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COVENANT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

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PSY111 Introduction to Psychology 1st Semester Alpha (2020/2021) 2 Level: 100 Prof. Abiodun Gesinde Prof. A. M Gesinde, Dr. Dayo Odukoya, Dr. Evbuoma & Miss Tosin Bisi-Adeniyi Hall B301

a. Brief Overview of Course This course introduces students to the study of Psychology from the Biological, Social and Human development perspective and provides a broad base knowledge of the discipline. The course content will cover areas/topics such as Definitions, Basic Concepts and History of psychology, Psychobiological and Social bases of behaviour. The course will explain the basics of Motivation and Emotions, Sensation and Perception, Learning and Human Development, Personality and Forensic/legal Psychology. b. Course Objectives / Goals To introduce the students to the foundation of the major aspects of psychology during the first and second semester. c. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student would have demonstrated the ability to: 1. Differentiate between scientific and non-scientific information about human behaviour and mental processes. 2. Describe major developments and research methods used in psychology. 3. Explain psychological processes involved in sensation, perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, states of consciousness and health. 4. Analyze the variety of factors affecting sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, and health. 5. Apply psychological concepts and principles to situations in everyday life. d. Method of Lecture Delivery Lectures will be delivered through class discussion, lectures, videos and power point presentation.

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e. Course Outlines: Week 1 Concept of Philosophy, Science & Psychology – Prof Week 2 History of Psychology - Evbuoma Week 3 Research Methods in Psychology - Tosin Week 4 Schools of Thought in Psychology - DD Week 5 Social Basis of Behaviour - Tosin Week 7 Psychobiological Basis of Behaviour - DD Week 8 Sensation, Perception & Consciousness - DD Week 11 Interpersonal Processes and Communications - Evbuoma Week 12 Interpersonal Processes and Communications - Evbuoma Week 6 Emotions and Motivation - Tosin Week 13 Stress and Coping Mechanisms - Prof Week 14 Psychology Specializations & Careers in Psychology - Prof Week 15 f.

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Ground Rules and Regulations: Students are expected to meet the University requirements of 75% class attendance except otherwise authorized. Students are also expected to be smart, corporately dressed and properly dressed in line with Covenant University dress codes.

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Alignment with Covenant University Vision/Goals In line with the University spiritual emphasis. Students will be engaged in an opening and closing prayers before and after lectures.

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Contemporary Issues / Industry Relevance: Psychology is very relevant to virtually all disciplines. It is a course that will be beneficial to those in Business Management, the Social Sciences, Human Developers and some Science Disciplines such as Medicine and Environmental Sciences. Consequently, if students find themselves working in industrial settings, they should be able to cope.

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Recommended Reading Text: 1. Martin G.N, Carlson N.R & Buskist. W (2007). Psychology. (3rd ed). New York: Pearson Prentice-Hall. 2. Nolen-Hoeksema S., Fredickson B.L., loftus G.R., Wagnaar, W.A (2009). Atkinson & Hilgard’s Introduction to Psychology (15th ed). Australian: Wadswoth.

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