# PSYC 201 — Introduction to Psychological Sciences (AUB) > PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychological Sciences at American University of Beirut. 4.0/5 from 4 ratings · 25 student reviews · 24 shared files. Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/671 Retrieved: 2026-09-17 ## Facts - Course code: PSYC 201 - Title: Introduction to Psychological Sciences - University: American University of Beirut (AUB) - Subject: Psychology - Department: Psychology - Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences - Credits: 3 - Counts toward General Education: Societies and Individuals - Professors on record (11): Hala Oueidat, Hana Majzoub, Lama Ghanem, Lana Seguias, Maral Boyadjian, Margaret, Margaret Bassil, May Awaida, Nour Nasr, Pascale Nakhle, Sinine Nakhle ## Catalogue description A survey of the principles and findings of modern psychological science. Emphasis is placed on critically examining empirical research investigating human behavior and mental processes. ## Quick answers ### What is PSYC 201 at AUB? PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychological Sciences is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A survey of the principles and findings of modern psychological science. Emphasis is placed on critically examining empirical research investigating human behavior and mental processes. ### How many credits is PSYC 201? PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychological Sciences is worth 3 credits at AUB. ### Is PSYC 201 hard? Students rate PSYC 201 4.0 out of 5 overall, from 4 ratings. ### Who teaches PSYC 201 at AUB? Studiety has 11 professors on record for PSYC 201: Hala Oueidat, Hana Majzoub, Lama Ghanem, Lana Seguias, Maral Boyadjian, Margaret, Margaret Bassil, May Awaida and 3 more. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now. ### Are there past papers for PSYC 201? Yes — 24 files for PSYC 201 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account. ## Student ratings - Overall: 4.0/5 from 4 ratings ## What to expect - Has Quiz 1 - Has Quiz 2 - Has Drop Quizzes - Has Attendance - Has Participation - Original Book Necessary ## Shared course material 24 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up. - Test Banks: 23 (most recent from 2017) - Syllabus: 1 (most recent from 2017) ## Student reviews 25 of 27 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from elsewhere is marked with its source on its own line. - **4/5 · 2023-08** — PSYC 201 is listed among the easy elective options. - **4/5 · 2014-11** — PSYC 201 is the lighter choice over PHYS 205 for a pre-med schedule: it needs the least effort and reading the material the day before and the day of the exam was enough for scores in the 80s, though you should study a little daily because of the drop quizzes. - **3/5 · 2022-11** — Margaret is also suggested as an option for PSYC 201. - **5/5 · 2022-11** — Hala Oueidat is highly recommended for PSYC 201, endorsed by multiple students as a 100% recommendation over the other professor options. - **2022-07** — my favorite professor ever. Just make sure u don't get on her bad side and just study from the book and write notes and you'll be more than fine, it was an easy course, just a bit dense and needs time, but it was not hard AT ALL. don't listen to students who tell u its super hard cuz its not. - **2021-07** — I took it with her live before corona. I recommend her, she is funny, gives alot of examples, no boring slides. The class is more like a free session. Show descipline, let her like you or at least not hate you or she will turn your sem into hell. Don't cheat! If she caught you, she would fail you. Read the chapters(even what's in the margins/under the pictures/side tables, everything). The exam (common/mcq) is strictly from there. No need to take notes. The chapters are extra long (30+ pages) which could be a burden if you're having a hectic semester. Don't fall behind on reading or you'll fail the pop quizzes. The course is very easy. A+ is easily attainable, just read the chapters on time. - **2021-07** — the course is easy, you have to memorize info but can get A- easily. the exam is mcq, common. when i took this course we faced serious problems with may. she canceled our final bcz we all took very high grades. At first she lied to us and said that the inputs were not recorded, but then students called IT and told us that everything is saved but the prof told us to say nothing. then we used the excuse that a previous exam was posted instead of a new exam (wow she had to wait that long to know that this was a previous exam) and students had other proofs that it was not. 2 of my classmates also had personal issues with her - **2021-03** — the prof is sweet but she doesn't rlly explain the material well. she mostly just reads the slides and calls out on people. if you could take it with a different prof, it's recommended - **2020-08** — I took the course with May, and I didn't enjoy the course with her; Exams are common with all sections and mostly Multiple choice, but I didn't like the way she teaches. I registered expecting an easygoing and fun social science, with her wasn't at all. - **2020-08** — I personally loved the course and loved how she interacted with us. It takes a lot of studies and time to be able to get grab of the methodology of studying but it gets easier with time! - **2020-08** — Psyc 201 is a course that requires a lot of studying but once you get the hold of it, it'll be super interesting especially with May Awaida. She gives tonsss of examples , a bit strict but she is so responsive - **2020-04** — Not the best teacher, best if you avoid her! - **2020-04** — Lama is amazing, love her; she made me love psychology! - **2020-04** — I highly recommend Margaret Bassil, Exams are common and the grading is the same but discussions in class are to live for - **2020-04** — Easy course, alot of material but very easy multiple choice exam. I took it with Nour Nasr and I loved her!!! - **2019-08** — Sinine!! Trust me waking up at 8am is definitely worth it if you’re taking it with her. This is coming from someone who’s so not a morning person - **2019-08** — Definitely Sinine. super charismatic and makes the class very interesting - **2019-08** — Pascale is good, but not much explaining is done in class. She divides the book chapters among the students to present them. - **2019-08** — Nour Nasr!shes really nicee and she explains well alsoo - **2019-08** — Nour Nasr , great explanation (reading the book will be much easier after her explanation) and her classes are really interesting, you will NEVER get bored. - **2019-08** — Nour she explains very thoroughly, and she has a great sense of humour - **2019-08** — maral is great her class is fun and active so you won't get bored and in the end psyc is not very much teacher dependent so whichever u take it with it'll be okay :) The only problem are the few drop quizzes - **2019-08** — She’s the best !!! She will make you love the course . Recommended - **2019-08** — Go for it!! Such an interesting class and enthusiastic teacher.. the best anjad! - **2019-08** — Mia is awsome, she explains really well and her classes are always fun and interesting. ## See also - [All Psychology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/psychology.md) - [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md) --- From Studiety (https://studiety.com/), an independent, student-run course guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any university. Reviews are the opinions of individual students.