Psychology

PSYC 1A -- Introduction to Psychology 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
(CAN PSY 2)
54.00 hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Develops an understanding of the basic principles of behavior and mental processes. The subject matter and research methods of scientific psychology are presented. Topics include; history, biopsychology, sensation, perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, forgetting, language, cognition, life-span development, gender, sexuality, stress, health, motivation, emotions, social psychology, abnormality, treatment and social and diversity issues.

PSYC 1AH -- Introduction to Psychology - Honors 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
(CAN PSY 2)
54.00 hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program
Develops an understanding of the basic principles underlying behavior and cognition. The subject matter and methods of scientific psychology are presented. Topics include scientific methodology, history, biopsychology, sensation, perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, forgetting, language, cognition, intelligence, life-span development, personality, stress, health, motivation, emotions, psychopathology, psychotherapeutic approaches, and social factors. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may notreceive credit for both PSYC 1A and PSYC 1AH.

PSYC 1B -- Biological Psychology 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
(CAN PSY 10)
54.00 hours lecture.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1A or PSYC 1AH
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Biological mechanisms of behavior; introduction of evolution and genetics with emphasis on neuronal and synaptic transmission. Develops a conceptual framework and awareness of the scientific method. Stresses specific methods of investigation for the discipline.

PSYC 3 -- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology 4 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
(CAN PSY 8)
54.00 hours lecture.
54.00 hours lab.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1A or PSYC 1AH and PSYC 10 or MATH 110 or MATH 110H
Advisory: ENGL 1A
Research methods in the area of social science, especially in the discipline of psychology. American Psychological Association (APA) publication styletaught and used with lab experience. Includes systematic observation, survey development, correlational studies, and design, execution and analysis of experiments.

PSYC 5 -- Psychology of Reasoning and Problem Solving 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54.00 hours lecture.
The nature of critical thinking; models and strategies; common fallacies of reasoning; self-regulation in the thinking process; application of critical thinking to specific areas, such as comparison of cognitive and information-processing models; more specifically: memory, thinking and problem solving, creativity, learning and forgetting, decision making and reasoning.

PSYC 10 -- Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 4 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
(CAN PSY 6)
54.00 hours lecture.
54.00 hours lab.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1A or SOC 1 and eligibility for MATH 110
Statistical principles of the behavioral sciences emphasizes research design, scales of measurement, distributions, graphing, descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, z-test, independent and dependent t-tests, inferential statistics, confidence intervals, linear correlations and regression, and analysis of variance, including multivariate factorial designs and chi square analyses. Statistical analyses through the use of computerized statistical packages are interpreted through lab experience.

PSYC 14 -- Developmental Psychology 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54.00 hours lecture.
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Examines the psychological principles of human development across the lifespan, from birth to death. This course does not fulfill the Title 22 requirements for Child Development majors.

PSYC 17 -- Introduction to Human Services 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54.00 hours lecture.
Advisory: PSYC 1A or PSYC 1AH or SOC 1 or SOC 1H
History, philosophy and development of human services in America. Explores careers in human services, self-exploration in matching personal and professional interests to entry levels of human services employment.

PSYC 19 -- Abnormal Psychology 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54.00 hours lecture.
Prerequisite: PSYC 1A or PSYC 1AH
Application of principles of general psychology to the field of psychopathology. Major classifications of psychiatric disorders, their causes and treatment modalities. Includes theoretical perspectives used in abnormal psychology.

PSYC 25 -- The Psychology of Women 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54.00 hours lecture.
A bio-cultural analysis of women. Emphasis will be placed on biological, psychological and sociological data related to principles of development, socialization, learning, motivation, emotion and perception.

PSYC 26 -- Psychology of Sexuality 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU, UC
54.00 hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Explores the factors involved in establishing and maintaining intimatesexual relationships. The focus of the course is on the findings of social psychologists concerning sexuality and love relationships in our culture.

PSYC 33 -- Psychology for Effective Living 3 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU
54.00 hours lecture.
Emphasis on comprehension and application of psychological principles to interpersonal relationships, personal growth, sexuality, vocation, marriage, parenting, aging, and other circumstances encountered in the life cycle. Considers personality development and psychological disorders as well as therapeutic approaches.

PSYC 40 -- Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling 3 Units
Degree Appropriate
54.00 hours lecture.
Provides a basic overview of the helping processes. Stresses application of counseling theories, helping skills, and consultation theories to allow exploration of self as a helper and learn facilitating skills to bring about change. Emphasis on establishing rapport, obtaining information and developing a supportive relationship in a variety of mental health settings. Students may not receive credit for both PSYC 40 and MENT 40.

PSYC 50 -- Psychology of Human Relations 3 Units
Degree Appropriate
54.00 hours lecture.
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68
Develops students' understanding of themselves and their social relationships. Emphasizes self-evaluation, experience in small groups, becoming sensitive to one's own feelings and to the feelings of others and the contributions ofthe behavioral sciences as resources for effective living.

PSYC 99 -- Special Projects in Psychology 2 Units
Degree Appropriate, CSU
(May be taken four times for credit.)
36.00 hours lecture.
To offer selected students recognition for their academic interest andability and the opportunity to explore their disciplines to greater depth, the various departments offer Special Project courses. The content of each course and the methods of study vary from semester to semester and depend on the particular project under consideration. Students repeating this course will make individual contracts of a more advanced nature with the instructor to ensure that proficiencies are enhanced.