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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

PSY 100 Introductory Psychology
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide a panoramic view on the versatility and diversity in
psychology. Students will be introduced to the major findings, theories and controversies in this
field. Using different psychological approaches, theories, and principles, students may be able
to improve their well-being and functions in daily living.
At the completion of the course, it is anticipated that students will be able to:
a) identify major schools and perspectives in psychology;
b) differentiate between various research methods in psychology;
c) comply to APA format in writing in-text citations, quotation marks and reference lists;
d) analyse different phenomena in daily living based on psychological theories, concepts,
and principles; and
e) apply psychological theories, concepts, and principles to deal with daily issues using
psychological theories, concepts, and principles.

PSY 101 Core Competencies in Psychology
1 Term; Non-Credit Bearing
This course aims to promote self-awareness and to develop core competencies within
first-year psychology students with the view of helping them manage and excel in their
academic pursuits. It also provides an opportunity for students to identify the potential
challenges and to learn essential skills required in managing these challenges. Students will
also be guided to develop a healthy lifestyle and good learning habits that can facilitate their
personal growth and learning at the tertiary level.

PSY 103 Statistics for Social Sciences
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts and principles for
understanding and applying statistics in social and behavioural research. Students will learn
how to employ appropriate statistical techniques and to compute applicable descriptive and
inferential statistics with data at different levels of measurement. The course will also focus on
teaching students how to appropriately organize, present, and interpret statistical results.
Topics covered include basic concepts of statistics: descriptive statistics, inferential statistics,
hypothesis testing, and measures of associations and differences.

PSY 110 Biological Bases of Behaviour
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces biological bases of human behaviours. Specifically, the physiology
and anatomy of human nervous system and the internal chemical environment will be explored.
In addition, major concepts, theories and research methodologies in studying brain and
behaviours will also be addressed to facilitate students’ understanding of the most updated
research in the field of biological psychology.

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