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Class Detail:
WN 2013 Psychology PSYCH 112 - Introduction to Psychology as a Natural Science Section 001
Credits:	4
Requirements & Distribution:	BS, NS
Credit Exclusions:	No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in PSYCH 111, 114, 115, or 116.
Consent:	With permission of instructor.
Cost:	50-100
Other Course Info:	PSYCH 112 may not be included in a concentration plan in Psychology. Students in PSYCH 112 are required to spend five hours outside of class participating as subjects in research projects.
BS:	This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:	May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:	Malley, Brian
	(real time availability for all sections)

Psychology is the study of the mind that is our common and unique inheritance as human beings. It is an exciting field, where our understanding of ourselves is constantly examined, challenged, and extended. The goals of this course are: to introduce you to scientific models of human thought, feeling, and behavior to apply these models to understand better your own mind and behavior and those of others Major topics include: the origins of mind, neurons and what they do how we adapt to the world around us how we remember (and why we sometimes misremember) how we think why we have feelings how we are influenced by others how the mind can break down how we can help ourselves Course Requirements: Assessment will take the form of written assignments, quizzes, and possibly public speaking. There are no exams in this class, but there are six unannounced quizzes. Participation in the Psychology subject pool is required for course credit. Class Format: Instruction is through lecture, discussion, group work, individual study, and participation in the Psychology subject pool.

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ISBN: 9780205001750	Psychology From Inquiry to Understanding, Books a La Carte Edition., Publisher: Pearson College Div 2010
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