SOCIAL & ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY

Worthington Community College/ Luverne Public Schools

Course # PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology
3 credits
Instructor: Mark Lundgren
Text: Psychology, David Meyers Ninth Edition (Worth Publishing, New
York, New York 2009
OUTCOMES:
Knowledge
The student will learn and come in contact with the
importance and impact of the social influences in shaping human
behavior through the family, social institutions and other influential
groups.
Skills:
Scientific approach of observation, perception,
understanding, predicting and controlling human
behavior.
Research and experimental methodology through the experience of
surveys and a research project.
Attitudes: The student should be able to observe, comprehend the
importance of the science of Psychology and how the Social Influences
shape ones behaviors. The student should have a better
understanding and comprehension of the various theories, methods
and approaches toward a better attitude for mental health.
***All information in this course outline is subject to revision.***
Grades
100%-93%
=A
92%-90%
= A73%-70%
= C89%-87%
= B+
69%- 67%
= D+
86%-84%
=B
66%-64%
=D
83%-80%
= B63%-60%
= D79%- 77%
= C+
59% and below
=F
76%-74%
=C

Grades will be based on a total point system, with the

above percentage used to determine grade. Grade will be
based on: tests & quizzes, group activities, individual projects,
papers, Abstracts, (9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18)
attendance and participation in class, Portfolio, Notebook.

All test must be taken on time or made up before. This is

a college course and you dont miss test!
Assignments which are late, will be docked 10% per
school day. If you are going to be gone, the assignment is due
before you leave.
Paper on video projects: due date based on presentation
drawing
Topics to be covered.
Unit I

Scientific Methodology and Research ( 2 weeks)

Chapter 1 (pp. 15-45) Tentative test date Aug. 29th

Unit II

Developing through the life span (3 to 4 weeks)

Chapter 5 (pp.173-227) Tentative test date September 19th

Unit III

Abnormal Psychology (8-10 weeks)(pp. 497-671)

Chapter 13 Personality (Before Christmas 12/17/14)
Chapter 14 Psychological Disorders (pp. 593-635) 10/14/14
Chapter 15 Therapy (637-671) 11/11/14
Chapter 12 Stress & Emotions (pp, 497-551) 12/9/14

Unit IV

What is Social Psychology (3 weeks)

Chapter 16 (pp. 673-721) Tentative test date ????

Unit V

Research Project
(2 Weeks- group presentations each Friday)

FINAL EXAM
(December 19th tentative date)