Course Descriptions for PSYC 1300
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PSYC 1300 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC
Learning Framework
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.
Course Description: This interdisciplinary course addresses (1) research and theory in learning, cognition, and motivation; (2) factors that impact learning; and (3) application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g., learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned. Critical thinking serves as the foundation for different thematic approaches using a variety of academic disciplines. This course is cross-listed as EDUC 1300. The student may register for either PSYC 1300 or EDUC 1300 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 4227015125
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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.
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