PSYC 101 - Introductory Psychology

3 Credits
This course provides an overview of psychological principles. Students learn basic theories and concepts to understand the dynamics of human behavior in a variety of settings.

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and discuss early and contemporary theories of psychology.
2. Articulate an understanding of the major principles of sensation and perception.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between psychological factors and physical health.
4. Evaluate and apply the theories of development across the lifespan.
5. Articulate the basic principles and major theories concerning learning, memory, and cognition.
6. Discuss the symptomatology, etiology and treatment of psychological disorders.
7. Identify and discuss the major theories related to social psychology.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the states of consciousness such as sleep, attention, dreaming and drug use.
9. Discuss and apply the major theories of motivation and emotion.
10. Identify and discuss the biological bases of behavior.
11. Identify the steps of the scientific method and explain how this method applies to psychology.
12. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and analytically in relation to psychological findings.
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between culturalsocial factors on individual behavior.