Psychology (PSYC)

PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology (formerly: PSY 101 C Introduction to Psychology) 3 Units

Advisory: Eligibility for college-level writing (C-ID ENGL 100) and reading (a course with an existing skill of ability to read a college level text)

Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. Specifically, this course is a scientific consideration of the psychological foundations of behavior. It will investigate psychological development, motivation, sensation, perception, learning, thinking, language, psychological measurement, and principles of mental illness and mental health. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC, C-ID:PSY 110).

PSYC 101HC Introduction to Psychology - Honors (formerly: PSY 101 HC - Honors Introduction to Psychology) 3 Units

Advisory: Eligibility for college-level writing (C-ID ENGL 100) and reading (a course with an existing skill of ability to read a college level text)

Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. This is an honors course. This course, enriched for honors students, is a scientific introduction to the major areas of psychology. These areas include research methodology, consciousness, cognition, memory, perception, sensation, motivation, emotion, learning, development, personality, abnormal psychology, and physiological psychology. Students will examine, demonstrate and critique principles, theories, and research on human cognition, emotion, behavior, and conscious experience. The course uses lecture, multimedia presentation, class discussion, online communication, simulations, online resources, and research projects to enhance the learning experience of students. Duplicate credit not granted for PSYC C1000. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU, AA GE, CalGETC, C-ID:PSY 110).