General psychology is a difficult course because it covers many of the wide range of topics which constitute modern psychology. Unlike in later and more advanced courses, students in this course must shift gears often as topics change. The course begins with a look at the history of psychology, the research methods psychologists use, and the biological bases of psychology. Then the areas of sensation and perception are examined as are variations in consciousness. Learning and memory are covered next. Personality, psychopathology, and therapy close out the course. Understand that the list above by no means covers all of psychology, much must be left out. Thus, full attendance is expected. Tests will be given during the week indicated below. I will give you a week's notice of the exact date. Tests are a combination of objective items (multiple choice, matching, and true or false). Make up exams will be given only for good cause AND with notification ahead of time.

Week of:

Chapters:

Topics:

Lectures:

Aug 20

What is Psychology? / Searching the Web/First Day of Class Chapter 1 Outline

Chapter 1 Lectures

Aug 28

What is Psychology?

Sep 3

What is Psychology?

TEST 1/Hints

Sep 10

Biology and Psychology Chapter 2 Outline

Chapter 2 Lectures

Oct 22

Chapter 6 Lectures

Chapter 7 LectureTEST 4/Hints

Chapter 13 Lectures

Dec 10

FINAL EXAMS

TEST 5/Hints