Foundations of Contemporary Psychology
PSYC 105
Spring 2017
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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 students' liberal arts education. This course will help students discover what psychology is and what psychologists do. Not only will students learn the basic content of psychology, but the course should help them 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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| 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
Gazzaniga, PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE, 5th ed. (2016), W.W. Norton & Company, Incorporated.
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Examinations and Assignments:
The exams for intro will include one midterm and an in-class final. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Psychology majors and students considering majoring in psychology must take this course graded. |
| Instructor(s): Carney,Sarah Kristin Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: SCIE150; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 200 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: -21 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 22 | JR non-major: 22 | SO: 53 | FR: 103 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 14 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 7 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 2 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Introduction to Psychology, an on-line, interactive curriculum from the Open Learning Initiative (OLI) (https://oli.web.cmu.edu/). |
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly readings that will inform 7 digital projects--one project completed every two weeks. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This section of the course will provide an introduction to the field of psychology though digital projects that will include video production, editing, post-production and graphic design. Basic computer skills are required with a willingness to learn or expand new software skills such as Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop. |
| Instructor(s): Dierker,Lisa C. Times: .....F. 01:20PM-04:10PM; ....R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: ALLB004; AWKS112; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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