University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Sep 06, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

PSY 316 - Foundations of Cognitive Psychology

(3 units)
A foundational understanding of cognitive psychology including such topics as: memory, language, perception, attention, problem-solving, imagery, and decision-making.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of the historical, current and future directions of cognitive psychology.
2. recognize concepts, theories and key figures from cognitive psychology.
3. demonstrate an understanding of research methods in cognitive psychology and critically evaluate research in this area.
4. apply principles of cognitive psychology to educational, personal and other life situations.


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