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Home My WebLink AboutPSY-101 1 Bergen Community College Division of Business and Social Sciences Department of Social Sciences: Psychology Course Syllabus PSY-101 General Psychology Semester and year: Section Number: Meeting Times: Locations: Instructor: Office Location: Phone: Departmental Secretary: Office Hours: Email Address: Course Description: This course analyzes human behavior with an emphasis on psychology as a science. Major topics studied include research and ethics, learning, memory, cognition, development, stress, health, and psychopathology. The scientific nature and practical relevance of psychological investigations and research findings are discussed. ● Credits: 3, lecture 3 Pre-requisites: None Co-requisites: None • General Education Course – Social Science 2 Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to: Student Learning Outcome: Means of Assessment: 1. Describe the discipline of psychology, including several major theoretical perspectives. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 2. Distinguish the different research methods used in psychology. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 3. Utilize the scientific method to critically evaluate psychological research and learn about critical thinking in daily life. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of several areas of psychology such as: biological foundations, gender, diversity, consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, personality, psychopathology and psychotherapy. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 5. Apply psychological knowledge to enhance his/her understanding of human and animal functioning and how such knowledge can improve the quality of life. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 3 For General Education courses: indicate which Gen Ed/Essential Learning Outcomes (EL1-11, below) are aligned with these Student Learning Outcomes* using a table: SLOs: EL 1 EL2 EL3 EL 4 EL5 EL 6 EL7 EL 8 EL9 EL1 0 EL1 1 1. X X X X X X 2. X X X X X X 3. X X X X X X 4. X X X X X X X 5. X X X X X X X EL1-Effective Speaking EL2-Effective Writing EL3-Mathematical Reasoning EL4-Scientific Reasoning EL5-Technological Competency EL6-Information and Media Literacy EL7-Social-Behavioral Analysis EL8-Historical Analysis EL9-Humanistic Analysis EL10-Intercultural Awareness EL11-Moral Literacy Signature Assignment: Final Project: Psychology Promotional Video Create a 4–6-minute promotional video or presentation to encourage prospective students to take General Psychology. Include: 1. Overview of at least three course topics, highlighting one that resonated with you. 2. Description of one research study covered in the course. 3. Explanation of how the course improved your understanding of: a) Yourself b) Your relationships c) The broader world or social issues Submission options: 1. Video with audio and visual content 2. Presentation slides with speaker notes 4 Course Content: This course analyzes human behavior with particular reference to thinking, learning, memory, perception, emotion, individual differences in intelligence, psychotherapy, and personality. The scientific nature and practical relevance of psychological investigations and research findings are discussed. This is a General Education Course. Major topics include: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods Biological Foundations and Neuroscience Sensation and Perception States of Consciousness Learning Memory Thinking, Language, and Intelligence Motivation and Emotion Development Personality Stress and Health Psychology Psychological Disorders Treatment of Psychological Disorders Social Psychology Topics indicated in bold are foundational and every effort should be made to cover them in your course. Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials: Departmental text: Feldman, R. S. (2021). Essentials of understanding psychology (14th ed.). McGraw Hill. Departmental approved texts: Huffman, K. (2020). Psychology in action (12th ed.). Wiley. McGraw Hill. (n.d.). Connect Master: General Psychology. McGraw Hill. 5 Research, Writing, and/or Examination Requirement(s): List/describe/comment on course research/writing/presentation/examination requirements. State departmental policies on research, writing, presentation, and/or examination assignments [optional]. Include policy statements on student group work (if relevant). Grading Scale • A = 90-100 • B+ = 85-89 • B = 80-84 • C+ = 75-79 • C = 70-74 • D = 60-69 • F = 59 and below Describe/comment on the grading policy for the course (standards of evaluation; methods of evaluation; weights given to various requirements such as examinations, quizzes, projects, papers, oral presentations, class participation; faculty feedback to students on written work; etc.). Include a statement on the role and weight of class participation in the course grading policy. Include a policy statement on late work, make-up examinations, etc BCC Attendance Policy: All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes. Append a statement on the departmental/discipline attendance policy (if any). Append a statement on the attendance policy for the course. 6 Other College, Divisional, and/or Departmental Policy Statements: Examples: Statement on plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty: Academic Matters - Bergen Community College - Acalog ACMS™ Statement on the appropriate use of AI (see the following link for guidance): AI-Guidance-Resource-Page.pdf (bergen.edu) ADA statement: Disability Services (Office of Specialized Services) | Bergen Community College Sexual Harassment statement: HR-003-001.2018-Policy-Prohibiting-Sexual-Harassment.pdf (bergen.edu) Statement on acceptable use of BCC technology: Acceptable-Use-Policy.pdf (bergen.edu) Recommended Syllabus Statements from the Office of Specialized Services: Syllabus Statements | Bergen Community College Statement on the purpose and value of faculty office hours. Student and Faculty Support Services: Accessibility Statement Bergen Community College is committed to ensuring the full participation of all students in its programs. If you have a documented disability (or think you may have a disability) and, as a result, need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this class, complete course requirements, or benefit from the College’s programs or services, contact the Office of Special Services (OSS) as soon as possible at 201-612-5270 or www.bergen.edu/oss. To receive any academic accommodation, you must be appropriately registered with OSS. The OSS works with students confidentially and does not disclose any disability-related information without their permission. The OSS serves as a clearinghouse on disability issues and works in partnership with faculty and all other student service offices. Student Support Services Bergen Community College provides exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. A comprehensive array of student support services including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more are available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/. 7 Sidney Silverman Library Online Resources: Guides BY SUBJECT - LibGuides at Bergen Community College General Search and Databases: Library | Bergen Community College Include a Course Outline and Calendar: Date: Topic/Activity: Learning Outcomes: Assignments/Events: Week 1 Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 2 Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 3 Learning and Memory 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral 8 presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 4 Learning and Memory 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 5 Biological Foundations and Neuroscience 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 6 Biological Foundations and Neuroscience 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 7 States of Consciousness 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 8 States of Consciousness 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other 9 activities selected by the instructor. Week 9 Thinking, Language and Intelligence 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 10 Thinking, Language and Intelligence 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 11 Motivation and Emotion 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 12 Personality 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 13 Psychological Disorders 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 10 Week 14 Treatment of Psychological Disorders 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 15 Instructor’s discretion Note to Students: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class.