General Information

• Name: General Psychology
• Discipline: Psychology (PSY)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces the field of psychology. Covers major principles and their application to the study of human behavior.

II: Course Objectives

PSY 101 introduces the field of psychology. Covers major principles and their application to the study of human behavior.

The course objectives have been aligned with the recommended outcomes from the American Psychological Association and the WNC requirements for freshman level general education courses. The outcomes students are expected to attain are:

1.

• Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts and theoretical perspectives appropriate to the following major fields in psychology: neuroscience, biological and evolutionary influences, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, developmental, cognitive psychology, motivation, emotion, social psychology, personality, and psychological disorders.

2.

• Explain scientific principles appropriate to psychology.

3.

• Apply course materials.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Educational Program Mission Linkage General Psychology can be used for all degrees and certificates of achievement offered at WNC. It is most strongly linked to the two primary transfer degrees, AA and AS. This course helps prepare students to transfer successfully to baccalaureate degree programs. General Education Program Outcomes Linkage Students in general psychology are expected to their ability to meet four of the general education student learning outcomes: • College-level reading and writing skills. • Effective and efficient learning skills. • Understanding of the methods of science. • Understand and apply social science principles.