Course Syllabus
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Psychology Syllabus
Course Description:
Due to the complexity of modern society and the many options facing each individual, students can use knowledge of psychology to better understand themselves and their relationship to others. Through a study of psychology, students will learn to maximize their full potential, make appropriate decisions based on self-awareness, and better cope with life situations. This course meets Colorado Academic Standards for Social Studies.
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisites: None
Course Outline
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Quarter 1
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History of Psychology
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Biology of the Brain
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Learning
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Quarter 2
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Memory
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Perception
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Language
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Intelligence
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Quarter 3
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Lifespan
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Personality
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Quarter 4
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Psychological Disorders
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Sociological Perspectives
Materials needed:
All the texts you need for this course are provided online.
Technical Requirements:
You will need a device (preferably a laptop/Chromebook/desktop) with consistent Internet access. Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are the preferred browsers and you can download either for free. You will also need access to a Word processing program such as Google Docs (free) or MS Word. You will need to be able to access this class independently, create and submit word-processed documents, and have the ability to set up blogs or create PowerPoint or Google slides or websites.
Grading Scale
A: 90% and above
B: 80-89%
C: 70-79%
D: 60-69%
F: 59% and below