Foundations of Contemporary Psychology
PSYC 105
Spring 2027
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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: (Neuroscience and Behavior)(Psychology)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: Open-source Psychology textbook (https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e). Additional readings will be provided via Moodle
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Examinations and Assignments:
: Three in class exams, a cumulative final exam, Reflective essays based on readings, research participation and engagement
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: Students who plan to major in Psychology should take this graded.
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| Instructor(s): Juhasz,Barbara Jean Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 35 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 8 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Open-sources textbook (https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e), additional readings will be provided on Moodle |
Examinations and Assignments:
quizzes, reflections, final project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Kertesz,Ajna F. Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 35 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 8 | FR: 20 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Open-sources textbook (https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e), additional readings will be provided on Moodle |
Examinations and Assignments:
quizzes, reflections, final project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Kertesz,Ajna F. Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 35 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 8 | FR: 20 |
| 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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