Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: PSYCH 111 Introduction to Psychology Number of Credits: 3 semester hour credits Course Description: This course involves the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It is a basic prerequisite to most other psychology classes. Pre-/Co-requisite(s): none Course Objectives: It is expected that students will be able to: · Identify theoretical perspectives and research methods. · Identify the parts of the brain and nervous system and their functions. · Outline the different types of learning. · Summarize current theories about memory and forgetting. · Discuss key concepts regarding intelligence and psychological testing. · Describe the psychological changes humans undergo during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. · Define the different types of psychological disorders and outline the methods used to treat them. · Recognize the factors that influence how humans behave toward one another in social situations. Instructor: Amy Lopez Office: Online. You may post questions in the Virtual Office in the online classroom. These will be visible to all students. Use the eMail tool within the online course to communicate with the instructor privately. Office Hours: Course eMail messages will be checked daily, Monday through Friday. If you have a technical problem, contact the Distance Education office by calling 1-701-228-5623 or 1-888-918-5623 (toll-free). Phone: (407)-744-6286