Course Code & Number:
PSY 104
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Catalog Description:
Definition of psychology and major areas of psychology (social, clinical, educational psychology, etc.); biological foundations of psychology; sensation and perception; growth and development; learning; memory; intelligence; personality and personality theories; abnormal behaviors; motivation; emotions; social influences on individuals.
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites:
NONE
Co-requisites:
NONE
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to
-Explain the primary objectives of psychology
-Demonstrate knowledge and understanding representing appropriate breadth and depth in selected content areas of psychology
-Discuss basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation
-Integrate theoretical perspectives to produce comprehensive and multi-faceted explanations
-Demonstrate an attitude of critical thinking that includes persistence, open-mindedness, tolerance for ambiguity and intellectual engagement
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Inquiry
Collaborating
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Drama/Roleplaying
Experiments
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz/Homework
Observation