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Course Descriptions
101 General Psychology
3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
A survey of the principles and concepts which are basic to understanding human
behavior. Intended to give the individual some insight into his/her own motives
and activities. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ. UC Transfer
Credit: Psychology (PSYC) 101 combined with Black Studies 104 or Chicano Studies
105: maximum credit, one course.
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135 Marriage and Family Relationships
3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Discussion and evaluation of behaviors of courtship, engagement, marriage
and family life; the contribution of science to an understanding of these
experiences and the options available. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.;
UC.
137 Human Sexual Behavior
3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
An exploration of the psychological, social, and physiological dimensions of
human sexual behavior. The course will review specific theories and research
findings, and consider their relevance for individual sexual development and
functioning. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit:
Psychology (PSYCH) 137 and Black Studies 165: maximum credit, one course.
155 Introduction to Personality
3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
A survey of the basic theories of personality and their applications of
psychotherapy and psychological testing. The basic theories include
trait/type, psychoanalysis, humanism, and behavioral or social learning
approaches. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
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161 Introduction to Counseling
3 hours, 3 units
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Survey of basic counseling concepts used to maintain and change behavior.
Emphasis on experiential learning in the skills of effective relating and
problem-solving. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.
211 Learning
3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: Psychology 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent. Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students
with credit for Psychology 210.
Basic principles and research in animal and human learning. Transfer
Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC.
258 Behavioral Science Statistics
3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50. Advisory: English 51 and 56,
each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill
Levels W5 and R5.
Quantitative methods in the behavioral sciences. Frequency distributions,
percentiles, central tendency and variability, application of the normal
probability distribution, correlation, and elementary significance testing
procedures. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer
Credit: Psychology (PSYC) 258 combined with Mathematics 119 or Biology
200: maximum credit, one course.
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260 Introduction to Physiological Psychology
3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: Psychology 101 with a grade of "C" or better, or
equivalent.
Introduction to the physiological determinants of behavior, including
behavior evolution, the nervous system and endocrine glands; and their
relationship to perception, learning, motivation, emotion and personality.
Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/ univ.; UC.
290 Independent Study
Hours by Arrangement; 1-3 units
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for
registration.
For students who wish to study special problems. This course may be
taken four times with different content for a maximum of six units.
Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC transfer limitations.
See a counselor.
296 Individual Instruction in Psychology
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Credit/No Credit Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in an approved related course;
Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
This course employs self-paced multimedia systems to assist students
to reach specific learning objectives, and is intended to be supplementary
to designated courses. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.
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