Faculty Syllabus

PSYC-2301 Introduction to Psychology

Kymberlie Schellin


Credit Spring 2026

Section(s)

PSYC-2301-076 (49277)
LEC MW 10:30am - 11:50am RRC RRC8 8303.00

Course Requirements

Course Structure

The course is organized into four modules, each containing:

  • Four textbook chapters
  • One quiz per chapter
  • One applied homework assignment
  • One in-class exam

Course Requirements

To successfully complete this course, students are expected to:

  • Attend class regularly and arrive on time
     
  • Actively participate in class discussions and activities
     
  • Complete all assigned readings prior to class
     
  • Take all chapter quizzes by the posted Sunday 11:59 PM deadlines
     
  • Complete all module homework assignments according to instructions
     
  • Submit written work as a hard copy, using correct spelling, grammar, and complete sentences
     
  • Take all exams in class during scheduled exam days
     
  • Use Blackboard Ultra regularly to check announcements, grades, and due dates
     
  • Follow all course policies, including academic integrity and AI use policies
     
  • Communicate professionally with the instructor and ask questions when clarification is needed
     

This is a college-level course. Students are responsible for managing their time, meeting deadlines, and taking ownership of their learning. Support is available, but students must take the initiative to seek help when needed.

Readings

Required Textbook

The Science of Psychology: Connections and Contemporary Issues (v1.0)
Author: Martin S. Shapiro
Year: 2023
ISBN (Digital): 978-1-4533-3869-8

 

Course Subjects

Course Subjects

This course introduces major topics in psychology, including:

  • Psychology as a scientific discipline

  • Brain and nervous system

  • Genetics and evolution

  • Consciousness and sleep

  • Sensation and perception

  • Learning and motivation

  • Memory and cognition

  • Intelligence and decision making

  • Human development across the lifespan

  • Sex, gender, and relationships

  • Social behavior and influence

  • Personality

  • Psychological disorders

  • Treatment and therapy

  • Stress, health, and well-being

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Course Learning Goals

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain psychology as a scientific discipline
  2. Describe how the brain and nervous system influence behavior
  3. Explain learning, memory, and thinking processes
  4. Analyze development and social behavior across the lifespan
  5. Identify major psychological disorders and treatments
  6. Explain how stress and health affect well-being
  7. Apply psychological concepts to real-life situations
  8. Evaluate psychological claims using scientific thinking

Office Hours

T Th 4:40 AM - 5:50 AM Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/cud-crvk-dyb

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Office Hours

T Th 4:40 AM - 5:50 AM Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/cud-crvk-dyb

NOTE Pleasae use the link to join office hours

Published: 01/10/2026 21:17:53