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PIA 101: General Psychology

3 credits

This course offers an introduction to the discipline and science of psychology and an explanation of the major perspectives of psychology (behavioral, biological, cognitive, evolutionary, humanistic, psychodynamic, and sociocultural). Behavior and mental processes are investigated through scientific inquiry into various areas of psychology. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)

Learning Goals

The goal of the class is for you to ‘sample’ various domains of psychology and have a good understanding of the guiding principles in psychological research in preparation for taking other more focused courses in the discipline. At the completion of this course:1. Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.2. Students will respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.3. Students will be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.4. Students will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology5. Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues 6. Students will develop insight into their own and others' behavior and mental processes and apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement.7. Students will emerge from the major with realistic ideas about how to implement their psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits in a variety of settings.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2024

General Psychology
0501-101-001 C. Mckechnie Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am - 9:50 am Garden City 3
0501-101-002 D. Bleecher Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00 am - 10:50 am GC - BLH 109 3
0501-101-003 J. Weinberger Mon/Wed 2:25 pm - 3:40 pm GC - LVH 314 3
0501-101-004 C. Etengoff Online 3 This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-101-005 S. Gabin Tue/Thu 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm GC - BLH 201 3
0501-101-006 D. Wiltshire Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 am - 8:50 am Garden City 3
0501-101-007 TBA Mon/Wed/Fri 12:00 noon - 12:50 pm Garden City 3
0501-101-008 J. Weinberger Mon/Wed 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Garden City 3
0501-101-009 TBA Tue/Thu 1:40 pm - 2:55 pm GC - BLH 109 3

Sections Offered: Summer 2024, Summer II

General Psychology
0501-101-001 C. Etengoff Jul 8 - Aug 11 Online 3

Sections Offered: Spring 2024

General Psychology
0501-101-001 C. Etengoff Online 3 This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-101-002 J. Weinberger Mon/Wed 2:25 pm - 3:40 pm GC - SCB 215S 3 This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-101-003 S. Podell Tue/Thu 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm GC - BLH 109 3 This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-101-004 C. Mckechnie Mon/Wed/Fri 9:00 am - 9:50 am GC - BLH 109 3 This Course is Filled to Capacity

 
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