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PSYC 300 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Minimum of 48 lecture hours per term. Prerequisite: PSYC 100. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 838 or 848 and completion of READ 400 or 405, OR concurrent enrollment in READ 400, 405, or 415, OR appropriate skill level as indicated by the reading placement tests. Study of human interaction with emphasis on social patterning and process of perception, identity, roles, and attitudes. (May not be taken for credit following SOCI 300). (AA: Area E5b, CSU: Area D or E, UC: Area 4*) PSYC 410 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade option.) Minimum of 48 lecture hours per term. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 838 or 848 and completion of READ 400 or 405, OR concurrent enrollment in READ 400, 405, or 415, OR appropriate skill level as indicated by the reading placement tests. Study of abnormal behavior and personality. Covers neuroses, psychoses, and other psychological problems, along with their etiology, dynamics, principal symptoms, and treatments. Explores the relationship between theory of personality and psychotherapy. Types and patterns of abnormal behavior; major theories regarding its causes; clinical assessment and modes of treatment. (AA: Area E5b, CSU: Area D, UC: Area 4) PSYC 680 – 689 EXPERIMENTAL COURSE (1-3) (See first page of Description of Courses section.) (AA, CSU) PSYC 690 SPECIAL PROJECTS (1-3) (See first page of Description of Courses section.) (AA, CSU) PSYC 879 SELECTED TOPICS (1-3) (See first page of Description of Courses section.) (AA) PSYC 880 – 889 EXPERIMENTAL COURSE (1-3) (See first page of Description of Courses section.)
Reading READ 400 ACADEMIC TEXTBOOK READING (3) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade option. ) Minimum of 48 lecture hours plus 16 hours by arrangement per term. Prerequisite: READ 830 or appropriate skill level indicated by the Reading placement tests. Improve your academic success by learning to effectively read full-length chapters and accompanying tests for many college disciplines. Emphasis on (1) application of advanced study reading strategies to actual college chapters/tests, (2) evaluation of textbook materials as critical and analytical readers, and (3) intensive work with college-level vocabulary. Provides reading preparation for variousabove transfer courses such as sociology, history, philosophy, biolScalable .25 inches: ogy, and nursing. (AA, CSU) READ 405 COLLEGE ANALYTICAL READING (3) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade option.) Minimum of 48 lecture hours plus 16 hours by arrangement per term. Prerequisite: READ 830 or appropriate skill level indicated by the reading placement tests. Overview of the theory and practice of college-level critical reading skills needed for successful academic performance. Emphasizes critical and analytical evaluation of college-level expository and argumentative texts; critical analysis and evaluation of research and Internet material; application of the skills to articles, fiction, and nonfiction reading; and college-level vocabulary development. (AA, CSU) READ 412 COLLEGE-LEVEL INDIVIDUALIZED READING IMPROVEMENT (.5-3) (Pass/No Pass grading) (Open entry/open exit) Minimum of 24 to 144 lab hours per term. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for READ 400 or 405 OR ENGL 100 or 105. Practice methods of increasing Scalable between .25 inches .18study-reading inches wide: comprehension, vocabulary, criticaland reading, strate-
gies, and/or speed using college-level reading materials. May include internet, computer-assisted, and/or DVD assignments. Uses self-paced programs based on individual diagnostic test results to meet specific student needs. Students may enroll any time through the twelfth week of the semester. (AA, CSU) READ 415 READING ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES: INDIVIDUALIZED PREPARATION (.5-1.5) (Pass/No Pass grading.) (Open entry/open exit.) Minimum of 24 to 72 lab hours per term. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for ENGL 838 or 848 and completion of READ 400 or 405 OR concurrent enrollment in READ 400 or 405 or appropriate skill level as indicated by the Reading placement tests. Corequisite: concurrent enrollment in a specific transfer-level course in collaboration with this course. Individualized instruction designed to acquire or improve reading strategies/skills in the various content area classes. Course offerings vary, depending upon the needs and abilities of the student. Designed/ coordinated with ongoing academic courses in content areas such as, but not limited to, sociology, psychology, history political science, biology, philosophy and nursing. Weekly scheduled reading appointment required. May include textbook comprehension, principles of learning and retention, note-taking, annotating, discipline-based vocabulary, paraphrasing, reading graphics, test taking, and research techniques. Registration is open through the 12th week of the semester. (AA, CSU) READ 454 COLLEGE-LEVEL VOCABULARY IMPROVEMENT I (.5-1.5) (Pass/No Pass grading.) (Open entry/open exit.) Minimum of 24 to 72 lab hours per term. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for READ 400 or 405 OR ENGL 100 or 105. A self-paced, individualized course designed to improve college-level vocabulary skills through a words-in-context approach. Students will use textbooks and computer programs to study up to 300 words. (AA, CSU) READ 455 COLLEGE-LEVEL VOCABULARY IMPROVEMENT II (.5-1.5) (Pass/No Pass grading.) (Open entry/open exit.) Minimum of 24 to 72 lab hours per term. Recommended Preparation: eligibility for READ 400 or 405 OR ENGL 100 or 105. Continuation of READ 454. A self-paced, individualized course designed to improve college-level vocabulary skills through a words-in-context approach. Students will use textbooks and computer programs to study up to 300 words. (AA, CSU) READ 680 – 689 EXPERIMENTAL COURSE (1-3) (See first page of Description of Courses section.) (AA, CSU) READ 807 BASIC PHONIC SKILLS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS (3) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade option). Minimum of 48 lecture hours plus 16 hours by arrangement per term. Introduction to basic speech sounds and practice in techniques for reading, spelling, and pronouncing unknown words. Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in ESL 855 or higher level reading course, ESL 845 or higher level conversation course, and ESL 825 or higher level writing course. (Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.) READ 808 BASIC PHONIC SKILLS (3) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade option.) Minimum of 48 lecture plus 16 hours by arrangement per term. Study of basic speech sounds and practice in techniques for reading unknown words. Review of dictionary symbols, diacritical marks, syllabication, and fundamental phonic generalizations. Designed for native speakers and higher-level ESL students. Students are strongly advised to enroll concurrently in READ 825 or higher level reading couse and/or ESL 828 or ENGL 828 or higher level writing course. (Units do not apply toward AA/AS degree.)
Courses marked with a (*) are transferable with limitations as specified. If you have any questions, see your counselor/advisor.
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