PSYCHOLOGY

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the wide range of topics covered by psychology. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the major theories and the methods of research used to analyse behavior. These include the biological basis of psychological functions, sensation, perception and different states of consciousness. In addition to cognitive topics, the course provides an introduction to social, developmental and clinical psychology.

PSYCHOLOGY

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Identify (2) the main perspectives of psychology including behaviourism, cognitive theory and Gestalt theories
2. 02 Explain (4) the content and methods of different fields of psychological science such as health psychology, developmental psychology and cognitive psychology.
3. 03 Demonstrate (4) the steps taken in scientific method.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Wade and Travis (2011) Psychology,Tenth edition, Pearson.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Being able to define (2) basic theories, and recognize (2) the subfields and history of psychology SOLO 4
2. L02 Being able to explain (4) the basic mechanisms of learning, sensation, cognition, perception and motivation SOLO 4
3. L03 Being able to identify (2) the link between brain and behaviors and list (3) the biological and environmentals cues shaping the personality SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: Engaged in insightful thinking leading to self-learning and lifelong learning.
2. P02 PO2: Established a general knowledge of economics sufficient to work independently through specific learned techniques generated via individual efforts and study.
3. P03 PO3: Reached the required knowledge and skills to understand social, economic and legal issues both within national, international and global contexts and apply theoretical knowledge of economics to practice.
4. P04 PO4: Adopted the ability to critically evaluate, analyze and interpret information gathered through the use of related statistical software programs to suggest creative solutions for economic problems and make relevant economic decisions.
5. P05 PO5: Been aware of gathering and analyzing data through the application of appropriate technological tools in an ethical and safe manner in order to generate economic decisions and policy suggestions.
6. P06 PO6: Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills essential for team-working and collaborations for economic decision making for a variety of economic concepts in national and global environment.
7. P07 PO7: Endowed with both oral and written communication skills within the economic field to effectively study and work in an international environment
8. P08 PO8: Been able to transfer theoretical knowledge to real life economic environment: to generate policies for microeconomic and macroeconomic problems faced by individuals, firms and governments at national, international and global context.
9. P09 PO9: Developed an ability to apply economic analysis to everyday problems in real world through the development of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities at work and in personal life.

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