PSY 201Z - Introduction to Psychology I

WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

Course Description: Introduction to the science and application of psychology. Emphasis will be placed on psychological concepts, theories, and principles related to: Research Methods, Behavioral Neuroscience, Consciousness, Sensation/Perception, Learning, Memory, Thinking and Intelligence, and related topics.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Identify psychological, biological, and other factors that influence behavior and mental processes. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#2: Apply key theories and concepts in psychology
• CLO#3: Evaluate claims about psychological phenomena and human behavior through the use of empirical evidence and knowledge of the scientific method.
• CLO#4: Demonstrate knowledge about the ways psychological science and practices are contextualized by ethical standards and sociocultural factors.