Psychology

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PSYCH 1, GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This survey course introduces modern psychology by presenting scientific and humanistic interpretations of the human mind and behavior. Topics discussed include the methods psychologists use to gather data, the biological bases of behavior, the basic processes of perception, learning and motivation, the development of thinking and personality, and social influences on behavior.

2700   8:00a-9:20a MW   LV 12   Chin D

2701   8:00a-9:20a MW   LV 8   Guild L A

2702   8:00a-9:20a MW   LS 101   Ezzati E

2703   8:00a-9:20a MW   LS 110   Laurent M G

2704   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LS 101   Gunn K S

Above section 2704 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.

2705   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LV 5   Devries J M

2706   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LS 119   Staff

2707   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LV 12   Laurent M G

2708   8:00a-11:05a F   LS 110   Edney J J

2709   9:00a-12:05p Sat   LS 119   Haley H F

2710   9:30a-10:50a MW   LV 8   Guild L A

2711   9:30a-10:50a MW   LS 119   Neswald D W

2712   9:30a-10:50a MW   LS 101   Ezzati E

2713   9:30a-10:50a MW   LS 110   Laurent M G

2714   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LS 101   Gunn K S

Above section 2714 is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of class schedule for program information.

2715   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LV 8   Phillips D M

2716   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LV 5   Devries J M

2717   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LV 12   Ezzati E

2718   11:15a-12:35p MW   LV 12   Musante K E

2719   11:15a-12:35p MW   LS 110   Phillips D M

Above section 2719 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.

2720   11:15a-12:35p MW   LV 8   Edney J J

2721   11:30a-2:35p F   LS 110   Berg D S

2722   12:45p-2:05p MW   LS 119   Goodfellow C A

2723   12:45p-2:05p MW   LS 110   Phillips D M

2724   12:45p-2:05p MW   LV 8   Edney J J

2725   12:45p-2:05p MW   LS 101   Chin D

2726   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LS 101   Gunn K S

Above section 2726 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.

2727   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LV 8   Phillips D M

2728   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LS 119   Goodfellow C A

2729   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LV 5   Green T L

2730   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LV 12   Berg D S

2731   2:15p-3:35p MW   LS 119   Hart C B

2732   2:15p-3:35p MW   LS 101   Chin D

2733   2:15p-3:35p MW   LV 8   Musante K E

2734   2:15p-3:35p TTh   LS 101   Hart C B

2735   2:15p-3:35p TTh   LV 8   Phillips D M

2737   3:45p-5:05p MW   LS 119   Farwell L A

2739   3:45p-5:05p TTh   LS 101   Hart C B

2740   3:45p-5:05p TTh   LS 119   Farwell L A

NEW 2973   3:15p-4:35p MW   None      Pham, Lien

Above section 2973 meets September 20, 2004 - January 19, 2005 at Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., CA 90066.

NEW 3082   9:30a-10:50a   TTh   PE 30   Staff

NEW 3086   8:00a-9:20a   MW   PE 36   Staff

NEW 3138   8:00a-11:05a   MW   PE 34A   Staff

Above section 3138 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.

NEW 3139   12:45p-3:50p   MW   PE 34A   Staff

Above section 3139 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.

4526   5:15p-6:35p MW   LS 101   Staff

4527   5:15p-6:35p MW   LS 119   Staff

4528   5:15p-6:35p TTh   LS 117   Foley S M

4529   5:15p-6:35p TTh   LS 101   Berg D S

4530   6:45p-9:50p M   LS 119   Goodfellow C A

4531   6:45p-9:50p M   LS 101   Farnoody N

4533   6:45p-9:50p T   LS 117   Foley S M

4534   6:45p-9:50p T   LS 101   Gunn K S

4535   6:45p-9:50p W   LS 101   Farnoody N

4536   6:45p-9:50p W   LA 220   Haley H F

4537   6:45p-9:50p Th   LS 117   Foley S M

PSYCH 2, PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Biological Sciences, non-lab) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.

This introductory course emphasizes the biological approach and methods as tools for adding to our understanding of human psychology. Information about the functioning of the human nervous system is used to provide insight into mental, emotional, and behavioral processes. The role of biological factors underlying sensation, perception, motivation, learning, thinking, language processes, and psychopathology is stressed.

2741   8:00a-9:20a MW   LV 5   Sage R

2742   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LS 110   Russell R L

2743   9:30a-10:50a MW   LV 5   Sage R

2744   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LS 110   Russell R L

2745   11:15a-12:35p MW   LV 5   Sage R

2746   12:45p-2:05p MW   LS 106   Staff

2747   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LS 110   Russell R L

2748   2:15p-3:35p TTh   LA 236   Staff

2749   3:45p-5:05p MW   LS 101   Olson Gene C

4539   6:45p-9:50p W   LV 8   Olson Gene C

4540   6:45p-9:50p Th   LV 12   Hunter A M

PSYCH 3, PERSONALITY: DYNAMICS AND DEVELOPMENT   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.

This course provides an introduction to personality psychology. Topics covered include the utility of personality in predicting behavior, the influences of personality, the major theories of personality development and dynamics, and the application of personality theory and concepts to health, psychopathology, and treatment. Assessment of personality will also be discussed. This course will use a lecture, discussion, and demonstration format in exploring these topics.

