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School of Arts and Humanities
PSYC101
Introduction To Psychology
3 Credit Hours
8 Weeks
Prerequisites: None
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PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
This course introduces students to the art and science of Psychology. Course emphasis is on applying the "science of human behavior" to a variety of settings: vocational, personal, academic, and clinical. Course content introduces the history of psychology, major theories of personality and learning, current research and developmental issues. The course has a holistic approach and integrates the biological basis of behavior, social factors, learning and the unique coping styles of the individual to understand human behavior.
Course Scope
This course introduces the student to the scientific and theoretical foundations of psychology. It examines biopsychology, sensation/perception, learning, memory, language, thought, motivation, personality, emotion, stress, development, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies, and scientific research methods.
Course Objectives
Students completing this course will
CO1: Trace the historical milestones in the development of the field of psychology
CO2: Explore the research methodologies used to study psychological phenomena
CO2: Identify major theorists and theories within the field of psychology
CO4: Examine psychological development milestones across the human lifespan
CO5: Investigate the concepts of memory, learning, consciousness, and perception
CO6: Discuss the challenges and needs experienced by sufferers of psychological disorders
CO7: Identify types of psychopathology and how they are diagnosed
CO8: Investigate the components of the human stress response
PSYC101
Introduction To Psychology
3 Credit Hours
8 Weeks
Prerequisites: None
Table of Contents
Instructor Information
Course Materials
Course Description
Evaluation Procedures
Course Scope
Course Outline
Course Objectives
Policies
Course Delivery Method
Academic Services
Course Description (Catalog)
PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
This course introduces students to the art and science of Psychology. Course emphasis is on applying the "science of human behavior" to a variety of settings: vocational, personal, academic, and clinical. Course content introduces the history of psychology, major theories of personality and learning, current research and developmental issues. The course has a holistic approach and integrates the biological basis of behavior, social factors, learning and the unique coping styles of the individual to understand human behavior.
Course Scope
This course introduces the student to the scientific and theoretical foundations of psychology. It examines biopsychology, sensation/perception, learning, memory, language, thought, motivation, personality, emotion, stress, development, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapies, and scientific research methods.
Course Objectives
Students completing this course will
CO1: Trace the historical milestones in the development of the field of psychology
CO2: Explore the research methodologies used to study psychological phenomena
CO2: Identify major theorists and theories within the field of psychology
CO4: Examine psychological development milestones across the human lifespan
CO5: Investigate the concepts of memory, learning, consciousness, and perception
CO6: Discuss the challenges and needs experienced by sufferers of psychological disorders
CO7: Identify types of psychopathology and how they are diagnosed
CO8: Investigate the components of the human stress response