PSYC 1211
Introductory Psychology II
3.0 Credits
Description
PSYC 1211 (previously PSYC 102) provides an introduction to some of the principal subject areas that make up the scientific study of human behavior. In addition to providing you with a basic knowledge of psychology, the course is designed to help you develop an understanding of psychological processes as well as a critical approach to psychological materials you may encounter in subsequent studies. The course closely follows the structure of the textbook, which also serves as the text for PSYC 101, Introductory Psychology I. Please see "Required Text and Materials" for specific information regarding your text.
Delivery Method
Delivery is self-paced, allowing you the flexibility to proceed through the course according to your own schedule. The course is available in print or online versions. TRU-Open Learning has no admission requirements and you can register for this course at any time.
Prerequisites
None
Exclusions
Students with credit for PSYC 107 (SFU PSYC 102) may not take this course for further credit.
Objectives
The goals of this course are to help you acquire current scientific knowledge of theories, methods, and scientific findings from the field of psychology and an understanding of the importance of critical thinking when evaluating psychological material.
By the end of the course you should be able to:
- Discuss the theories and research methodologies that characterize modern psychology.
- Use critical thinking in your approach to psychological topics.
- Describe recent psychological findings in the study of evolutionary psychology, social psychology, theories of personality, intelligence, development over the lifespan, stress and health, psychological disorders, and approaches to treatment.
Course Outline
Module 1: An Invitation to Psychology
- Topic 1: What Is Psychology?
- Topic 2: How Psychologists Do Research
Module 2: Evolutionary and Social Psychology
- Topic 1: Evolution, Genes, and Behaviour
- Topic 2: Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context
Module 3: Intelligence, Personality, and Development
- Topic 1: Personality and Intelligence
- Topic 2: Development over the Lifespan
Module 4: Health, Disorder, and Therapy
- Topic 1: Stress, Health, and Coping
- Topic 2: Psychological Disorders
- Topic 3: Approaches to Therapy
Maximum Completion
30 weeks. As many courses are self-paced, students may choose to complete a course in less than the allowed maximum time.
Required Text and Materials
This is a companion course to PSYC 1111. Therefore, the materials package for this course will not include any materials that were required in PSYC 1111.
If you did not take PSYC 1111 and don't already own the required materials, please be aware that you will need to purchase them. To do so, contact OLMaterials@tru.ca or phone 1.888.663.1653.
- Psychology, 2nd Candian Edition. Toronto: Pearson Education Canada, 2007.
Type: Textbook
The textbook includes several supplements:
- Textbook Companion Web site: The publisher of your textbook provides a companion website that contains a variety of useful resources, such as interactive lectures, flashcards, a glossary, and other study aids. If you are registered in the print version of this course you are encouraged to use the online resources if you have access to them, but you will be able to complete the course successfully using the print materials alone.
- The Textbook comes with an access card which contains the code that is needed to access the MyPsychLab website.
- Green, J. D., J. L. Davis, and S. Burns. Study Guide: Psychology, 2nd Canadian Edition. Toronto: Pearson Education Canada, 2007.
Type: Study Guide
- Hock, R. Forty Studies that Changed Psychology. 6th Ed. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009.
Type: Book of Readings
Additional Requirements
Computer with Internet access is required for the Web version of the course. (Refer to the TRU-OL Website or the TRU-OL Calendar for requirements.)
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Primary communication is by phone if you are taking the print version of the course or by email if you are taking the web version. You will receive a welcome letter or e-mail from the Open Learning Faculty Member with contact information when you start the course.
Assessment
In order to successfully complete this course, you must obtain at least 50 per cent on the final mandatory examination and 50 per cent overall. Students who do not submit an assignment will be assigned a mark of zero (0) for that assignment.
It is recommended that students complete all assignments in order to achieve the learning outcomes of the course.
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