2751   9:30a-10:50a MW   LV 12   Chin D

2915   3:00p-6:05p Th   LV 12   Chin D

PSYCH 5, THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.

This course emphasizes the study of communication as a process of giving, receiving, and interpreting verbal and non-verbal behavior in a variety of interpersonal situations. Communications research, listening skills, conflict resolution, feedback, communication barriers, and message organization are covered. Experiential exercises, including role playing and small group interactions, provide techniques for the development of more effective communication styles. Issues in gender and cross-cultural communication and conflict will be discussed, with an emphasis on methods to improve interpersonal interaction in culturally diverse settings.

2752   8:00a-9:20a MW   LS 119   Neswald D W

PSYCH 6, MARRIAGE, FAMILY, AND HUMAN INTIMACY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.

This course provides insight into and preparation for establishing rewarding relationships as the basis for a successful and fulfilling individual, marital, and family life. Included are values clarification, communication techniques, current views of male and female roles in society, mate selection, sexual involvement and adjustment, family planning, and child rearing. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the need for compromise and adjustment in a marriage and family unit in our rapidly changing society.

2753   8:00a-11:05a F   LS 119   Guild L A

2754   3:45p-5:05p MW   LV 8   Musante K E

PSYCH 11, CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.

This course focuses on the study of psychological growth and development from the prenatal stages to adolescence through first hand observations of children. It emphasizes the process through which children move toward physical, mental, social and emotional maturity, and the roles which their culture and natural learning environments play in their continuing development. The impact of cultural/ethnic variations upon the lives of children, families and society are explored. Individual differences in learning are discussed from within a culturally sensitive framework.

2755   8:00a-9:20a MW   LS 106   Olsen R J

2756   8:00a-9:20a TTh   LS 106   Manson L J

2757   8:00a-11:05a F   LS 106   Santos S P

2758   9:30a-10:50a MW   LS 106   Olsen R J

2759   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LS 106   Manson L J

Above section 2759 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.

2760   11:15a-12:35p MW   LS 106   Olsen R J

2761   12:45p-2:05p MW   LV 5   Tannatt M G M

2762   12:45p-2:05p TTh   LS 106   Matheson C C

2763   2:15p-3:35p MW   LV 5   Tannatt M G M

2764   2:15p-3:35p TTh   LS 119   Matheson C C

2765   2:15p-5:20p M   LS 106   Parise W A

2766   2:15p-5:20p Th   LS 106   Parise W A

2767   3:00p-6:05p W   LV 12   Spain E A

2768   3:45p-5:05p TTh   LS 119   Davison L L

NEW 4360   6:45p-9:50p TTh   PE 29   Tannatt L

Above section 4360 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 25 to Dec 17.

4541   5:15p-6:35p MW   LV 5   Tannatt M G M

4542   6:45p-9:50p T   LV 5   Davison L L

4543   6:45p-9:50p W   LV 12   Spain E A

4544   6:45p-9:50p Th   LS 101   Davison L L

PSYCH 13, SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.

This course is a study of the nature of social interaction and group processes that affect the motivations, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of individuals.

2769   9:30a-10:50a TTh   LS 119   Goodfellow C A

2770   11:15a-12:35p MW   LS 119   Goodfellow C A

4545   6:45p-9:50p W   LS 119   Farwell L A

PSYCH 14, ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.

This course provides an introduction to biological, environmental, social, and psychological determinants of psychopathology and behavioral deviation. Historical and current theories of abnormal mental or behavioral functioning, their implications for therapy, and community support systems are discussed.

2771   8:00a-11:05a F   LS 101   Neswald D W

2772   11:15a-12:35p MW   LS 101   Hart C B

4546   6:45p-9:50p Th   LV 8   Hart C B

PSYCH 19, LIFESPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.

This course traces physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development throughout the lifespan from conception through aging and dying. The impact on the individual of the family, the culture, and socio-economic factors will be a special emphasis. Theoretical understanding of lifespan issues will provide a foundation for exploration of their practical implications at each stage of development. This course is designed for the Registered Nursing Program and is not appropriate for Child Development and Elementary Education transfer students.

2773   11:30a-2:35p   F   LS 101   Feiger H T

NEW 2949   8:00a-11:05a   F   LV 5   Staff

NEW 4603   6:45p-9:50p   T   LV 12   Staff

NEW 4619   6:45p-9:50p   W   LA 121   Staff

PSYCH 25, HUMAN SEXUALITY   3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.

This study of sexual behavior begins with anatomy and physiology, reproduction, and other biological topics. Pre- and post-natal development, gender differentiation, and psychosexual development are discussed to provide the background for considering the diversity of adult sexuality. In regularly scheduled small group meetings, the student is given an opportunity to explore and compare his or her own psychological and behavioral dynamics with the different values, beliefs, and practices of other individuals and other cultures.

2774   8:00a-11:05a F   LV 8   De Villers L C

4547   6:45p-9:50p M   LV 5   Wilde W

PSYCH 88A, INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY    1 UNIT

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 1 and one other Psychology course.

Please see Independent Studies section.

2776   Arrange-3 Hours    LS 131C   Russell R L

PSYCH 88B, INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY    2 UNITS

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 1 and one other Psychology course.

Please see Independent Studies section.

2777   Arrange-6 Hours    LS 131C   Russell R L

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