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 and measurement, theoretical perspectives, and application. Includes biological bases of behavior, learning, social interactions, memory, and personality; and other topics such as sensation, perception, consciousness, thinking, intelligence, language, motivation, emotion, health, development, psychological disorders, and therapy. This is a Passport Transfer course.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
Readiness to enroll in English 111 required.

3 credits

PSY 200 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2021 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
20470	PSY 200-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-01-19	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). 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. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus.
21004	PSY 200-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-01-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
31234	PSY 200-V3	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-01-19	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. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus.
21101	PSY 200-V5	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-01-19	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. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. Eight-week class. Begins January 19.
21005	PSY 200-V6	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-02-15	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). Twelve-week class. Begins February 15.
20946	PSY 200-Z1	3	M W F	10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2021-01-19	Virtual-Real Time	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 is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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).
20594	PSY 200-Z2	3	M	7:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2021-01-19	Virtual-Real Time	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. 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. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
20939	PSY 200-Z3	3	Tu	9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2021-01-19	Virtual-Real Time	WW
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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. See College Catalog for course requisite(s).
20593	PSY 200-Z4	3	Tu	11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	2021-01-19	Virtual-Real Time	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. 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).
21041	PSY 200-Z6	3	W	9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.	2021-01-19	Virtual-Real Time	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. 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).
21301	PSY 200-Z7	3	F	8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.	2021-01-19	Virtual-Real Time	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. 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).
20940	PSY 200-Z8	3	W	12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.	2021-02-15	Virtual-Real Time	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. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. 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).

Summer 2021 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
12367	PSY 200-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-05-24	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). 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. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus.
12370	PSY 200-V3	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-05-24	Virtual-Real Time	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. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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). This is a first five week class that begins on May 24.
12589	PSY 200-Z1	3	W	12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.	2021-05-24	Virtual-Real Time	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. This is a first five week class that begins on May 24.

Fall 2021 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
32689	PSY 200-12	3	Tu Th	9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2021-08-23	Main	P
14068	PSY 200-V1	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-08-23	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). 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. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus.
14067	PSY 200-V2	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-08-23	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. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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).
14142	PSY 200-V3	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-08-23	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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).
29783	PSY 200-V4	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-08-23	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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).
14774	PSY 200-V9	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2021-08-23	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. 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. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 1st eight-week course. Begins August 23, ends October 16.
14143	PSY 200-Z1	3	M W F	9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.	2021-08-23	Virtual-Real Time	WW
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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).
14163	PSY 200-Z2	3	M	7:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m.	2021-08-23	Virtual-Real Time	WW
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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). This course requires additional on-line assignments as well as regular Zoom class attendance.
14237	PSY 200-Z3	3	Tu	11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	2021-08-23	Virtual-Real Time	WW
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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. See College Catalog for course requisite(s). This course requires additional on-line assignments as well as regular Zoom class attendance.
14608	PSY 200-Z4	3	W	11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.	2021-08-23	Virtual-Real Time	WW
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. 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).
14846	PSY 200-Z5	3	F	8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.	2021-08-23	Virtual-Real Time	WW
This is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. 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). This course requires additional on-line assignments as well as regular Zoom class attendance.
14113	PSY 200-Z6	3	W	12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.	2021-09-20	Virtual-Real Time	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 is an online course with a specific meeting pattern. To participate in this class, you must be connected online during the dates and times specified in the class schedule. High-speed internet access is required. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, access to on-campus computers and internet may be limited. Students should plan to have access to a computer and internet outside of campus. 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). This course requires additional on-line assignments as well as regular Zoom class attendance. This is a twelve-week class. Begins September 20.

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