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    This 3 credit hour course provides an introduction to psychology concepts and theories and their application to real life. Over 16 weeks, topics such as the history of psychology, research methods, human development, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, emotions, personality, and mental health will be covered from both theoretical and applied perspectives using sources like textbooks, slides, notes, and handouts. Students will be assessed through midterm and final exams, quizzes, assignments, case study presentations, and group activities. Attendance is mandatory and exams will be closed book.

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    This 3 credit hour course provides an introduction to psychology concepts and theories and their application to real life. Over 16 weeks, topics such as the history of psychology, research methods, human development, learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, emotions, personality, and mental health will be covered from both theoretical and applied perspectives using sources like textbooks, slides, notes, and handouts. Students will be assessed through midterm and final exams, quizzes, assignments, case study presentations, and group activities. Attendance is mandatory and exams will be closed book.

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    Course Outline

    Course Title Introduction to Psychology

    Course Code

    Instructor Name Ayesha Shahid Sheikh.


    Emai: [email protected]

    Credit Hours 3
    Theory/week: Weight: 2 Cr. hrs.
    Lectures: 2
    Duration 1.5 hrs.

    Prerequisite Course None

    Prerequisite Basic Concepts of Psychology


    Skill/Knowledge/Un
    derstanding
    Program Name BS (CS/IT/SE)

    Aims and Objectives This course provides an introduction to the concepts and
    theories of psychology and to their application to real life
    situations.
    It is intended to provide broad coverage of the field by
    presenting basic theories, research, and applied use of
    psychology. It will give students a background from
    which to either pursue more advanced psychological
    courses, or to retain the information as a basic
    knowledge of psychology in general
    Syllabus Topics: Topics include history, research methods, biological
    bases of behavior, human development, sensation,
    perception, learning, intelligence, motivation, emotions,
    personality, mental disorders and their treatment, and
    social psychology. These areas will be approached from
    both theoretical and applied perspectives.

    Text Book(s) 1. Psychology by Robin M. Kowalski, Drew Westen


    (2014)
    6th Edition.
    2. Feldman, R. S. (2013). Understanding
    psychology (Vol. 10). New York: McGraw-Hill.
    Reference Material R 1.Notes
    R2. Slides of Lectures
    R3. Book

    Assessment
    Criteria
    Sessional ………………… Mid ……… 35% Final ………
    25% 40%
    Quizzes &
    10
    Assignment Written
    Case Study Written Exam Exam
    Presentations …………………35 …………………40
    10

    25 35 40
    Total
    100

    Lecture Breakdown

    Week Lecture Topic Source


    1 1 Introduction to course, outline, Psychology R1
    concept

    2 Definition R1,2
    Goal.
    History
    Modern Psychology
    2 3 Branches of Psychology R2
    Biological, cognitive, experimental
    4 Social, R3
    applied,
    industrial,
    organizational
    3 5 R1,2
    Perspectives in Psychology.
    Psychoanalytic perspective

    6 Cognitive perspective R1,2


    Behavioral Perspective

    4 7 Social perspective R3
    Biological
    Environmental
    Humanistic
    8 Sensations and Perception.
    Learning
    Reinforcement and Punishment.

    5 9 Central Nervous System Handouts


    Neurotransmitters.
    Brain

    10 Memory Notes
    Types of memories Chapter
    LTM, STM, Sensory
    Kinds of LTM

    6 11 Theories of memories. R2: Reading


    Decay Material
    Repression

    12 Amnesia R2: Reading


    Types of Amnesia Material
    Theories
    Types of memory problems

    7 13 Déjà vu, R2: Reading


    Persque Vu, Material A
    Jamais Vu

    14 Forgetting Handouts
    Theories of forgetting
    8 15 Quiz + Group Activity Handouts

    16 Revision Handouts

    Mid Term Examination

    9 17 Intelligence Handout /book


    Basic concept
    18 Theories of intelligence A-(Chapter 10)
    Binet Handout
    General Intelligence
    Contemporary Intelligence
    IQ
    10 19 Nature vs Nurture R2-Notes
    Emotional Intelligence EQ
    Aspects of EQ
    EQ vs IQ
    Learning Disorders
    Intellectual Disorders
    20 Personality Handouts
    Basis
    Concept
    Theories
    11 21 Types of personalities
    Perspectives of personalities
    Dissociative personality disorder

    22 Personality Disorders Handout


    Cluster A
    Cluster B
    Cluster C

    12 23 Motivation and Emotions


    Theories of Motivation
    Biological, cognitive, incentive

    24 Theories of Emotions Handout


    Schetler’s, feedback, James Lange
    13 25 Major Mental Health disorders Handout
    Depression
    Anxiety
    Bipolar

    Schizophrenia Book
    ADHD
    Psychosomatic disorders.

    26 Dealing with mental health problems Book

    14 27 Anger and dealing with aggression book


    Theories
    Symptoms
    Techniques
    28 Exam Anxiety Notes
    Theories , symptoms, techniques

    15 29 Presentations on given topics

    30 Grand Quiz + Presentations

    16 31 Review of quiz course review

    32 Review

    Final Term Examination


    Important Information

    Attendance
    All students are expected to attend all lectures from beginning to end. Students who
    arrive more than 10 minutes late will NOT be allowed to enter the classroom.

    Exams
    Exams will be closed-book and closed-notes.

    Office Hours
    Any doubts regarding concepts covered in class may be clarified during office hours.
    In case a student is not able to make it during office hours, he/she may schedule an
    appointment with the instructor for another time slot.

    Quizzes
    Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. A quiz will usually be about 10– 15
    minutes long and it may be given anytime during the lecture. Students missing a quiz
    will NOT be given a make-up quiz.

    Revision of Grades
    Students can contest their grades on quizzes and assignments ONLY within a week
    of the release of grades. Exams will be available for review according to university
    policies.

    Unfair Means
    Students are expected to demonstrate the highest degree of moral and ethical
    conduct. Any student caught cheating, copying, plagiarizing, or using any other unfair
    means will be strictly dealt-with in accordance with university policies.

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