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Introduction to Psychology: BPCG 171 provides an introduction to the field of psychology, covering its history, major theories, and research methods. It explores the scope and applications of psychology in understanding human behavior and mental processes.Biological Foundations: The course examines the biological basis of behavior, including the structure and function of the brain, genetics, hormones, and neurotransmitters, to understand the physiological mechanisms underlying psychological processes.Perception and Sensation: Students learn about perception and sensation, including the processes of sensation, perception, attention, and consciousness, and explore how individuals perceive and interpret the world around them.Learning and Memory: BPCG 171 covers principles of learning, memory, and cognition, including classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observational learning, encoding, storage, retrieval, and factors influencing memory performance.Cognition and Intelligence: The course explores cognitive processes such as thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, language, and creativity, as well as theories of intelligence and factors affecting intellectual abilities.Developmental Psychology: Students study human development across the lifespan, including physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development from infancy to old age, and explore theories of development and developmental milestones.Motivation and Emotion: BPCG 171 examines theories of motivation and emotion, including biological, psychological, and social factors influencing motivation, and the role of emotions in behavior, cognition, and social interaction.