PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology

3 Credit(s)

An introduction to the field of psychology, including such topics as research methods, the brain, neuronal structure and functioning, sleep and dreaming, cognitive and social development, learning, memory, intelligence, personality, psychopathology, psychotherapy, social cognition, and social influence. This course is a prerequisite of all higher-numbered psychology courses, with the exception of PSYC 201 (Child Psychology) which can be taken concurrently with PSYC 103 and PSYC 205 (Lifespan Developmental Psychology).