BA Psychology

Semester I

Objectives:
1. Acquire knowledge on key concepts and theoretical approaches and gain understanding of the origin and recent advances in the discipline
2. Learning theories highlighting on the principles of Classical and
Operant Conditioning and Observational Learning.
3. Emotions and theoretical perspectives of emotions
4. To create critical understanding of measurement issues and techniques in psychological inquiry
Outcomes:
1. Outline the subject matter of psychology
2. Summarize the process and theoretical bases of learning, motivation, emotion, memory, perception and sensation
3. Students will learn the application and contextual interpretation of data from psychological test and apparatus.

Objectives:
1.To help the students understand and explore the biological basis of behaviour.
2.To facilitate a dynamic understanding of the field by discussing neuroimaging techniques.
3. To Identify and acquaint with the major anatomical structures and functions of the human brain and to understand the process of neural
conduction and synaptic transmission
4. To provide a foundation of understanding for neurotransmitters and its impact on human behaviour
5. To explain the roles of endocrine system, functions and roles of major glands
Outcomes:
1. Students should develop better understanding of the influence of behaviour, cognition and environment on the bodily system.
2. Students should be able to discuss the methods used to investigate the brain’s anatomy and physiology, acknowledging ethical concerns
3. The paper can help students critically understand the role of nervous system and should be able to differentiate CNS and PNS
4.Students should be able to explain the ways in which neurons interact with each other
5. Students should be able to demonstrate comprehensive undertanding of endrocrine system with respect to functions as well as abnormalities

Objectives:
1. Acquire knowledge on key concepts and theoretical approaches and gain understanding of the origin and recent advances in the discipline
2. Learning theories highlighting on the principles of Classical and Operant Conditioning and Observational Learning.
3. Emotions and theoretical perspectives of emotions
4. To create critical understanding of measurement issues and techniques in psychological inquiry
Outcomes:
1. Outline the subject matter of psychology
2. Summarize the process and theoretical bases of learning, motivation, emotion, memory, perception and sensation
3. Students will learn the application and contextual interpretation of data from psychological test and apparatus.

Objectives:
1. Introduction to the basic notion of what is stress
2. To attain the basic knowledge of stress management that would help a student
3. To develop a keen eye for identifying a person with mental health problem and extend support for oneself
Outcomes:
1. To help students develop the ability to respond to stressful events in a positive and constructive way.
2. Confrontation with stressful situation to be encouraged rather than to be avoided

Semester III

Objectives:
1. To inform students about the basics of scientific research in applied psychology.
2. To make them learn the statistical rigors in designing research and processing data
3. Identify, analyse and formulate novel ideas to yield substantial results in fields of research utilizing the principles of behavioural science.
Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to define and summarize the basics of research, and research processes
2. Categorize the methods of sampling and experimental methods of data collection
3. This course will introduce students to the basic orientation, philosophy and methods in psychological research.

Objectives:
1. To understand and critically evaluate key debates and issues in Psychology, with a comparative analysis of Eastern and Western perspectives.
2. To examine early schools of thought in psychology and their contributions to the field.
3. To discuss the transition from behaviourism to cognitive psychology, focusing on the contributions of Watson, Tolman, Hull, and Skinner.
4. To explore contemporary developments in psychology, including feminism, social constructionism, interpretivism, and phenomenology.
5. To provide a comprehensive understanding of historical and contemporary developments in Psychology.
Outcomes:
1. Students will develop understanding of fundamental debates in psychology and gain insight into the cultural and philosophical influences shaping perspectives on the mind and consciousness.
2. Students will gain insight into the foundational theories of psychology, and of its historical development.
3. Students will understand the development from behaviourism to cognitive psychology, gaining insight into key contributions and paradigm shifts within the field.
4. Students will understand the influence of diverse approaches on contemporary psychological theory and practice.
5. Students will develop a holistic perspective of the multidimensional facets of contemporary psychology.

