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Syllabus

I Year II Year III Year

Semester - I

Semester - III

Semester - V

Language - I

Language – Paper III

Core Courses

English - I

English – Paper III

Paper - IX - 

Abnormal Psychology - I

Core Subject – Paper - I

General Psychology-I

Core Subject - Paper- V

Developmental Psychology - I

Paper - X -

Social Psychology - I

Paper – XI - Introduction to

Research Methodology

Core Subject – Paper II

Biological Psychology-I

Core Subject - Paper- VI

Experimental Psychology

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Paper – XII - Health Psychology

Allied - Paper – I
Introduction to Indian Psychology

Allied Subject - Paper – III
Statistics in Psychology

Paper – XII - Health Psychology

Introduction to Indian Psychology

Allied Subject - Paper – III
Statistics in Psychology

Elective – I - Sports Psychology

Soft Skill – I

Professional English for Social Sciences-1

Skill Addition Course

Non-Major Elective

3. Environmental Studies

Value Education

Semester - II

Semester - IV

Semester - VI

Language - II

Language – Paper IV

Core Courses

English - II

English – Paper IV

Paper – XIII - Abnormal

Psychology – II

Core Subject – Paper – III
General Psychology - II

Core Course - Paper – VII
Developmental Psychology - II

Paper – XIV -

Social Psychology

Core Subject - Paper – IV
Biological Psychology-II

Core Course - Paper – VIII
Psychological Assessment

Paper – XV- Introduction to

Theories of Personality

Allied - Paper – II Allied - Subject Paper – IV

Elective-II-Guidance &

Counseling Psychology

Introduction to

Community Psychology

Marketing and

Consumer Behavior

Elective-III-Human

Resource Management

Soft Skill – II

Professional English for Social Sciences-2

Skill Addition Course

Non-Major Elective

3. Environmental Studies

Extension Activities

 

SYLLABUS WITH EFFECT FROM 2023-2024

 

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY-I

COURSE OUTCOMES:

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to  

CO1 (K1): Acquire knowledge on the history, methods and special areas in the field of Psychology  

CO2 (K3): Explain sensory systems through which information processing happens

CO3 (K4): Relate the process of attention to perception and infer how we make sense of the world around us  

CO4 (K5):  Critically examine the process of learning

CO5 (K1, K4):  Gain insight into complex emotional experiences of human being and analyse the experience of self in day to day life.

 

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY:

Definition of Psychology. Nature of Psychology. Origin of Psychology. Philosophical origins: Early Indian and Greek thoughts, Major ideas of Descartes, Locke. Brief history of modern scientific Psychology: Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviourism, Gestalt psychology, Piaget, Psychoanalysis, Cognitive approach. Scientific approach to Psychology.

 

UNIT II: SCOPE OF PSYCHOLOGY:

Goals of Psychology. Role of a psychologist in society. Branches of Psychology: Clinical Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Positive Psychology, Sports Psychology, Health Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Gender Psychology, Biopsychology.

 

UNIT III: ATTENTION, SENSATION & PERCEPTION:

Attention: Definition, Factors affecting attention, Set in attention. Sensation: Definition, Types of sensation, Elements of Sensation. Perception: Definition, Gestalt Laws, Subliminal perception, ESP

 

UNIT IV: LEARNING:

Characteristics of Learning. Classical conditioning (Pavlov) - Principles involved, Significance, Operant Conditioning (B.F Skinner) – Principles involved, Significance, Trial and Error (Thorndike) Conditioning – Principles Involved, Significance, Insight learning (Kohler)- Principles Involved, Significance, Social Learning Theory (Bandura)- – Principles Involved, Significance.

 

UNIT V: EMOTION:

Definition. Nature. Types. Physiological Responses Arousal and Emotional Intensity. Theories: James Lange Theory, Cannon Bard Theory, Schachter-Singer Theory, Richard Lazarus’ Theory. Communication of Emotion: Emotional Expression, Characteristics, Innate Expression of Emotions, Social Aspects of Emotional Expressions.

 

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BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1 (K2): Describe recent research methods and perspectives on the emerging field of Behavioural

neuroscience and the reciprocal relationship between brain and behaviour.

CO2 (K2): Understand anatomy and functions of the basic cell of the nervous system and explain the

process of communication between neurons

CO3 (K4): To understand and analyse the regulations of internal body states.

CO4 (K1, K4): To understand the function of endocrine glands and relate the knowledge to Analyse

various human behaviour.

CO5 (K2): Describe the complex orchestrated functioning of the nervous system describe the

manifestation of biological deficits in behaviour.

 

UNIT I: BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIOUR

Introduction – Meaning of Biological Psychology, Biological explanation of behaviour, Mind Brain relationship, Recording brain activity, Research methods.

 

UNIT II: BASICS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM AND NEUROTRANSMISSION

Development of nervous system, Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System; Neurons – Structure, types; Brain – Structure, Divisions, Glial cells, Cerebrospinal fluid, Blood Brain barrier; Neurotransmitters – Meaning, Types, Events at synapse; Membrane Potential – Action potential and Resting potential.

