Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2015-2016 (archived)
Module FOUD0137: FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY (TB1)
Department: Foundation Year (Durham)
FOUD0137: FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY (TB1)
| Type | Open | Level | 0 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Available in 2015/16 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To provide students with a general introduction to the psychological processes underlying human behaviour.
- to provide an awareness of the diversity, applications and limitations of psychological knowledge.
- to familiarise students with the scientific approach to collecting and interpreting data.
Content
- Approaches in Psychology.
- Research Methods.
- Ethics.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the module students will have acquired the knowledge to be able to:
- demonstrate an appreciation of the nature of psychological theories.
- demonstrate an understanding of psychological processes.
- identify, describe and apply ethics in psychology.
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the module students will have acquired the skills to be able to:
- understand and be able to use psychological concepts and vocabulary
- demonstrate an understanding of the steps involved in carrying out a psychological investigation
- write an essay on ethical issues relating to psychological studies.
Key Skills:
- By the end of the module students will:
- be able to communicate effectively in writing
- be able to demonstrate critical evaluation skills
- Test will assess: SK1, SK2, SK3, SK4, SS1, KS1, KS2
- Assignment will assess: SK4, SS1, SS2, SS3 KS1, KS2
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Theory, initial concepts and research techniques will be introduced during teaching sessions.
- Much of the learning, understanding and consolidation will take place through the use of structured exercises, group work and discussions during tutorials and students' own time.
- Knowledge and understanding of concepts will be assessed by a variety of assignments including invigilated tests and an essay.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 11 | Weekly | 2 hours | 22 | ■ |
| Tutorials | 8 | Weekly | 1 hour | 8 | ■ |
| Practicals | 3 | 1 hour | 3 | ■ | |
| Preparation and Reading | 67 | ||||
| Total | 100 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Invigilated Test | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Test 1 | 100% | Resit | |
| % | |||
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Throughout the course weekly tests and exercises will be undertaken. Outside of class students are offered one-to-one sessions to receive feedback on their assignment before submission. Comments are fed back to individuals and the group
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University