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PSYCHOLOGY 100 – INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Semester: Fall 2021 Instructor: Dr Natasha Ghosh Email: [email protected] Office Hours: By appointment and I am always available before/after class Location: https://navitas.zoom.us/j/3729102672

PRE – REQUISITES None (except for an interest in Psychology!) OBJECTIVES/COURSE OVERVIEW 1. Psychology 100 introduces many of the major topics in the field of Psychology. We will explore: · · · · · · 2.

Some history of Psychology Research methodology (how do we study human behaviour?) Biological bases of behaviour (how does the brain work?) Sensation/Perception (how do we experience reality and sense of the world?) Memory (what are the brain processes in remembering things?) Consciousness (why do we sleep? How do drugs affect our conscious awareness?) To develop social connections and community within our virtual space using:

· · ·

Group discussions Collegial collaborations Creating and maintaining a safe space to share and reflect on our changing world

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REQUIRED TEXT Weiten, W., & McCann, D. (2019). Psychology: Themes and Variations (5 ed.). Toronto, Ontario: Nelson Education Ltd. th

COURSE ASSESSMENT Your course grade will be based on the total number of marks you receive on specified course components. Each requirement will receive the following weight in determining your final grade: Assessment

Number of Assignments Value Total Percentage of Grade

Test #1

10%

Test #2

10%

Test #3

10%

Personal Reflections

7

5%

35%

Self-care assignment

5%

Group Presentation

30%

Total

100%

All components of the course must be completed in order to pass the course. Incomplete components will result in an N in the course.

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TESTS (3 @ 10% = 30%) Tests will be closed book and will cover material from the assigned readings. Test structure will be discussed closer to the test date. As per FIC policy failing to take a test on the scheduled date will result in a score of zero. At the instructor’s discretion, special arrangements may be granted for medical emergencies if the proper documentation is provided. For missed tests, Declaration of Illness forms are not considered appropriate documentation. Please note that it is your responsibility to know all the assigned reading material as we will not review all topics from a chapter in lecture. If you have documented reasons for exam accommodations, please see an advisor. MAKE – UP TESTS There are NO make – up tests for this course. However, sometimes life happens. In extenuating circumstances, please contact the instructor in a timely manner and discuss what options may be available in this situation. You will have one week to provide the appropriate documentation and to schedule the make up test with the instructor.

PERSONAL REFLECTIONS (7 @ 5% Total = 35%) Self-reflection helps to build emotional self-awareness. By taking the time to ask yourself the important questions, you gain a better understanding of your emotions, strength, weaknesses and driving factors. Once you understand important aspects, you become better able to adapt to changing situations and tough circumstances. Throughout the term, we will be asking you questions to reflect on. The questions may be based on class discussions, short videos or articles related to psychology. The questions will be provided on Moodle and your responses are to be uploaded to Moodle on the dates listed in your syllabus. You can answer the Personal Reflections any time before the deadline however, late submissions WILL NOT be accepted.

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GROUP PRESENTATION (Total - 30%) PRESENTATION The objective of the project is for your group to create a unique presentation that addresses a question related to the field of Psychology. The question should be open-ended meaning there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer to it. For example, your question might be "What are dreams?" or "Who is Carl Jung and what is his contribution to psychology?" Your group is responsible for putting together a 15 20 minute presentation and each group member should have a part in the presentation. The product will be your group’s original work and should advance our understanding of the question you select for your project.

COMMUNICATION Email policy: 1. Check first that the answer to the question you are asking is not already stated in the course outline or on the Moodle classroom site. 2. The subject header must contain the name of the course, your section number and student ID. If your message does not clearly address the content of the course or the subject line is simply ‘hi’ or it is not sent from a FIC or SFU email address it will be classified as spam and discarded automatically. 3. I will only be answering emails on weekdays between 10 and 3 PST. 4. If your email requires a longer response, I will address in class or set up a time with you to discuss.

