`University of Gujrat
Hafiz Hayat Campus
Course Title: Introduction to Psychology-I
Course Code: PSY-101
Instructor’s Name: Ms. Iqra Sajid
E-mail address: msiqrajanjua50@[Link]
Grading System
Marks In Percentage Letter Grade Numeric Value of Grade Description
85 and above A+ 4.00 Exceptional
80-84 A 3.70 Outstanding
75-79 B+ 3.40 Excellent
70-74 B 3.00 Very Good
65-69 B- 2.50 Good
60-64 C+ 2.00 Average
55-59 C 1.50 Satisfactory
50-54 D 1.00 Pass
49 and below F 0.0 Fail
W Withdrawal
I Incomplete
Course Objectives:
• To give the introductory knowledge of the basic concepts in Psychology.
• To ensure that the students are aware of the nature of Psychology as a
scientific approach.
• To give comprehensive knowledge about the subject matter of Psychology.
Study Plan
• Definition of Psychology
Week 1
• Nature and Application of Psychology with Special
Reference to Pakistan
• Historical Background of Psychology
• The Emergence of Psychology School of Psychology
1. Psychology as the Study of Conscious
Experience (Structuralism)
2. Psychology as the Study of Function of
Conscious Experiences (Functionalism)
3. Psychology as the Study of Observable
Behavior (Behaviorism)
Week 2 School of Psychology
4. Psychology as the Study of Unconscious
processes (psychoanalysis)
5. Psychology as the study of whole (Gestalt
Psychology)
6. Psychology as the study of individual
difference (Humanistic)
• Assignment No 1
Week 3 Application/Areas of Psychology
• Psychopathology/clinical psychology
• Social psychology
• Developmental and Educational psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Psychology of crime
• Environmental Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Positive Psychology
Week 4 Methods of Psychology
• Scientific Methods
• Observation
• Case History Method
• Quiz
• Experimental Method
Week 5
Assignment
• Survey Method
Interviewing Techniques
Quiz
• Biological Basis of Behavior
Week 6
• Neuron: Structure and Function
• Characteristics and Major Function of Sensation
Week 7
Assignment no 02
• Audition: Structure & Function of the Ear
Week 8
• Vision: Structure & Function of the Eye
Week 9
Mid-term Exams
• Central Nervous System
Week 10
• Peripheral Nervous System• Endocrine Glands •
Week 11
Quiz
• Nature of Perception
Week 12
• Factors of Perception: Subjective and Objective
Assignment
Week 13 • Kinds of Perception
• Perceptual Consistency and Illusion
• Definition and Nature of Attention
Week 14
• Factors of Attention
• Span of Attention
Quiz
• Distraction of Attention
• Fluctuation of Attention
• Assignment
• Presentation
Week 15
• Review the Course
Week 16
• Grand Quiz
Recommended Books:
• Coon, D. & Mitterer, J.O. (2007). Introduction to Psychology. (11th edition).Delhi: Akash
Press.
• Feldman, R.S. (2011). Understanding Psychology (10th edition). New York: McGraw Hill
company.
• Fernald, L. D., & Fernald, P. S. (2005). Introduction to psychology. USA: WMC Brown
Publishers.
• Hocksema, S. N., Fredrickson, Loftus, G.R., Lutz, C. (2015). Atkinson and
Hilgard’sIntroduction to psychology (16th ed.) Cengage.
• Lahey, B. B. (2004). Psychology: An introduction (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. •
Myers, D. G. (2011). Psychology (10th ed.). New York: Wadsworth Publishers.
