Fall 2021 Introduction to Psychology Listed in: Psychology , as PSYC-100
Formerly listed as: PSYC-11
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Faculty John-Paul Baird (Section 01)Elizabeth T. Kneeland (Section 02)Rebecca R. Totton (Section 03)
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.
Not open to five college students. Limited to 40 students in the fall semester (20 seats reserved for first-year students) and limited to first-year students in the spring semester. Fall semester: Professors Baird, Kneeland, and Totton. Spring semester: Professors Sanderson and Totton.
Expectations Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: In class quizzes and exams. Students with documented disabilities who will require accommodations in this course should be in consultation with Accessibility Services and reach out to the faculty member as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations can be made in a timely manner.
If Overenrolled: Preference given to first- and second-year students .
Course times and locations PSYC 100 - L/D Section 01
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Textbooks Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
Section(s) ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Price
All 9781118804001 Real World Psychology Wiley Global Education US Karen Huffman, Catherine A. Sanderson Sanderson - (not required reading) either the etext or the loose-leaf version is fine. TBD 01 Real World Psychology, 2nd ed Wiley Sanderson, C. & Huffman, K. Cohen TBD
If Overenrolled Preference given to first- and second-year students .
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