Introductory courses, by necessity, often treat complex issues in a simplified format. Therefore, conflicts may arise between the contents of the lectures and the text . In such conflicts, the lecture content has priority . Several of the individual lectures cover a great deal of information. In order to assist students in preparation for lectures, notetaking and studying for exams, a general outline of each lecture and images of the overheads presented in class, as well as a copy of this syllabus, are available on the Psychology Department's WWW HomePage server.
Contemporary psychology is a very broad and diverse area.
By necessity, then, the course will not be able to pursue many topics in great depth. If you develop an interest in a particular area or topic in psychology, I encourage you to sign up for one of the more specialized courses. There will be no grading on a curve. A grade of at least C in Psychology 301 is required before enrollment in any other Psychology course. The mid-semester exams are tentatively set for Friday, February 2nd, Wednesday, February 21st, Wednesday, March 21st, and Monday, April 9th.