LORMA COLLEGES
College of Arts of Sciences
City of San Fernando, La Union
SYLLABUS IN:
INSTRUCTOR:
PSYCH 1 (General Psychology w/ Drug Education – Online Hybrid)
LAILANIE B. SORIANO
VISION AND MISSION OF LORMA COLLEGES
VISION:
We envision LORMA COLLEGES as an educational institution with a global
perspective emphasizing quality, Christian values, and leadership skills relevant to national
development.
MISSION:
To empower students for service anywhere in the world through Christian-inspired,
quality-driven, and service-oriented education and training.
VISION AND MISSION OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
VISION:
We envision the College of Arts and Sciences as a center of scientific and
technological research acting as a catalyst in producing quality graduates equipped with Christian
values, knowledge, and abilities utilizing a curriculum relevant to their field of specialization.
MISSION:
To provide an educational training using technology that would cater to the needs
recognizing individual differences, cultural backgrounds, values, practices, and beliefs that would
make them productive and successful in all undertakings as to become essential in the society where
they belong.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is an exciting 3-unit course which will usher you to learning human behavior and the
psychological theories behind those issues you are facing today. It will allow you to identify the
necessary skills that will help you cope with and be prepared for your adult lives. Understanding your
own thoughts and feelings will be a major part of this class. In addition, you will have the chance to
work to communicate effectively, think creatively and critically, manage information and demonstrate
social and cultural awareness.
This course is offered as a hybrid online class. As such, we shall only meet six (6) times
onground during the following:
First 2 weeks of classes
Preliminary Examination
Once during the Midterm Period
Midterm Examination
Once during the Final Period
Final Examination
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical foundations of psychology and its
development;
2. Describe the basic concepts, theories, and principles of psychology and describe how they
lead to a greater understanding of human behavior.;
3. Discuss the basic human processes such as motivation, learning, and personality and human
development; and
4. Develop a better understanding of many facets of humanity including yourself and the others.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to accomplish the following requirements:
1.
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Online Quizzes
Online Assignments
Individual and Group Online Activities
Periodical Examinations
COURSE REFERENCES:
Carson-Arenas, Aggie. Introduction to Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior. Rex
Bookstore. 2004
Gaerlan, Josefina et al. General Psychology. 5th ed. KEN Inc. 2000
Hernandez-Kahayon, Alicia et al. Psychology towards a New Millennium. National Book
Store. 2004
Dizon, Priscilla B. et al. General Psychology: A Textbook for College Students. Rex Book
Store. 2003
Sanchez, Custodiosa A. et al. General Psychology. 4th ed. Rex Book Store. 2002
E-BOOK:
Webb, David. Psychology Student Survival Guide: A Comprehensive Information Resource.
1st ed. 2010
WEB RESOURCES:
http://education-portal.com/academy/course/index.html
http://www.raleighcharterhs.org/faculty/akoch/classpage/resources.asp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKzJToO0FJw&feature=relmfu
www.learner.org/discoveringpsychology/history/index.html
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu
http://illusioncontest.neuralcorrelate.com/cat/top-10-finalists/2009/
http://epsych.msstate.edu/biological/eye/color/index.html
http://classtools.net/widgets/postIt_0/GhT47.htm
http://www.abacon.com/psychsite
http://uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2011/03/how-anchoring-ordering-framing-and-lossaversion-affect-decision-making.php
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/smiles/
http://keirsey.com/sorter/instruments2.aspx?partid=0
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/mytheory/freud/menu2.html
GRADING SYSTEM:
Prelim Grade = (((2 X Class Standing) + Prelim Exam)/3)
Midterm Grade = (((2 X Class Standing) + Midterm Exam)/3
Final Grade = (((2 X Class Standing) + Final Exam)/3
Final Rating = 30% (Prelim Grade) + 30% (Midterm Grade) + 40% (Final Grade)
TOPICS
1. Introduction to Psychology
2. Psychology and Science
3. The Human Brain
4. The Nervous System
5. The Neurons
6. The Neurotransmitters
7. The Endocrine System
8. Sensation and Perception
9. Consciousness
10. Learning
11. Cognition
12. Motivation and Emotion
13. Human Development
14. Personality
Prepared by:
LAILANIE B. SORIANO
Instructor
Checked and Noted by:
DR. DIADEMA B. LA MADRID
Dean, Academic Affairs