PSYC 101 - General Psychology

Number of Credits: 3
Explore major psychological theories, concepts, and research. Discuss the biological bases of behavior, and survey related topics including cognition, human development, personality, social psychology, and mental health and treatment. Advanced Placement Exam (Psychology with a score of 3) and CLEP (Introductory Psychology with a score of 50) accepted (All Terms) Three hours lecture each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

GENERAL EDUCATION Category: Social and Behavioral Sciences

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.Describe how psychologists in different subfields explain thought and behavior. (PG1,PG2,PG3;GE1,GE3,GE4,GE6)
2.Identify scholarly sources of information. (PG4; GE1,GE4,GE5)
3.Write concise, organized explanations of psychological subject matter. (PG2,PG3,PG5; GE1,GE3,GE4,GE5)
4.Apply psychological theories to everyday problems. (PG1,PG2; GE1,GE3,GE6)