Class information
PSY101 Psychology and Human Relations
Class materials
Textbooks
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Details about this class
Psychology 101: Psychology and Human Relations
Course Description: Applies psychological principles to relationships in both personal and professional environments. Includes an overview of basic personality and social psychology concepts, as well as specific skill development in the areas of communication, listening, and conflict resolution.
Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores. Audit available. This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Social Sciences/AAOT, Social Sciences/AS, Social Sciences/AAS, Social Sciences/AGS, Social Sciences/ASOT-B.
Intended Outcomes for the Course: Upon successful completion students should be able to:
- Apply an understanding of psychological and social influences on human behavior to objectively analyze one’s own interpersonal experiences and relationships.
- Utilize intra- and interpersonal management skills to increase effectiveness in personal and professional relationships.
- Use knowledge of culturally diverse practices to increase sensitivity and competence in a variety of social and cultural interactions.
- Communicate, listen, and manage conflict more effectively in personal and professional relationships.
Technology
Desire 2 Learn (D2L)
This course is supported by D2L. You can access it by logging onto https://online.pcc.edu/d2l/home. The course syllabus, various materials, and grades will all be posted on D2L. For problems with D2L, please contact the PCC Student Help Desk: https://www.pcc.edu/help-desk/
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements
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Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning
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The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.