2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
    Oct 07, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog

PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology


Credits: 3
Lab/Lecture: Three lecture.

A foundation course in the science of behavior. The course will provide an overview of the factors that affect behavior and mental processes including biological, behavioral, cognitive, and socio-cultural influences.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. define the vocabulary and concepts used in the field;
  2. describe the scientific method and the research methodologies used in the field of psychology;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of the historical and current theoretical frameworks that influence the field of psychology;
  4. describe the relationship between the brain and behavior;
  5. discuss the role of nature and nurture and their influences on human behavior;
  6. discuss biological, behavioral, cognitive, and social development across the lifespan;
  7. describe the role of psychology in contemporary society and apply relevant concepts and theories to student’s own experiences.


General Education: Social/Behavioral Sciences.
Special Requirement(s): Ethnic/Race/Gender Awareness.