PSYCHOLOGY - General Principles
June 27th through July 27th 2006
This course will focus on the foundations of modern psychology at an introductory level. We'll discuss the biological roots of behavior, perception, and memory. We will examine personality theory from the perspective of some of the pioneers of 20th century psychology and consider the relative merits of each of these models in understanding the human psyche. Finally, we'll consider some of the fascinating overlap between questions asked by philosophers and psychologists about the relationship between brain, mind, psyche and soul. Students may continue their study of introductory psychology during the second summer session via independent study. The syllabus below is for 4 credits. Faculty signature is not needed for enrollment. There are no prerequisites for this class.
See: http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/psychologygeneralprinciples/
Instructor: Don Middendorf phone: 867-6618 e-mail: donm@turbotek.net
Meeting Days: Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
June 27th through July 27th
Meeting Place: Room D1107 in Seminar 2 building (building D)
Credits: 4 credits CRN 40151
The syllabus below is for 4 credits. Additional credits possible for independent work during first or second session - contact instructor via e-mail or phone (see above)
Text: Psychology Fourth Edition by James S. Nairne published by Thomson/Wadsworth
ISBN 0495031623 about $65.00 on-line (also available at TESC bookstore)
Note this ISBN is for the looseleaf version which is least expensive. Be sure to get the Fourth edition.
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Date/Day |
Reading from Psychology Fourth Edition by James S. Nairne (read before class) |
Total pages of reading |
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June 27 Tuesday |
Class meets in Seminar 2 building room D1107 from 5:30 to 9:30. Don available immediately after every class. Ch. 1: Introduction to Modern Psychology (& read preface) |
23 pages |
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June 29 Thursday |
Ch. 2: Observing, Predicting, and Exploring Behavior |
30 pages |
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July 4 |
No class |
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July 6 Thursday |
Ch. 3: Biology in Psychology: Brain, Hormones, Genes |
36 pages |
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July 11 Tuesday |
Quiz #1 on lectures, Chapters 1, 2, & 3, and homework
Ch. 5: Sensation and Perception |
40 pages |
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July 13 Thursday |
Ch. 6: Consciousness and Dreams (& finish Chapter 5) |
33 pages |
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July 18 Tuesday |
Ch. 8: Memory |
34 pages |
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July 20 Thursday |
Ch. 12: Personality Theory: Freud, Jung, Humanists, Cognitive models |
29 pages |
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July 25 Tuesday |
Quiz #2 on lectures, chapters 5, 6, 8, 12, and homework
Finish Personality Theory Start Stress and Health |
Study for quiz
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July 27 Thursday |
Ch. 16: Stress and Health Brain, Mind, Psyche, Soul Bring snacks. for "snackluck" at class Evaluations and conferences immediately after class |
30 pages
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