Intro to Psychology - Fall 2013

Overview

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This course introduces students to the field of psychology, covering topics such as the history of psychology, neuroscience, child development, sensations, consciousness, learning, memory, emotions, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, health psychology, and social psychology. Students will learn about the basic principles and practices of psychology, including how it is applied in various contexts. The course employs a combination of lectures, discussions, and possibly hands-on activities to engage learners. This course is designed for individuals interested in gaining a foundational understanding of psychology and its various subfields.

Syllabus

Class Introduction: PSYC200 - Intro to Psychology.
[PSYC200] 1. What is Psychology?.
[PSYC200] 2. Psychology and Its Mysteries.
[PSYC200] 3. What Does Psychology Seek to Accomplish?.
[PSYC200] 4. History of Psychology.
[PSYC200] 5. How is Psychology Practiced? Part 1.
[PSYC200] 6. How is Psychology Practiced? Part 2.
[PSYC200] 7. Neuroscience Part 1: Introduction to Neuroscience.
[PSYC200] 8. Neuroscience Part 2: Neurotransmitters.
[PSYC200] 9. Neuroscience Part 3: Organization of the Brain.
[PSYC200] 10. Child Development Part 1: Pre-Natal and Newborn.
[PSYC200] 11. Child Development Part 2: Childhood to Adolescence.
[PSYC200] 12. Introduction to Basic Sensations.
[PSYC200] 13. Basic Sensations and Chemical Sensations.
[PSYC200] 14. ESP and Perception.
[PSYC200] 15. Consciousness Part 1: Variations and Rhythms.
[PSYC200] 16. Consciousness Part 2: Sleep Stages and Deprivation.
[PSYC200] 17. Consciousness Part 3: Dreams, Disorders and Hypnosis.
[PSYC200] 18. Learning: Classical Conditioning.
[PSYC200] 19. Introduction to Memory.
[PSYC200] 20. Introduction to Emotions.
[PSYC200] 21. Personality Part 1: Introduction.
[PSYC200] 22. Personality Part 2: Psychoanalysis.
[PSYC200] 23. Psychological Disorders Part 1: Introduction.
[PSYC200] 24. Psychological Disorders Part 2: Anxiety.
[PSYC200] 25. Psychological Disorders Part 3: Schizophrenia.
[PSYC200] 26. Psychological Disorders Part 4: Mood Disorders.
[PSYC200] 27. Therapy.
[PSYC200] 28. Health Psychology.
[PSYC200] 29. Social Psychology.