Course Syllabus

Course Syllabus PSY/201

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Course Syllabus

College of Humanities PSY/201 Foundations of Psychology

Course Description This course overviews the foundations of psychology as the field applies to everyday life. The physical and mental aspects of psychology are traced through lifespan development with emphasis on psychological health and wellness. Further study focuses on personality; thinking, learning and memory; motivation and emotions; and gender and sexuality. Based in various historical traditions, the course is set in the context of contemporary psychological principles. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:   University policies: This document is posted in the Materials section of your classroom. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.

University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Certificate of Originality Requirement The University places a high priority on maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that proper credit is being given for others’ words and ideas used in the development of your written assignments which are due on Sundays. This is noted in the Student Code of Academic Integrity: University of Phoenix is an academic community whose fundamental mission is the pursuit of intellectual growth. Achievement of this mission is dependent upon the development of autonomous thought and respect for the ideas of others. Academic dishonesty threatens the integrity of individual students as well as the University’s academic community. In order to follow this mission of academic honesty and responsibility, the University has implemented the Certificate of...