PSYC 1560 - General Psychology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 08, CRN 42947,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Joseph Nidel
Email: jmnidel@ysu.edu
Matthew Lindberg
Email: mjlindberg@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Essentials of Understanding Psychology (2024 Release) | Feldman, R. | 1264197950 |
This course covers Chapters 1–14 and is administered through McGraw-Hill Connect. It is essential and mandatory that you have access to Connect in order to complete class assignments.
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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Syllabus, course structure | |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | ||
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | ||
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | ||
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | ||
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | ||
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | ||
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | ||
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | ||
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 | ||
| 11/2 | Chapter 11 | ||
| 11/9 | Chapter 12 | ||
| 11/16 | Chapter 13 | ||
| 11/23 | Chapter 14 | ||
| 11/30 | Spillover/Exam Review | ||
| 12/7 | Finals Week |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.