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Canyon College

COURSE SYLLABUS: General Psychology

Course Title: Department: Instructor: Prerequisites:

General Psychology Social and Behavioral Sciences / Social Work Stephen A. DeFor, MS, D.Min. E-Mail Vita None

Required text: Online Bookstore
Psychology, Sixth Edition, Carole Wade and Carol Travis, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2000 ISBN #: 0130273562

Course Objective: Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic understanding of the field of psychology, briefly surveying the various areas in the field.

Course purpose: This course provides a survey of the following areas of psychology: introductory chapters about the scientific method and how it is used in psychology; a chapter on the physiology of the brain and psychology; sensation and perception; learning theory, cognition, memory, and thought; emotion; motivation; measuring and explaining mental ability; personality theory; and psychological disorders.

Method: The course will include: A. Assigned readings
B. E-mail correspondence one on one with the instructor.
C. Message board participation for the group and individual questions and discussions on various topics. Class room (chat room) discussions are also possible as needed.
D. Reading introductory materials prepared by instructor.
E. Midterm and final exam

The assignments are listed in an eight-week schedule, based on the projected time of completion. A student can work at his or her own pace, and complete the assignments at any time prior to the projected completion date.

Grading Scale:

90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% Below 60%

A Excellent B Above average C Average D Below average F Failing grade

Reading assignments: Assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
Week 1: text, pages 1-63
Week 2: text, pages 65-97
Week 3: text, pages 99-137 and 179-223
Week 4: text, pages 225-261
Week 5: text, pages 391-455
Week 6: text, pages 457-495
Week 7: text, pages 497-543
Week 8: text, pages 575-615

Completion of course: Midterm exam covering material from weeks 1-4.

Comprehensive final exam based mostly on the material from weeks 5-8.