Psychology

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PSYC 101 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduces the student to the scientific study of human behavior through the analysis of facts, theories, and concepts. Emphasizes biological, social, and cognitive influences on behaviors, such as learning, memory, perception, sexuality, personality, development, psychological disorders, and group behavior. Attention also given to historical developments and experimental techniques. [D; CSU; UC]
PSYC 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78137 PSYC 101 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Koontz,Janet 8 14*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78138 PSYC 101 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Murray,Thomas 8 11*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78139 PSYC 101 503 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Hayashi,Christopher 8 14*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78140 PSYC 101 504 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Koontz,Janet 9 18*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78141 PSYC 101 505 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Murray,Thomas 9 14*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PSYC 106 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Explains the processes involved in the experience of human sexual activity. Emphasizes the role of psychological, sociological, physiological, and social aspects applicable to human sexuality, including topical commentaries on sexually transmitted diseases, child abuse, contemporary sexual activities and lifestyles, and methods of treatment utilized for healthy sexuality. [D; CSU; UC]
PSYC 106 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78162 PSYC 106 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE McAneney,Danielle 8 16*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78163 PSYC 106 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE McAneney,Danielle 9 14*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PSYC 116 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units [Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Examines human behavior and personality development in a social context. Includes an investigation of topics such as, social cognition, self identity, social perception, attitudes, conformity, stereotypes, group dynamics, aggression, and altruism. (Same as SOC 116.) [D; CSU; UC]
PSYC 116 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78171 PSYC 116 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Hiatt,Kimberly 8 20*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PSYC 211 LEARNING 3 Units [Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Studies the principles of animal and human learning, comparison of classical and instrumental conditioning, schedules of reinforcement and punishment, and applications of learning principles to practical verbal and motor skill behaviors. [D; CSU; UC]
PSYC 211 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78180 PSYC 211 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Murray,Thomas 8 10*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78181 PSYC 211 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Murray,Thomas 9 6*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PSYC 230 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units [Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Examines the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual throughout the life span. Includes the development of the individual, beginning with conception and prenatal development and continuing through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, late adulthood, and death and dying. [D; CSU; UC]
PSYC 230 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78185 PSYC 230 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE McAneney,Danielle 8 7*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78186 PSYC 230 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE McAneney,Danielle 9 2*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PSYC 250 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units [Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or equivalent.] Emphasizes the study of psychological disorders in children, adolescents, adults, and the aged. Focuses on description, assessment, and treatment of abnormal behavior patterns. Includes disorders of stress, eating, anxiety, and personality, as well as affective disorders, schizophrenia, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders, disorders of childhood and adolescence, disorders of aging and cognition, and ethical issues related to the mental health profession. [D; CSU; UC]
PSYC 250 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78188 PSYC 250 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Murray,Thomas 8 13*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PSYC 260 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units [Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or equivalent.] Focuses upon the study of human behavior from a physiological perspective. Emphasizes the brain and its relationship to behaviors such as perception, emotion, motivation, learning, memory, arousal, sleep, and psychological disorders. Discusses evolutionary explanations, along with genetic and hormonal influences. [D; CSU; UC]
PSYC 260 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78192 PSYC 260 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Hayashi,Christopher 8 7*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78193 PSYC 260 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Hayashi,Christopher 9 13*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 Honors Option Available *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
PSYC 270 STATISTICAL METHODS OF PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units [Prerequisite: PSYC/SOC 101 or equivalent; MATH 60 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent.] Emphasizes statistical methods of behavioral sciences, including sampling, basic research designs, describing distributions through graphs and tables, measures of central tendency, variability, linear correlation and regression, applications of normal probability curve, and test of significance. (Same as SOC 270.) [D; CSU; UC]
PSYC 270 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
78198 PSYC 270 501 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Bracy,Nicole 8 26*
ONLINE Begins: 1/14/2013 Ends: 3/9/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
78199 PSYC 270 502 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Frederick,Richard 9 13*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
82061 PSYC 270 503 ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE Herrin,Bridget 9 16*
ONLINE Begins: 3/18/2013 Ends: 5/16/2013 *Open seats as of Friday, April 12, 2013 7:38 AM
Total Courses: 8 Total Sections: 18