Course Details
Course Code: PSYC101 Course ID: 3734 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
The course introduces students to the art and science of Psychology. Course emphasis is on applying the "science of human behavior" to a variety of settings: vocational, personal, academic, and clinical. Course content introduces the history of psychology, major theories of personality and learning, current research and developmental issues. The course has a holistic approach and integrates the biological basis of behavior, social factors, learning and the unique coping styles of the individual to understand human behavior.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2022 - 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 - 05/28/2023 | April | Spring 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/28/2022 - 04/28/2023 | 05/01/2023 - 06/25/2023 | May | Spring 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/26/2022 - 06/02/2023 | 06/05/2023 - 07/30/2023 | June | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/30/2023 - 06/30/2023 | 07/03/2023 - 08/27/2023 | July | Summer 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 | 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 | August | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/27/2023 - 09/01/2023 | 09/04/2023 - 10/29/2023 | September | Summer 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
- Students will be able to identify and define the key tenets and theories in the field of psychology (perceptual, cognitive, developmental, abnormal, social, and health).
- Students will be able to apply basic psychological principles and theoretical concepts to their daily life, work, and relationships.
- Students will be able to describe how human behavior and mental processes are affected by culture and social situations and roles.
- Students will be able to apply the scientific method and research methodology to critique a simple psychological experiment.
- Students will be able to identify the main symptoms and treatments for common psychological disorders.
- Students will be able to describe the findings of major/critical psychological experiments and theorists in the field of psychology.
- Students will be able to summarize the mind/body connection as it relates to psychological concepts.
- Students will be able to identify and define the key tenets and theories in the field of psychology (perceptual, cognitive, developmental, abnormal, social, and health).
- Students will be able to apply basic psychological principles and theoretical concepts to their daily life, work, and relationships.
- Students will be able to describe how human behavior and mental processes are affected by culture and social situations and roles.
- Students will be able to apply the scientific method and research methodology to critique a simple psychological experiment.
- Students will be able to identify the main symptoms and treatments for common psychological disorders.
- Students will be able to describe the findings of major/critical psychological experiments and theorists in the field of psychology.
- Students will be able to summarize the mind/body connection as it relates to psychological concepts.
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |