Course Outcomes |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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On completion of this course, the students will be able to: CO32: Understand the key concepts in the field of environmental psychology. CO33: Demonstrate an understanding of major behavior theories dealing with human-environment relations CO34: Reflect upon the concepts of Personal space, Crowding and Territoriality. CO35: Apply the concepts of behavioral sciences to problems of design and engineering CO36: Understand the importance of Environment in determining the health benefits, quality of life and its restoration capabilities. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Definition, Roots, Edges and Branches of Environmental Psychology, Theories and Approaches; Stimulations Theories, Control Theories, Integral Theories, Behavior Setting Theory and Environmental–Centered Approach, Research Methods. Practical Importance of Environmental Psychology.
Introduction, Theory of Planned Behavior, The Norm Activation Model, The -Value-Belief Theory, Goal Framing Theory, Strategies to Promote Pro-Environmental Behavior.
Personal Space: Definition, Functions, and Determinants; Effect of high density on humans. Territoriality: Functions, Territory as blanket and Aggression
Physical environments, The process of design and the Human Factors in design. Green Buildings.
Restorative Environment, Health Benefits of Nature, Environment and Quality of life.
E Resources:
● Universal Digital Library.
● Science Open Library.
● ResearchGate
● JSTOR
● Proquest
● Shodhganga
● Delnet
● Google Scholar
● National Digital Library (NPTEL)
● Academia
Journals:
· Psychological Studies. Access from Central Library, The IIS Deemed to be University
· Psychology & Developing Societies. . Access from Central Library, The IIS Deemed to be University
· Journal of Environment Research & Development. . Access from Central Library, The IIS Deemed to be University
· Journal of Environment Science and Engineering. Access from Central Library, The IIS Deemed to be University