Rodger Rossman
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Introduction to Psychology

Psy 150

This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the science of psychology. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.

Required Book For COA
Core Concepts
By Rosie Spielman
Open Stax

14 Units

One Quiz per Chapter

9 Essays

Discussions online

Developmental Psychology

Psy 241

This course is a study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on major theories and perspectives as they relate to the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.

Required Book For COA
Experiencing the Lifespan
 By Janet Belsky (1947 - )
Second Edition

15 Units

One Quiz Per Chapter

9 Essays

Discussions online

Theories of Personality

Psy 239

This course covers major personality theories and personality research methods. Topics include psychoanalytic, behavioristic, social learning, cognitive, humanistic, and trait theories including supporting research. Upon completion, students should be able to compare and contrast traditional and contemporary approaches to the understanding of individual differences in human behavior. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in social/behavioral sciences.

No cost online book required
On-line text
By   Dr. C. George Boeree (1952 - 1921)
 

14 Units
One quiz per chapter
Four large reports and 2 essays required
Discussions online