Psychology (PSY)

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PSY 100: Survey of Psychology

Subject
Psychology (PSY)
Credits 3 Class Hours3 lecture
Description

This course provides an overview of the field of psychology. Topics include: psychophysiology, perception, learning, cognition, stress, personality, social psychology, psychopathology and therapy styles.

Semester Offered Fall, Spring
Designation
Diversification: Social Sciences — DS
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Use psychological theories to understand and resolve real-life problems.
  2. Describe their own and others' behavior and mental processes in terms of recognized psychological theories.
  3. Recognize and explain major psychological concepts, theoretical, and empirical findings.

PSY 240: Developmental Psychology

Subject
Psychology (PSY)
Credits 3 Class Hours3 lecture
Description

This course offers principles of development from conception to death. The focus is on the interrelationship of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional aspects of the individual.

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in PSY 100.

Semester Offered Fall, Spring
Designation
Diversification: Social Sciences — DS
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Explain the developmental psychology process from conception to death.
  2. Describe the major developmental psychology concepts in terms of biological factors (nature) and environmental factors (nurture).
  3. Describe and evaluate the various stages of developmental psychology.