PSYC 120 General Psychology

Spring 2013 Section 51318

Dr. Bart Moore bamoore@napavalley.edu

Office hours Tuesdays 11:00-1:00

PSYC 120 General Psychology

Spring 2013 Section 51318

Dr. Bart Moore bamoore@napavalley.edu

Office hours Tuesdays 11:00-1:00

Class will begin in 1 minute Please turn mobile phones off before we begin!

1/24/2012 Outline

•  Introduction to PSYC 120

–  Define psychology

–  Who is Dr. Moore?

–  Syllabus

–  Meet and greet

–  Introduction to the ‘Connect’ system

Psychology: What is it?

•  Can anyone give a definition of ‘psychology’?

Psychology: What is it?

•  Can anyone give a definition of ‘psychology’?

Psychology is the

scientific study of the

human MIND (psyche)

and its functions, esp.

those affecting

behavior

Okay, well what is science?

•  Science is the systematic

study of the natural world

through observation and

experimentation

Psychology is a difficult science

•  Because scientists can’t directly observe the mind.

•  Because the brain is the most complex structure in the known universe

Next week we will talk more about what the science of psychology is, exactly

PSYC 120 Course Topics

•  You will learn about:

–  Scientific research methods

–  Brain biology: neuroscience

–  Sensation & perception

–  Cognition

–  Social psychology

–  Developmental psychology

–  Clinical psychology

Who is Professor Moore?

•  Education

–  BA in Cognitive Science from Hampshire College

–  PhD in Neuroscience from UC Davis

–  Postdoctoral study at UC Berkeley

•  Teaching and mentoring

–  UC Davis and Berkeley, & now NVC

•  Scientific research

–  Neural information processing in the mammalian visual system

Professor Moore trivia:

•  Has visited all 50 US states

–  Lived in TX, KY, CO, MA, VT, NM, CA

•  Enjoys:

–  Downhill skiing

–  Cycling

–  Music

• Plays guitar

• Likes live music

•  Has some trouble hearing

Syllabus: general information

Syllabus: formal course description

Syllabus: course format

Lecture and online assignments

Syllabus: Textbook and online access

Syllabus: How you earn your final grade

Syllabus: How you earn your final grade

Syllabus: Grades No curve Everyone can earn an A!

Syllabus: Grades

Everyone can earn an A!

Syllabus: Odds and ends

Syllabus: Odds and ends

Academic Honesty •  No tolerance policy on cheating.

–  Let Judicial Affairs sort it out.

•  Space out on test days.

•  Cover your answers.

Syllabus: Course schedule

Any questions?

Meet and greet

Take out a piece of paper & answer these questions:

1.  What are words that come to mind when you think of a “scientist?”

2.  What are some words that come to mind when you think of “psychology” or a “psychologist.”

3.  Who are some characters (tv, movies, books) that are psychologists? What are they like?

Homework: the ‘Connect’ system

  LearnSmart modules, activities, and quizzes   Completed online via Connect   Website address is:

  http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/psyc120

 

1/24/2012 Outline

•  Introduction to PSYC 120

–  Defined psychology

–  Met Professor Moore

–  Covered the Syllabus

–  Got to know each other

–  Introduction to the ‘Connect’ system