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Departmental
Syllabus for PSYC 2301
General Psychology
| Department:
Psychology |
Effective
Date: Fall 2002
Reviewed: Fall 2007 |
Course Number and
Title: 2301 General Psychology
| Credit
Hours: 3 |
Hrs/wk
lec.: 3 |
Hrs/wk
lab: 0 |
Lec/Lab
Comb.: 0 |
I. Course Description
This course examines the principles of behavior and variables that affect behavior. Topics such as history and systems, scientific method, the biological foundations of behavior, perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, development, and personality are studied.
II.
Required Background
Prerequisite:
None
III.
Texts, Other Reference Materials
- See instructor's syllabus or call department to confirm text for your section: (210) 733-2601
IV. Methods of Instruction
Lecture/Discussion
VI.
Competencies and Evaluation
The student
will be able to:
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Outline
the origins of psychology.
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Describe
the basic methods of research in psychology.
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Describe
the basic structure and function of the human nervous system.
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Describe
the various perceptual processes involved in the recognition of
objects and events.
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Describe
the processes of learning as proposed by classical conditioning,
operant conditioning, and cognitive learning including the role
learning plays in everyday adaptive behavior.
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Describe
the processes involved in the basic models of memory and forgetting.
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Discuss
the general processes involved in the development of cognition,
social behavior, and personality throughout the lifespan.
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Discuss
the role that physiological and psychological motivation plays in
human behavior.
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Describe
the physiological and psychological basis of emotion and the role
emotion plays in human behavior.
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Identify
the components of personality as described by psychoanalytic, humanistic,
learning, and trait theories.
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Describe
the major types of maladaptive behavior including anxiety disorders,
personality disorders, and psychoses.
VII. Course Grade
Written Examinations (may consist of essay and/or objective questions)
Comprehensive Final Examination.
VIII. College Policies
- Children on Campus Policy: Students are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the age of 12 must not be left unattended on campus. Individual instructors may include in their course syllabi additional restrictions or waivers for their particular classrooms or labs.
- ADA Statement for Students Requiring Special Accommodations: In accordance with section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodations are needed, students must make the request through the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: 733-2347.
- Academic Dishonesty Policy Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. For additional information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin (www.accd.edu/sac/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_2007-2008/07_08_bulletin.pdf)
- Policy Regarding Electronic Devices in the Classroom: Students must silence all electronic devices (e.g. pagers, cellular phones, etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories, and the library. During all examinations, cellular phones will be kept in a place that will prevent their use at that time.
- Regulations and Academic Policies: Students should review these as found in “Registration, Attendance and Graduation” and the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College Bulletin.
- Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is required. Absences of each student are recorded without exception from the official date of his/her enrollment. The recording of absences begins on the first day of a student's enrollment in the course after classes begin. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a regular semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record the grade of “W” (withdrawn). It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
- Important Telephone Numbers :
- ACCD Department of Public Safety (DPS) Emergency Number: 222-0911
- ACCD DPS General Number: 208-8099; SAC DPS General Number: 733-2213
- ACCD DPS Weather Number: 208-8189 [For information on college closures]
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