PSY0911 Fundamentals of Psychology

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of psychology, addressing foundational terminology and concepts from multiple perspectives. Topics will be drawn from several of the following areas: history of psychology, research methods, the mind and behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, emotion and motivation, personality, development, psychological disorders, and group behavior. This non-credit course will also address reading, study and writing strategies to help students succeed in this course and future social science courses. Students will also have opportunities to develop critical thinking skills through class discussion and exercises, presentations, written assignments, and exams. Credits: 0.000