Learn Psychology
Syllabus
College of Social Sciences
PSY/201 Version 4
Foundations of Psychology
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Course Description
This course overviews the foundations of psychology as the field applies to everyday life. The physical and mental aspects of psychology are traced through lifespan development with emphasis on psychological health and wellness. Further study focuses on personality; thinking, learning and memory; motivation and emotions; and gender and sexuality. Based in various historical traditions, the course is set in the context of contemporary psychological principles.
Policies
Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Carter, K. & Seifert, C. (2013). Learn Psychology. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: A Brief History of Psychology
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Contrast the field of psychology with other scientific fields.
1.2 Differentiate the major perspectives in the field of psychology.
1.3 Describe the steps of the scientific method as it applies to the field of psychology.
Course Preparation
Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
Reading
Read Ch. 1 of Learn Psychology.
Reading
Read Ch. 2 of Learn Psychology.
Participation
College of Social Sciences
PSY/201 Version 4
Foundations of Psychology
Copyright © 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course overviews the foundations of psychology as the field applies to everyday life. The physical and mental aspects of psychology are traced through lifespan development with emphasis on psychological health and wellness. Further study focuses on personality; thinking, learning and memory; motivation and emotions; and gender and sexuality. Based in various historical traditions, the course is set in the context of contemporary psychological principles.
Policies
Faculty and students will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Carter, K. & Seifert, C. (2013). Learn Psychology. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: A Brief History of Psychology
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Contrast the field of psychology with other scientific fields.
1.2 Differentiate the major perspectives in the field of psychology.
1.3 Describe the steps of the scientific method as it applies to the field of psychology.
Course Preparation
Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
Reading
Read Ch. 1 of Learn Psychology.
Reading
Read Ch. 2 of Learn Psychology.
Participation