Course Snapshot for PSY101 - Psychology 101

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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

Define psychology as a field of study.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Describe the discipline of psychology, its history, and how it is practiced today.	A
2	Demonstrate the basic rules of research in psychology.	B
3	Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays about topics related to psychology.	K

Module 2

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Evaluate the application of basic rules of research in psychology.	B
2	Identify the biological influences on behavior.	C
3	Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays about topics related to psychology.	K
4	Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in the study of psychology.	L
5	Read, analyze, and apply to new situations written material related to the study of psychology.	M

Module 3

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Identify the factors involved in stress, and effective strategies for management of stress.	J
2	Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays about topics related to psychology.	K
3	Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in the study of psychology.	L
4	Identify the influence of contemporary forms of technology on emotions and behaviors.	L
5	Read, analyze, and apply to new situations written material related to the study of psychology.	M

Module 4

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Define the principles of sensation and perception.	G
2	Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays about topics related to psychology.	K
3	Read, analyze, and apply to new situations written material related to the study of psychology.	M

Module 5

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Describe consciousness and factors that may influence it.	D
2	Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays about topics related to psychology.	K
3	Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in the study of psychology.	L
4	Read, analyze, and apply to new situations written material related to the study of psychology.	M

Module 6

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Demonstrate the principles of learning and its application to behavior.	H
2	Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays about topics related to psychology.	K
3	Read, analyze, and apply to new situations written material related to the study of psychology.	M

Module 7

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Discuss memory and forgetting and the application of memory skills to life.	I
2	Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays about topics related to psychology.	K
3	Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in the study of psychology.	L
4	Read, analyze, and apply to new situations written material related to the study of psychology.	M

Module 8

	Outcomes	Competencies
1	Discuss motivation in terms of inborn and learned determinants.	E
2	Analyze emotion and its relationship to physiology and cognition.	F
3	Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays about topics related to psychology.	K

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

Three Credit Course

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks, 10 weeks, or 6 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours

Course Credit Hours	Course Format (Duration)	Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course	Course Activity Hours	Student Learning Hours Per Week
3	15 Weeks	-	135	8.5 to 9.5
3	10 Weeks	1.5x faster	135	12.5 to 14.5
3	6 Weeks	2.5x faster	135	21 to 24

Aside from typical reading assignments, this course has the following (Please Note: This list is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor facilitating this course.):

Summary of Grading

Assignment	Points	% of Grade
Introductions Discussion (1 @ 30 points)	30	3%
Academic Discussions (6 @ 50 points each)	300	30%
Chapter Quizzes (8 @ 20 points each)	160	16%
Module Projects (4 @ 65 points each)	260	26%
Midterm Essay (1 @ 125 points)	125	25%
Final Essay (1 @ 125 points)	125
TOTAL	1000 points
Farewell Discussion (1 @ 50 points)	50	5% Extra Credit

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