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 Department:    PSYC&

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    420101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

An overview of the factors affecting behavior including topics related to: theories of learning, the senses, perception, nervous system, emotions, personality theory, motivation, abnormal behavior and therapy, and social psychology.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a "C" or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Social Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Correctly distinguish between contemporary perspectives in psychology by describing their similarities and differences.
2. Accurately recognize the influence of nature and nurture on human behavior through descriptions and observations of behavior.
3. Identify findings in current research through accessing academic databases.
4. Describe the process of learning and memory using real-life examples.
5. Analyze the dynamic influence on human behavior and cognition by using major concepts in psychology.
6. SOCIAL SCIENCES: Identify social variables, structures, and experiences that shape individual perspectives.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. List all major topics to be covered during the quarter:
   • Method of science as applied to psychology
   • Function and structure of the nervous system
   • Theories of learning
   • Principles of perception
   • Theories of emotion
   • Motivation
   • Types of abnormal behavior
   • Major personality theories
   • Types of therapy
   • Developmental psychology
   • Social psychology