PSY 201 - General Psychology

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100, RDG 100 and MAT 101 or MAT 155 or MAT 160 or MAT 170 or MAT 103 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Psychological methods of research
Biological basis for behavior
Human growth and development
Sensation and perception
States of consciousness
Learning
Memory
Personality
Psychological disorders
Therapeutic techniques
Social psychology

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:
None

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Explain scientific approaches and psychological methods of research.
Describe the physiological basis of behavior.
Describe the major issues of the developing person.
Differentiate between the various states of consciousness.
Explain the principles and applications of memory.
Describe the perspectives of personality.
Differentiate between the clinical features of and the treatment for the psychological disorders.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021