| First cycle degree courses | Second cycle degree courses | Single cycle degree courses |
| School of Psychology | ||
| PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE | ||
Course unit
BASIC CONCEPTS OF PSYCHOLOGY (MOD. A)
PSP5070127, A.A. 2017/18
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
BASIC CONCEPTS OF PSYCHOLOGY (MOD. A)
PSP5070127, A.A. 2017/18
Information concerning the students who enrolled in A.Y. 2017/18
Information on the course unit
| Degree course |
First cycle degree in PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE PS2192, Degree course structure A.Y. 2015/16, A.Y. 2017/18 |
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| Number of ECTS credits allocated | 6.0 | |
| Type of assessment | Mark | |
| Course unit English denomination | BASIC CONCEPTS OF PSYCHOLOGY (MOD. A) | |
| Department of reference | Department of General Psychology | |
| Mandatory attendance | No | |
| Language of instruction | English | |
| Branch | PADOVA |
Lecturers
| Teacher in charge | GIANLUCA CAMPANA | M-PSI/01 |
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Integrated course for this unit
| Course unit code | Course unit name | Teacher in charge |
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| PSP5070125 | BASIC CONCEPTS OF PSYCHOLOGY (C.I.) | ERIKA BORELLA |
ECTS: details
| Type | Scientific-Disciplinary Sector | Credits allocated | |
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| Basic courses | M-PSI/01 | General Psychology | 6.0 |
Course unit organization
| Period | First semester |
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| Year | 1st Year |
| Teaching method | frontal |
| Type of hours | Credits | Teaching hours |
Hours of Individual study |
Shifts |
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| Lecture | 6.0 | 42 | 108.0 | No turn |
Examination board
Examination board not defined
Common characteristics of the Integrated Course unit
| Prerequisites: | Basic conceptual capabilities and knowledge typically shown by students with their High School certificate. |
| Target skills and knowledge: | Aim of the course is to guide students in the development of conceptual and analytical skills necessary for a critical understanding of theories and methods and in learning basic concepts and theories in Psychology. |
| Examination methods: | The exam consists in a multiple-choice assessment (32 questions; 16 on module A and 16 on module B). In order to take the exam students need to book their participation via the online platform "Uniweb" from 20 to 5 days prior to the date of the exam. There will be only one booking list for both modules. |
| Assessment criteria: | The evaluation of the preparation of the students will take into account the acquisition of concepts related to the different topics and the level of understanding reached. |
Specific characteristics of the Module
| Course unit contents: | - Psychophysics and sensations
- Perception and attention - Conditioning and learning - Thought - Emotion - Motivation |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods: | Teaching will include frontal and interactive lessons, as well as class exercises where students will be invited to cast in context the learned information.
The two modules are complementary and closely integrated. Students’ active intervention will be appreciated and stimulated. |
| Additional notes about suggested reading: | Slides of the lessons will be available on the online platform "Moodle". |
| Textbooks (and optional supplementary readings) |
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