Psychology
Journal articles
Experiment Due Dates
Research paper
Textbook - http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073123870/student_view0/index.html
Brain Requirements
model plus notecards / oral discsussion with teacher
http://www.rmcybernetics.com/science/cybernetics/ai_vision_perception_brain.htm
corpus collosum
pituitary
pons
cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
Amygdala
medula oblongata
hippocampus
cerebral cortex
frontal lobe
parietal lobe
temporal lobe
occipital lobe
Peru State College & Johnson-Brock Public Schools
Psychology Early Entry Class
Instructor: Lori Broady
Email: lbroady@esu4.org
Telephone: 402 868-5235
Catalog Description
Course Number: PSYC 121
Course Title: Introduction to Psychology
Prerequisite: None
Catalog Description: Introductory survey course to the field of psychology, which introduces the scientific study of human behavior and organisms. This general introduction to contemporary psychology focuses on basic concepts, principles, terminology, and trends in psychological research. Topic include biological behavior, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning, memory, cognition, intelligence, motivation, emotion, human development, personality and abnormal behavior.
Credit Hours: 3.0 per semester
Court Objectives and Course Outline
A. Course Objectives
a. to develop an understanding of psychology and be aware of the various disciplines within the field of psychology.
b. To describe the features of the scientific method and demonstrate critical thinking.
c. To understand the widespread application of psychology and discuss how the major psychological principles and theories can be applied to real life situations.
d. To gain a working knowledge of the concepts, theories, methods, terminology and research finding appropriate to the field of psychology.
e. To demonstrate the ability to use resources to located relevant psychological materials and to critique psychological articles.
B. Course Outline
a. Unit One: Psychology and the Self
Chapters 1,2,9 & 12 (+section from ch 3)
b. Unit Two: The Body and the Mind
Chapters 3,4,5,7 & 8
c. Unit Three: Learning, the Environment , & Mental Health
Chapter 6, 16, 14, & 15
Instructional Materials
A. Required text: Lahey, B (2007) Psychology: an introduction, ninth edition.. New York, NY: McGraw- Hill
B. Other Resources
a. Supplemental handouts supplied by instructor
b. Internet access to myelearning.org
c. Outside Reading/Research Required
Research project
Term paper
Specific Course Requirement
A. Attendance, participation, presentations
B. Quizzes
C. Research Assignments
Methods of Presentation/ Instruction
A. Lecture
B. Class group discussion and activities
C. Video and multimedia presentations
Grading Scale
Consistent with Johnson-Brock policy as stated in the Student Handbook
Course Requirements and Policies
· Attendance is imperative – students will be expected to make up all assignments missed when absent
Participation – In Class Assignments
· Participation points will be given for discussions, projects and other activities
APA
· Students will learn about APA research style in this class.
Research Article Analysis
· Students will locate research articles from professional journals and identify the main research method components within it
· Specific information and examples will be available during class instruction
Research Projects
· Two Experiments will be completed of a psychological issue
· One Research Paper will be written in APA style concerning a topic to be approved by instructor (3 to 5 pages)
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