Module FOUD0137: Foundation Psychology

Department: Foundation Year (Durham)

FOUD0137: Foundation Psychology

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To provide students with a general introduction to the psychological explanations and 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

• Identification, and description evaluation of:
• Approaches
• Psychology as a science
• Research Methods
• Ethics

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the programme students will have:
• 1. Knowledge of a range of foundational subject concepts
• 2. Knowledge of a range of relevant research methods
• 3. Knowledge of a range of relevant vocabulary

• By the end of the programme students will be able to:
• 1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of foundational subject concepts
• 2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant research methods
• 3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant vocabulary

• By the end of the programme students will be able to:
• 1. Demonstrate critical thinking
• 2. Demonstrate effective communication using appropriate academic styles
• 3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of number
• 4. Demonstrate the use of appropriate sources of evidence

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 an invigilated test.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Throughout the course weekly tests and exercises will be undertaken. Students can also request one-to-one meetings.

■ 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