COLLEGE OF THE DESERT Course Code: PSY-001

Course Outline of Record

Effective/Semester-Year: Fall 2010

1.Course Code: PSY-001

2.a.Long Course Title: General Psychology

b.Short Course Title: GEN PSYCHOLOGY

3.a.Catalog Course DescriptionThis course is an introduction to psychology and defines the principles and theories governing the scientific study of affect, behavior and cognition. Included are such topics as developmental psychology, states of consciousness, psychotropic agents, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality, stress, and social psychology, psychotherapy, research methodology, and psychological disorders. This survey course offers a foundation and preparation for additional study in psychology and social sciences, for understanding self and others, and principles of psychology to apply to daily life.

b.Class Schedule Course Description:This course is an introduction to psychology and defines the principles and theories governing the scientific study of affect, behavior and cognition, which include developmental psychology, states of consciousness, psychotropic agents, learning, memory, motivation, social psychology, and psychological disorders.

c.Semester Cycle (if applicable): N/A

4. / Total Units: / 3 / Total Semester Hrs: / 54
Lecture Units: / 3 / Semester Lecture Hrs: / 54
Lab Units: / 0 / Semester Lab Hrs: / 0

5.Prerequisite or Corequisite Courses or Advisories:
Course with requisite(s) and/or advisory is required to complete Content Review Matrix (CCForm1-A)

Prerequisite: None

Corequisite:None

Advisory:ENG-051 (Approved by BOT 5/20/2010)

6.a.Textbooks, Required Reading or Software: (List in APA or MLA format.)

Hockenbury & Hockenbury. (2009). Discovering Psychology. (4thEd.). New York, NY: Worth.

b.Textbook Reading Level:

College Level: Yes No

Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 12.0

7.Entrance Skills: Before entering the course students must be able:

a.Employ basic vocabulary and style.

b.Develop, organize and express ideas in paragraph and essay form.

c.Read texts and respond in writing at the literate level.

d.Apply standard rules of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics in written responses.

e.Compose simple, organized responses to readings.

f.Practice fundamental study skills and learning habits.

g.Demonstrate the ability to participate in class discussions and assigned projects.

h.Use the dictionary and other reference materials in and outside the library

8.Course Content and Scope:

a.Perspectives in psychology

b.Research methods

c.Sensation and perception

d.Variations in consciousness

e.Learning

f.Memory

g.Motivation and emotion

h.Cognitive Process and Intelligence

i.theories of personality

j.Health and coping with stress

k.Psychological disorders

l. Social Psychology

9.Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

a.Demonstrate an awareness of basic scientific research methods including; principles of scientific research, ethical guidelines, observational, correlation, and experimental methods.

b.Apply introductory-level understanding of biological-basis of psychological behavior such as brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, variations of consciousness, learning and memory.

c.Demonstrate a basic knowledge of lifespan development including relevant topics such as developmental stages and related as appropriate tasks and behaviors.

d.Display a level of understanding of relevant psychological health topics such as disorders, stress and coping, and psychotherapies.

e.Demonstrate an introductory level of understanding of the dynamics of human interactions including: social cognition, attitudes, attributions, and group behaviors.

10.Methods of Instruction: (Integration: Elements should validate parallel course outline elements)

(If any portion of this course is designed to be regularly provided through distance education, including technical-based instruction, please complete and attached Distance Education Course Outline Addendum.)

a.Lecture

b.Video

c.Group discussion

d.Guest lecturers

e.Online format (distance education)*

*Distance Education modalities approved 11/16/2006

11.Assignments: (List samples of specific activities/assignments students are expected to complete both in and outside of class.)

a.Readings in the textbook and in recommended supplementary literature.

b.Attend lectures by instructor and occasional guest speakers, including the taking of detailed notes thereon, when available.

c.Viewing of films and video presentations, including the taking of notes thereon, when available. Listening to sound recordings and taking notes thereon, when available.

d.Special reports by students, in panel or singly.

e.Participation in class research projects involving the collection, compilation and interpretation of data, including the composition of written or oral reports thereon.

f.Examinations of various types, such as essay and multiple choice.

12.Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: The student will demonstrate proficiency by:

a.Essay

b.Non-computational Problem-solving

c.Multiple Choice

d.Other (true/false; matching; fill-in)

13.Need/Purpose/Rationale -- All courses must meet one or more CCC missions.

AA/AS General Education Pattern Course: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Local (C2) Meets IGETC (4I) Meets CSU G.E. Breadth (D9) (indicate proposed Area)

Transfers: Would you like this course to transfer to? This course is already transferable to UC and CSU.

