PSY100 Syllabus-3.pdf

Meet Your Instructor: Amanda Trama, Ph.D.

Course Description:  Introduction To Psychology 

Textbook Information:  Psychology in Your Life (Second edition- Sarah Grison & Michael S. Gazzaniga) 

Additional Course Information:PSY 100 Section #: 53032
Course Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research methods, core empirical findings, and historic trends in psychology.
2. Recognize and understand the impact of diversity on psychological research, theory and application, including (but not limited to): age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, socio-economic status, disability, and sexual orientation.
3. Understand and apply psychological principles to personal experience and social and organizational settings.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and information competence as applied to psychological topics.

Student Learning Objectives:

1. Addresses principles of research, perception, development, learning, motivation, emotion, and abnormal behavior. Emphasizes application of psychological principles to personal adjustment.

2. Display a strong understanding and comprehension of the material 

3. Be able to think critically about topics presented, contribute to discussion and apply information presented in a practical manner.