PSYC105 - Foundations of Contemporary Psychology

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Foundations of Contemporary Psychology
PSYC 105 SP

This course will include an introductory level presentation of ideas and research findings in the major areas of psychology. It will serve as both preparation for upper-level courses in psychology and as a valuable contribution to your Liberal Arts education. This course will help you to discover what psychology is and what psychologists do. Not only will you learn the basic content of psychology, but the course should help you to think critically about such everyday issues as: In what ways are we like other humans, and how do we differ? What do babies perceive and think? Why do we dream? Content areas include history of psychology, methods of psychological research, biological basis of human behavior, motivation and emotions, learning and memory, sensation and perception, cognitive and social development, personality, intelligence, and psychopathology.

MAJOR READINGS

Required:
Gleitman, H., Fridlund, A. J., Reisberg, D., PSYCHOLOGY, 6th ed., 2004, NY: Norton

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four in-class examinations, multiple choice, 4 brief exercises/assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Psychology majors and students considering major in psychology must take this course graded A-F.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC Grading Mode: Student Option

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Danso,Henry A.

Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; Location: SHAN107;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 150)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 10 Jr. non-major: 10 SO: 50 FR: 80

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006