Elementary Psychology 3 s.h.
Why do we act the way we do? This course introduces psychology as the science of behavior. Psychological science addresses the major experiences of every person: How do we perceive the world around us? How do we learn, remember, and think? How do we develop? What causes mental illnesses, and how can those illnesses be treated? To answer these questions, the course focuses on sensation and perception, learning, child development, memory and cognition, neuroscience, psychotherapy, abnormal behavior, and social influences on behavior. Course format consists of lectures and a discussion section. Requirements include assigned readings in the text, class lectures, short papers, and participation in discussions. Students also are required to become familiar with research methods in psychology either by participation in research studies or through brief reviews of selected research literature. Readings are primarily taken from a text, but additional readings and class materials may be assigned.
Social Sciences