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PSYC 4
INTRODUCTION TO BIOPSYCHOLOGY
5 units
- Description: This course examines how the nervous system impacts human behavior and consciousness with the understanding that the mind and body are connected. Students will have the opportunity to examine how biological factors interact with social, cultural, and environmental influences to shape their individual and collective experiences. Various topics are covered, including sleep and dreaming, learning and memory, brain functioning, sensory perception, substance use, human sexuality, emotions, and psychological disorders.
- Prerequisite: PSYC C1000 or C1000H.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-004.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
22103
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | PETCU, FLORINA |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
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PSYC 7
STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
5 units
- Description: For students majoring in psychology, sociology, and other behavioral sciences. Introduction to the basic statistical techniques and design methodologies used in behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference and power; linear correlation and regression; chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Computations will be completed by hand and with the use of statistical software. Emphasis on the interpretation and relevance of statistical findings and the application of statistical concepts to real-world problems in the behavioral and social sciences.
- Prerequisite: Prerequisites: One of the following: PSYC C1000, C1000H, SOC 1, 1H; Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: UC will grant transfer credit for a maximum of one course from the following: MATH 17, PSYC 7, SOC 7, or STAT C1000 - students are strongly encouraged to meet with a counselor for appropriate course selection; not open to students with credit in SOC 7.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
PSYC 9
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
4 units
- Description: Focuses on the empirical investigations of human potential and the development of strengths. Topics include but are not limited to wisdom, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, happiness and well-being, empathy, compassion, gratitude, forgiveness, courage, and resilience. Emphasis on analyzing theories, research methods, and empirical evidence regarding their relationships to each other and applications to everyday life, such as finding meaning in life and career, work productivity, and positive relationships. Includes application component where students assess their strengths in these areas, learn to develop them, and practice applying them to their own lives.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: PSYC C1000 or C1000H, and one of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-009.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
21071
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | ROBINS, SHANI |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
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PSYC 10
RESEARCH METHODS & DESIGNS
5 units
- Description: Survey of the various quantitative and qualitative research methods. Emphasis on the research design, planning, experimental procedures, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data. Laboratory emphasis on group work, data entry, and analysis of data with statistical software.
- Prerequisite: Prerequisites: PSYC C1000 or C1000H; and PSYC 7, SOC 7, MATH 17, or STAT C1000.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: ENGL C1000 or C1000H; not open to students with credit in SOC 10.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 84 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-010.-01
Course Number (CRN):
21196
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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Section:
PSYC-010.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
21443
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
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PSYC 14
CHILD & ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
4 units
- Description: A survey of human development from conception through adolescence. Child development is a dynamic process and this course investigates the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of human development, from conception to adolescence. The course offers an investigation of brain development, cross-cultural considerations, family relations and many other factors that influence developmental outcomes and psychological well-being. An emphasis is placed on both historical and modern-day research and theories.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: One of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26 or equivalent.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-014.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
20829
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | VILLANUEVA, VOLTAIRE |
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PSYC 25
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS & THEIR TREATMENTS
4 units
- Description: Introduction to the scientific study of psychopathology. Investigation of psychological disorders from various theoretical perspectives such as biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, sociocultural, cognitive, and humanistic approaches. Survey of psychological disorders and their major causes and treatments.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: One of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26; not open to students with credit in PSYC 25H.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-025.-01
Course Number (CRN):
20811
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 3106 | MW 1:00 PM-2:50 PM | PETCU, FLORINA |
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Section:
PSYC-025.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
22379
Dates:
11/4/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | MULLANE, MICHELLE |
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PSYC 30
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
4 units
- Description: A survey of human behavior in relation to the social environment. The course focuses on human interaction and the shaping of diverse and commonly-shared attitudes, beliefs and worldviews by society, culture, and social groups. The course includes an emphasis on how individuals are influenced behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively. Topics include but are not limited to the self, social cognition, aggression, interpersonal attraction, attitudes, social influence, prejudice and discrimination, gender, race, person perception, cultural norms, and conflict and peace-making.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: One of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26 or equivalent; not open to students with credit in SOC 30.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-030.-01
Course Number (CRN):
21437
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 3204 | TTh 10:00 AM-11:50 AM | LIN, ETA |
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PSYC 33
INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY
4 units
- Description: This course is an introduction to the study of personality. The course examines theoretical explanations for understanding personality development and explores historical and modern-day theories. The course also investigates current research on personality development and how people come to be similar or different from each other. Topics include but are not limited to genetics, brain development, evolutionary psychology, emotions, traits, cultural factors, socialization, and attachment theory.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: One of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26 or equivalent.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-033.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
21290
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | TUTTLE, NICK |
PSYC 40
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
5 units
- Description: The psychology of human development includes cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development throughout the life span. Comprehensive presentation of the issues, forces, and outcomes that make us who we are. Topics in childhood and adolescence, emphasize child development including all stages from conception, through childhood, adolescence, adult issues, later life and gerontology, cover all life span stages and important topics. Development is presented in a chronological and sequential order from conception through death, while also presenting important themes and theories essential to this field of psychology. Provides an extensive amount of information on developmental stages covering theoretical and empirical foundations that enable students to become educated, critical interpreters of developmental information. A blend of basic and applied research, as well as coverage of controversial topics and emergent trends, demonstrating connections between the laboratory and life is presented.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: One of the following: ENGL C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26 or equivalent; PSYC C1000 or C1000H or introductory psychology course.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-040.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
21124
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | STRADER, SARAH |
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Section:
PSYC-040.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
21000
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | PAULOS, LINDA |
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PSYC 51
APPLIED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
1 unit
- Description: Provides an opportunity for students to gain advanced reflection from research skills gained through their volunteer research assistant activities in other academic settings. Trainings will be provided in conducting research with human participants and safety procedures. Additional requirements include participation in online and/or in-person workshop trainings on developing research skills, submission of a writing assignment on an assigned reading, and completion of an exit survey regarding their experience as a research assistant.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Students must meet with the instructor during the first week of the quarter to schedule hours and responsibilities.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 1 hours lecture per week. 12 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-051.-01
Course Number (CRN):
21505
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 3106 | Th 4:00 PM-4:50 PM | LIN, ETA |
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PSYC 70R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY
1 unit
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Psychology beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-070R-01W
Course Number (CRN):
21438
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | STEFONIK, BEN |
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Section:
PSYC-070R-02
Course Number (CRN):
22821
Dates:
11/25/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | TBA | TBA TBA | LIN, ETA |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
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PSYC 71R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY
2 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Psychology beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-071R-01W
Course Number (CRN):
21439
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
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PSYC 72R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY
3 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Psychology beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-072R-01W
Course Number (CRN):
21441
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
PSYC 73R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY
4 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Psychology beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section:
PSYC-073R-01W
Course Number (CRN):
21440
Dates:
9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Check Bookstore | n/a |
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