PSYC 101 General Psychology

This course examines the foundation of behavior and is an overview of the field of psychology with an emphasis on fundamental processes and principles. Topics that are covered include scientific method, the nervous system and behavior, sensory processes and perception, learning, memory, motivation, cognition, personality, and behavior disorders. The general purpose of this course is to have students demonstrate a knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, theories, and issues related to these topics. This course is a prerequisite for all courses in psychology except PSYC 203. 

Credits

3

Offered

Fall, Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Responsible engagement: You will be encouraged to apply psychological principles to become a responsibly engaged citizen in the world.
2. Self-Understanding: You will be encouraged to apply what you learn in this course to facilitate and enhance your college success as well as other life domains.
3. Understanding diversity: You will be encouraged to contemplate how diversity shapes human behavior and interaction.