BSc Forensic Science Psychology I Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This degree runs on the Choice Based Credit System throughout, items 6.10, 6.11 and 6.12 of the Academic Council of 17 May 2022, brought in one year at a time from 2022-23. The University has published no NEP 2020 syllabus for it. The University examines only the third year of this degree centrally, under exam forms 1S00815 and 1S00816; the colleges examine the first four semesters.
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Syllabus for Psychology I
Module I: The Science of Psychology
- science of Psychology: Definition, Goals Of Psychology
- History of Psychology: Development of
- Psychology, History of Psychology In India
- Modern Perspectives in Psychology: Psycho-
- Dynamic, Behaviorist, Humanistic, Cognitive, Bio-
- Psychological, Socio- Cultural, Evolutionary
- Types of Psychology Professions: Psychiatrist, Psychologist,
- Counselor
- Research Methods In Psychology: Interview, Observation,
- Case-Study, Survey
- Ethics In Psychology: APA Code of Conduct for
- Psychologists
Module II: The Biology of mind
- neurons: Structure, Neural Impulses, Building The Network
- Neurotransmitter- Types, Functions
- Nervous system: Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous
- System
- Human Brain: Structure , Function, Hemispheres, Significance
- Endocrine System: Pituitary, Thyroid And Other Glands
- Genetic Influences nn Behavior- Genes And Chromosomes
Module III: Consciousness And Perception
- Consciousness: Definition and states of consciousness
- Sleep: Stages of Sleep, Rem and Non-Rem Sleep
- Altered States of Consciousness: Hypnosis And Drugs
- Sensation- Definition, Sensory-Limits, Adaptation,
- Psychophysics,
- Perception- Definition, Gestalt Principles
- Perception-Perceptual Organization And Grouping Of Stimuli In Perceptual Organization,
- Depth Perception
- Errors in Perception- Illusion, Hallucination, Individual
- Factors In Perception.
Module IV: Cognition And Intelligence
- Cognition- Definition, Concepts- Simple & Complex
- Concept Formation, Natural Concepts
- Intelligence- Definition, History, Cognitive Components
- Measures of Intelligence
- Theories of Intelligence-Contemporary and Modern
- Emotional Intelligence- Nature And Components
- Individual Differences- Mental Retardation & Giftedness
- Normal Probability Curve Heredity Vs. Environment
- Psychological Testing- Testing & Assessment, Types of Tests,
- Characteristics of A Good Psychological Test.
Text books and Additional References
- 1 Psychology, Sixth Edition,Henryglietman,Norton and company,2004
- 2 Psychology in action,Fifth edition, Huffman,Mark andjudithvernoy,Johnwilleyand Sons,2000
- 3 Cognitivepsychology,Galottiandwadsworth,Sangagelearning,2004
- 4 Socialpsychology,Baron,Pearsoneducation,2010
- 5 Introduction to Psychology, (1986) Morgan C.T., King R.A., Weisz J.R., Schopler J., McGraw- Hill Book Co.
- 6 Principles of General Psychology,3rd ed. Kimble G.A., Garmezy, , New York
- 7 Psychology, Sixth Edition, Henry Glietman, Norton And Company,2004
- 8 Psychology In Action, Fifth Edition, Huffman, Mark And Judith Vernoy,
- 9 Cognitive Psychology,Galottiandwadsworth,Sangagelearning,2004
- 10 Social Psychology, Baron, Pearson Education,2010
- 11 Psychology, Sixth Edition, Benjamin B.Lahey, Tata Mcgraw-Hill Edition,1998
- 12 Cognitive Psychology Mind and Brain’, Edward E. Smith, Stephen M. Kosslyn, New Delhi,Pearson Education
- 13 Invitation to Psychology, Parameswaran, E.G., BeenaC.Tata McGraw-Hil, New Delhi
- 14 Manashatra-EkParichay, (2004), Dr. PadhyeV.S.Aurangabad; RenukaPrakashan
- 15 Psychology-An Introduction, Thakkar P., Dr. Ambekar A
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Forensic Science) under the Choice Based Credit System, in force from the academic year 2022-23. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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