PSYCH 151 - General Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites: ENGL 090 , RDG 090 , and MATH 090 or higher or qualifying scores on accepted placement tests
C6 General Education Social Systems Satisfier Y
MTA Social Sciences Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: FWSU
This course provides an overview of major subject areas in psychological science. We will explore several areas of psychology in two key ways: by understanding how scientific knowledge and principles are generated and evaluated and by exploring the implications of psychology’s findings. Principles of scientific investigation, including scientific theories, hypotheses, methods, and evaluating results will be applied to the study of human behavior and experience, spanning content areas ranging from cellular to ecological, including biological psychology, sensation, perception, human development, cognition, learning, motivation, emotion, stress, and social processes. We will also apply this knowledge and these skills to psychology and other subjects. The course is designed to prepare students for future psychology classes and to enhance critical thinking skills for other academic studies, for careers, and for everyday life.
Notes: Science Mathematics Division
Theory Hours: 45
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
Applies to General Education Social Systems Competency Objectives A, B, C, and D.
2. Examine basic research methodologies in psychology including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
Applies to General Education Social Systems Competency Objective D.
3. Apply empirical thinking and the scientific method to the study of behavior and mental processes.
Applies to General Education Social Systems Competency Objectives A, B, and D.
4. Apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
Applies to General Education Social Systems Competency Objectives A and B.
5. Explore the contributions of biological and environmental factors to the development of behaviors and mental processes.
Applies to General Education Social Systems Competency Objectives A, B, and C.
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