Catalog 2013-2014

PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology (3-0-3)

This course presents the basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. This course develops students' understanding of basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work, and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatments, stress and health, and social psychology.

Offered every semester

Prerequisite

Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C or higher