Updated: August 02, 2002

Fall 2000

Introduction to Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and the underlying mental processes. The roots of psychology leading to contemporary psychological theory will provide a foundation for future work in a wide variety of professional arenas. Cultural and social biases will be examined in the full range of the discipline including biopsychology, perception, learning, motivation, lifespan development, personality and the various mental health strategies used today. 
The course will require students to work independently preparing specific psychology lab exercises and reflective learning journals. As well, students will work in teams of THREE in the creative interactive FOUR LAB ASSIGNMENTS. A variety of assessment styles including traditional pen and paper quizzes and some non-conventional methods will be conducted throughout the semester. You will study your personal learning style during the semester. 

This course will require learning in three areas: 

1. Learning about basic psychological content including theoretical constructs 
2. Learning how to think critically while analyzing the psychological content 
3. Learning the basics of on line education using Prometheus (there will be 
resource support for this part of the course) 
You the student will need to stay in touch with the professor throughout the semester by checking your course notes OFTEN! 

Content will come from:

1. Required text, Davis and Palladino 
2. Internet articles 
3. Class Handouts 
4. Select videos 

Critical thinking skills will be emphasized:

1. In online discussion groups 
2. Lab exercises 
3. Classroom discussions 
4. Written exercises 
5. Group Activities 

Online learning technology: 

1. In class demonstrations and training 
2. Online help 
3. Prometheus