Research Guides: PSYC 2301 Course Guide: Getting Started

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Writing & Citing
Not sure how to cite your sources using the American Psychological Association (APA) style or any other style? Visit the "Writing & Citing" tab for a general overview of the different citing styles.
APA Citation Style
We also have an in-depth guide that covers everything APA. We also feature guides on how to write different types of research papers, such as exploratory and argumentative papers.

The South Texas College Library has self-paced, interactive tutorials that help students and faculty successfully utilize library resources. Learn more about the library, how to search for information, and how to avoid plagiarism by following writing and citing best practices.

Some examples include:

Avoiding Plagiarism
Tips on how to identify types of plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Choosing a Research Topic
Learn the steps to choosing a good research topic.
Searching for Books
Learn how to search for books in the library.
Online Library Orientation
Learn about the various resources and services that the Library offers through this interactive tutorial.

For curated content for all things Psychology, see our Psychology Research Guide (Will open in a new tab).

Discovery Search is available from that page, so there's no need to go back to the Library's website.

Find a list of databases best suited for Historical research and some featured graphic novels!

Not sure what citation style to use, or even how to cite books, artwork, and videos in MLA, APA. and Chicago? Check out the Writing & Citing Guide (Will open in a new tab) for assistance with these areas.

There are also several how-tos from the Purdue Online Writing Lab, and several tools for generating proper citation/bibliographies.

Course Description

Course Description

This course is a survey of the major topics in psychology. It introduces the study of behavior and the factors tht determine and affect behavior.

Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0100 with a grade of C or better or equivalent.

Course Calendar

Course Calendar for PSYC2301
Class Schedule	Chapter/Activity/Assignment
Week 1	Introductions/Class Overview/Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Thinking Critically with Psychological Science
Week 2	Chapter 1: Thinking Critically with Psychological Science Chapter 2: The Biology of Behavior
Week 3	Chapter 2: The Biology of Behavior Chapter 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind
Week 4	Chapter 3: Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3)
Week 5	Chapter 6: Sensation and Perception
Week 6	Chapter 7: Learning
Week 7	Chapter 8: Memory
Week 8	Exam 2 (Chapters 6-8) Chapter 9: Thinking, Language and Intelligence
Week 9	Chapter 9: Thinking, Language and Intelligence Chapter 10: Motivation and Emotion
Week 10	Personality
Week 11	Exam 3 (Chapters 9, 10, 13)-Research Topic Due Chapter 12: Social Psychology
Week 12	Chapter 12: Social Psychology
Week 13	Chapter 12: Social Psychology Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders
Week 14	Chapter 15: Therapy Group Presentations
Week 15	Group Presentations
Week 16	FINAL (Chapters 12, 14, 15)