For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
The learning outcomes and competencies detailed in this syllabus meet, or exceed the learning outcomes and competencies specified by the Kansas Core Outcomes Project for this course, as sanctioned by the Kansas Board of Regents.
- Identify historical foundations and current trends in psychology
- Distinguish methods of research in psychology.
- Identify the biological basis of behavior including physiology of the brain.
- Distinguish principles and theories of learning and cognition.
- Recognize theories and applications of motivation and emotion.
- Demonstrate an understanding of human life span development.
- Identify the major theories of personality.
- Recognize categories of psychological disorders and treatments.
- Recognize the major theories and findings in social psychology.
- Psychological Concepts.
- Three Views of Human Behavior.
- Function and Structure of the Brain.
- Consciousness.
- Motivation.
- Learning and Memory.
- Cognition.
- Maturation and Development.
- Personality.
- Social Psychology.
- Life-span development.
- Learning.
- Therapy.
- Psychology.
- Lecture, discussion, and demonstration.
- Group discussion.
- Group interaction activities.
- Small-group projects.
- Community Involvement.
- Text.
- Library resource materials.
- Audio-visual materials
- Handouts.
- Computers.
Outcome 1:
- Students will be required to read the textbook, as well as other assigned reading.
- Students' comprehension, critical analysis, and ability to apply their new found knowledge will be assessed by classroom discussion, the writing of a goal paper, completion of a written project, structured writing assignments and objective tests.
Outcome 2:
- Students will be required to write a goal paper, complete a written project and complete structured writing assignments.
Outcome 5:
- Students' critical thinking skills will be evaluated through classroom discussion, small group discussion, collaborative exercises, structured writing assignments and a written project requiring factual, rational, and insightful analysis of human behavior.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.