GRADE DISTRIBUTION Anticipated Grade Breakdown Range

Percent

A range

86+

B range

75-85

C range

60-74

D range

50-59

F

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Letter grades will be assigned only after all components of the course are completed. Final grades are subject to approval by the Course Convener. Students must complete all components of the course to receive a final grade. Unless arrangements have been made with the instructor (documented, extenuating circumstances only), failing to complete an assessment will result in a 0 for the course. Do not, under any circumstances, email the instructor during or after the course to request a higher grade. There is no make – up assignment or bonus points given in this course to raise your grade. In addition, no grade that falls below a cut – off will be raised – no matter how close you are. The instructor will not respond to any emails or verbal requests to change grades. Letter grades will be assigned only after all components of the course are completed. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY Academic integrity refers to the values on which good, academic work must be founded; trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the College community and compromise the worth of work completed by others. These policies apply to both in person and remote learning. Students found to have breached the regulations related to any form of academic misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism and cheating, will be subject to the following measures: · · ·

First offence: awarded ‘0’ for the assessment and given a permanent record on their file Second offence: awarded ‘0’ for the course, regardless whether the offence was committed in the same course or another course Third offence: Risk expulsion from FIC and the cancellation of Study Permit

It is solely the student’s responsibility to be aware of the Academic Integrity Policy and consequences of violating it. The policy and other important documents relating to school policy can be found at: https://www.fraseric.ca/policies-and-procedures Students are expected to adhere to the principles of academic honesty that are followed at FIC. Plagiarism occurs when a student copies the ideas, words, sentences, diagrams and other forms of work, without acknowledging the source of the work used. Students may work collaboratively but all written work (including assignments and exams) must be Fraser International College at Simon Fraser University Burnaby Campus 8999 Nelson Way Burnaby BC, V5A 4W9 Canada

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solely the student’s own work. Also, students are not permitted to submit an assignment that has already been submitted in a previous semester or in a different class. Students are not permitted to hand in work done by other students on previous occasions. Copying someone else’s work without acknowledgement and all other forms of cheating or plagiarism are viewed harshly at FIC, regardless if the student is ‘aware’ of the offence, and may include failure in the course or a severe reduction of grade. All forms of cheating and plagiarism will be handled according to FIC's Student Conduct policy and referred to the Student Advisor and Academic Director.

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HOW CAN YOU DO WELL IN THIS COURSE? Psychology 100 uses both a lecture and a tutorial format. Each week’s lecture is not simply a repeat of material in the text – my goal is to make the classes as interesting as possible as we cover some material that overlaps with the text and new material relevant to your daily lives. What you get out of this class depends on your attendance and participation in class. Yours and your classmates’ learning is enhanced by your attendance and involvement. Involvement might be “speaking out” or “attentive listening”. Being prepared for class includes reading the assigned material. In each class you will interact and discuss course-related material with other students and myself. Because of this interactive component, you will need to do the assigned reading before class. Note that texting etc. or speaking to classmates about non-course related material during class is not respectful classroom conduct. Regular student attendance, compliance with deadlines, and participation is essential to achieving an acceptable result in this course. Lecture slides will be posted in Moodle in advance of class; I encourage you to use them as a resource to assist with note taking. SOME TIPS FOR SUCCESS 1. Do the homework ... plus. Practice, practice, practice. And start in the first week, don't wait until exam time. 2. Take smart notes. The lecture outlines are posted in Moodle prior to each class. Print these off and bring them to the lecture. Use the space on the slides to take notes, record the critical points, and highlight key terms. Then write out a nice set of notes from the class, using your memory, outline, and small notes (elaborate and explain!). By the end of the semester you'll have wonderful notes that will help in future classes and with studying for the exams. A little bit of work each day will result in great payoffs in the end. 3. Understand ... don't memorize. Now is the time to go beyond memorizing and start understanding. Understanding means you have to think about a concept. It is a skill that takes practice. You'll know you understand an idea when you can apply it to a context that is different from the one used to learn it. 4. Come to class. The ideas in this class are sequential. If you miss a lecture, you'll have a harder time understanding the rest of the course. The course follows the textbook, but the lecture is full of material not in the text, and the text is full of material not covered in lecture. 5. Read the book ahead of time. If you read the relevant chapter before the lecture, and then read it again after, you'll learn a lot more in this course.

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SCHEDULE (subject to change) Week Readings/Tests

Please note that due dates for the Personal Reflections are listed in Moodle the weeks that they are due. It is your responsibility to know when they are due and to submit them on time.

1

Course overview and Chapter 1: The Evolution of a Science

2

Chapter 2: The Research Enterprise in Psychology

3

Test #1

4

Chapter 3: The Biological Bases of Behaviour

5

Chapter 4: Sensation and Perception

6

Test #2

7

Chapter 5: Variations in Consciousness

8

Chapter 6: Human Memory

9

Mental Health Awareness Week Fraser International College

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10

Test #3

11

Group Presentation consultations

12

Group Presentation consultations

13

Group presentations

Please note that there is no final exam for this course during the exam period.

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