PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology

Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding 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 treatment, stress and health, and social psychology.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Diploma program admission language competency OR successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with C or better

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

0

Lecture Contact Hours

45

Total Contact Hours

45