Foundations of Contemporary Psychology
PSYC 105
Fall 2007
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01
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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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (NS&B)(PSYC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Gleitman, H., Fridlund, A., & Reisberg, D., PSYCHOLOGY, 2004, New York, NY: Norton
Class Handouts as needed. Reserve reading as assigned.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four in-class exams (multiple-choice format).
Two short-paper assignments (dates to be included on syllabus).
Research participation requirement. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Psychology majors and students considering majoring in psychology must take this course graded (A-F). |
| Instructor(s): Danso,Henry A. Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SHAN107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 150 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -15 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 10 | JR non-major: 10 | SO: 50 | FR: 80 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 20 | 1st Ranked: 4 | 2nd Ranked: 4 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 2 | Unranked: 8 |
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