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Aug 24, 2024
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Fall 2017 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PSYCH 101 - General Psychology 3 credits
This course is an introduction to psychology as a behavioral science. Topics include the theoretical perspectives of psychology, research methodology, the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, learning and memory. While primarily a lecture and a discussion course, other pedagogical methods such as case studies, student projects, films, and on-line exercises may be used to develop a more comprehensive understanding of human behavior. Designed for students who meet the college’s requirements for enrollment in first-year undergraduate courses who want an introduction to psychology.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of prerequisite course ENG 92 - Writing for College 2 or ESL 122 - Introduction to Academic Writing 2 , or appropriate course placement. Alternatively, students may take the course if they have completed ENG 101 - Writing and Research or are taking it as a corequisite.
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