PSY 101 - Foundations in Psychological Science

This course provides an overview of current topics in the field of psychology. Topics include human development, language, learning, memory, motivation, neuroscience, perception, psychopathology, and social behavior. Concept labs and applied labs will address the descriptive and experimental aspects of the topics covered in the lectures.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group III
Restriction(s): Psychology and Neuroscience majors only
Instructional Method: Lecture-laboratory
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Notes: Taught by several faculty members. Registration priority is given to intended/declared psychology or neuroscience majors. Instructor approval required for non-intended/declared majors.
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Use and evaluate quantitative data or modeling, or use logical/mathematical reasoning to evaluate, test or prove statements.
Given a problem or question, formulate a hypothesis or conjecture, design an experiment, and collect data or use mathematical reasoning to test or validate it.