Course Descriptions
| PSYCH-1 |
General Psychology |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| An introduction to those factors that influence human behavior, child development, learning, cognitive processes, motivation and emotion, personality, social processes, and pathology. |
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| PSYCH-10 |
Psychology of Gender |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture) |
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| A study utilizing readings, lectures, and discussions to explore bio-psychosocial bases of gender and its implications. Topics include gender development, gender roles, communication, relationships, and social functions. |
| Recommended: ENGL-150/150L |
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| PSYCH-100 |
Essentials of Psychology |
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(3 units lecture) |
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| An introduction to the basic concepts and terminology of psychology. The course focuses on the biological, cognitive, and socio-cultural perspectives in psychology. |
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| PSYCH-11 |
Life Span Development |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| This course surveys human development from conception through adulthood. It examines the psychological, social, and physiological changes associated with human growth and development. |
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| PSYCH-2 |
Research Methods in Psychology |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| An introduction to the basic theory and methods of psychological research. Topics include ethics, measurement, research design, and interpretation of results. |
| Recommended: MATH-105/106 |
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| PSYCH-20 |
Biological Basis of Behavior |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| Covers the relation of nervous, muscular, and glandular functions and structures to adjustment of the human organism. Study is made of the sense organs, perception, physiological basis of emotion, clinical symptoms of abnormal behavior, psychosomatic disorders, sleep, learning, and drug effects. |
| Prerequisite: PSYCH-1 |
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| PSYCH-29 |
Altered States of Consciousness |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture) |
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| An analysis of the causes and effects of various states of consciousness, including sleep, hypnosis, biofeedback, meditation, bihemispheric thinking, drug states, and others. |
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| PSYCH-30 |
Social Basis of Behavior |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| A study of the influences that people have upon the belief or behavior of others. These influences include interpersonal relationships, group dynamics and attitude formation and change. The course focuses on psychological approaches to contemporary social phenomena such as mass communication, violence and prejudice. |
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| PSYCH-33 |
Personal Growth and Adjustment |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture) |
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| Introductory survey of the principles of personality development, personal growth, and personal and social adjustment. A few of the topics covered include: understanding and controlling emotions; interpersonal relationships; the psychology of love, sex, and sex roles; work; creativity. In this course students learn to apply psychological theories and principles to their own lives and to overcome barriers to personal effectiveness in learning, work, and interpersonal relationships. |
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| PSYCH-38 |
Abnormal Psychology |
| CSU and UC |
(3 units lecture) |
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| An introduction to the study of psychological disorders and mental retardation including types, causes, and treatment. |
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