Psychology (PSY)
A scientific study of behavior is examined which leads to a greater understanding of human behavior, insight into mental processes and a better comprehension of the inconsistencies between human feelings and actions. Topics include learning, memory, the nervous system, perception, motivation, social interaction, attitudes, intelligence and abnormal behavior.
This course is designed to give us a better understanding of ourselves and others and help us to develop our resources for effective living in today's world. Topics include an inquiry into man's basic nature and potentialities, his intellectual, emotional and social development, how he perceives himself in relation to his environment and is motivated to act, the kinds of problems he faces and how he goes about trying to solve them and the nature of individual and group relationships. Prerequisite: COM 121 or concurrently enrolled in COM 121
This course is a life span study of the influences and processes in the physical, social, emotional and mental growth and development of individuals.
This course places primary emphasis on clinically significant behavioral and psychological patterns associated with distress and impairment. Symptoms, suspected causes and treatment will be examined.
This course is an introduction to the biological, psychological and social aspects of human sexuality. Topics to be covered include sexual values, sexual development, male and female anatomy and physiology, the sexual responses cycle, sexual health and diseases, pregnancy, contraception, abortion issues, sexual gender orientation issues, intimate relationships, sexual dysfunction, and sexual abuse.
This course is designed to give a better understanding of ourselves and others and help us to devleop our resources for effective living in today's world. Topics include an inquiry inot man's basic nature and potentialities, his intellectual, emotional and social development, how he perceives himself in relation to his enviroment and is motiviated to act, the kinds of problems he faces and how he goes about trying to solve them and the nature of individual and group relationships.