Academic Catalogs

Psychology

Credit Courses

PSYC C1003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Psychology  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Fundamentals of human psychology. Using a scientific approach to the study of human behavior, this course examines and integrates physiological, intrapsychic and social/behavioral perspectives on human thought and behavior. Major topics include biological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, motivation, learning and memory, maturation and development, personality, and social psychology. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 110.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C100

PSYC C1183 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Life Span Developmental Psychology  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Psychological study of human development across the lifespan from prenatal development through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and dying, paying particular attention to the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial processes. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 180.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C118

PSYC C1253 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Sport Psychology  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

This course examines how psychological factors influence sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. Key topics include psychological characteristics of and for performance, motivation, exercise and health psychology, and skill acquisition. This course is identical to KIN C125. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C125

PSYC C1653 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Principles of Human Sexuality 1  
Advisory: ENGL C099 or eligibility for English composition (ENGL C100).

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Formerly PSYC C148. An interdisciplinary analysis of the biological, statistical, psychological, and emotional aspects of human sexual behavior. Emphasis on sexual patterns, sexual identity, physiological and biological processes, and reproduction. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 130.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C165

PSYC C1703 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Psychology of Aging  
Advisory: AGNG C120 or SOC C120.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: PSYC C170, AGNG C170, AGNG C120, and SOC C120 combined: maximum credit, 1 course.

This course investigates the lifespan of adults - career choices and changes, marriage, relationships, family issues, aging parents, and retirement. Students will address opportunities and challenges for retirees and the elderly to explore the potential for longer, healthier lives. This course is identical to AGNG C170. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C170

PSYC C2303 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Health Psychology  
Advisory: HLTH C100 and PSYC C100.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU.

This course examines the interaction of biological, social, and psychological factors with health and illness; specifically, how to promote and maintain health, prevent and treat illness, and adapt and thrive in the context of chronic illness. Key topics include the roles of stress, coping, immune response, social relationships, personality, in the progression and prevention of disease, and behaviors (e.g., physical activity, nutrition, sleep) that contribute to wellbeing or sickness. This course is identical to HLTH C230. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C230

PSYC C2503 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Psychobiology  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC C100 with a grade of C or better.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

This course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders will be addressed. The course also notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Ethical standards for human and animal research are discussed in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 150.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C250

PSYC C2553 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Abnormal Psychology  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC C100 with a grade of C or better.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Formerly PSYC C120. An introduction to emotional and mental disorders from a biological, sociocultural, and psychological approach. The course covers the field's historical approaches and the range of psychological disorders as well as their symptoms, treatment, and the prevention of mental problems. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSYC 120.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C255

PSYC C2603 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Social Psychology  

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC.

The scientific study of the influence of the group on an individual's mental processes and behavior. Topics include self-perceptions, attitudes and behavior, group influence and persuasion, attraction and relationships, stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, aggression, belonging, helping, and the application of social psychology to law, health, and business. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 170.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C260

PSYC C2804 Units (54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)  
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology  
Prerequisite(s): PSYC C100 and MATH C160 with grades of C or better.
Advisory: ENGL C100.

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.

Introduces students to psychological research methods and critical analysis techniques that may be applied to diverse research studies and issues. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PSY 200.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing PSYC C280