Introduction to Psychology as a Science
The course provides an introduction to psychology as a science and subject area, its historical and scientific development as a basis for modern psychology. It is the first course in Psychology I – course package.
The course covers several areas within the subject of psychology, with the aim of demonstrating both its breadth and depth. Areas highlighted are, for example, social psychology, developmental psychology, neuroscience and cognition, biological psychology, clinical psychology, personality, stress and health, and work and organizational psychology.
Furthermore, the focus is particularly on current research within the department's various research divisions. Further in-depth studies are done in a self-selected subject within psychology. An introduction to knowledge/scientific theory and basic concepts and principles in scientific method and statistics, as well as its application in psychological science, are also given.
This is the first course within the Psychology I - Course Package (PS11KP).
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Course structure
As a registered student on this course you will find detailed course information and communication in the learning platform Athena. Login with your university account.
This course will be given in the first quarter of the semester, full-time studies.
Course instructions
Introduction to Psychology as a Science, 7,5 credits, spring 2025 (In Swedish) (224 Kb)
Teaching format
Please refer to the Swedish version of this page.
Assessment
Please refer to the Swedish version of this page.
Examiner
Course leader: Armita Golkar, armita.golkar@psychology.su.se
Course leader for Psychology I – Course package
Laura Ferrer-Wreder, Head of studies -
Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
A complete list of course readings is found in the course instructions.
The list is subject to change until two months prior to the start of the course. In case the new course instructions is missing by then, please check with the course leader before you buy any expensive books etc.
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Contact
Registered students should primarily use Athena for teacher communication.
To contact the Student office or a Student Councellor, see below.
Student office - Bachelor's level
Study councellor - Bachelor's level
