At the same time, we will provide an opportunity for those with a continuing interest in psychology to learn the basics of the field and to explore special areas of interest in greater depth. The learning component focuses on the long term, the information, ideas and skills that you take away from the course to use in your career and your life. Ideally, learning and credentials are strongly related-the more you learn the better your grade, and visa versa. In Psychology 101-02 you will have the opportunity to learn about one of the most inherently interesting and potentially useful sciences humans have created. Your textbook, the lectures, study guides, web pages and other internet resources and even the tests are designed to help you learn what the science of psychology has discovered about these and other important questions about human behavior.
Experts agree that learning requires action.
You have to actively question, study, rehearse and use information if you wish to learn it. Experts also agree that different people learn differently, some learn by reading and listening, while others learn better by talking and writing. A quick glance around the room will tell you that there are significant limitations on the assessment methods that can be used in Psychology 101-02. The grade you take away from this class will be determined by your performance on quizzes and examinations. Examinations -Three midterm examinations and a final examination are scheduled.