PSYO 2090
Developmental Psychology
Lec 01 selected
People change with age. This course examines the changes that occur in humans from conception through adolescence. Biological, social, cognitive, and linguistic aspects of development are considered. Theory, research, and practical implications are integrated throughout the course.
Sections
Lecture
Lec 01
Mon, Wed 10:05-11:25
From the syllabus
From the Fall 2023 syllabus by Daniella Sieukaran. Fall 2026 is taught by Basso D., so details may differ. Open the PDF
Grading
20%Test 1Oct 3; non-cumulative, multiple choice
20%Test 2Oct 24; non-cumulative, multiple choice
20%Written assignmentDue Nov 7
5%Virtual Parenting Modules (6)Total; module deadlines listed in course schedule
15%Virtual Parenting ReflectionDue Nov 28
20%Test 3Final exam period; non-cumulative, includes short answer
Textbook
- How Children Develop (6th Canadian edition), R. S. Siegler, J. Saffran, E. Gershoff, and N. Eisenberg
Course rules
- Late work
- Unexcused late assignments lose 5% per day, up to 10 days or 50% of the assignment grade.
- Extensions
- Extensions may be granted at the instructor’s discretion when requested well before the deadline.
- Missed assessments
- For an absence of up to three consecutive days, submit an SDA within three days after the last day absent.
- SDA limit
- Students may submit a maximum of two separate SDAs; makeup assessments are at the instructor’s discretion.
- Test 3
- SDAs are not accepted for Test 3; refer to the alternative final examination time process.
- AI tools
- AI is prohibited during tests; for assignments, acknowledge tools used and provide chat logs.
- Assignments
- Submit written assessments through Brightspace by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline and follow APA 7.
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