PSYC 300    General Principles    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D9; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include: scientific method, the biological basis of behavior, sensation, perception, consciousness, conditioning and learning, memory, cognition, developmental psychology, motivation, emotion, stress and health, personality, abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, and social psychology. Psychology 300 is designed for psychology majors, behavioral science majors, and other students who desire a comprehensive overview of general principles of contemporary psychology.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   J.Rodriguez          FLC MAIN FL4 121     23478
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   C.Snow               FLC MAIN FL4 121     24296
T            01:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   K.Snell              FLC MAIN FL3 173     23480
W            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   K.Snell              FLC MAIN FL3 173     23482



MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   C.Aldrich            El Dorado EDC A205   23484
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   C.Aldrich            El Dorado EDC A205   24298
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   B.Raines             El Dorado EDC A205   23488

PSYC 312    Biological Psychology    4 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area IV; CSU Area B2; CSU Area B3; CSU Area D9; IGETC Area 5B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course examines the biochemical, cellular, and organismal physiological substrates of normal and abnormal behavior. The course content focuses on interactions of the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, endocrine and immune systems to produce consciousness, sensation, perception, thinking, motivation and emotion. These areas will be addressed within an evolutionary context that emphasizes developmental plasticity of the individual and the species. Current methods of obtaining data (e.g. neuroimaging techniques) will be examined and evaluated. Students will be required to perform anatomical identification of brain structures using a sheep⿿s brain.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   S.Fannon             FLC MAIN FL4 121     
T            01:00PM-04:05PM   LAB   S.Fannon             FLC MAIN FL4 121     24088
Th           01:00PM-04:05PM   LAB   S.Fannon             FLC MAIN FL4 121     24090
Students may enroll in the lab that best fits their schedule. Students in both labs attend the same lecture.

MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   S.Fannon             FLC MAIN FL4 121     
M            07:00PM-10:15PM   LAB   S.Fannon             FLC MAIN FL4 121     23642
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   S.Fannon             FLC MAIN FL4 121     23824
Students may enroll in the lab that best fits their schedule. Students in both labs attend the same lecture.

PSYC 320    Social Psychology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D9; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the scientific study of human interaction, with an emphasis on the individual within a social context. Study includes: social perception, social cognition, attitudes and attitude change, the self and social identity, prejudice, interpersonal attraction, close relationships, social influence, prosocial behavior, aggression, and group behavior.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   J.Rodriguez          FLC MAIN FL4 121     23490
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   C.Clark              FLC MAIN FL4 137     23494
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   A.Sims               El Dorado EDC A205   23492

PSYC 330    Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences    3 Units

Prerequisite: MATH 120 and PSYC 300 with grades of "C" or better
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area B4; IGETC Area 2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses upon the concepts and applications of descriptive and inferential statistics in psychology and other behavioral sciences. Topics include: descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; parametric and nonparametric statistical methods, hypothesis testing, statistical inference and power; correlation and regression; chi-square; t-tests; and analysis of variance procedures. Application of both hand-computation and statistical software to data in a social science context will be emphasized to include the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   C.Aldrich            FLC MAIN FL1 7       23496
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   C.Aldrich            El Dorado EDC A205   24300

PSYC 335    Research Methods in Psychology    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area D9
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides an overview of the methodologies used in experimental and quasi-experimental research in psychology. Students will learn how to design and conduct research, including formulating hypotheses, reviewing the literature, evaluating ethical issues, selecting methodologies, organizing data, applying statistics and writing reports.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          07:00PM-08:20PM   LEC   C.Aldrich            FLC MAIN FL1 7       24082

PSYC 340    Abnormal Behavior    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D9 (effective Spring 2009); CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an exploration of the broad questions of normality and abnormality. It includes an investigation of specific mental, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. Current approaches to psychological intervention, including current community mental health practices will be coverred. The course reviews the contribution of social, biological, and psychological factors to the development and persistence of behavioral disorders.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   J.Rodriguez          FLC MAIN FL4 121     23498

PSYC 356    Human Sexuality    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: A survey of the biological, psychological and social aspects of human sexual behavior. The course provides factual, up-to-date nonjudgmental information designed to dispel myths and facilitate problem identification and problem-solving. Topics include sexual anatomy and physiology, conception and childbirth, contraception, sexual development, variations and deviations, sex research, sexually transmitted diseases, sex therapy, intimacy and relationships, and sexual victimization.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
Th           01:00PM-04:05PM   LEC   K.Snell              FLC MAIN FL3 173     23500
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   K.Snell              FLC MAIN FL3 173     23502
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   B.Raines             El Dorado EDC A205   23504

PSYC 370    Human Development: A Life Span    3 Units

Same As: FCS 324
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or 103
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area D9; CSU Area E1; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will provide an overview of the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development domains from conception through the end of life. Emphasis will be on examination of theoretical advances and empirical findings applicable to biosocial, psychosocial and cognitive human growth and development throughout the life span. Scientific findings from a range of disciplines will inform an integrated examination of theory and practice with long-term implications in mind. This course is designed to fulfill requirements for general education, Nursing degrees and the Psychology degree. This course is not open to students who have completed FCS 324.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   G.Machado            FLC MAIN FL5 111     24306
Th           06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   D.Rude               FLC MAIN FL4 121     31391
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   B.Raines             El Dorado EDC A205   24308

PSYC 372    Child Development    3 Units

Same As: ECE 312
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: ENGWR 101 or 103; or ESLL 310, ESLR 320, and ESLW 320.
General Education: AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4I
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will examine the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of the child from the prenatal period through adolescence. Scientific findings and theoretical insights from a range of disciplines will inform an integrated examination of development during the childhood years. This course is designed to fulfill general education, Psychology degree, and Early Childhood Education requirements. This course is not open to those who have previously taken ECE 312 or FCS 312.