Foundations of Contemporary Psychology
PSYC 105
Spring 2025
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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. |
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
Video lessons and primary source research articles.
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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 through 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: .....F. 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: PAC100; |
Permission of Instructor Required Enrollment capacity: 35 | 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. |
Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
Total Submitted Requests: 16 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 10 |
SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Psychology (6th edition) by Schachter, Gilbert, and Nock |
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: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: JUDD116; |
Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X |   |   |
Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 6 | SO: 5 | FR: 20 |
Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
Total Submitted Requests: 48 | 1st Ranked: 17 | 2nd Ranked: 12 | 3rd Ranked: 7 | 4th Ranked: 3 | Unranked: 9 |
SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Psychology (5th edition) by Schachter, Gilbert, and Nock |
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: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: JUDD116; |
Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: X | JR major: X |   |   |
Seats Available: -1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 15 | FR: 15 |
Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
Total Submitted Requests: 31 | 1st Ranked: 12 | 2nd Ranked: 9 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 2 | Unranked: 6 |
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