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PSY 110 -- Introduction To Psychology is an introductory level course and is a study of the basic principles of psychology. Among the topics surveyed are an over view of the field, biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory. Throughout the course there is an emphasis on developing an understanding of psychology as the science of human thought and behavior and to critically evaluate "common sense" knowledge about how people function
I am not teaching PSY 111 this quarter
PSY 111 -- Introduction To Psychology II is the second of a two-quarter sequence in which students will continue to explore human behavior and mental processes. Topics this quarter will include thought and language, mental abilities, biological aspects of behavior, human development, stress, sexuality and gender, and psychological therapies. Throughout the course there will be an emphasis on developing an understanding of psychology as the science of human thought and behavior and to critically evaluate “common sense” knowledge about how people function. Prerequisite: PSY110
PSY 130 - Human
Growth and Development: This
course presents an overview of the total life span of human growth and
development from conception through old age. It begins with a study of
the major theories of human development and includes an examination of
the dynamics of human growth in five areas: physical, intellectual,
personality, social and moral. The developmental tasks and behavioral
characteristics of eight stages of human growth are examined, ending
with a brief treatment of death and dying.
PSY 250, Abnormal Psychology: This course will examine the definition, classification, origin, and treatment of abnormal behavior. Categories of disorders discussed will include personality, anxiety, mood, somatoform, dissociative, sexual, psychotic, developmental- related and addictive disorders. Research methodology in abnormal psychology, historical perspective, the assessment process, ethical issues and use of the DSM will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: PSY 110.
I am not teaching PSY 260 this quarter
PSY160 –Human Sexuality is a survey course of the current thinking in the field of human sexual behavior and includes an examination of the development of contemporary attitudes about, as well as the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality. Topics are addressed from various perspectives (cognitive-behavioral, social, cultural and biological) and include homosexuality, pornography, sexually transmitted disease, early sexual learning, adult sexual lifestyles, sexual dysfunction and disorders, and treatment. Prerequisite: PSY110