Course Description
Survey of scientific theories and research on the nature, causes, and consequences of individual behavior in social context. Topics include relationships, groups, attitudes, persuasion, aggression, altruism, and prejudice. Prerequisite: Grade of at least a C- in PSY 121
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Have a working knowledge of the foundational tools for reasoning, including constructing sound arguments, evaluating the quality of evidence, and forming judgments about the evidence, arguments, and conclusions of others.
Minerva Academic Curriculum (MAC) Outcomes
Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.
Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Introduction Assignments | 10 points |
Discussion Posts | 110 points |
Research Methods Quiz | 20 points |
Exams | 120 points |
Final Paper | 50 points |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93 – 100% | A |
90 – 92% | A- |
87 – 89% | B+ |
83 – 86% | B |
80 – 82% | B- |
77 – 79% | C+ |
73 – 76% | C |
70 – 72% | C- |
67 – 69% | D+ |
63 – 66% | D |
60 – 62% | D- |
Under 60% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
This course is online asynchronous; therefore, attendance/participation is not a graded component.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Students will need access to Packback, an online discussion platform.
Packback Bundle (Electronic Product) by Packback Inc. (9780578294667)
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.