Course - Introduction to Developmental Psychology - PSY1505
PSY1505 - Introduction to Developmental Psychology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
This course provides an introduction into how an individual develops through childhood and adolescence. The course covers the core aspects of psychological development, such as perception and cognition, communication and language, emotional development, attachment, friendship and play. The course also provides an overview of how the brain develops.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
· The student has broad knowledge of the core, theoretical perspectives within the field of developmental psychology, and how these perspectives differ.
· The student is familiar with what research shows regarding how children function; cognitively, emotionally and socially.
· The student is familiar with the core methods used in psychological research involving children and adolescents.
Skills
· The student can outline the core themes of developmental psychology.
· The student can apply the central concepts used in developmental psychology and critically discuss the core theoretical perspectives.
General competence
· The student has developed an understanding of the relationship between theoretical perspectives regarding development and empirical knowledge about childhood development.
· The student has developed an understanding of how a child’s individual development takes place within a social and cultural context.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 2 hours per week, study group.
Limited admission to classes.
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignement
Further on evaluation
Limited admission to classes.
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
None
Course materials
To be announced when semester starts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY1125 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| PSYPRO4115 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| PSY1015 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| PSY1005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
| PSYK4125 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2023-06-01
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2023-12-04 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL415 Sluppenvegen 14 6 SL120 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 1 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-05-07 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 orange sone Sluppenvegen 14 5
- * 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"