PSYCHOLOGY 1100 is an introductory-level course surveying basic content in several main sub-fields of the discipline. This course fulfills the General Education (GE) foundations requirement for Social and Behavioral Sciences and is a prerequisite for more advance coursework and study.
As a student in Psychology 1100, you will learn about scientific theory and research in several core areas of the discipline. Through in-person discussion, activities, and readings, you will apply principles of psychology to situations and experiences you encounter in your everyday life.
This course provides an introduction to the scientific methods used in psychological research, with a primary focus on quantitative approaches. Students will learn how psychologists design studies and collect and analyze data, and draw meaningful conclusions about human behavior. Importantly, students will design their own studies and collect data in hopes to learn course material in an engaging and authentic setting. Key topics include experimental and non-experimental research designs, measurement reliability and validity, ethical considerations, and the importance of reproducibility and transparency in science. The course will also introduce principles of open science, encouraging students to engage in practices that promote research integrity. While prior coursework in statistics is not required, this course complements statistical training and prepares students for more advanced research experiences.
Overview of the psychology of human sexuality including the nature and variety of human sexual experience, theories and therapies regarding sexual issues