CSU YesNo

UC (if yes please list 3 similar courses/institutions)Yes No

Articulates:

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Modifies or New Career Technical Program:

Basic Skills; Civic Education; Lifelong Learning; Others (please specify):

14.Special Materials and/or Equipment required of students: None

15.Materials Fees: None

Faculty Initiator: Linda Emerson/Chris Jones-CageDate: 12/02/09

COURSE CHARACTERISTICS

(Required of all courses) SIU’s: 3.0

16. New Course

Substantial/Major Modifications - Changes to: Units; Hours; Content & Scope; Objectives;

Catalog Description; Methods of Evaluation; Prerequisites; Add Distance Education Mode

Minor Modification - Changes to: Textbooks; Periodic Course Evaluation; Others.

Course Reactivation

17.Provide reasons for the substantial modifications or new course: N/A

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18. Cross-Listed (EnterCourseCode):

Replacement Course (Enter original Course Code)

19.GRADING METHOD (choose one:)

Letter Grade Only

Pass/No Pass Only

Pass/No Pass Optional (Student may choose LetterorPass/No Pass grading option.)

20.MIS COURSE DATA ELEMENTS

a.Course Control Number [CB00]: CCC000239675

b.T.O.P Code [CB03] : 2001.00

c.Credit Status [CB04]: Credit-Degree Applicable Credit-Not Degree Applicable Noncredit

d.Course Transfer Status [CB05]: Transfer to UC & CSU Transfer to CSU only Not transferable

e.Basic Skills Status [CB08]: Basic Skills Not Basic Skills

f.Vocational Status [CB09]:Apprenticeship Adv. Occupational Clearly Occupational

Possibly Occupational Non-Occupational

g.Course Classification [CB11]: Liberal Arts and Sciences

h.Repeatability [CB12]: May be repeated _ 0 times (other than for unsatisfactory grade)

State reason why course may be repeated: N/A

i.Special Class Status [CB13]: Course is not a special class.

j.Course CAN Code [CB14]: PSY 2

k.Course Prior to College Level [CB21]: N/A(For English, writing, ESL, reading or mathematics courses only.)

l.Course Noncredit Category [CB22]:N/A(For noncredit courses only.)

m.Funding Agency Category [CB23]: N/A

n.Program Status [CB24]: Program-applicable Stand Alone

Name of Approved Program (if program-applicable): Psychology A.A. Degree

(Attach listings of Degree and/or Certificate Programs showing this course as a required or a restricted elective.)

COURSE FEASIBILITY

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ENROLLMENT

21.Estimate enrollment First Year: Third Year:

RESOURCES

22.Faculty - Discipline and other qualifications:

Sufficient faculty resources. Yes No

If no, list number of FTE needed to offer this course.

23.Distance Education Modality Equipment: Yes No

24.Additional equipment and/or supplies needed and source of funding.

25.Additional construction or modification of existing classroom space needed. (Explain:)

FOR NEW OR SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFIED COURSES

26.Library and/or Learning Resources present in the collection are sufficient to meet the need of the students enrolled in the course. Yes No .

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Signed: Faculty Initiator and/or Librarian ______

Student Learning Outcomes

The purpose of an introductory psychology course is to introduce the content, methods, and applications of psychology. In our preliminary work, the Psychology Department has identified the five following student-learning outcomes (SLOs) that students who complete General Psychology (PSY 001) will accomplish. We are in the process of refining these outcomes, developing specific assessments and determining the order in which we will begin assessment.

  1. Recognize/identify the major theories, concepts and perspectives in the field of psychology. (knowledge base of psychology)
  1. Identify and apply elements of scientific method. (research methods)
  1. Distinguish between general research strategies and identify advantages and disadvantages of each. (research methods)
  1. Identify the basic structure and functioning of the brain and nervous system. (knowledge base)
  1. Apply psychological theories, concepts and values to demonstrate awareness of self and others. (knowledge, application, values, personal development, critical thinking)

The development of these SLOs is based on the work of the Task Force on Undergraduate Psychology Major Competencies that was appointed by the American Psychological Association’s Board of Educational Affairs. The task force outlined 10 goals and suggested learning outcomes that represent overarching expectations for the undergraduate psychology major across educational contexts. We are using the criteria identified by the task force as a resource to guide discussions that will result in the creation of course and department goals and expectations that will, along with meeting the needs of our specific student population, also build a seamless and effective foundation for an undergraduate psychology major. Additionally, for both the psychology major and students who take an individual course, it is our goal to develop our students’ ability to think, behave and feel with growing insight so that each student will be equipped to become increasingly more adept at navigating relationships with self, family, community, and the world.

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