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|[pic] |Course Syllabus |
| |College of Social Sciences |
| |PSY/211 Version 2 |
| |Essentials of Psychology |
Copyright © 2012, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course overviews the foundations of psychology as the field applies to everyday life. The physical and mental aspects of psychology are traced through lifespan development with emphasis on psychological health and wellness. Further study focuses on personality; thinking, learning and memory; motivation and emotions; and gender and sexuality. Based in various historical traditions, the course is set in the context of contemporary psychological principles.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Feldman, R. S. (2010) Psychology and your life. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Supplemental Resources
American Psychological Association (2010). Publication Manual of the
| |College of Social Sciences |
| |PSY/211 Version 2 |
| |Essentials of Psychology |
Copyright © 2012, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This course overviews the foundations of psychology as the field applies to everyday life. The physical and mental aspects of psychology are traced through lifespan development with emphasis on psychological health and wellness. Further study focuses on personality; thinking, learning and memory; motivation and emotions; and gender and sexuality. Based in various historical traditions, the course is set in the context of contemporary psychological principles.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
• University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Feldman, R. S. (2010) Psychology and your life. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
Supplemental Resources
American Psychological Association (2010). Publication Manual of the