to assess prior learning for this course may include:
- Challenge Exam (results recorded as a % grade and added to student’s CGPA)
Please contact the Program Coordinator for more details.
Academic Regulations
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Accessible Learning Services
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North Campus: (416) 675-6622 X5090
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Academic Integrity
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Disclaimer
While every effort is made by the professor/faculty to cover all material listed in the outline, the order, content, and/or evaluation may change in the event of special circumstances (e.g. time constraints due to inclement weather, sickness, college closure, technology/equipment problems or changes, etc.). In any such case, students will be given appropriate notification in writing, with approval from the Senior Dean (or designate) of the Faculty.
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