Introduction to psychology

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FTEBAVS13A Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Carolyn Declerck Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties None *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) To gain insight in the fundamental psychological processes and to appreciate current research in Psychology. To prepare students to apply psychology research in a management setting 3. Course content The unit of analysis is the individual.  Topics that are covered include: neurosciences, consciousness, learning, cognition, emotion, personality, and social psychology. Occasionally, class exercises or short experiments are conducted to illustrate certain psychological processes, or to illustrate how science is done. We elaborate on the scientific metod to build theory in Psychology. We examine the applications of psychological research and abide by Kurt Lewin's saying that "nothing is as practical as a good theory." 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Personal work: Assignments - individual 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Closed book Multiple choice 6. Compulsory reading – study material Course syllabus by Carolyn Declerck 7. Recommended reading - study material Nihil 8. Tutoring / laatste aanpassing: last update: 23/09/2010 15:48 ilke.franquet