PSYCH 111
Introduction to Psychological Science
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Basic course in modern scientific psychology.
When Taught
Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer.
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
Additional seats for specific sections may be available to Freshman Mentoring participants through envelopes. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
1. Knowledge of theoretical perspectives
Learning Outcome
Objective: Students will be able to define basic theoretical perspectives that guide psychological inquiry.Measurements: Examinations, quizzes, final examination that includes multiple choice questions, brief writing assignments and other personal reflections on covered material.
Title
2. Applying psychological principles
Learning Outcome
Objective: Students will be able to implement psychological principles to personal and social issues and problems.
Measurements: Examinations, quizzes, final examination that includes multiple choice questions, brief writing assignments and other personal reflections on covered material
Title
3. Research methods
Learning Outcome
Objective: Students will be able to define and implement the basic research methods used in psychology, including classical and current experiments. Measurement: Measurements: Examinations, quizzes, final examination that includes multiple choice questions, brief writing assignments and other personal reflections on covered material.
