PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology

4 Credits
Presents a survey of the science of psychology including theoretical and experimental findings and applications. Topics include research methodology, the nervous system, perception, cognition, learning, memory, human development, emotions, motivation, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, attitudes, social influence and growth processes.

Pre-Requisites Both of these groups:

1.One of these two: EAP 0099, ENG 0099 (Minimum grade: 1.67 GPA Equivalent)

And

2. Any one of these three: READ 0093, READ 0094, READ 0099

ENG 1108

Major Content Areas
Personality (5%)

Consciousness (5%)

Learning and Memory (5%)

Stress, Coping and Health (5%)

Current Topics and Trends (20%)

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence (5%)

Professional Development (5%)

History of Psychology (5%)

Motivation and Emotion (5%)

Sensation and Perception (5%)

Psychopathology and Treatments (5%)

Neuroscience and Behavior (10%)

Research Methods (10%)

Social Psychology (5%)

Developmental Psychology (5%)

Learning Outcomes
Utilize critical thinking skills (e.g., evaluate information quality, distinguish between causation and correlation, adopt multiple perspectives for a given problem)

Describe the history of Psychology and how Psychology is distinct from related disciplines such as sociology and philosophy.

Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for aspects of human diversity as it applies to Psychology

Demonstrate an understanding of key topics in psychology.

Apply course concepts to one’s own daily life.

Compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches to Psychology.

Adopt the framework of Psychological Science (correctly use terminology and concepts, engage in scientific problem-solving).

Begin to develop an informed professional direction for life after graduation.

Describe scientific research methods used in Psychology.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci

02 - Critical Thinking