Foundations of Contemporary Psychology
PSYC 105
Fall 2021
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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: |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (NS&B)(PSYC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Weekly video lessons (freely available)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly digital projects and a final portfolio. Research exposure or equivalent. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This section of the course will introduce the field of psychology though digital projects that include data collection and analysis, video and sound production and editing, and graphic design. For more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vXmrgEcMM0
Psychology majors and students considering major in psychology must take this course graded. |
| Instructor(s): Dierker,Lisa C. Times: .M.W... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: SCIE189; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 37 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 14 | FR: 16 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 45 | 1st Ranked: 10 | 2nd Ranked: 10 | 3rd Ranked: 6 | 4th Ranked: 6 | Unranked: 13 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Weekly video lessons (freely available) |
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly digital projects and a final portfolio. Research exposure or equivalent. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This section of the course will introduce the field of psychology though digital projects that include data collection and analysis, video and sound production and editing, and graphic design. For more information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vXmrgEcMM0
Psychology majors and students considering major in psychology must take this course graded. |
| Instructor(s): Dierker,Lisa C. Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: SCIE189; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 37 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 13 | FR: 17 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 20 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 4 | 3rd Ranked: 4 | 4th Ranked: 3 | Unranked: 6 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Gray, P. and Bjorklund, D. (2017). PSYCHOLOGY (8th Edition). Worth Publishers. ISBN-10 : 9781319150518 | ISBN-13 : 978-1319150518
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Examinations and Assignments:
4 Exams, 4 Quizzes, 1-2 Short Papers
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Psychology majors and students considering major in psychology must take this course graded. |
| Instructor(s): Bell,Chris Times: .M.W.F. 08:50AM-09:40AM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 9 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 8 |
| SECTION 04 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Gray, P. & Bjorklund, D. (2017). PSYCHOLOGY (8th Edition). Worth Publishers. ISBN-10 : 9781319150518 | ISBN-13 : 978-1319150518
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Examinations and Assignments:
4 Exams, 4 Quizzes, 1-2 Short Papers
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Psychology majors and students considering major in psychology must take this course graded. |
| Instructor(s): Bell,Chris Times: .M.W.F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 8 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 5 |
| SECTION 05 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Schachter, D. L., Gilbert, D. T., Nock, M. K., & Wegner, D. M. PSYCHOLOGY (5th edition), ISBN: 978-1319190804 |
Examinations and Assignments:
In-class exams: 4, In-class exercises: 24, Discussion: 3, Short writing assignments: 2. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Tomlin,Damon Austin Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: SCIE638; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 29 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 10 | FR: 11 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 14 | 1st Ranked: 5 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 8 |
| SECTION 06 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Schachter, D. L., Gilbert, D. T., Nock, M. K., & Wegner, D. M. PSYCHOLOGY (5th edition), ISBN: 978-1319190804. |
Examinations and Assignments:
In-class exams: 4, In-class exercises: 24, Discussion: 3, Short writing assignments: 2. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Tomlin,Damon Austin Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: SCIE109; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 13 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 2 | Unranked: 8 |
| SECTION 07 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Schachter, D. L., Gilbert, D. T., Nock, M. K., & Wegner, D. M. PSYCHOLOGY (5th edition), ISBN: 978-1319190804. |
Examinations and Assignments:
In-class exams: 4, In-class exercises: 24, Discussion: 3, Short writing assignments: 2. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Tomlin,Damon Austin Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: SHAN107; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 7 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 4 |
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