Objectives:
1. To provide a basic introduction to the development of the field both from the Indian as well as western perspective
2. To review the development of psychological thought and introduce important issues and debates in contemporary psychology
3. To provide a foundational insight to the key figures in the development of psychological thought and their main contributions
Outcomes:
1. Students will gain an insight into the historical roots of the field of Psychology
2. Students will be able to identify the key figures who contributed to the development of psychological thought
3. Students will learn important psychological theories and their criticisms as well
4. Students will discover the major issues and debates in contemporary psychology

Objectives:
1. Understanding the significance of making good decisions , strategies as well as characteristics of decision maker.
2. Information on various models and decision making styles.
3. Information on decision making in interpersonal settings, as well as decision concerning careers and the workplace.
Outcomes:
1. This will help students develop competencies required for effective decision making.
2. Students will also be able to make a educative and rational decisions regarding their career and also handle conflict effectively in their interpersonal relations.
3. Students will also gain insight into their own decision making process and effectively modify for better future outcomes.

Semester V

Objectives:
1. To build an understanding of pre-history and history of psychology, including philosophical, pre-scientific and scientific milestone events that have influenced the development of the discipline
2. To provide a basic introduction to the development of the discipline both from the Indian as well as western perspective
3. To describe the key figures and the schools of thought in the history of psychology and their major contributions and perspectives
4. To address the most influential perspectives like psychodynamic approaches, Neo-freudian approaches, Object Relations theory etc
5. To discuss the current trends in psychology and to further review the issues and debates in contemporary psychology
Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to understand the traditional perspectives in the field of psychology and their contributions
2. The paper will help students discuss and learn the diverse thoughts from both western and non-western perspectives in psychology
3. The paper will enhance the understanding of the student in the major early schools of thought and their contributions and significance in various fields
4. Students will understand how influential psychological theories and principles relate to everyday life including its major criticisms
5. Students will be able to Identify and appreciate the diversity of contributions to the contemporary fields of psychology

Objectives:
1. Understanding the nature  and characteristics of applied social psychology
2. Understanding the systematic application of principal, theories, intervention technique of social psychology.
3. Understanding and exploring various intervention , strategies and case studies within the India context .
4. Inform students about the ways in which social psychology research has been used to solve societal issues.
Outcomes:
1. Students will gain understanding on the practical application of social psychology .
2. Students will gain insight into social issues and interpret and develop intervation.
3. Students will also  get better understanding on certain societal issues such as community violence, equality, prejudice, and inclusivity.

Objectives:
1. Aims at providing an overview about the concept of abnormality
2. To provide an insight into the clinical picture and dynamics of various psychological disorders.
3. To help sensitize students to information on psychopathology and dispel myths regarding it.
Outcomes:
1. Students will gain important knowledge about the concept of abnormality and the various kinds of classification models
2. Students will be able to understand the different types of clinical states
3. Students will be able to gain an insight into the signs and symptoms of mental disorders
4. This course will also help students understand the various perspectives of psychopathology

HONOURS FOUNDATION

  • PSY-UG-102: Practicum 1
  • PSY-UG- 202: Educational Psychology
  • PSY-UG- 302 : Developmental Psychology
  • PSY-UG- 402: Psychological Research
  • PSY –UG-502-A: Counselling Psychology
  • PSY-UG- 502-B: Organizational Behaviour
  • PSY-UG-503: Practicum 3
  • PSY-UG- 602-A: Mental health and Psychopathology-II
  • PSY-UG- 602-B Human Resource Management
  • PSY-UG- 603: Practicum 4

GENERAL FOUNDATION

  • PSY- UG- 101: Foundations of Psychology-1
  • PSY-UG- 201 : Statistics in Psychology
  • PSY-UG-301 : Foundations of Psychology-2
  • PSY-UG- 401: Practicum 2
  • PSY-UG- 501: Social Psychology
  • PSY-UG- 601: Mental health and Psychopathology-I

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Whether desiring to help others, groups or organizations, our Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology will help you develop a solid foundation of understanding yourself, others and how we relate. The course includes topics like Bio-psychology, Psychology of Individual Differences, Social Psychology, Counselling Psychology, etc.

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