Psychology 131: Academic Learning Skills
What is Psychology 131?
Psych 131 is a one-credit-hour course offered both Fall and Spring semesters intended to equip students with a variety of academic skills and study strategies. Topics include:
- Time Management
- Test Preparation and Taking
- Memory
- Reading
- Note Taking
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Writing
- Relationships
- Healthy Choices
Who Should Take Psych 131?
This course is offered each semester and is directed toward both incoming and returning students. Whether students are coming straight from high school, transferring from another institution, returning to Iowa State and looking for new skills, or entering as an adult learner, this course may be very helpful in being academically successful. Class size is generally limited to 25 students to allow for group interaction as well as individual attention.
When is it offered?
For fall 2008, we have numerous sections available, listed below. Check the Registrar's Schedule of Classes for availability.
Section A: M W 9:00am-9:50am
Section B: M W 10:00am-10:50am
Section D: M W 11:00am-11:50am
Section G: M W 1:10pm-2:00pm
Section H: T R 9:00am-9:50am
Section L: T R 11:00am-11:50am
Section P: T R 1:10pm-2:00pm
Section V: W 3:10pm-4:50pm
Section W: MTWR 1:10pm-2:00pm (DATES: 08/25 - 10/17)
Section Y: T R 8:00am-8:50am
Section Z: M W 10:00am-11:50am (DATES: 08/25 - 10/17)
Section AA: M W 2:10pm-3:50pm (DATES: 08/25 - 10/17)
Section BB: M W 9:00am-10:50am (DATES: 08/25 - 10/17)
Section CC: T R 1:10pm-2:50pm (DATES: 08/25 - 10/17)
Section DD: T R 2:10pm-3:50pm (DATES: 08/25 - 10/17)
Section EE: M W 2:10pm-3:50pm (DATES: 10/20 - 12/19)
Section FF: T R 2:10pm-3:50pm (DATES: 10/20 - 12/19)
Section HH: MTWR 1:10pm-2:00pm (DATES: 10/20 - 12/19)
What Do Students Say about Psych 131?
- "It gives good tips to get started at college without being demanding or time restricting."
- "This was my most fun and influential class thus far."
- "Enjoyed the class. I found out a lot about myself. I enjoyed how laid back it was."
- "(The teacher) is a very inspiring and wonderful person. She has truly made a difference in my life. Thanks!"
- "I adore my teacher. She is very intelligent, fun, understanding, and caring."
- "(My instructor) had a great attitude and a fun way to teach the material."
