Course Descriptions 2009-2010 Catalog

Psychology

PSY 101 General Psychology I: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 090, REA 090 or ACCUPLACER scores: Reading 80 and Sentence Skills 95.

PSY 102 General Psychology II: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, and social psychology. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 090, REA 090 or ACCUPLACER scores: Reading 80 and Sentence Skills 95.

PSY 116 Stress Management
3 Credits
Identifies the physiological, emotional and behavioral aspects of stress. Techniques of stress reduction and management are explored and applied, including nutrition, exercise, assertiveness, time management, and financial management. This course is not designed for transfer.
PREREQUISITE: ENG 090, REA 090 or ACCUPLACER scores: Reading 80 and Sentence Skills 95.

PSY 205 Psychology of Gender: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Examines gender comparisons in work, courtship, family life, and sexual behavior throughout the life span.
PREREQUISITE: 3 hours of general PSY: PSY 101 or 102, ENG 090, REA 090 or ACCUPLACER scores: Reading 80 and Sentence Skills 95 or Instructor’s permission. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3.

PSY 226 Social Psychology: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the behavior of humans in social settings, including attitudes, aggression, conformity, cooperation and competition, prejudice, and interpersonal attraction.
PREREQUISITES: 3 hours of general PSY: PSY 101 or 102, ENG 090, REA 090 or ACCUPLACER scores: Reading 80 and Sentence Skills 95 or Instructor’s permission. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3.

PSY 235 Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Examines human development from conception through death, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3.
PREREQUISITES: 3 hours of general PSY: PSY 101 or 102, ENG 090, REA 090 or ACCUPLACER scores: Reading 80 and Sentence Skills 95 or Instructor’s permission.

PSY 238 Child Development: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Focuses on the growth and development of the individual, from conception through childhood, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors.
PREREQUISITES: ENG 090, REA 090 or ACCUPLACER scores: Reading 80 and Sentence Skills 95. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3.

PSY 247 Child Abuse and Neglect
3 Credits
Examines the causes and effects of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse and neglect. Intervention and prevention strategies are emphasized.

PSY 249 Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3
3 Credits
Examines abnormal behavior and its classification, causes, treatment, and prevention.
PREREQUISITES: 3 hours of general PSY: PSY 101 or 102, ENG 090, REA 090 or ACCUPLACER scores: Reading 80 and Sentence Skills 95 or Instructor’s permission. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses. GT-SS3.

PSY 275 Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credit
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.

PSY 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor’s permission.

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