PSYC 1010 - Introduction to Psychology

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline: Social Sciences

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
PSYC1010 Introduction to Psychology is a survey course which examines the complex individual, the many factors believed to drive the individual, and the resulting behavior. Application of the scientific method as a tool in the discovery of individual functioning. Ohio Articulation Number 0SS015. Undergraduate OSS015

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Describe psychological theories, principles, and concepts relevant to the following topics: biological (biology of behavior, sensation, and consciousness), cognitive (memory, cognition, perception, and intelligence), developmental (learning, life span development, and language), social and personality (social, personality, emotion, multicultural, gender, motivation), mental and physical health (psychopathology, health, and therapies).	Written assignments, class activities, discussion questions, and/or quizzes/exams (on course content corresponding to identified topics), to occur regularly throughout the term.
2. Describe and evaluate various methodologies used in psychological research.	Psychological research techniques and overview information are assessed through exam questions and/or written assignments at the beginning of the term. Research examples are provided throughout the course as historical psychological research studies are covered. This subsequent research exploration is assessed through written assignments, course activities, and/or quizzes/exams.
3. Apply basic psychological principles to human history, current events, and daily human experience.	Written assignments, class activities, discussion questions, and/or quizzes/exams (on course content corresponding to identified topics), to occur regularly throughout the term.
4. Recognize diversity and individual differences and similarities in a variety of contexts.	Individual variations and differences are noted throughout the course. Particular areas of variation are explored in the second half of the term through topics like development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders, and motivation and emotion. Assessments include written assignments, class activities, discussion questions, and/or quizzes/exams.
5 Assess and critically analyze theories, research methods and findings (outcomes), and applications developed by psychologists and made available through textbooks, newspapers, professional and lay periodicals, and the internet.	Through research methodology exploration at the beginning of the term. Research examples provided throughout the course as historical psychological research studies are covered. Assessment occurs through written assignments, class activities, discussion questions, and/or quizzes/exams.
6. Recognize ethical considerations as applied to conducting research and professional conduct.	Through research exploration at the beginning of the term and throughout the course as research examples and historical research in psychology are covered. Towards the end of the term when therapy and treatment techniques are addressed. Assessment through written assignments, class activities, discussion questions, and/or quizzes/exams.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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