Course Descriptions

PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychological Science

3 Credits

An introductory survey of the scientific study of human behavior and cognitive functions, including developmental psychology, neuroscience, learning, memory, psychopathology, and social behavior. Emphasis is on understanding psychological concepts, the integration and application of psychology to real life, and theoretical and methodological issues in scientific psychology.

New SUNY General Education: SUNY - Social Sciences

Retiring SUNY General Education: SUNY-SS - Social Sciences (SSCS)

MCC General Education: MCC-CT - Critical Thinking (MCT), MCC-SCI - Scientific Reasoning (MSCI), MCC-SSD - Social Science and Diversity (MSSD)

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Differentiate between the numerous areas of specialization within the broader field of psychology.
2. Identify the major research methods used in psychology.
3. Apply the basic principles of scientific thinking to the various subfields of psychology.
4. Recognize important concepts in various sub-disciplines of psychology (including biological, behavioral, clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology).
5. Identify important theories in various sub-disciplines of psychology (including biological, behavioral, clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology).
6. Identify applications of scientific psychology in real-world situations.

Course Offered Fall; Spring

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Fall Semester 2024
Intersession 2025
Spring Semester 2025