Recommended for Success: ENGL 49 eligibility.
Principles of human behavior and personality development and their application to today's world, including personal and job-related problem solving skills.
General Education: (MJC-GE:B)
Recommended for Success: Before enrolling int his course, students are strongly advised to meet the eligibility requirement for ENGL 101.
Introduction to the areas, concepts, methods and facts of the science of psychology as they relate to the understanding of behavior. (A/F or P/NP)
Transfer: CSU, UC. (CAN PSY 2) (CC PSYCH 1). General Education: (MJC-GE:B) (CSU-GE:D9) (IGETC:4)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Psych 101 Recommended for Success: Before enrolling in this course, students are strongly advised to complete ENGL 101.
An introductory examination and application of various research methods used by psychologists in order to describe, predict, and explain behavior.
Transfer: CSU, UC (CAN PSY 8)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Psych 101 Also offered as PHYSO 103
Introduction to the biological basis of behavior. Emphasis on divisions of the nervous system, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, psychopharmacology as applied to the understanding of perceptual processes, psychoactive drugs, movement, regulation of hunger and thirst, sexual behavior, sleep, learning and memory, language, emotion, reward and stress, psychopathology. Appropriate for all students interested in the behavioral and biological sciences. (A/F or P/NP)
Transfer: CSU
Recommended for Success: Before enrolling in this course, students are strongly advised to satisfactorily complete PSYCH 101 and be eligible for ENGL 101.
Study of how individuals affect and are affected by other people in their interaction with one another. The relationship between social behavior and internal processes (attitudes, beliefs, self-concept) will also be examined. (A/F or P/NP)
Transfer: CSU, UC. General Education: (CSU-GE:E) (IGETC:4)
Recommended for Success: PSYCH 101
An examination of the broad questions of normality in the context of biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural factors; including major theoretical, diagnostic, and treatment approaches.
Transfer: CSU, UC (MJC-GE:B) (CSU-GE:D9) (IGETC:4)
Study of human sexualities from a biopsychosocial perspective. The intersections of biology, culture, ethnicity, race, social class, sexual orientation and gender as they relate to sexualities will be explored throughout the course.
Transfer: CSU, UC (CC PSYCH 5) General Education: (MJC-GE:E) (CSU-GE:E) (IGETC:4)
Recommended for Success: PSYCH 101
A survey of various factors in the development of gender identity and gender role, including psychological, sociological, biological and cultural influences.
Transfer: CSU, UC (MJC-GE:B) (CSU-GE:D4,D9) (IGETC:4)
Also offered as HUMSR 118. Recommended for Success: HUMSR 116 or PSYCH 101
An introduction to psychopharmacology and the process of drug addition. Topics include classification of abuse and psychotherapeutic drugs, basic principles of pharmacology, behavioral and psychological effects of drugs, major neurotransmitter systems and how they are influenced by drugs.
Transfer: CSU
The study of personal growth and adjustment. Includes discussion of personality, development, interpersonal relationships, stress management, work, and other concerns of individuals in society. (A/F or P/NP)
Transfer: CSU, UC (CC PSYCH 30) General Education: (MJC-GE:E) (CSU-GE:E)
Recommended for Success: Before enrolling in this course, students are strongly advised to satisfactorily complete PSYCH 101 and be eligible for ENGL 101.
Introduction to the scientific study of human development from conception through adulthood. Examines interplay of biological, psychological, social and cultural forces on the developing human being. (A/F or P/NP)
Transfer: CSU, UC (CC PSYCH 10) General Education: (MJC-GE:E) (CSU-GE:E) (IGETC:4)
