Lahore University of Management Sciences PSY 100 Human Behavior Fall 2013

Instructor Room No. Office Hours Email Telephone Secretary/TA TA Office Hours Course URL (if any)

Uzma Mazhar 239-I, Old SS Wing 8224 uzmamazhar@lums.edu.pk

COURSE BASICS Credit Hours Lecture(s) Recitation/Lab (per week) Tutorial (per week)

4 2 Per Week None None

Duration 1:50 hours Duration Duration

COURSE DESCRIPTION The Human Behavior course is an introduction to the basic principles and methods of study relating to human behavior. It presents major concepts, principles and processes concerned with human functioning in individual and social settings. This course is designed to provide a foundation for more advanced study in Psychology and related fields. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Recognize major contributors to the field of psychology; and identify the milestone events & theories that characterize the history of Psychology. 2. Differentiate between different research methods, concepts and terminology; and be able to recognize them in practice. 3. Describe the major theories and concepts of learning; and generate examples applicable to life. 4. Recognize the function & role of memory, motivation & emotion. 5. Recognize the various theories of personality, their proponents, significant terms and concepts. 6. Recognize & identify the categories of various psychological disorders; and the various treatment modalities and approaches. 7. Integrate & apply the concepts in the above objectives to what students observe and experience in their own life.

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GRADING 40% 4 Quizzes or Response Papers (announced or unannounced) 30% Midterm Exam (cumulative) 30% Final Exam (cumulative) Quizzes & Exams will include MCQs, matching items, fill in the blanks, short or long essay questions, etc. INSTRUCTOR POLICIES 1. Changes in the syllabus will be announced in class & through SAKAI 2. Read the required text before class. 3. Active participation: Be prepared to discuss the relevant topic. 4. Be punctual 5. Turn off cell phones. Keep them in your bag, not on your desk. 6. It is your responsibility to keep track of your grades. EXAMS 1. Some Quizzes & Response Papers are given without prior announcement, some are announced 2. NO make-up tests are given. 3. Quizzes & Final Exam will be a combination of MCQs & short/long essay questions 4. There will no midterm exam 5. If you have to miss a test/exam inform the instructor BEFORE the test/exam... not after. ATTENDANCE 1. Regular attendance is a requirement for this class. 2. Anybody missing more than 2 classes will be removed from course. ETHICS 1. Cheating, plagiarism or any other violations of the honor code will be dealt with according to LUMS policy. 2. This class abides with school regulations that prohibit discrimination, cheating, plagiarism, harassment and substance abuse. STUDENTS ON PROBATION 1. Extra help in the form of tutorials & assignments are available for students on probation. 2. Please contact the TA with your name & roll # so I can keep a track of your performance. COURSE SCHEDULE WEEKS 1

TOPICS Overview of Syllabus 01 What is Psychology Research Method & Design Sensation & Perception Learning

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4 5 6 7 8 Emotion Motivation Thinking & Intelligence Memory The Psychology of Stress, Health & Well-being MIDTERM Development over the lifespan Theories of Personality Theories of Personality Psychological Disorders Psychological Disorders Approaches to Treatment & Therapy FINAL EXAM

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