Spring 2020

Introduction to Psychology

Listed in: Psychology, as PSYC-100

Formerly listed as: PSYC-11

Faculty

Allen J. Hart (Section 01)
Kyle Smith (Section 02)

Description

An introduction to the nature of psychological inquiry regarding the origins, variability, and change of human behavior. As such, the course focuses on the nature-nurture controversy, the processes associated with cognitive and emotional development, the role of personal characteristics and situational conditions in shaping behavior, and various approaches to psychotherapy. STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN AP PSYCH AND RECEIVED A 4 OR A 5 ON THE EXAM ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TAKE PSYC 100.

Limited to 40 students per section. Not open to five college students. Fall semester: Professors Sanderson and Cohen. In the Fall, 20 seats will be reserved for first-year students. Spring semester: Professors Hart and Smith. Spring semester priority given to first-year students. This course is open to all students in the fall semester. Only first-year students may pre-register in the Spring semester for the course.

If Overenrolled: Preference given to first- and second-year students .

Offerings

2022-23: Offered in Fall 2022, Spring 2023
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, January 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024