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Psychological Science
PSYC101 FA
This first-year seminar provides a broad survey of the entire field of psychology. It differs from the large Introductory Psychology (PSYC105) in several ways. First, this course is for first-year students. Second,
the course is offered as a seminar
with each student required to make several research presentations to the class. Thus, active participation is required. Third, in addition to an introductory text, students read original journal articles in each of the
major areas of the discipline. As
indicated by its name, Psychological Science will provide an in-depth overview of psychology as an empirical scientific discipline.
MAJOR READINGS
One introductory psychology textbook (co-authored by the instructor) and journal articles of original research
Text to be used: J. G. Seamon & D. T. Kenrick (1994), PSYCHOLOGY, 2nd edition
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two in-class examinations, two or three in-class seminar presentations, and a final paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Weekly meetings focus on the general topics typically covered in an introductory psychology sequence. However, the format is different. There are lectures and discussions led by the instructor and seminar presentations
by the students. The seminar
presentations are prepared in advance by tutorial meetings with the instructor. The presentations focus on the methods, results, and conclusions of different experiments in psychology. Through the seminar
presentations, students learn how to make effect
ive presentations, while learning about new research findings and the source of those findings in psychology. For each of the topics covered, there is an attempt to blend historical "classic" research (to show where
psychology has been) with contemporary
"cutting edge" research (to show where it is going).
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Seamon,John G.
- Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD200
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)
- SR. major: X Jr. major: X
- SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: X FR: 20
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Speaking
- FYI: First Year Initiative:Seminar
SECTION 02
- Instructor(s): Seamon,John G.
- Times: ...W... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD200
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)
- SR. major: X Jr. major: X
- SR. non-major: X Jr. non-major: X SO: X FR: 20
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Speaking
- FYI: First Year Initiative:Seminar
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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