PSY 2012
Introduction to Psychology
Course Description:
This course is a basic introduction to the psychological study of human behavior and thought. The primary focus of the course is to understand human behavior from a variety of different perspectives. Topics to be covered include research methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, cognition, intelligence, personality, abnormal behavior and application of psychotherapies.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Apply the principles of the scientific method to the evaluation of research in the psychological sciences and to material presented in the media about the behavioral sciences;
Identify the impact of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors on human behavior and mental processes;
Analyze human behavior using the neuroscience, evolutionary, behavioral genetics psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and socio-cultural perspectives;
Explain examples of human behavior within the domains of neuroscience, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, cognition, personality and psychological disorders;
Describe a wide range of global, social and cultural points of view and apply various perspectives to analyze human
behavior
Required Textbook:
Myers, D. (2010). Exploring Psychology in Modules 9/e. Worth: New York. E-book + Psych Portal Access code
Course Requirements:
This course requires students to complete a paper, multiple in-class exams, and online quizzes and homework assignments by a specific date and time. Students should expect to spend at least six hours outside of class per week in order to complete the reading and assignments.
Online Course Requirements:
This online course requires students to complete a paper, multiple online exams, and online quizzes and homework assignments by a specific date and time. All exams must be taken in one of the IRSC Assessment Centers. Students
should expect to spend at least nine hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a
regular semester. If the course is offered during a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 18 hours on required coursework and reading.
Student Responsibilities:
Attendance is required.
Reading assignments of at least three modules per week in contact with instructor.
Angel/Psych portal is a required component of the course in which students are required to complete online
quizzes and homework assignments.
Class participation is expected so reading must be completed before class.
Students are expected to withdraw if they wish to do so. In accordance with institutional policy, an Instructor Withdrawal can only be used (provided the student is not enrolled for the third attempt) for extenuating circumstances such as deaths, illnesses, etc. whenever a student cannot physically come in to process their own withdrawal.
Contact the instructor right away with any problems or conflicts
This course is a basic introduction to the psychological study of human behavior and thought. The primary focus of the course is to understand human behavior from a variety of different perspectives. Topics to be covered include research methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, cognition, intelligence, personality, abnormal behavior and application of psychotherapies.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Apply the principles of the scientific method to the evaluation of research in the psychological sciences and to material presented in the media about the behavioral sciences;
Identify the impact of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors on human behavior and mental processes;
Analyze human behavior using the neuroscience, evolutionary, behavioral genetics psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and socio-cultural perspectives;
Explain examples of human behavior within the domains of neuroscience, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, cognition, personality and psychological disorders;
Describe a wide range of global, social and cultural points of view and apply various perspectives to analyze human
behavior
Required Textbook:
Myers, D. (2010). Exploring Psychology in Modules 9/e. Worth: New York. E-book + Psych Portal Access code
Course Requirements:
This course requires students to complete a paper, multiple in-class exams, and online quizzes and homework assignments by a specific date and time. Students should expect to spend at least six hours outside of class per week in order to complete the reading and assignments.
Online Course Requirements:
This online course requires students to complete a paper, multiple online exams, and online quizzes and homework assignments by a specific date and time. All exams must be taken in one of the IRSC Assessment Centers. Students
should expect to spend at least nine hours per week in order to complete the reading and assignments during a
regular semester. If the course is offered during a summer or mini-mester, students should expect to spend at least 18 hours on required coursework and reading.
Student Responsibilities:
Attendance is required.
Reading assignments of at least three modules per week in contact with instructor.
Angel/Psych portal is a required component of the course in which students are required to complete online
quizzes and homework assignments.
Class participation is expected so reading must be completed before class.
Students are expected to withdraw if they wish to do so. In accordance with institutional policy, an Instructor Withdrawal can only be used (provided the student is not enrolled for the third attempt) for extenuating circumstances such as deaths, illnesses, etc. whenever a student cannot physically come in to process their own withdrawal.
Contact the instructor right away with any problems or conflicts