Course Code
PSY101
University
Prince Sultan University
Credit Hours
3
Prerequisite
None
01_COURSE_OVERVIEW
PSY101 introduces the scientific study of behavior and
mental processes. This overview connects the university
course with my full PSY101 learning program on Qimah, which
follows the PSU course plan.
I’m Shoug Alomran, a Software Engineering student at Prince
Sultan University and a PSY101 A+ recipient. I explain the
course using organized, straightforward lessons that help
students understand the ideas and apply them in questions.
My teaching approach grew from my experience as a student in
writing and tutoring support, where I saw which explanation
styles made material clearer and which made it harder to
follow.
02_COURSE_CONTENT // 8_TOPICS // 241_PAGES
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Total course slides
241 PAGES
03_COURSE_LEARNING_OUTCOMES
CLO 1.1
Recognize basic concepts in major theoretical
perspectives in psychology.
KNOWLEDGE
CLO 2.1
Analyze human behavior and thinking across the
lifespan.
SKILLS
CLO 2.2
Review psychological issues related to personal, social,
and organizational environments using biopsychosocial
principles.
SKILLS
CLO 3.1
Use effective strategies for self-awareness and
self-management.
VALUES
04_EXAMS_AND_ASSESSMENT // 100_PERCENT
MAJOR 1
Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 · scheduled Week 6
20% · 14 SEP
MAJOR 2
Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 9 · scheduled Week 11
20% · 19 OCT
FINAL
Final examination · Week 16
40% · 22 NOV
QUIZZES
Assignments and quizzes scheduled across Weeks 1–14
12%
PROJECT
Group project and independent reflection · Week 13
8%
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Assessment total
100%
05_COURSE_RESOURCES
TEXTBOOK
Robert Feldman, Essentials of Understanding Psychology
(2024), McGraw Hill
COURSE TEXT
PLATFORM
PSU EDU-HUB and Moodle for course materials and online
learning
PSU LMS
CONNECT
McGraw Hill Connect learning resources
ONLINE
06_QIMAH_LEARNING_SUPPORT
01
Explained practice questions and guidance on common
mistakes.
PRACTICE
02
Exam strategies, chapter summaries, and past-exam
collections.
REVISION
03
Live sessions, access to their recordings, and the course
WhatsApp group and learner community.
COMMUNITY
07_ENROLLMENT
Course access is provided for one semester through Qimah.
The course page includes free lesson previews, current
enrollment details, and the complete course outline.
OPEN PSY101 ON QIMAH →
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