Republic of the Philippines

SORSOGON STATE COLLEGE

Sorsogon City Campus
ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
Vision
A Center of excellence in the formation of progressive,
productive, self-reliant, responsive, nationalistic, ecologyfriendly, and value- oriented people for a united peaceful and
agri-industrialized Sorsogon.
Mission
A premier institution of higher learning committed to produce
quality graduates who are research-, value- and service-oriented
and entrepreneurially inclined for the sustainable agriindustrial development of Sorsogon and beyond.
Goal
To provide quality and relevant instruction which is accessible
to all; conduct and promote scientific and technological studies;
extend appropriate knowledge, skills and technologies of
practical application and undertake income generating projects to
meet the needs and demands of various sectors to improve and
sustain the quality of life of every Filipino.

II. COURSE SYLLABUS

Sorsogon State College

ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT
Sorsogon City Campus
Sorsogon City

SYLLABUS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE 2

(General Psychology)

Vision
A center of excellence in the formation of a progressive,
productive, self-reliant, responsive, nationalistic, ecologyfriendly and value-oriented person for a united, peaceful and
agri-industrialized Sorsogon.

Mission
A premier institution of higher learning committed to produce
quality graduates who are research, value, and service-oriented
and entrepreneurially inclined for the sustainable agriindustrial development of Sorsogon and beyond.

Goals of Academic Units

The SSC Engineering and Architecture aims to provide quality
instructions, trainings and ICT applications in various areas of
engineering and architecture; promote research; extension and
production;
strengthen
linkages;
establish
and
implement
development programs supportive of regional and national thrusts.

Professor

: Virginia Pinca-Atutubo

Academic Rank

: Instructor I

Contact Number

: 09198394825

E-mail Address

: babespinca@gmail.com

Degree Name

: Bachelor of Science in
Engineering

Course Title

: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

Course Code

: Social Science 2

Number of Units

: Three (3)

Number of Hours

: Fifty-four (54)

Term

: 2nd Semester 2014 - 2015

Area

: Engineering and
Architecture

Pre-requisite

: None

Year

: First Year

Consultation Time

: 4:00 5:00 pm
Monday Wednesday

Consultation Venue

:Admission Office/Classroom

Rationale
This course assists Engineering/Architecture students in
achieving quality understanding of their behavior; actions and
speech. Also, this prepares them to be leaders with critical
thinking and agents of change in their own home, school, market
place, community and society as a whole.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with the study of human nature in

general, the different views and contributions of the various
school of psychology, emotions, perceptions and development of
the individual; and he fundamental principles of Psychology
and their application to wholesome human relations.

II

COURSE OBJECTIVES
A General
Forecast a sound body, mind, heart and soul holistic
individual.
B Specific
1 Relate the significance of the VMGO to the subject.
2 Identify the theories; approaches; field of Psychology;
study of Psychology and Psychology in the academe
essential
to
the
understanding
of
the
study
of
Psychology.
3 Apply methods of research to define perceptions and
emotions.
4 Appreciate the developmental stages according to the
principles of growth and development.
5 Emulate better speech and actions from the fellow
students
relevant
to
the
success
of
work
and
relationships.
6 Produce introspection as a result of their insights from
their discussion.

III. COURSE CONTENT

1. Overview
a) The subject and the VMGO
b) The two sciences
c) Theories of Learning and
Approaches
d) Field of Psychology
and Psychology in the academe
e) Methods of Research

Allotted time
8hrs

in Psychology
2. Developmental Psychology

15 hrs

a) Principles of
growth and the development
b) Physical Growth development
c) Implication for education
3. Individual Differences

9 hrs

a) Factors of ID
b) Implication of
Individual Differences
4. Frustration, Conflict,
Stress and Health

2 hrs

5. Emotions

2 hrs

6. Drives and Motivation

3 hrs

a) Theories of motivation
b) Need Achievement
c) Goal-seeking and
Perseverance
d) Need Power
7. Personality Psychology
and Mental Hygiene
a)Determinants of
Personality
b) Personal Types
c) Personality Theories

5 hrs

and Assumption about Man

d) Implications of these
assumptions about man
8. Exceptional Psychology

5 hrs

9. Social Psychology

5 hrs

10. Applied Psychology

TOTAL

54 hrs

IV. METHODOLOGY
1. Eclectic Strategies
1.1 Lecture and Socialized Recitation
1.2 Collaborative group presentations
1.3 Updates of issues and concerns
about the subject
1.4 Library works
1.5 Film Presentation

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Group quizzes

Allotted Percentage
20%

2. Attendance

10%

3. Recitation

20%

4. Periodical Tests
(Midterm & Finals)
5. Portfolio

30%
20%
100%

VI. PREFERENCES

1.
Apruebo,
Roxal
A.,
Educational Publishing House Inc. 2009

Personality

Psychology.

