Psy110 v6 Syllabus

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PSY/110: Psychology of Learning

Course Information
Description
The course introduces theories and concepts in psychology that will foster academic success and provide
students with opportunities to synthesize and apply that knowledge.

Credits
3

Course Outcomes
Where you will demonstrate
In this course you will learn to: In-demand skill*:
your learning:

Describe how psychological concepts Strategic Thinking Wk 2 Summative Assessment:


can contribute toward success. Psychological Concepts and
Strategic Thinking Worksheet

Apply problem solving strategies. Problem Solving Wk 4 Summative Assessment:


Problem-Solving Worksheet

Wk 5 Summative Assessment:
Relate the connections among personal Innovation
My Vision Board and Reflection
goals, motivations, and actions.
Worksheet

*Each course outcome is aligned to an in-demand skill. The course outcome and skill are measured
through specific assignments in the course that are typically labeled as Summative Assessments.

Materials
Textbook
University of Phoenix. (2021). PSY/110: Psychology of learning. Zyante Inc.

Course Tools
zyBooks®

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Schedule Overview
Assignments are due Monday unless indicated otherwise. Initial discussion posts are due Thursday and
the 2 required responses are due Monday.

Wk and Topic Assignments and Points

Wk 1: Psychology and Success Interactive Overview – 5 points


Psychology and Success Reading and Practice – 50 points
Discussion – 40 points

Wk 2: The Power of Self-Esteem Interactive Overview – 5 points


and Attitude
The Power of Self-Esteem and Attitude Reading and Practice – 50
points
Discussion – 40 points
Summative Assessment: Psychological Concepts and Strategic
Thinking Worksheet – 160 points

Wk 3: Managing Time and Interactive Overview – 5 points


Setting Goals
Managing Time and Setting Goals Reading and Practice – 50
points
Discussion – 40 points

Wk 4: Managing Stress and Interactive Overview – 5 points


Solving Problems
Managing Stress and Solving Problems Reading and Practice – 50
points
Discussion – 40 points
Summative Assessment: Problem-Solving Worksheet – 165 points

Wk 5: Maintaining Motivation Interactive Overview – 5 points


and Self Discipline
Maintaining Motivation and Self Discipline Reading and Practice –
50 points
Discussion – 40 points
Summative Assessment: My Vision Board and Reflection
Worksheet – 200 points

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