120 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY 3 UNITS
(CAN PSY 2)
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
3 hours lecture
Introduction to the facts and theories which seek to
explain and understand human thought and behavior
including such topics as personality, psychotherapy,
learning, memory, interpersonal relationships,
adjustment and biological influences.
CSU, AA/AS GE, IGETC, CSU GE
125 CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
3 hours lecture
Introduction to theories and research findings
regarding cultural influences on human behavior and
cognitive processes (life span development,
abnormal behavior and mental health, drug use, selfconcept,
emotion, gender schemas and gender
roles, social behavior, perception, learning,
intelligence, and memory). By providing students
with a non-judgmental understanding of how culture
influences human behavior, this course will make
them more equipped to interact in a world where
there is increasing contact among different cultures.
UC, CSU, AA/AS GE, IGETC, CSU GE
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
3 hours lecture
Review of the biological, psychological and social
aspects of human sexuality including sexuality
throughout the life span, individual and cultural
variations, homosexuality, communication and
relationships, sex therapy, sex roles, morality,
contraception and STD’s.
UC, CSU, AA/AS GE, IGETC, CSU GE
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
3 hours lecture
Examination of the individual’s perception of and
reaction to other people and social influences.
Topics such as attitude formation, prejudice and
discrimination, helping behavior, aggression,
conformity, obedience, cooperation and conflict
reduction, and group behavior are explored. (Also
listed as SOC 138. May not be taken if SOC 138 has
been taken.)
UC, CSU, AA/AS GE, IGETC, CSU GE
140 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: PSY 120
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
3 hours lecture
Examination of the relationships between bodily
processes and aspects of behavior. Review of the
fundamental research methods and major research
findings in physiological psychology. The application
of experimental methods in psychology, physiology
and related disciplines to the understanding of
perceptual processes, the control of movement,
sleep and waking, reproductive behaviors, ingestive
behaviors, emotion, learning, language and mental
disorders is explored.
UC, CSU, AA/AS GE, IGETC, CSU GE
165 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
3 hours lecture
Overview of psychological research and theory
involving the life span approach to human behavior
and cognition. Explores the biological, emotional,
social and cognitive development from infancy
through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
Topics include influences of drugs and disease on
prenatal development, child-rearing methods,
temperaments and personality, childhood disorders,
development of language and thinking, gender roles,
friendship, family and relationships, parenting, aging.
UC, CSU, AA/AS GE, IGETC, CSU GE
170 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
3 hours lecture
Overview of psychological research and theory
involving the causes and treatment of abnormal
behavior. The major disorders include anxiety
disorders (such as phobias, panic attacks and
obsessive-compulsive), mood disorders (such as
depression and bipolar), schizophrenic disorders
and personality disorders. Also included are the
child/adolescence disorders (such as ADHD and
eating disorders), substance abuse, mental
retardation, sexual disorders, and the effects of
stress on the body.
UC, CSU, AA/AS GE, IGETC, CSU GE
199 SPECIAL STUDIES OR PROJECTS
IN PSYCHOLOGY 1-3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Varies with topic
Corequisite: Varies with topic
Recommended Preparation: Varies with topic
3-9 hours
Individual study, research or projects in the field of
Psychology under instructor guidance. Written
reports and periodic conferences required. Content
and unit credit to be determined by
student/instructor conferences and the Office of
Instruction. May be repeated for a maximum of nine
units.
UC, CSU
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3 UNITS
Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in MATH 103 or 110 or
equivalent
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: None
2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Methods and experience in defining and solving
quantitative problems in the behavioral sciences.
Emphasis is on the design of experiments and the
application of a variety of parametric and
nonparametric techniques to the analysis of data.
UC credit limit, CSU, AA/AS GE, CSU GE
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: Psych 120
3 hours lecture
Examination of the basic principles and research in
animal and human learning.
UC, CSU, AA/AS GE, IGETC, CSU GE
298 SELECTED TOPICS IN
PSYCHOLOGY 1-3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Varies with topic
Corequisite: Varies with topic
Recommended Preparation: Varies with topic
1-9 hours
Selected topics in Psychology not covered by regular
catalog offerings. Course content and unit credit to be
determined by the Office of Instruction and faculty. May
be offered as a seminar, lecture, lecture/laboratory or
laboratory class. Offered on a Credit/No Credit basis
only. Non-associate degree applicable.
299 SELECTED TOPICS IN
PSYCHOLOGY 1-3 UNITS
Prerequisite: Varies with topic
Corequisite: Varies with topic
Recommended Preparation: Varies with topic
1-9 hours
Selected topics in Psychology not covered by
regular catalog offerings. Course content and unit
credit to be determined by the Office of Instruction
and faculty. May be offered as a seminar, lecture,
lecture/laboratory or laboratory class.
UC, CSU