Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PLNS-0054
Organization's ID:
PLNS-0054
Organization:
Pearson
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 -- 15 weeks (66 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Psychology
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce human behavior. It includes the study of the theories and concepts of psychology including the scope of psychology; biological foundations and the brain; sensation; perception; motivation; personality; learning and memory; emotion; states of consciousness; personality theories; cognition; life-span development; and applied psychology.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the anatomical structures and physiological functions related to psychology
  • Examine the different phases and stages in human development
  • Evaluate health psychology and approaches to health management
  • Investigate the different mental disorders as they relate to psychology
  • Examine the field of psychology in terms of history, key perspectives and issues, current trends, and scientific and research methods
  • Examine sensation, perception, heredity, and genetics
  • Analyze consciousness, sleep, sleep disorders, and hypnosis as they relate to psychology
  • Analyze the underlying principles and basis of the psychology behind learning, memory, and experience
  • Explain cognitive abilities and intelligence from a psychological perspective
  • Examine the different motivation theories and the psychological basis of emotions
  • Explain sexuality and gender in relation to psychology
  • Examine psychoanalytic approaches and humanistic theories to explain behaviors and traits in personalities
  • Analyze psychotherapy, the different methods, and their effectiveness
  • Investigate the importance of thoughts, trends in social behavior, and impact of social influences

General Topics:

  • The field of psychology
  • Biological basis of behavior, sensation, and perception
  • Consciousness
  • Learning with change and experience and memory
  • Cognition and intelligence
  • Human development
  • Motivation and emotion
  • Sexuality and gender
  • Personality and behavioral patterns
  • Health, stress, and its management
  • Mental disorders
  • Causes, nature, and treatment
  • Social thought and behavior
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials