Faculty of Business and Management Sciences · Islamic Economics and Finance · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course aims to provide participants with a broad introduction to psychology with its definition, history of its development, understanding of main fields of psychology and its interdisciplinary relations, theories developed to explain human cognition, behavior, perception, motivation, learning, personality, emotion and social psychology. The course will also be providing valuable insights and implications on work life and a basis for understanding human side of management.
Course Content
Course is designated to provide knowledge and skills on definition of fundamental concepts of psychology, history of its development, understanding of main fields of psychology and its interdisciplinary relations, theories developed to explain human cognition, behavior, perception, motivation, learning, personality, emotion and social psychology.
Required Resources
Gerrig, R. J., Zimbardo, P. G., Zimbardo, P. G., Psychologue, E. U., & Zimbardo, P. G. (2010). Psychology and life (Vol. 20). Boston: Pearson.
Recommended Resources
Morris, C. G. (1979). Psychology: an introduction. Prentice Hall PTR.
Clifford, T. (1971). Morgan, Introduction to Psychology. New York/Toronto/London: McGraw-Hill, 21961, 9.
Atkinson, R. L., Atkinson, R. C., Smith, E. E., & Bem, D. J. (1990). Introduction to psychology. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Plotnik, R., & Kouyoumdjian, H. (2013). Introduction to psychology. Cengage Learning.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts, principles, and perspectives theories of psychology
- Define the basic psychological terminology and its usage.
- Recognise the subject areas of psychology, scientific research methods used in psychology related with the mental processes and human behaviours
- Demonstrate an understanding of the applications of psychology in everyday life
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between Islamic epistemology and psychology
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | We will discuss the course and what is expected of you as students. | We will discuss the course and what is expected of you as students. |
| 2 | The history of psychology | Lecture Topic: Introduction to Psychology Reading: Chapter 1 |
| 3 | Subfield of psychology | Subfield of psychology |
| 4 | Research Methods in Psychology | Research Methods in Psychology |
| 5 | Statistics in psychology | Statistics in psychology |
| 6 | Biopsychology – Neural system | Biopsychology – Neural system |
| 7 | Physiological basis of behaviour | Physiological basis of behaviour |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Perception and sensetion | perception and sensetion |
| 10 | Conciousness | Conciousness |
| 11 | Learning | Learning |
| 12 | Memory | Memory |
| 13 | Cognition | Cognition |
| 14 | cognitive abilities | cognitive abilities |
| 15 | Final exam | Final exam |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |