PSYC 1301 Introduction to Psychology

This course introduces students to psychological principles, theories, and research. Students learn about how the field evolved and how the scientific method applies to the study of mind, brain, and behavior. This course includes an overview of relationships between environmental, biological, and developmental factors in how humans think, feel, and behave. Topics include cognition, personality, emotion, psychological disorders and treatment, brain and behavior, and social psychology. Course activities include lectures, reading assignments, class discussions, writing, and other activities that promote learning either in the classroom or online.