 

UNIT III: REGULATION OF INTERNAL BODY STATES

Temperature – Homeostasis, Allostasis, Temperature regulations and Behaviour; Thirst – Maintaining water balance, Causes of thirst, Osmotic thirst and hypovolemic thirst; Hunger – Physiological mechanisms of hunger and satiety, Role of Hypothalamus.

 

UNIT IV: HORMONES AND BEHAVIOUR

Hormones: Introduction and Definition. Principles of Hormones. Neural versus Hormonal Communication. Hormones: Classification by Chemical Structure. Endocrine Glands and its Specific Hormones: The Pituitary Gland; The Adrenal Gland; The Thyroid Gland; The Gonads; The Pineal Gland; The Pancreas and The Parathyroid Glands.

 

UNIT V: BRAIN DAMAGE

Causes of Brain damage, Neurodegenerative diseases, Stress and illness.

 

 

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BUILDING PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1 (K4): To analyse the positive and negative approach and its effect on work determinants like, job motivation, satisfaction and performance.

CO2 (K2): To understand the role of self-efficacy and ways to improve it.

CO3 (K2): To distinguish the various conditions that implicate in developing hope and hopelessness and analyse ways to inculcate hope and build mental wellbeing.

CO4 (K2): To distinguish the ways to build optimism and locus of control for better performance.

CO5 (K3, K4):  To analyse and apply7C’s Model of Resilience.

 

UNIT1: INTRODUCTION

The need for a different approach, positive vs negative approach, contributions of positive psychology, psy cap in relation to job satisfaction motivation and performance

 

UNIT 2: PSYCAP EFFICACY

Definition, key ingredients of efficacy, ways to strengthen efficacy

 

UNIT 3: PSYCAP HOPE

Definition of hopelessness, effects of hopelessness, hopelessness and depression, ways to improve hope

 

UNIT 4: PSYCAP OPTIMISM

Definition of optimism in locus of control, ways to develop optimism dispositional optimism, explanatory style

 

UNIT 5: PSYCAP RESILIENCE

Definition, ways to develop resilience 7 C's model of resilience, qualities of a resilient PERSON.

 

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CAREERS AND ETHICS IN PSYCHOLOGY

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1 (K2): Gain insight into various subfields in the field of psychology

CO2 (K5): Apply knowledge of psychology to formulate career choices.

CO3 (K2): Understand the purpose of ethics in psychological research

CO4 (K2): Identify and address ethical concerns in human and animal research with consideration of the American Psychological Association’s code of Ethics

CO5 (K5): Evaluate research studies for their adherence to ethical guidelines

 

UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION

 An introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and mental process- Careers in Psychology with Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Degrees- skills and career settings.

 

UNIT 2 CAREER PATHS IN PSYCHOLOGY

Careers in subfields of psychology-Practice-oriented fields in psychology:Clinical and Counseling Psychology, School Psychology. Research fields: Neuro psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology. Other Disciplines: Legal and Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Sport Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, forensic psychology. Developmental Psychology, Cognitive psychology, community psychology.

 

UNIT 3 ETHICAL UNDERPINNINGS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH ETHICS

Definition- Need for Ethical Code- Importance of Ethics- APA code of ethics-Ethics in Reporting Psychological research: Reporting research results- Plagiarism- Publication credit- Duplicate Publication of data- sharing research data for verification.

 

UNIT 4 ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR HUMAN PARTICIPANTS RESEARCH

Ethical issues to consider before beginning research- institutional approval- dealing with risk- informed consent- confidentialitydebriefing- deception in Psychological research.

 

UNIT 5 ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR NON- HUMAN ANIMAL SUBJECTS

Need for animal research in Psychology- Ethical codes: justificationPersonnel- care and Housing of animals- acquisition of animalsprocedures used in the study- institutional animal care- animal care after research.

 

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BASICS OF HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1 (K 1): Know about Health care Management.

CO2 (K 2): Interpret insights about Family and Communal health

CO3 (K 2): Describe the advancements happening in community health

CO4 (K 4): Analyse various health awareness initiatives in India

CO5 (K 2): Explain disaster management techniques

 

UNIT I: PERSONAL (SELF) HEALTH CARE

Personal Hygiene – Personal Diet pattern – Self health maintenance by yoga and other spiritual practice – Drills Activity – Prepare a personalised balanced diet plan for yourself

 

UNIT II: FAMILY HEALTH CARE

Family hygiene – group health care by vaccination – propitiation and prevention – Sanitation and diet patterns Activity – Collect the vaccination schedule chart from a hospital and describe the illnesses that can be prevented by vaccination

 

UNIT III: COMMUNAL HEALTH CARE

Mass – Hygiene (Social Hygiene) – Environmental Hygiene - Communal health care centres – Hospitals – Statistical bodies - Government and Non government organizations (NGO) for propagation of nutritious diet patterns - maintained by voluntary health organizations and government schemes. Activity – Visit an NGO that deals with diet patterns of the community.

 

UNIT IV: HEALTH AWARENESS

Health awareness programme organized by governmental and non governmental agencies. Communal amenity programme. Activity – Create an awareness program in a community for health awareness

 

UNIT V: HEALTH DISASTER MANAGEMENT

First Aid – Disaster management techniques like epidemic eruption control, management and eradication. Activity – Write a report on a natural calamity that has happened in the past and the measures taken by the government and local community to gtackle the issue.

 

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INTRODUCTION TO CRIME PREVENTION

COURSE OUTCOMES:

CO1 (K2): Trace the history of crime prevention and understand the definition, concepts and the various types of crime prevention strategies.

CO2 (K2): Understand the traditional crime prevention methods and programmes involving community policing.

CO3 (K5): Evaluate the traditional crime prevention techniques in the society

CO4 (K2): Describe the modern crime prevention initiatives to address the crime problem in society

CO5 (K2): Explain the various crime prevention organizations that aim to prevent and reduce crime.

 

UNIT I:

Introduction history of crime prevention Definitions and key concepts- Types of crime prevention- Fear of crime  Activity: Trace history of Crime corrective action in India

 

UNIT II:

Crime prevention methods: Punitive, defence, intervention,  Crime Prevention-mechanical, mass, clinical, group relations’   Reducing first offenders-Through Environmental Design (CPTED)   Situational crime prevention-and recidivism  Activity: Prepare a report on Number of First Time Offenders in Tamil Nadu

 

UNIT III:

Traditional Programmes Police information centres – ‘May I Help You’ kiosks – Community policing – Intervention programmes – Surveillance- Intelligence -Patrolling and beats  Activity: Visit a May I help you Kiosk and observe their activities  Potential-

 

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Modern Programmes Public relations campaign   Socialization- De-motivating potential offenders -victim protection   Programmes aimed at slums and disruptive family-of youth at risk   Disaster management and recovery-situations  Activity: Analyse the measures taken by TN Police to minimise offence -

 

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Crime Prevention Organizations Role of Boys Clubs  - Neighbourhood Watch - Community Watch -Friends of Police   Role of NGOs in crime prevention-Delinquency prevention  Prevention of Crime and Victim Care (PCVC)- Activity: Visit an NGO that works towards crime prevention and submit a report

 

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Add-On Courses

Add on Course on  Psychometric Assessments Valedictory function - Valedictory for Psychometric Assessments Course

Memorandum of Understanding

MOU between YUCI and HCAS

To conduct a Add-on Course cum Internship on Understanding Children with Learning Disabilities

Memorandum of Understanding was established between HCAS and Mental Health First Aid India, on 30th May 2022, in order to enhance our students’ mental health literacy and expose them to research opportunities.

MOU between MHFAI and HCAS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If a person has a strong interest in the subject, the desire to learn more about the human mind and behavior, an interest in working with people, a passion for research and to develop a scientific approach to deal people’s problems, he or she can choose psychology as his or her path. 
  • Knowledge about the human mind and behavior is applied to help people overcome mental health issues.
  • The B.Sc. Psychology Course offered in HCAS aims at transforming the student to a sensible psychologist, not just a graduate.

  • ·         Psychology is a subject which allows a person to grow while learning, in order to project the best out of them.
  • ·         Psychology is a social science that is based on scientific method.
  • ·         It gives a greater understanding of human beings and their relationships.
  • ·         Helps us to appreciate human development.
  • ·         Enables us to develop a new perspective on mental illness.
  • ·         Graduation in Psychology can help people have a more successful career, better relationships, higher self-confidence and overall better development

  • To know the cause and effect of human behavior

  • To develop excellent research and analytical skills

  • To master the art of conflict resolution

  • To devise success strategies in problem-solving

  • To diagnose mental health issues and plan for psychotherapy

  • To provide guidance and counselling

  • To learn and apply behavioral training

 

  • Counseling and Therapeutic Skills.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills.
  • Personality Assessment Skills.
  • Abstract Reasoning and Analytical skills.
  • Communication and Interpersonal skills.
  • Academic Writing and Presentation skills.
  • Leadership and Teamwork skills.
  • Organization/Time Management skills.
  • Goal Setting and Prioritizing skills.
  • Research Skills.

 

There are many different options available to psychology degree holders, depending on their specializations and interests, such as:

  • Psychologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Psychotherapist
  • Counselor
  • Educational Psychologist
  • School Psychologist
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychologist
  • Consumer Psychologist
  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Sports Psychologist
  • Vocational/Career Counselor
  • Teacher/Professor
  • Special Educator
  • Researcher

Higher Education Opportunities after UG in Psychology include:

  • Post Graduation in Psychology specific Courses like Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Human Resource/ Organizational Psychology.
  • Post Graduation in Management Studies of specific discipline.
  • Post Graduation in Arts discipline, for which any UG is the eligibility criteria.
  • Post Graduate Diploma courses with high degree of vocational significance.

As per the University of Madras Norms, a candidate who has passed Higher Secondary Examination from any stream offered by Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education or any equivalent examination thereof is eligible to apply for B.Sc. Psychology.

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