Virginia Western Community College: Principles of Psychology

Principles of Psychology - PSY 200 at Virginia Western Community College

PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology: Surveys the basic concepts of psychology. Covers the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, research methods, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, developmental psychology, learning, memory, thinking, intelligence, personality, social psychology, and psychological disorders and treatment. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

PSY 200 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
42068	PSY 200-11	3	M W F	9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.	2024-08-26	Main	P
51740	PSY 200-12	3	M W F	11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.	2024-08-26	Main	P
41801	PSY 200-13	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2024-08-26	Main	P
41227	PSY 200-HY2	3	M	7:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2024-08-26	Main	HY
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web.
41181	PSY 200-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
41180	PSY 200-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
51742	PSY 200-V4	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. First seven-week course. August 26 to October 16.
51743	PSY 200-V5	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-24	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. Second seven-week course. October 26 to December 20. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
30674	PSY 200-11	3	M W F	9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P
See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
30598	PSY 200-14	3	M W F	11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P
See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
30627	PSY 200-17	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P
33448	PSY 200-18	3	Tu Th	11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	2025-01-13	Main	P
33449	PSY 200-HY1	3	Tu Th	12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.	2025-03-17	Main	HY
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. This is a hybrid class delivered partially in the classroom and partially on the web. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ Second seven-week course. March 17 to May 6. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
30386	PSY 200-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
30615	PSY 200-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
33445	PSY 200-V5	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-13	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s). First seven-week course. January 13 to March 5.
33446	PSY 200-V6	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-17	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Second seven-week course. March 17 to May 6.

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