CSS121INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and concepts of psychology — the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. It explores key areas such as perception, learning, memory, motivation, personality, emotion, and human development. Students will learn how psychological theories and research methods help explain why people think, feel, and behave the way they do.

The course also examines the relevance of psychology to criminology and security studies, emphasizing how understanding human behavior aids in crime prevention, conflict resolution, and effective law enforcement. By the end of the course, students should have a foundational understanding of human behavior in social and security contexts.