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| Semester: | Fall 2024 |
| Number: | 0501-240-002 |
| Instructor: | Alexander Palmer |
| Days: | Monday Wednesday Friday 11:00 am - 11:50 am |
| Note: | Traditional In-Person Class |
| Location: | Garden City - Blodgett Hall 109 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Status: | This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| Notes: |
For majors only |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Related Syllabi: |
Patricia Morley for
Fall 2014* |
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| Description: |
Survey of the history of psychology from Socrates and Hipppocrates to recent times. Special attention given to the influence of philosophy and science upon the formation of contemporary psychology. The course concludes with a survey of the major systems. |
| Learning Goals: |
There are five goals delineated for the CAP experience, which include: 1) knowledge base of psychology; 2) research methods in psychology; 3) critical thinking skills 4) information and technological literacy; and 5) communication skills. Goal Knowledge Base of Psychology Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.Course Objectives:1. Understand the various influences on psychology from the 17th century to the present.2. Gain an understanding of the numerous psychological systems.3. Trace the development of psychology as a profession.4. Compare the various traditions in psychology and show their current manifestations in different views of psychology. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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