IE1251 Psychology B

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Only available to students on the IE International Year One Science and Extended Pre-Med programmes.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Mrs B A Martin-Andrade

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module is a continuation of the work started in IE1151 Psychology A. It aims to show students how research methods have helped to develop understanding in three areas of psychology: Developmental, Evolutionary and Social Psychology. It also aims to develop their own research methods and analytical skills.

Assessment pattern

1.5-hour Written Examination = 75%, Coursework = 25%

Re-assessment

1.5-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (x 12 weeks) , 1 tutorial (x 12 weeks) 3 hours of scheduled revision week sessions

Scheduled learning hours

68

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

132

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • - Demonstrate understanding of a range of the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of modern psychology, through the detailed study of classic and contemporary literature (SCQF 6.1).
  • - Apply knowledge and understanding of the empirical approach to provide the necessary basis for conducting research in psychology (SCQF 6.2).
  • - Use given factual and theoretical information to make generalisations and offer interpretations in the context of discipline-related concepts (SCQF 6.3).
  • - Use given factual and theoretical information to draw conclusions in the context of discipline-related concepts and an appreciation of the diversity of psychology and its practical applications in modern society (SCQF 6.3).
  • - Use communication, ICT and numeracy skills to convey complex information to a range of audiences and for a range of purposes exercising autonomy and initiative (SCQF 7.4)
  • - Demonstrate understanding of the important difference between explanations based on evidence and/or research and other sources (SCQF 7.1)