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Course Information

• Course Title: Environmental Psychology
• Course Code: Psy214
• Department: Department of Educational Psychology
• Faculty: Faculty of Education
• University: Assiut University
• Credit Hours: 2 (Theory)

Course Description

• Aims to define and explain environmental psychology, its subjects, and research methods.
• Covers key theoretical approaches in the field.
• Provides an understanding of the relationship between the environment and human behavior.
• Discusses environmental pollution and its impact on human behavior.
• Explores principles of creating a better human environment.
• Outlines research methods in the field of environmental psychology and its applications in Egypt.

Course Learning Outcomes (Knowledge & Skills)

• Students will define environmental psychology and its relation with other fields.
• Students will identify key theoretical approaches related to environmental psychology.
• Students will determine the relationship between the environment and human behavior.
• Students will identify critical sources of environmental pollution and their effect on human behavior.
• Students will identify methods for creating a more suitable human environment.
• Students will identify research methods in environmental psychology and their applications relevant to Egypt.
• Students will describe the relationship between the environment and human behavior.
• Students will compare and contrast different theoretical viewpoints in environmental psychology.
• Students will analyze environmental influences on human behavior.
• Students will assess the distance between interacting individuals.
• Students will analyze psychological issues using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Students will consider how diverse social factors (family, peers, and values) influence student behavior.
• Students will use various psychological theories to interpret educational events and propose solutions.
• Students will create different arrangements for classroom seating and their effect on learning.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Students will improve their problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Students understand the importance of experimentation in environmental psychology and problem-solving in environmental issues.
• Students recognize the need to develop open and enriching environments for individuals.
• Students will develop the required life skills to resolve daily problems in and outside the school environment through scientific approaches.

Teaching and Learning Methods

• Discussion and dialogue
• Problem-solving approach
• Presentations
• Brainstorming
• Self-directed learning

Assessment Methods

• Class Participation (throughout the semester)
• Written Examinations (Midterm and Final)
• Attendance (throughout the semester)
• Assignments/Projects (Specifics could vary)

Suggested Textbook/References

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Course Content Outline

• Detailed topics and subtopics are outlined by chapter. This document comprehensively presents the course content.