Course - Basic Psychology - IDG1200
IDG1200 - Basic Psychology
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
The course will give an introduction to psychology as discipline and science, that is its problem domains, theories and research results. The course will discuss findings from psychological theory and science in light of design challenges and choices.
The course will submit some of the most important contributions that psychology has given in understanding humans and others organisms, and the consequences this has for understanding and explaining thoughts and behaviour
- The Brain and the central nervous system
- Perception
- Learning
- Memory
- Attention
- Intelligence and personality
- The social animal
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
- Will know about basic themes and discussions in the field of psychology, with a focus on their consequences for thoughts and understanding of behaviours.
- Will know about central terminology used in psychology to describe phenomena, and how these have changed over history
- Will have basic knowledge and understanding for how psychological knowledge may be applied, and how it may affect individuals, groups and society
Skills:
- Will be able to explain different psychological approaches and their consequences.
- Will be able to discuss design issues and choices in light of psychological theory and knowledge.
General competance:
- Have developed professional curiosity and respect for scientific values.
Learning methods and activities
- Lectures
- Lab work with exercises.
Further on evaluation
Electronic written exam (60%) and Individual essay (40%).
In case of non-passing, the course must be reconsidered on the next course of the course.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Interaction Design (BIXD)
Web Design (ÅRWEB)
Course materials
will be stated at the start of the semester
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Psychology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Design
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Assignment 40/100 ALLE INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD School exam 60/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 60/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"