PSY M01 - Introduction to Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Rachel Casas, Elisa Setmire, Shana Williams, Veronique Boucquey, John Dueppen, Darrel Richards, Shani Nijamkin, Kristina Schaefer and 5 more
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    36–85 students
    Difficulty
    5.0Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2025 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. Part 2: Optional Expanded Description Explores the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, focusing on a broad range of psychological theories and concepts, methods, and research findings. Covers topics such as the biological bases of behavior and mental processes, perception, cognition and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:30am–9:45am, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:15pm, Tue Thu 11:30am–12:45pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:50pm