Faculty

PSYC-2301 Introduction to Psychology

Kathryn Statos

Credit Fall 2024

Section(s)

PSYC-2301-030 (92034)
LEC MW 12:00pm - 1:20pm NRG NRG2 2242

Course Requirements

Students will study all core concepts and explore how these relate to their own personal experience. The format of the class will be varied. Lecture, labs, presentations, field activities, service-learning activities and in class and online discussions will be the avenues we will explore for gleaning new truths and observations about the subject matter and personal insights.

Readings

Required Textbook:

Either edition will be acceptable.

Psych 5 by Spencer Rathus ISBN 9781305662704

Psych 6 by Spencer Rathus ISBN 9780357041055

Psych 7 by Spencer Rathus ISBN 9780357432921

Course Subjects

This course is a survey of introductory topics such as learning, memory, sensation and perception, personality, life-span development, physiological basis of behavior, stress and

health, psychological disorders, social psychology, and research methods. Additional topics such as language development, states of consciousness, and psychotherapy may

also be included as determined by the instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

The common course objectives or goals include the following: The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of representative theories, findings and/or principles concerning the following topics:Physiological Basis of Behavior Cognition (including Sensation, Perception and Memory) -- Stress (and intellectual social, physical, and emotional health) -- Psychological Disorders -- Social Psychology