Human Behaviour Course | IIT Guwahati | Prof. Naveen Kashyap | Psychology
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 4833 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 8 weeks |
| Categories | Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology |
| Credit Points | 2 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| End Date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 25 Apr 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Unlock the Science Behind Why We Do What We Do
Have you ever wondered what drives human actions, decisions, and interactions? The quest to understand human behaviour is one of the most fascinating and fundamental pursuits of our species. Now, you have a unique opportunity to explore this science systematically through a structured postgraduate course offered by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati.
Course Overview: A Deep Dive into the Human Mind
This 8-week intensive course, titled Human Behaviour, is designed to simplify the complex science of psychology and provide a robust framework for understanding and predicting human actions. Led by an expert from one of India's premier institutions, the course moves beyond anecdotal observations to a scientific exploration of the mind.
Your Expert Instructor: Prof. Naveen Kashyap
The course is taught by Prof. Naveen Kashyap, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Psychology at IIT Guwahati. With over a decade of teaching experience at the institute, Prof. Kashyap brings both academic rigor and practical insight to the subject. His specialized research in sleep and human cognitive processes informs a nuanced understanding of how our biological systems influence behaviour. He regularly teaches advanced courses including Cognitive Psychology, Consumer Psychology, and Research Methodology to UG and PG students.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideally suited for:
- Postgraduate students in Psychology, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
- Undergraduate students seeking advanced foundational knowledge.
- PhD scholars looking to strengthen their core understanding of behavioural science.
- Professionals in marketing, HR, UX design, and management who want to apply psychological principles.
- Any curious learner fascinated by the workings of the human mind.
Detailed 8-Week Course Layout
The curriculum is meticulously planned to build your knowledge from the ground up:
| Week | Topic | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to the Science of Human Behaviour | Foundations, history, and scientific methods in psychology. |
| Week 2 | Sensation & Perception-I | How we receive and initially process sensory information from the environment. |
| Week 3 | Perception-II & Learning | Advanced perceptual organization, and theories of how behaviour changes through experience. |
| Week 4 | Memory and Language-I | Structures and processes of memory, and introduction to language acquisition. |
| Week 5 | Language-II and Emotion | Language comprehension, theories of emotion, and the emotion-cognition link. |
| Week 6 | Intelligence | Theories of intelligence, assessment, and the debate on nature vs. nurture. |
| Week 7 | Personality | Major theories (psychoanalytic, trait, humanistic) and personality assessment. |
| Week 8 | Social Influence and Cognition | How others influence our thoughts and actions, attitudes, prejudice, and group dynamics. |
Essential Reading Materials
To complement the lectures, the course references seminal textbooks in psychology, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience:
- Atkinson & Hilgard's Psychology: An Introduction (Cengage Press)
- Cacioppo, J. Discovering Psychology (Cengage Learning)
- Baron, R. Psychology (Pearson Press)
Why Study Human Behaviour?
Understanding human behaviour is more than an academic exercise; it's a powerful tool. This knowledge can enhance your ability in leadership, improve communication, inform marketing strategies, foster better relationships, and ultimately lead to greater self-awareness. Prof. Kashyap's course provides the scientific backbone to move from guesswork to informed insight about why people think, feel, and act the way they do.
Embark on this 8-week journey to decode the intricacies of the human mind with an expert from IIT Guwahati. Enroll today and take the first step towards mastering the science behind human behaviour.
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