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PSY100: introduction to psychology SYLLABUS 2019 SUMMER PAUL WHISSELL UOFT
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Introductory Psychology (PSY100H1F) – 2019 – SummerSyllabus
Course Summary
This course is an introduction to psychology, the scientific study of thought and behavior.
Here we will cover many topics, including: learning/memory, cognition,
sensation/perception, motivation, personality, developmental psychology, abnormal
psychology and social psychology. Additionally, we will review the techniques that
psychologists use in their research (including behavioral testing, research paradigms and
statistical analysis). Finally, we will discuss how psychological research shapes our
culture, health care industry and legal system.
Contact Information
Course Instructor: Dr. Paul Whissell (paul.whissell@utoronto.ca)
At all times, I am happy to respond to questions via email. You will generally receive a
response within 48h. Do not hesitate to ask for help! Before sending an email, please
read the guidelines below in the ‘Course Policies’ section.
Teaching Assistants (all can be reached at PSY100eve@psych.utoronto.ca)
Teaching assistants will invigilate exams, run pre-test tutorials and monitor post-test
reviews. There are six course teaching assistants:
− Emily Alexander (e.alexander@mail.utoronto.ca)
− Joan Ngo (joan.ngo@utoronto.ca)
− Robert Nowosielski (robert.nowosielski@mail.utoronto.ca)
− Joshua Villafuerte (joshua.villafuerte@mail.utoronto.ca)
− Tiana Wei (tiana.wei@mail.utoronto.ca)
− Ariana Youm (ariana.youm@mail.utoronto.ca)
Office Hours
The instructor will hold office hours every Monday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm in SS5012.
Recommended Textbook
Discovering Psychology: The Science of Mind. 3rd edition. 2018. Cacioppo, J.T. and
Freberg, L. A. Wadsworth Publishing. ISBN: 978-1-337-56181-5.
PSY100H1F/Summer 2019 – Syllabus – Page 1
, Marking Scheme and Tests
The course includes two term tests (each based on four lectures) and a cumulative
final exam (covering all lectures). A small component of your mark will also be based
upon your participation in psychology experiments (this process will be explained in
Lecture 2). To help you prepare for each test, study notes will be provided. Prior to each
test, teaching assistants will review the study notes in the course tutorials. After each test,
there will be test viewings that will be run by the teaching assistants. Dates/locations for
tutorials and test reviews will be posted shortly.
− 25% Test 1 – May 21; Covers Lectures 1 – 4 + Relevant Readings (Check Quercus
for Your Room)
o 60 Multiple Choice Questions; 1 hour and 45 minutes allotted
− 25% Test 2 – June 6; Covers Lectures 5 – 8 + Relevant Readings (Check Quercus
for Your Room)
o 60 Multiple Choice Questions; 1 hour and 45 minutes allotted
− 47% Final exam – Cumulative (Covers all Lectures + Readings); Date to be
scheduled by the Faculty of Arts and Science
o 90 Multiple Choice Questions; 3 hours allotted
− 3% Participation in Experiments: Students must participate in experiments that are
conducted on campus via the PSYNup system. Information on PSYNup will be given
in a class presentation (L2) and on Quercus. Further questions can be directed to
psy100pool@psych.utoronto.ca.
Study Notes
To assist you in preparing for your exams, study notes for the course are provided on
Quercus. These notes will identify the key highlights of lecture content that are likely to
be tested on an examination. These notes are intended as a supplement to the lecture
material and textbook, not a replacement. If you can provide detailed answers to the
questions in the study notes, it is highly likely you will score at least a B grade (70+) on
the midterm and final examination.
PSY100H1F/Summer 2019 – Syllabus – Page 2
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