PSYCH-101 - Introduction to Psychology - Eric Berrenson
| Course: | Introduction to Psychology |
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| Professor: | Eric Berrenson |
| Email: | eric.berrenson@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Hi Everyone,
I’d like to welcome you to Psychology 101: Introduction to Psychology at College of the Canyons.
Psychology 101 is the perfect place to begin if you have decided to pursue a degree in Psychology.
It's also a great course if you are curious about human nature, want a better understanding of yourself and others, or just need to satisfy a general education requirement.
Course Description
The course involves a scientific study of behavior through an exploration of major concepts, methods, and research findings. Topics include biological, physiological, and cognitive processes; learning and motivation; life span development; individual differences; behavioral disorders and therapies; social behavior; and applied psychology. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
Student Learning Outcomes: Compare and contrast the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
What to Expect in this Course
When do we start?
This course will begin on the first scheduled day of class. There is nothing you need to do ahead of time. On the first day of class, I will review the course requirements, talk about the syllabus, assignments, expectations, Canvas, and answer any of your questions.
***Attendance on the first day of class is required in order to stay enrolled in this class. You may be dropped from the class if you do not attend the first day.***
The Canvas Shell (Canvas is the Learning Management System COC uses) for this course is available to any registered student.
Types of Assessments
This is an estimate and subject to change! You can expect approximately five to six - 50 question multiple choice exams, 15 reflective/journal based in-class assignments, and one experiential semester project.
Textbook Information
Your textbook is FREE and available in web view and PDF. Registered students have free and easy access to the book in Canvas as well.
Here’s the book. If you want to take a look: Psychology Book from OpenStax: www.openstax.org/details/psychology
Other Relevant Course Information
I think that’s all for now. If you have any specific questions please e-mail me at eric.berrenson@canyons.edu and I’ll be happy to answer them.
Thanks for reading and take good care!
-Professor Berrenson
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
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- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
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Last updated: 12/09/2024 Sub#: 62