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 Department:    PSYC&

 Course #:    100

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    420101

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 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: Appropriate placement or grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 099.

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. Understand the major theories of modern psych
2. Have insight into his/her own behavior and the behavior of others
3. Be prepared to take advanced courses in psychology
4. Have an appreciation for the complexity of behavior
5. Understand how our perceptions and biases impact our behavior and decisions and can limit our understanding of others
6. Use critical thinking to evaluate research and theories in psychology
7. 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