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Intro to Psychology

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-809-198

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Course Description

10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ...This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.. (Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing 1 with "B" or better OR Corequisite: 10-831-102, English Comp Prep).

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

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This course is associated with the following programs:

What will I learn?

  1. Differentiate psychological perspectives
  2. Examine research methods
  3. Distinguish learning theories
  4. Examine biological and environmental influences on behavior and mental processes
  5. Investigate cognitive processes
  6. Explore relationships among social influences, behavior, and mental processes
  7. Examine personality theories
  8. Explore motivational theories
  9. Investigate stress
  10. Examine states of consciousness
  11. Investigate sensation and perception
  12. Identify psychological disorders and treatment approaches
  13. Summarize human development processes

Class Details

Class Number:
21893
Delivery:
Online Live
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Holly Princl
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$584.55 *

Class Notes

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via BlackBoard on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

  • The required digital course materials will be accessible via Canvas on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.

  • This class is taught live through online instruction. Students must attend class at the scheduled dates and times but can access the class anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinelivefaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/21/25 - 03/13/25 Tu, Th
5:30 PM - 8:20 PM
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