Course Descriptions PSYC-104
3 units
Psychology of Gender LEC 48-54 This course is designed to introduce students to traditional and contemporary psychological theory and research in relation to the impact that gender has on women’s and men’s thought processes, behaviors and emotions in different social contexts. The topics covered in this course address gender issues at both the individual and the social context level. Some of the topics covered in this course are gender role development and stereotypes, sex differences in cognitive ability, aggression, mental health and family roles. The aim of this course is to promote the intellectual and personal development of students by broadening their understanding of the fundamental aspects of gender identity. The course is designed to satisfy General Education requirements for the Associate Degree. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 or AA/AS F --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4D, 4I --CSU Area(s): D4, D9, E1
PSYC-104H
3 units
Honors Psychology of Gender LEC 48-54 This course is designed to introduce students to traditional and contemporary psychological theory and research in relation to the impact that gender has on women’s and men’s thought processes, behaviors and emotions in different social contexts. The topics covered in this course address gender issues at both the individual and the social context level. Some of the topics covered in this course are gender role development and stereotypes, sex differences in cognitive ability, aggression, mental health and family roles. The aim of this course is to promote the intellectual and personal development of students by broadening their understanding of the fundamental aspects of gender identity. The course is designed to satisfy General Education requirements for the Associate Degree. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 or AA/AS F
--AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4I --CSU Area(s): D9, E1
PSYC-107
--AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4I --CSU Area(s): D9
PSYC-108
3 units
Abnormal Psychology LEC 48-54 This course is an introduction to the study of psychological disorders, including psychosis, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders. The class will focus on types of abnormal disorders, causes and treatments. This course is recommended for all interested students, including those involved in counseling, nursing, or other clinical fields. Prerequisite: None. --IGETC Area(s): 4I
--CSU Area(s): D4, D9, E1
--CSU Area(s): D9
3 units
Social Psychology LEC 48-54 Social psychology involves the analysis of relationships between the behavior of individuals and the structure, functions, and processes of society. Topics to be covered in this course include: attitude formation and change, beliefs, attribution, social persuasion, social facilitation, group influences, prejudice, aggression, attraction, altruism, and conflict. *Cross-listed as SOCI-105. Prerequisite: None. --AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 --Transfers to both UC/CSU --IGETC Area(s): 4I, 4J
PSYC-110
3 units
Introduction to Counseling LEC 48-54 An introduction to counseling, this course provides the student with a solid overview of counseling theories, including psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, and person-centered therapies. Each approach is examined from both the group and individual counseling perspective. Techniques and methods of counseling will be demonstrated and practiced through role-playing and small group discussions to provide a good foundation for counseling. *Cross-listed as ADS-110. Prerequisite: PSYC-101 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
--CSU Area(s): D0, D9
3 units
Honors Social Psychology LEC 48-54 Social psychology involves the analysis of relationships between the behavior of individuals and the structure, functions, and processes of society. Topics to be covered in this course include: attitude formation and change, beliefs, attribution, social persuasion, social facilitation, group influences, prejudice, aggression, attraction, altruism, and conflict. *Cross-listed as SOCI-105H. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Honors Enrichment Program.
PSYC-112
3 units
Gender and Social Interaction LEC 48-54 This course explores the micro-social and structural aspects of gender both in the U.S. and around the world. Micro-social aspects include the construction of gender roles and interpersonal communications, interactions, and relationships. Structural aspects include analyses of the economic and political aspects of gender, the representation of gender in the media, differential access issues, and the effects on individuals_ opportunity. *Cross-listed as SOCI-112. Prerequisite: None.
--AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
--AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2 or AA/AS F
--Transfers to both UC/CSU
--Transfers to both UC/CSU
--IGETC Area(s): 4I, 4J
--IGETC Area(s): 4D
--CSU Area(s): D0, D9
--CSU Area(s): D4, D7, E1
264
3 units
Psychobiology LEC 48-54 This course covers the relation of nervous, muscular, and glandular functions and structure 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: PSYC-101 (with a grade of C or better).
--Transfers to both UC/CSU
--IGETC Area(s): 4A, 4I
PSYC-105H
3 units
Psychology of Personality LEC 48-54 This course is an introduction to the major theories of personality and the contribution of these theories to self understanding. The theories will be presented as they relate to the formation and development of personality, the learning of personality, human motivation and ideal models of human living. Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-102 (with a grade of C or better).
--AA/AS General Education: AA/AS B2
--Transfers to both UC/CSU
PSYC-105
PSYC-106
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