This introductory course in psychology is designed to give students a basic understanding of human behaviour. Students will learn the major psychological theories that will allow them to explain and predict human behaviour. The emphasis will be on examining their own behaviour and the behaviour of others behaviours within an organizational context.

At the end of this course students should be able to:

• Explain the origins of psychology and describe what psychologists do 
• Apply the basics of the research process and explain the many ways in which psychology is studied.
• Critically evaluate conflicting ideas in psychology, interesting psychological phenomenon, widely accepted “truths” in our society, their own personal beliefs 

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

• Discuss the major theoretical perspectives of modern psychology.
• Describe influences on human behaviour
• Apply psychological theories to explain human behaviours
• Apply the foundations of psychological theories to various disciplines