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2. PSYC 2301 - Psychology Larry D. Thomas, Ph.D. Arts & Science 208 Blinn College, Brenham

3. Understanding Psychology R.H. Ettinger Copyright 2003 Allyn & Bacon Textbook with Study Guide

4. Instructor Larry D. Thomas, PhD. Psychologist –Clinical –School Professional Counselor Chemical Dependency Counselor

5. Contact Information INSTRUCTOR:Dr. Larry Thomas OFFICE: 204 Arts & Science Mail:902 College Ave.; Box 9501 Brenham TX 77833 TELEPHONE: 979-830-4246 E-MAIL:ldthomas@blinn.edu

6. Why am I taking Psychology? It is required on my degree plan. Students said this class was fun. I needed 3 hours of credit. Everyone said Psychology was an easy course. Did you say “Psychology” … What is psychology? There was nothing else available for my schedule.

7. Course Description – PSYC 2301 Copyright 2003 Allyn & Bacon COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the introductory course in the study of psychology. To successfully complete this course, you will learn about the elementary principles of human behavior. Specific topics will include a basic overview of areas such as development, maturation, motivation, memory, intelligence, learning, reasoning, brain anatomy, personality, emotions, psychological research, social psychology, psychological disorders, and perception. Credit: 3 semester hours. PREREQUISITE: Appropriate score on the TASP test or alternative test or completion of READ 0306 with a grade of “C’ or better.

8. Textbook Understanding Psychology R. H. Ettinger Horizon Textbook Publishing Copyright 2007 Study Guide Required for class Total Cost: About $125

9. Grade Four major exams –Exam I (Chapters 1-4) = 100 points Week 5 –Exam II (Chapters 6-10) = 100 points Week 8 –Exam III (Chapters 11-14) = 100 points Week 11 –Exam IV (Chapters 15-17) = 100 points Week 15 Assignments/Attendance = 250 points As assigned Final exam (comprehensive) = 200 points Week 15/16 Journal Review = 50 points Week 3 Biography of Psychologist = 50 points Week 8 Personality Paper = 50 points Week 14 Total 1000 points