Sorsogon State College

Sorsogon City Campus Sorsogon City

Course Syllabus in Soc.Sci 2 (General Psychology)

College: Engineering Architecture Department Area: General Engineering Year Level: BSA 5A Term/Year: 2nd Semester SY 2011-2012 I. Course Description This course deals with the study of human nature in general, the different views and contribution of the various schools of psychology, emotion, perception, and development of the individual, and the fundamental principles of psychology and their application to wholesome human relations. Also, this provides students the necessary knowledge about psychology and to motivate the interests and to use their knowledge of the use of scientific method and recognition of the multiple base of behavior are essential to their understanding of psychology. PRE-REQUISITE: none Units: 3 Hours: 54 II. Course objectives A. General 1. Understand the nature of man from the standpoint of the self; family and society. 2. Identify issue and determinants that affect human relations. 3. Enumerate ethical theories; psychosexual stages; and cognitive development by the different psychologists and philosophers. 4. Recognize and appreciate mans maturity in the study of principles of human development. 5. Enhance students skills in speaking and writing through eclectic strategies and questioning strategies to stimulate their critical thinking. B. Specific 1. Relate the significance of the origin of man and connect this to other disciplines such as history; sociology and to the vision, mission, goals and objectives of SSC. 2. Defines psychology in all areas and field of specialization. 3. Enumerate and explain the different points of view in explaining human behavior. 4. Recall his/her developmental stages and the most significant people in his/her life. 5. Symbolize him/her as he/she perceives to be. 6. Evaluate his/her own identity and see how ones identity is rooted to god.

7. Apply the different adjustment and coping mechanism in everyday life situations.

III. COURSE CONTENT TIME ALLOTED 1) Overview A. 1.1 Discussion of the self, vision, mission, goals and objectives of SSC. 1.2 Definitions of psychology; its nature and scope; goals and other areas Of psychology 1.3 Methods of psychological study 1.4 A Brief history of the science of psychology B. 1.5 Different level of man on a philosophical And psychological point of view 1.6 Different theories that will help understand the self 2. Biological/Psychological basis of behavior 3. Learning and Thinking 4. Individual Differences / Personality 5. Multiple / Emotional Intelligences 6. Sensation/Perception 7. Forgetting 8. Drives and Motivations 9. Frustrations and Conflicts 10. Social Psychology 11. Psychology at Work 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 3.5 1.0 3.0 2.0 4.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.0

_________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL IV. METHODOLOGIES 54 hours

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ECLECTIC APPROACH but geared towards self discovery and understanding. 1.1 Experiential sharing 1.2 Board discussion 1.3 Brainstorming 1.4 Socialized recitation 1.5 Library work

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. Active participation in activities and discussions 2. Submission of reaction papers; quizzes and assignments 3. Completion of projects (as agreed upon by class/cleanliness drive) 4. Midterm and final exams (with haircut-boys) VI. GRADING SYSTEM 1. MIDTERM 1.1 Midterm test (with haircut boys) 30% 1.2 Attendance / Quizzes 1.3 Grp Presentation 10% 1.4 Recitation 20% 1.5 Portfolio 30 % 10% 2. FINAL TERM Final test (with haircut-boys) 30% Quizzes Grp presentation 10% Recitation Project 10% 40% 10%

____________________________________________________________________________ 100% VII. References: 1. Kahayon, Alicia H. And Aquino, Gaudenciano V. General Psychology. (6th Edition) Philippines: National Bookstore, 2005. 2. Beltran, Jane Q. General Psychology. Quezon City: Rex Printing Company, Inc. 2004 3. Zulueta, F.M and Paraiso, Maricel S. General Psychology. Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore, 2006 4. Gaeerlan, J, Et Al. General Psychology: Quezon City : Ken Inc. 2000 5. Www.Com.Educ/Google Scholar 100%