General Psychology
University of Mary: Psych 201, 3 credits
Semester Course
1. Instructor:
2. Text:
Mr. Brian Filibeck
Room #204, Beulah High School
701-873-2261 ext. 1204
brian.filibeck@k12.nd.us
Understanding Psychology by McGraw-Hill
2014 by R. Kasschau Ph. D. and J McTghe
ISBN# 978-0-07-663194-0
3. Course Description:
General psychology is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and
mental processes. This course will provide a broad overview of human development,
consciousness, perception, learning, memory, emotion and motivation, social behavior,
personality, health and well-being, psychological disorders and treatments.
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4. Course Information
A. Course Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, terms,
relationships, and subfields of psychology.
2. Students will be able to apply the course content to their own experiences
which will foster personal growth and self-awareness and understanding of
others.
3. Students will emerge with a greater understanding of how biological, social,
cultural, and environmental factors influence their own and others’ behaviors.
B. Course Outline
1. Chapter 1: Approaches to Psychology
2. Chapter 2: Psychological Research Methods and Statistics
3. Chapter 3: Infancy and Childhood
4. Chapter 4: Adolescence
5. Chapter 5: Adulthood and Old Age
6. Chapter 6: Body and Behavior
7. Chapter 7: Altered States of Consciousness
8. Chapter 8: Sensation and Perception
9. Chapter 9: Learning: Principles and Applications
10. Chapter 10: Memory and Thought
11. Chapter 11: Thinking and Language
12. Chapter 12: Motivation and Emotion
13. Chapter 13: Psychological Testing – intelligence, personality, achievement
14. Chapter 14: Theories of Personality
15. Chapter 15: Stress and Health
16. Comprehensive Final
B. State Standards
1. Standard 6: Human Development and Behavior
a. 9-12.6.5
5. Grading:
A. Grades will be given according to BHS grade Scales.
A = 100-93
B = 92-86
C = 85-77
D = 76-70
F = 69 or below
6. Mr. Fill’s Expectations:
Expectation #1: Participate in class:
- Come to class prepared with books, notebooks, pencils
- Listen for directions, read the directions
- Complete & turn in your assignments
Expectation #2: Show GOOD MANNERS and Respect for others.
Expectation #3: Electronic Devices
- Absolutely no visible cell phones or electronic devices in class
Expectation #4: Food & Beverages
- NO food or beverages are allowed into the classroom. If you bring
those items they will be taken away and thrown in the garbage.
- Clear water in an approved water container ONLY.
- Continued abuse of this will result in a Tardy.
Expectation #5: Attire
- No hats, caps, hoods, sunglasses, backpacks
Consequences: Mr. Filibeck’s classroom procedure for inappropriate behavior:
1. Warning, private conversation at your desk asking you to refocus.
2. Removal of classroom to the hallway asking you to refocus.
3. You will receive a disciplinary office referral according to the Levels on the
discipline ladder in the student handbook.
7. Assignments:
A. If you are absent from class it is your responsibility to contact the teacher
and get your missing notes, assignments or other work.
A. Homework and Assignments are due by the date assigned.
B. Test, Quizzes, & Finals must be done in class on the day that they are announced
to take place. They must be made up within 3 class periods if you are absent.
C. Late work Policy. Late work will be put into PowerSchool as a ZERO until
handed in to the teacher. All work is due by the end of the semester. Late
work will handed will receive a 25% deduction in points.