Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
GRAD-0027
Organization's ID:
S1 - 131237687; S2 - 131239450
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
4 weeks (120 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to psychology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to explore how psychology informs human thought, emotion, and behavior. They will examine the history of psychology, research and applied psychology, biopsychology, human development, sensation and perception, thinking and cognition, language acquisition, mechanisms of memory and cognition, intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, psychological disorder and treatment, and social psychology. All subject matter is explained and evaluated from a biological-psychological-social perspective

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe the emergence of psychology as a distinct field from early philosophy to contemporary psychology
  • identify and describe the key figures that have contributed to the field of psychology, both historical and contemporary; discuss research in psychology, ranging from conducting and evaluating psychological research to ethical practices
  • Describe the emergence of psychology as a distinct field from early philosophy to contemporary psychology.
  • Discuss research in psychology, ranging from conducting and evaluating psychological research to ethical practices.
  • Explain how biology influences human thought, feeling and behavior.
  • Describe cognitive psychology in action, ranging from sensation, perception, and conscious experiencing to intelligence and memory.
  • Compare and contrast theories of emotion, motivation and instinct.
  • Identify and discuss mental and physical health, dysfunction, psychological disorders and psychological treatment.
  • identify and describe the key figures that have contributed to the field of psychology, both historical and contemporary; discuss research in psychology, ranging from conducting and evaluating psychological research to ethical practices
  • Identify and describe the key figures that have contributed to the field of psychology, both historical and contemporary.
  • Identify and describe the physical, cognitive and emotional components of human development and how these factors influence the development of morality, cognition, and social attachment.
  • Define and describe key aspects of personality psychology from personality theory to personality assessment.
  • Describe key aspects of social psychology ranging from attitude formation, social norms, prejudice and biases to altruism and attraction.
  • describe the emergence of psychology as a distinct field from early philosophy to contemporary psychology

General Topics:

  • History and progression of psychology
  • Research in psychology
  • The biological bases of behavior
  • Sensation and perception
  • Developmental psychology
  • Human development
  • Learning and cognition
  • Language development and acquisition
  • The mechanisms of memory and cognition
  • Intelligence and reason
  • The nature of motivation and emotion
  • Personality
  • Individual adjustment and maladjustment
  • Social psychology
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
  • (Scenarios, teacher facilitated discussions)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials

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