Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ACPE-0077
Organization's ID:
PSY101
Organization:
Alternative Credit Project Ecosystem
Location:
Online
Length:
This is a self-paced online course that is completed over 135 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Psychology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to identify the basic framework of psychology, developmental, and social psychology; recall the fundamentals of behavior, learning and neurotransmitters in the body; recognize the various functions of memory, perception and emotion; define developmental characteristics throughout life and how personality traits and beliefs are developed; and list the different treatment methods of major psychological disorders and the main therapy approaches for each.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define psychology
  • Differentiate between the principle biological advantages and disadvantages of humans compared to other species
  • Identify the main components and functions of nerve cells
  • Define the function of the eye
  • Define learning
  • Differentiate between instincts and reflexes
  • Differentiate between needs and drives
  • Identify the basic principles of Maslow's Hierarch of Human Needs
  • Define human biological beginnings
  • Differentiate between insanity and mental disorders
  • Recall common attitudes, beliefs, opinions and stereotypes in social psychology
  • Identify the most common responsibilities of the members of psychology
  • Recall how the human nervous system is organized
  • Differentiate between the characteristics in sensation and perception
  • Identify five distinct tastes that humans perceive
  • Define behaviorism
  • Differentiate between short and long term memory
  • Define personality
  • Recall the various trait-type approaches to personality

General Topics:

  • The science of psychology
  • The brain and consciousness
  • Sensation and perception
  • Learning
  • Memory and intelligence
  • Motivation and emotion
  • Human development
  • Personality
  • Psychological disorders and therapies
  • Social psychology
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials