Discipline Psychology Program Psychology

Course Code PSYCH 100 Course Title Introduction to Psychology

Credit Units 3 Units Duration 3hours/week; 54hours/sem
Program Placement First Year, First Semester Prerequisite NONE
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME
The course is intended to introduce students to a wide range of topics in modern psychology as a science in general. The course
description intends to provide psychology students with a sufficient background for critically evaluating statements on human
behavior in relation to higher courses in psychology. The introduction to Psychology 111 puts emphasis on the biological aspects of
psychology, but not withstanding the exclusion of other perspectives that could enhance students’ knowledge on human
behavior. This is a broad introduction to the field of psychology wherein students explore the key figures, diverse theoretical
perspectives, and research findings that have shaped some of the major areas of contemporary psychology. Further course also
examines the research methods used by psychologists across these areas to study the origins and variations in human behavior.

The class sessions will be conducted through lecture/discussions, small group activities, videos clip, and paper analysis (6.1.1.1)
(CMO 34 s. 2017). A three-unit course that embodies students’ to internalize skills learn so to facilitate understanding of human
behavior. This subject deepen students’ knowledge how mental constructs affects human behavior. (6.2.1.1). The knowledge
learned can guide future assessment of human responses( 6.3.1.3)

At the end of the course, the learners are to gain knowledge human mind specifically it will be an opportunity for students to (1)
6.1.1.1. to internalize the basic concepts in psychology and its use,(2) 6.2.1.1. (2) Can evaluate the concepts learned and use them to
analyze human behavior in various setting (3) 6.3.1.1 apply the specific methods in conducting research on emotions, behavior, and
other related issues in life, (4) 6.4.1.2.1 to embed enthusiasm that lead students interest in taking higher psychology course or
possibly earn a degree in one particular branch of psychology.

All these are achieved through (4.2.1.1) excellent instruction, relevant and responsive research and/ or extension services, and
quality-assured production (4.3.1.1) of a true NOrSUnian with the core values of SAPPHIRE needed to (4.1.1.1) become dynamic,
competitive and globally responsive.
COURSE OUTLINE

Time Frame Time Frame

(Week & Topic (Week & Topic
Hour) Hour)
1 (1-3) NOrSU Preliminaries 10 (28-29)
2 (4-5) Chap I: The Nature of Psychology and the 11 (30-31)
Chap III: Some Important Mental Processes
3 (6-8) Physiological Aspects of Psychology 12 (32-34)
1. Learning and Memory
4 (9-11) 1. The Nature of Psychology 13 (35-37) 2. Thinking and Emotion
2. The Neurological Basis of Psychology
5 (12-14) 14 (38-40)
3. Human Development
6 (15-17) 15 (41-43)
Chap II: Perception and the Consciousness Chap IV: Aspects of Human Behavior
7 (18-20) 16 (44-46)
1. Perception 1. Personality and Abnormal Psychology
8 (21-23) 17 (47-49)
2. Consciousness and its Altered States 2. Health, Stress, and Coping
9 (24-26) 18 (50-51)
Midterm Final
COURSE REQUIREMENT COURSE GRADING SYSTEM
Written/Oral Tasks/Outputs, Assignments,
Attendance 30% Grade = Score/HPS*50+50
Performance, Projects, Participation
30% Cut-off or required grade in relation to the course/program
Major Examinations standard is 85% or above depending on the course of student.
40%
Midterm Examination (Written Exam)
Final Examination (Written Exam)
Total 100%
List of References/Reading Materials

Kalat, J. W. (2017). Introduction to psychology. (11th ed.). Cengage Learning: Boston, MA. USA.