PSY 100 - Principles of Psychological Science, 3 credit hours

Notes: This course may be taken to partially satisfy the core curriculum requirement in the social sciences.

An introduction to the scientific study of behavior. Topics surveyed will include the study of brain-behavior relationships, sensation and perception, learning, memory and thinking, social and personality psychology, lifespan development, psychological disorders and psychotherapy. Additionally, this course will enhance critical thinking skills by acquainting students with fundamental research techniques and with the interpretation and evaluation of research findings.