2. Zulueta, et al., General Psychology. National Book

Store., 2009
3.
Lupdag,
Anselmo
National Book Store.,2008

D.,

Educational

4. Evangelista, Lourdes L.,

Booklore Publishing Corporation. 2003

Exceptional

Psychology.,
Psychology.

5. Ortiz, et al. Art:Perception and Appreciation.

Publishers Association of the Philippines Inc., 2003
6. Internet: www.com.scholar

VII. FLEXIBILITY
1. Students are expected to go beyond the references in
this course syllabus.
2. A new trend in technology relevant to the subject
matter not mentioned in this course syllabus is also a part of
the actual instructions.
3. Students are required to record their experiences at
the end of the semester.

Prepared By:
VIRGINIA PINCA-ATUTUBO, Ph D.
Instructor I

III- PERSONAL PROFILE

Name:

Roman D. Herrera

Nickname: Manro, Oman, Banblueth

Age: 18 years old
Gender: Male
Birthday: December 31,1996
Address: San Isidro West District Sorsogon City
Facebook Account:

https://www.facebook.com/roman.herrera.58

E-mail account: romandherrera@gmail.com

romanherrera_stud10@yahoo.com
Nationality: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hobbies: Watching Movies, Drawing, Reading books especially scifis
Favorites:
-Movies:

Harry Potter

-TV show: Any shows related to a

-Singer: Ikimono Gakari
-Bands: My Chemical Romance and Simple Plan
-Actor: Tom Cruise
-Actress: Angelina Jolie
-Books: Percy Jackson Series, Heroes of Olympus Series, Kane
Chronicles Series and Lorien Legacies Series

-Food: Spaghetti
drinks that are not harmful to my health
Blue and Black

-Drink: Any
-Color:

IV OPINION
1. In what ways are you and your classmates similar?
-My classmates and I are similar in terms of ambition in life. We
all want to be a professional engineer in the near future. We
also do our best to prove that we can achieve our goals in life.
2.

In what ways are you and your classmates different?

-Aside from physical aspects, I think we are different from each

other in terms of our beliefs in life and on how we see the
things that happen. Some believes that small things can never
affect them but for me its the opposite. And some are very
optimistic which is totally not me because for me if something
doesnt go right the outcome will be bad.
3. How does female differ from male behavior?
-Female behavior is different from male behavior in the way of
socialization. Female
4. In what ways does an American differ from Filipino?
-I my opinion American and Filipino differ in terms of
hospitality and god-fearing. Filipino is more hospitable and godfearing than American.
5. How can teachers utilize similarities?
-Teachers should familiarize every student that they are teaching
with. They must first know the students well.

V- SELF RATING

INDIACATORS
1. Dress
2. Grooming
3. Physical
Vigor
4. Health
5. Posture
6. Mannerism
7. Facial
Expression
8 .Laughter`s
Quality
9.
Intellectual
Allertness
10. Expression
of Ideas
11. Quality of
Leadership
12.
Conversation
13. Study
Habbit
14. Reading
Skills
15. Grammar
16.
Pronounciation
17. Variety of
Interests
18. Influence
on Others
19. Sense of
Humor
20.
Friendliness
21.
Cheerfulness
22. Manners
23. Sincerity
24. Loyalty
25.

EXCELLEN
T

VERY
GOOD

AVERAGE

FAIR

POOR

Cooperation
26. Integrity
27.
Unselfishness
28. Tact
29. Promptness
30. Poise
31. Self
Control
32.
Decisiveness
33. Motivation
34. Realistic
Attitude
35. Maturity
36.
Dependability
37. Ability to
Accept
Criticism
38. Ecology
friendly
39.
Nationalistic