PSYC 101 General Psychology

Through this introduction to psychology, students will develop an understanding of the basic principles of psychology and be able to apply these principles to psychological problems and their own experiences. Students will be able to describe how psychologists do their research and understand how psychologists explain phenomena. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize, analyze, and critically evaluate psychological information.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Identify, summarize, analyze, and critically evaluate psychological information, including
   primary and secondary sources.
   
2. Describe, understand, analyze, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of psychological
   research through case studies, surveys, tests, naturalistic observations, and experiments.
3. Explain, analyze, and evaluate psychological concepts by critically applying the scientific
   method.
   
4. Apply psychological concepts and theories to one’s own experience in and out the classroom.
   
5. Explain the influences and limitations on mental process and behavior.
6. Compare and contrast the various influences on issues of mental health.
7. Compare, contrast, and apply the major perspectives in psychology.

Course Objectives

1. Identify, summarize, analyze, and critically evaluate psychological information, including
   primary and secondary sources.
   

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Critical thinking exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT1
2. Describe, understand, analyze, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of psychological
   research through case studies, surveys, tests, naturalistic observations, and experiments.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Critical thinking exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT3
3. Explain, analyze, and evaluate psychological concepts by critically applying the scientific
   method.
   

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Written assignment or test questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT4
4. Apply psychological concepts and theories to one’s own experience in and out the classroom.
   

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Written assignment or test questions

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT2
5. Explain the influences and limitations on mental process and behavior.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Written assignment or test questions
6. Compare and contrast the various influences on issues of mental health.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Written assignments or test questions
7. Compare, contrast, and apply the major perspectives in psychology.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Written assignment or test questions