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PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology

(3,0) 3 Credits

General Education Course: Social Science
Prerequisite(s): and Corequisite: Placement into ENGL 111 English Composition I  with ENGL 070 English Composition I Workshop  , or higher.
This course will provide students with a basic overview of psychology - the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The course will focus on the interactions among biological, social, and personal influences that describe, explain, predict, and control behavior. Additionally, students will learn to critically understand and evaluate theories in psychology and how the theories apply to phenomena experienced in people’s everyday life. Whenever possible, the course will focus on research with real world implications and the application of psychological concepts to real world scenarios. This course will cover a variety of topics: including research methods, neuroscience, cognition, human development, social psychology, theories of personality, psychological disorders, and therapy.

 


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