Psychology - Foundations
30.0 ECTS creditsThe course comprises three modules:
Module 1 Introduction to Psychology, 7.5 ECTS cr
The module introduces the historical and theoretical development of psychology into a modern science in terms of key concepts, theories and perspectives. Basic theories of biological and cognitive aspects of behaviour, learning and conditioning, sensation, perception, attention, memory, intelligence, motivation, stress and health, mental disorders and the treatment of mental disorders are also studied. In addition, basic aspects of theory of science, method and research ethics related to the content of the module are presented and applied. Instruction is in the form of lectures, group work and group reports, preparatory assignment, group supervision and seminars, which all require individual study and preparation.
Module 2 Developmental Psychology, 7.5 ECTS cr
Human development is described in a life cycle perspective. Different aspects of development, such as, cognition and emotion, are described in relation to the respective development phase. The interaction of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors in the development are treated and issues of gender discussed. In addition, components of theory of science, research methods and research ethics related to the module are presented and applied. Instruction is in the form of lectures, group work and group reports, preparatory assignment and laboratory sessions, group supervision and seminars, which all require individual study and preparation.
Module 3 Social and Psychology, 7.5 ECTS cr
Social psychology refers to the psychological study of individual thoughts, feelings and behaviour in social contexts. Issues that are addressed during the module include: How does the presence of other people affect our performance? How does social influence such as conformity and obedience affect us? How do our attitudes form and change? What produces pro-social behaviour? In addition, components of theory of science, research methods and research ethics related to the module are presented and applied. Instruction is in the form of lectures, group work, group reports, preparatory assignments, group supervision and seminars, which all require individual study and preparation.
Module 1 Introduction to Psychology, 7.5 ECTS cr
The module introduces the historical and theoretical development of psychology into a modern science in terms of key concepts, theories and perspectives. Basic theories of biological and cognitive aspects of behaviour, learning and conditioning, sensation, perception, attention, memory, intelligence, motivation, stress and health, mental disorders and the treatment of mental disorders are also studied. In addition, basic aspects of theory of science, method and research ethics related to the content of the module are presented and applied. Instruction is in the form of lectures, group work and group reports, preparatory assignment, group supervision and seminars, which all require individual study and preparation.
Module 2 Developmental Psychology, 7.5 ECTS cr
Human development is described in a life cycle perspective. Different aspects of development, such as, cognition and emotion, are described in relation to the respective development phase. The interaction of biological, psychological, social and cultural factors in the development are treated and issues of gender discussed. In addition, components of theory of science, research methods and research ethics related to the module are presented and applied. Instruction is in the form of lectures, group work and group reports, preparatory assignment and laboratory sessions, group supervision and seminars, which all require individual study and preparation.
Module 3 Social and Psychology, 7.5 ECTS cr
Social psychology refers to the psychological study of individual thoughts, feelings and behaviour in social contexts. Issues that are addressed during the module include: How does the presence of other people affect our performance? How does social influence such as conformity and obedience affect us? How do our attitudes form and change? What produces pro-social behaviour? In addition, components of theory of science, research methods and research ethics related to the module are presented and applied. Instruction is in the form of lectures, group work, group reports, preparatory assignments, group supervision and seminars, which all require individual study and preparation.
Progressive specialisation:
G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
General admission requirements
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.