General Psychology – PSYC 101

CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 09/05/2023

Course Description

This course introduces the field of psychology. Topics include the nervous system, research methods, perception, development, social behavior, learning and memory, and clinical psychology.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

This course is a survey of the many different areas covered within the field of psychology. It introduces the student to the way psychology affects him or her as a person as well as its ability to help the student understand, predict, and control behavior for the betterment of people. It is offered as a general education course in light of its impact on our society through the research that is being conducted and the theories that are presented.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Biblical Worldview Indicator Report Assignment

The student will complete and submit the Biblical Worldview Indicator (BWVI) assessment and upload a copy. (CLO: A, B, C, D; FSLO: SSI 2)

Essay Assignments (6)

The student is required to write an essay using a provided prompt. Each essay must be at least 400 words, be in current APA format, and cite the course text. (CLO: A, B, C, D; FSLO: SSI 1, 2, 3)

Quiz: Research Overview
This quiz will assess the student's understanding of basic concepts related to research, theories, and worldview. The student will have 30 minutes to answer 10 questions (true and false or multiple choice). You may consult the Research Overview Presentation at any time during the quiz. (CLO: C; FSLO: SSI 1, 3)

Quizzes (8)
The student will complete 8 quizzes. Each quiz will have a 1-hour time limit to answer 35 multiple-choice questions. Quizzes are open-book/open-notes. The student is allowed one retake of each quiz (taken within the Module: Week it is assigned). When a student retakes a quiz, the highest score will be retained. (CLO: A, B, D; FSLO: SSI 1, 2, 3)