Introduction to psychology (BPS110)
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BPS110
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
On successful completion of this course, students will
- have knowledge of different psychological perspectives
- have knowledge of various key concepts and methodological approaches within the different perspectives
- have knowledge of central topics such as nature vs. nurture, the brain and behaviour, sensing and perception, conscious vs. subconscious, different types of learning, different forms of memory, language and thinking, intelligence, motivation and emotions, developments through the course of life, social thinking and social behaviour, personality, health psychology, disorders and mental illness
Skills
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to apply and discuss different psychological perspectives on behaviour, including being able to distinguish between different intrapersonal and interpersonal models to explain behaviours
- be able to demonstrate and discuss the distinction between scientific empirical psychology and general knowledge
- be able to distinguish between different psychological schools of thought, especially with regard to differences in content, focus and methods
General competencies
On successful completion of this course, students will
- be able to explain and discuss the differences between different psychological perspectives and topics
- be able to explain what distinguishes psychology as a discipline and psychological methods
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
multiple choice test and semester assignment
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple choice test | 2/5 | 2 Hours | Letter grades | None permitted |
| Semester assignment | 3/5 | Letter grades |
Extent of term paper: 2,500 words (+/-10%) including table of contents, source references and bibliography. Reference style: APA 7th. The topic for the assignment is defined by the course supervisor.Students who have not passed either the ordinary or the new and postponed exam, are referred to the next ordinary exam. Students must take the exam according to any new and revised course description for the course but may choose not to attend seminars and lectures.
Coursework requirements
All of the compulsory activities must be approved in order for the student to be eligible for examination. Approval/non-approval of compulsory activities is announced on Studentweb, normally no later than 7 days before the examination. Students who lack approval of one or more compulsory activities will be withdrawn from the examination.
Compulsary activities:
- Seminars: Preparation for, attendance and participation in five seminars. Students who have less than 75% attendance at the seminars lose the right to take the examination, regardless of the reason.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Alberto Danilo GarciaStudy Program Director:
Bianka Anna KarshikoffCourse teacher:
Cato Horpestad SlettvoldMethod of work
The teaching consists of lectures and seminars.
- Students are expected to prepare for lectures by reading relevant literature. The recommended reading is indicated in the lecture plan.
- In seminars, the different theoretical topics and methods are presented using a variety of different learning activities. The learning activities used in seminars will generally be focused on reading and writing academic texts, both in groups and individually.
The language of instruction is Norwegian, but lectures and seminars in English may occur.