Foundations of Contemporary Psychology
PSYC 105
Spring 2024
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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: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Psychology (6th edition) by Schachter, Gilbert, Nock, and Wegner
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Examinations and Assignments:
4 exams, 2 essays |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Psychology majors and students considering majoring in psychology must take this course graded. Exercises, discussion, research requirement, weekly online quizzes. |
| Instructor(s): Tomlin,Damon Austin Times: .M.W... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 15 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 25 | 1st Ranked: 10 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 10 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Psychology (6th edition) by Schachter, Gilbert, Nock, and Wegner |
Examinations and Assignments:
4 exams, 2 essays |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Psychology majors and students considering majoring in psychology must take this course graded. Exercises, discussion, research requirement, weekly online quizzes. |
| Instructor(s): Tomlin,Damon Austin Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 15 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 7 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 7 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View (5th Edition), Laura A. King, Published by McGraw Hill; ISBN10: 1260500527 | ISBN13: 9781260500523
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Examinations and Assignments:
Quizzes (6): 10 question quizzes designed to ensure students are reading the assigned chapters before lecture.
Exams (3): Each exam will be a mix of multiple choice and short answer questions. . The exams will NOT be cumulative; however, much of the material in this class is cumulative, that is, you must be able to understand and retain the information from early in the course to work with the material presented later in the course.
Assignments: (5) On weeks when there is no scheduled exam or quiz there will be a written assignment pertaining to the chapter material, article, or video designed to explore the material more in depth.
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This class will provide a survey of some modern research areas, major theories, and key findings as well as the methods commonly used by researchers. Students will leave more able to interpret psychological results, and hopefully with an appreciation of psychological research as a powerful tool that can used to answer important questions about people and the world around us.
One of the topics to be covered in this course is Gender and Sexual Identity. Gender and Sexuality are especially sensitive areas that people care about passionately. There will be a wide range of sexual attitudes, preferences, orientations, and moral beliefs among your fellow students. When we have class discussions about any class topic, please try to remember this diversity.
This course will include lectures, readings, and video clips about explicit topics. Various relationship structures, gender, and sexuality may be covered as well as other topics that students express an interest in discussing during the course. Please approach learning about these topics in an open-minded scientific way. |
| Instructor(s): Curley,Christine Marie Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -9 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 15 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 9 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
| SECTION 04 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Video lessons and primary source research articles. |
Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly digital projects and a final portfolio; A midterm and end of term exam; 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/editing, and graphic design. For more information: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFACQQDHiBabPcRJIenRNBw Psychology majors and students considering major in psychology must take this course graded. |
| Instructor(s): Dierker,Lisa Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: SCIE189; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 15 | FR: 15 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 10 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 5 |
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