- PSYCH-001
- Introductory Psychology
- Credit(s) 3
Introductory Psychology
PSYCH 001 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.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 051A
- P/NP
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- PSY 110
- PSYCH-002
- Abnormal Psychology
- Credit(s) 3
Abnormal Psychology
PSYCH 002 introduces the scientific study of psychopathology and atypical behaviors,
broadly defined. Students investigate abnormal behavior from a variety of perspectives
including biological, psychological, and sociocultural approaches. An integrative
survey of theory and research in abnormal behavior, and intervention and prevention
strategies for psychological disorders are also introduced.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 051A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- PSY 120
- PSYCH-003
- Developmental Psychology
- Credit(s) 3
Developmental Psychology
PSYCH 003 provides an overview, from a psychological perspective, of human development
from conception through death, including biological and environmental influences.
Theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development
are examined, as well as attention to developmental problems.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 051A
- P/NP
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- PSY 180
- PSYCH-004
- Personal Psychology
- Credit(s) 3
Personal Psychology
PSYCH 004 is designed with an applied focus for students interested in how psychology
is used in everyday life and is related to other social sciences. The course surveys
different psychological perspectives and theoretical foundations and how these are
applied across a person's life taking into account the influence of factors such as
culture, gender, ethnicity, historical cohort, and socio-economic status. A broad
understanding if how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners study and apply psychology
is emphasized.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- ENG 051A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- PSY 115
- PSYCH-005
- Biological Psychology
- Credit(s) 3
Biological Psychology
PSYCH 005 introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior
and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical
mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena
of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological
disorders will be addressed. The course also notes historical scientific contributions
and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental
processes. Ethical standards for human and animal research are discussed in the context
of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite(s):
- PSYCH 001
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- PSY 150
- PSYCH-006
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Credit(s) 3
Research Methods in Psychology
PSYCH 006 surveys various psychological research methods with an emphasis on research
design, experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, and the collection,
analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology
will be examined through a review of research in a variety of the sub-disciplines
of psychology.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisites(s):
- PSYCH 001 and MATH 025 Minimum Grade C
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU
- C-ID:
- PSY 200
- PSYCH-029
- Introductio to Sport & Exercis
- Credit(s) 3
Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology
PSYCH 029 is the study and application of psychological and foundations to sport
and exercise across the lifespan and across activity contexts. This course is designed
to promote an understanding of the concepts and applied principles of sport and exercise
psychology. Findings and principles from the sport and exercise psychology literature
will be applied to sport and physical activity participants, ranging from youth sport
and community exercise programs to elite and world class performers.
- Class Hours:
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory(s):
- ENG 051A
- Transfers to:
- UC/CSU