Elements of psychology Field of study: Information Architecture
Programme code: W1-S1AI19.2023

Module name: Elements of psychology
Module code: W1-AI-S1-EP02
Programme code: W1-S1AI19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module aims to familiarise students with issues related to fundamental psychological concepts, concepts and theories, psychological mechanisms regulating human behaviour and mental processes. The course aims to help students understand the primary psychological mechanisms of human functioning and their impact on user behaviour when interacting with digital products. In addition, by providing insight into the arcana of the psychologist's workshop (e.g. interviewing techniques and the propaedeutics of psychological diagnosis), the student will possess tools to facilitate smoothly navigating a work environment where social relationships are primary. As part of the module, the student will become familiar with fundamental issues related to, for example, cognitive and Gestalt psychology. They will also correctly use psychological interviewing tools and become familiar with the principles of correct questionnaire construction. Completing the module will enrich the student with indispensable knowledge, skills and social competencies useful for work related to human functioning in the information society.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
In the course of the module, the student will learn the terminology of psychology. In addition, they will gain knowledge related to the psychological aspects of information architecture. This will enable the student to gain a broader understanding of the needs and principles of human functioning in an information-based society. [EP02​_1]
 K_W01 [5/5] K_W07 [5/5]
Using the assimilated information, the student will master the most important elements of the psychologist's workshop, which will help them, as information architects, to conduct research work independently. The acquired skills will also be useful in solving problems of a practical nature. [EP02​_2]
 K_U02 [3/5]
The expanded knowledge and skills increase the student's awareness of how important a factor in the work of an information architect is to keep up with scientific progress, changing information technologies and their impact on the transformation of society, especially in the psychological sphere. Awareness of aspects related to the complexity of the human psyche will enable the student to creatively and efficiently solve problems that arise at work. [EP02​_3]
 K_K01 [4/5] K_K02 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [EP02_fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Practice-as-research [e08] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work EP02​_1 EP02​_2 EP02​_3
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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