Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. The content focuses on the exploration of major psychological theories and concepts, methods, and research findings in psychology. Topics include the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches, and applied psychology. C-ID: PSY 110.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Introduction to the study of behavior from a biological perspective. Neuroanatomy,neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, and the biological systems and processes underlying behavior. Emphasis will be placed on brain mechanisms underlying behavior and their relation to issues in psychology. C-ID: PSY 150.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 or PSYC H101, Minimum grade C
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This course includes the study of theories, methods, and research findings regarding biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial development of the individual across the lifespan including death, dying and bereavement. (UC credit limitation). C-ID: PSY 180.
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 101 and Eligibility for ENGL 101.0
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This course is an introductory overview of the field of human sexuality. Human sexuality will be examined from psychological, biological, sociocultural, and historical perspectives. Students will be encouraged to become aware of their own sexual attitudes, values, and behaviors and to evaluate the consistency of their behaviors within their own moral frameworks. Current sex norms and various aspects of interpersonal and individual sexual adjustment will be explored. C-ID: PSY 130.
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
Cooperative Education: This course is designed for students who are cross-training at their current worksite for upward mobility or possible career changes, as well as those looking for entry-level occupational training through work-based learning experiences. Students must have a co-op approved worksite to enroll in this class and establish new learning objectives. Please refer to the Cooperative Education section in the catalog for more information
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
The focus of this course is the relationship between the individual and society including such topics as social identity, conformity, obedience and deviance, attitudes and attitude change, attribution theory, persuasion, prejudice and stereotyping, aggression and prosocial behavior, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and conflict and conflict resolution.
Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101, Minimum grace C
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This course explores the history and classifications of psychological disorders, symptom criteria, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and the major theoretical treatment modalities. The Biopsychosocial, Psychoanalytic, Cognitive, Behavioral and Sociocultural theories are emphasized. How we define, assess, treat and study psychological disorders is the thematic focus of the course. A variety of class exercises are used to illustrate and understand the etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. C-ID: PSY 120.
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This is an introduction to the basic statistical methods and analyses commonly used in behavioral and sociological research. Topics include: descriptive and inferential statistics including levels and types of measurement; measures of central tendency and dispersion; normal, t, and chi-square distributions; probability and hypothesis testing; measures of significance; regression and correlation; and, analysis of variance (ANOVA). Application of statistical software to social and behavioral science data required. C-ID: SOCI 125.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101.0 and PSYC 101 or SOC 101
Lecture Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This course surveys psychological research design and methods with an emphasis on correlational relationships, experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation. Research design and methodology will be examined through the review of scholarly journal articles. In laboratory sessions students will conduct research in psychology and/or social science. Actual data collected from research conducted during laboratory sessions will be analyzed with statistical software. C-ID: PSY 205 B.
Prerequisite(s): (PSYC 101) and (MATH 120 or PSYC 215, Minimum grade C)
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101.0 or ENGL 101H
Lecture Hours: 54.0; Lab Hours: 54.0
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU