May 18, 2024  
University Catalog 2012-2013 
    
University Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Political Science (Undergraduate)

POLS 150 is prerequisite to all upper division POLS courses except 310, 322, 330, 342, 351, 358, 360 and 426.

The department recommends completion of the 300 level required courses before enrolling in 400 level courses.

  
  • POLS 433 - Modern Political Theory


    (4)
    Studies in character of contemporary normative political theory; systematic political theories of Liberalism, Conservatism, Nationalism, Marxism, Communism, Fascism, Socialism, Democracy, and Irrationalism.

  
  • POLS 435 - American Political Thought


    (4)
    American political ideas from Puritan period to present.

  
  • POLS 437 - Twentieth Century Continental Political Thought


    (4)
    Prerequisites: POLS 150 and 372. The course will examine answers to important questions of political theory from the perspective of several important European traditions of thought that developed in the twentieth century.

  
  • POLS 440 - Judicial Process


    (4)
    Judicial process as function of American government; survey of schools of legal thought, role of legal theory in functioning of courts.

  
  • POLS 441 - American Constitutional Law: Federalism


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisites for POLS majors in Prelaw option: POLS 440, HIST 479. Role of Supreme Court in American government; judicial review; relationship between national and state governments, especially in areas of commerce and taxation; relationship between executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.

  
  • POLS 442 - American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisite for POLS majors in prelaw option: POLS 440. The constitutional rights of persons arising from the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the constitution with particular emphasis on equal protection of the laws and discrimination, and the right to privacy.

  
  • POLS 443 - American Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisite: POLS 440. The constitutional liberties of persons arising from the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the constitution with particular emphasis on freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.

  
  • POLS 444 - Mock Trial


    (4)
    Prerequisite: POLS 440 or instructor consent. Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of conducting a trial including civil and criminal procedure, the rules and presentation of evidence, ethics, and trial technique.

  
  • POLS 445 - Judicial Behavior


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisite for POLS majors in prelaw option: POLS 440. Contemporary approaches to study of judicial behavior, including judicial role, decision making, small group analysis, socialization, and analysis of judicial voting behavior.

  
  • POLS 446 - Comparative Legal Systems


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisite for POLS majors in prelaw option: POLS 440. Survey and systematic analysis of selected legal systems and functional relationships with social systems; emphasis on social context of legal systems and comparative approach to their study.

  
  • POLS 447 - Legal Research and Writing


    (4)
    Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the WPE. Recommended prerequisite: Completion of POLS 441, 442 and/or POLS 443. Individual and group research and writing projects in public law.

  
  • POLS 448 - International Law (4)


    (4)
    Recommended Prerequisites: POLS 150 and POLS 440. Examines the basic structure of the international legal system including theoretical debates and issues surrounding the use of international law and policy to address contemporary world problems.

  
  • POLS 450 - European Politics


    (4)
    Course content varies, focusing on contemporary politics in selected European countries. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units as topic varies.

  
  • POLS 451 - Latin American Politics


    (4)
    Course content varies, focusing on contemporary politics of selected Latin American countries. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units as topic varies.

  
  • POLS 452 - Government and Politics of China


    (4)
    Analysis of the government and politics of China. Review of recent development in China’s modernization and its international impact.

  
  • POLS 453 - Politics of Africa and the Mid-East


    (4)
    Course content varies, focusing on contemporary politics of selected African and Middle Eastern nations. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units as topic varies.

  
  • POLS 454 - Selected Topics in Comparative Politics


    (1–4)
    Selected topics in comparative government as announced in the schedule of classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units as topic varies.

  
  • POLS 456 - Politics of the Caribbean and Central America

    (also listed as PAS 456)
    (4)
    Political development and dependency in the Caribbean and Central America.

  
  • POLS 458 - Politics in Asian-American Immigration


    (4)
    Examining and evaluating the politics of Asian-American immigration in the United States, and reviewing the impact of Asian Americans on political development at home and abroad. Course includes research and writing projects in comparative politics.

  
  • POLS 459 - Politics of East Asia


    (4)
    Course content varies. Political and economic processes of development in East Asia. The region’s impact on the world.

  
  • POLS 460 - Foundations of Public Administration


    (4)
    Politics of administrative power; methods of controlling bureaucracy; changing agency environments; dynamics and processes of public management; government as a career.

  
  • POLS 461 - Dynamics of Urban Administration


    (4)
    Politics of governing urban U.S.; problems caused by multiple governmental and administrative bodies, overlapping jurisdictions, tax revolts; existing system’s capabilities to respond to those problems.

  
  • POLS 462 - Public Policy


    (4)
    Introduction to public policy making and implementation, stressing the politics of the policy making process.

  
  • POLS 463 - Public Sector Human Resource Management


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisite: POLS 460. Best practices and theories of human resource management in government; merit systems versus at-will employment; compensation policies; recruitment; performance management; grievance and disciplinary procedures; labor-management relations.

  
  • POLS 464 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications in Political Science

    (also listed as GEOG 464)
    (4)
    Prerequisites: GEOG 282, POLS 281, or consent of instructor. Focuses on the application of Geographic Information Systems in politics and policy to see the effects of public decisions in areas such as political behavior, redistricting, and service delivery.

  
  • POLS 466 - Public Financial Administration


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisites: courses in accounting and statistics. Role of financial administration and budgeting in determination of governmental policy, administrative planning and management, control of government operations, intergovernmental relations, and relation to private economy.

  
  • POLS 467 - The Third Sector and Nonprofit Organizations

    (also listed as YAA 467)
    (4)
    Starting and managing nonprofit enterprises; differences between public, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations; nature and scope of the third sector; grant writing project.

  
  • POLS 469 - Administration of Human Service Programs


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisite: POLS 460. The course examines the changing roles and patterns of funding, organization, and providing community services by public agencies and not-for-profit organizations.

  
  • POLS 472 - Organization and Management


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisite: POLS 460. Organization structure, human factors in organization, dynamics of organizational change, internal adaptability to external environment; problems, limitations, and trends in governmental organization and management.

  
  • POLS 476 - Administrative Law


    (4)
    Recommended prerequisites: POLS 440, 460. Process in administrative adjudication, regulation, and rule making; duties and liabilities of public officers, appeal procedures, trends in regulation.

  
  • POLS 490 - Special Studies in Political Science


    (4)
    Intensive study of selected areas and special problems in political science. May be repeated as subject matter changes.

  
  • POLS 498 - Senior Capstone Seminar


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Lower and Upper Division Required Core Courses, Senior Standing, and satisfactory completion of the WPE. Students will select a major research paper topic and further develop discipline based research, writing and oral communication skills. Examination of career paths and development of post graduation plan. Must pass with a grade of C or better.

  
  • POLS 499 - Undergraduate Directed Study


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: Department approval. Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.


Power, Energy and Transportation (Undergraduate)

All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • TECH 100 - Introduction to Automotive Mechanisms


    (3)
    Designed to meet general industrial education needs of Industrial Arts majors. Emphasis on general mechanical concepts and related physical principles, maintenance procedures, and consumer data. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 370 - Power, Energy and Transportation


    (3)
    Power energy and transportation concepts: available energy sources, power conversion process, power transmission methods and land, sea, air, and space transportation systems. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 405 - Engine Design and Performance


    (3)
    Theory of engine design and operation; requirements of modern gasoline power plants studied and performance factors analyzed under varying operating conditions; emphasis on dynamometer testing, engine disassembly, and assembly. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 470 - Electric, Hybrid and Alternative Fueled Vehicles


    (3)
    Prerequisites: TECH 370 or with consent of instructor. Technology and application of electric, hybrid, and alternative Fueled vehicles: power plant design, electric motor and heat engine characteristics, energy storage, system controls, fuel cells and solar powered vehicles. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 474 - Power Generation, Distribution and Utilization


    3
    Prerequisite: TECH 370 or with consent of instructor. Detailed aspects of power conversion and distribution systems: Large and small-scale electric power system, fossil fuels, wind, solar, nuclear, geothermal, biomass, hydrogen as an energy carrier with social and environmental impacts. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 476 - Electronic and Computer Control Systems for Power, Energy and Transportation


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 370 or with consent of instructor. Theory and application of electronic and computer controls for power, energy and transportation systems. Includes circuits, sensors, signal conditioning, microprocessors, logic, programming, data acquisition and system development. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 478 - Emerging Technologies in Power, Energy, and Transportation


    (3)
    Prerequisite; TECH 370 or with consent of instructor. Varying content and topics relating to emerging power, energy, and transportation technologies. Includes research methodologies, proposal preparation, and investigation in individual, team, and class explorations. May be repeated up to 6 units. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.


Professional and Elective (Undergraduate)

All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • TECH 101 - Industrial Safety for Industrial Education


    (3)
    Industrial safety related to industry and school shops; history, accident facts, liability, psychology, worker performance, sources of information, and industrial methods of operation.

  
  • TECH 200 - History of Technology


    (3)
    Human accomplishment in areas of discovery, invention, and industry from prehistoric times to present.

  
  • TECH 250 - Impact of Technology on the Individual and Society


    (4)
    An exploration of the ways technology impacts individual human development within global social systems. Including an emphasis on lifelong acquisition of technology skills with an optional service-learning component.

    GE E
  
  • TECH 291 - Computers in Technology


    (3)
    Introduction to computers with applications for the technologist. Designed to assist students in becoming literate in topics applicable to technological areas such as production manufacturing, and CAD/CAM. Service learning required. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory, 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 305 - Information Literacy for Technologists


    (2)
    The process of finding, organizing, and using information in print, electronic and other formats for technologists.

  
  • TECH 383 - Ancient and Modern Technology

    (also listed as ENGR 383)
    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one course from Block B. Systematic analysis of ancient technology and technological thought and its relationship to modern science and technological thought.

  
  • TECH 395 - Community Service in Technology


    (1–4)
    Prerequisites: Eight units of upper division TECH courses, approval by faculty sponsor in consultation with EPIC Director; acceptance by a community agency. Participation in work of community agency or activity utilizing professional skills in community service. Graded CR/NC. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units.

  
  • TECH 398 - Cooperative Education

    (see UNIV 398)
    (1-4)
    Cooperative Education

  
  • TECH 400 - Written Communication Skills for Industrial Technology


    (4)
    Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and UNIV 400. Written communication skills for the professional needs of Industrial Technology students with emphasis on education, public, industrial, business education and public sector requirements.

  
  • TECH 414 - Robotics in Industry


    (2)
    Prerequisite: Upper division or graduate standing. History, terminology, economics, applications, and implications of industrial robots in the work place.

  
  • TECH 454L - Special Topics in Industrial Studies


    (1–4)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing; others as needed for specific topic. Current issues, problems, and interests in technology. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units as subject matter changes.

  
  • TECH 454P - Special Topics in Industrial Studies


    (1–4)
    Prerequisites: Upper division standing; others as needed for specific topic. Current issues, problems, and interests in technology. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units as subject matter changes.

  
  • TECH 482 - Metrics for Industry


    (3)
    Adapting industrial operations to metric system; standards and application; development of instructional materials; special problems for industrial educators.

  
  • TECH 484 - Automated Manufacturing Systems


    (4)
    Applications and theories of advanced production systems in automated manufacturing environments; emphases include direct and computer numerical control, computer integrated manufacturing CAD/CAM; flexible manufacturing; group technology. Lecture 2 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 485 - History, Philosophy, and Organization of Industrial Education


    (3)
    Prerequisites: TECH 300AB, upper division standing, Industrial Arts major or minor. History and philosophy of industrial education in Western civilization; comparative study of development and organization of industrial education in the U.S.

  
  • TECH 486 - Seminar: Vocational Education


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Problems in maintaining and modifying vocational education programs. Emphasis on changing philosophies, concepts, practices, legislation, technical content, instruction, organization, and management. May be repeated with instructor consent.

  
  • TECH 487 - Seminar: Comprehensive Career Education for Industrial Studies and Vocational Education


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Upper division standing in the Department of Technology. Development, organization, and implementation of comprehensive career education for industrial arts and vocational education; emphasis on concepts, techniques, strategies, implementation, levels of instruction, leadership, administration, and organization. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units as subject matter changes.

  
  • TECH 488 - Fluid Power


    (3)
    Prerequisite: PHYS 150. Application of principles of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic circuits; emphases on basic laws and operation of pressure, directional control valves, and actuators as they apply to manual and automated circuits. Lecture 1 ½ hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 489 - Industrial Training Methods


    (4)
    Training approaches for industrial/technical management personnel; overview of design and management of the training function in the modern work world, instructional design, and delivery systems.

  
  • TECH 490 - Advanced Problems in Industrial Studies


    (1–9)
    Prerequisites: Completion of an area of concentration and instructor consent. Advanced problems in a specific industrial arts area of concentration. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours for 3 units; other unit values use same ratio. Each industrial arts area of concentration may be repeated for 9 units

  
  • TECH 490A - Automotive


    (1–9)
    Prerequisites: Completion of an area of concentration and instructor consent. Advanced problems in a specific industrial arts area of concentration. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours for 3 units; other unit values use same ratio. Each industrial arts area of concentration may be repeated for 9 units

  
  • TECH 490D - Drafting


    (1–9)
    Prerequisites: Completion of an area of concentration and instructor consent. Advanced problems in a specific industrial arts area of concentration. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours for 3 units; other unit values use same ratio. Each industrial arts area of concentration may be repeated for 9 units

  
  • TECH 490E - Electronics


    (1–9)
    Prerequisites: Completion of an area of concentration and instructor consent. Advanced problems in a specific industrial arts area of concentration. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours for 3 units; other unit values use same ratio. Each industrial arts area of concentration may be repeated for 9 units

  
  • TECH 490G - Graphic Communication


    (1–9)
    Prerequisites: Completion of an area of concentration and instructor consent. Advanced problems in a specific industrial arts area of concentration. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours for 3 units; other unit values use same ratio. Each industrial arts area of concentration may be repeated for 9 units

  
  • TECH 490M - Metal Technology


    (1–9)
    Prerequisites: Completion of an area of concentration and instructor consent. Advanced problems in a specific industrial arts area of concentration. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours for 3 units; other unit values use same ratio. Each industrial arts area of concentration may be repeated for 9 units

  
  • TECH 490W - Wood Technology


    (1–9)
    Prerequisites: Completion of an area of concentration and instructor consent. Advanced problems in a specific industrial arts area of concentration. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours for 3 units; other unit values use same ratio. Each industrial arts area of concentration may be repeated for 9 units

  
  • TECH 495 - Practicum in Industrial Technology


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and/or instructor consent. Capstone experience to demonstrate competencies already learned. Application of knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the design, production, and servicing of commercial and industrial products and devices. Lecture 2 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 499 - Undergraduate Directed Study


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly, and final report submitted. May be repeated for 8 units of credit.


Psychology (Undergraduate)

PSY 150 and GE blocks A and B are prerequisite to all upper division psychology courses.

All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • PSY 150 - Introductory Psychology


    (4)
    Psychological perspectives on human behavior; principles and methods of psychology as a science; introduction to major topic areas of psychology. Relationship of psychological principles to sociocultural experiences.

     

    *C-ID  PSY 110

    *The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

  
  • PSY 160 - Psychology of the Developing Person


    (4)
    Principles of life-span development from birth to death, from a psychological perspective. Salient physiological, social, and psychological factors relevant to understanding development of the integrated person.

     

    *C-ID  PSY 180

    *The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

    GE E

  
  • PSY 170 - Introductory Behavioral Neuroscience


    (4)
    Relationship between brain and behavior; includes biological determinants of the following: Sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion, and cognition.

     

    *C-ID  PSY 150

    *The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

  
  • PSY 200 - Introduction to Psychological Science


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and PSY 150. Introduction to psychology as a scientific discipline, including basic research concepts, research findings in various areas of psychology, training for undergraduate and graduate degrees, and fields of study/practice in psychology.

  
  • PSY 202 - Descriptive Statistics in Psychology


    (5)
    Prerequisites: PSY 150, GE critical thinking and Math102. Basic numerical and graphical methods in psychology; statistical notation, data presentation, measures of central tendency, dispersion and covariation, probability; utilization of personal computers in statistics. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • PSY 302 - Inferential Statistics in Psychology


    (5)
    Prerequisite: MATH 102 and PSY 202. Provides an introduction to inferential statistics. Topics include hypothesis testing, probability, parametric (z, t, and F tests, correlation/regression) and nonparametric (Chi-square) procedures, the written presentation of statistical results, and the use of statistical software packages. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • PSY 304 - Research Methods in Psychology


    (6)
    Prerequisites: ENGL 102*, PSY 302. **WPE. Introduces experimental and non-experimental research design and methods. Topics include the scientific method, measurement and survey design, reliability and validity, and sampling. Students develop research projects and prepare APA – style scientific manuscripts. Use of statistical analysis software. Lecture 4 hours, recitation 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours. *Students subject to earlier catalogs must satisfy this prerequisite with ENGL 101 or 190. ** Must have passed the WPE.

  
  • PSY 307 - Physiology and Psychology of Violence and Aggression

    (also listed as NURS 307)
    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one course from Block B. Biological and psychobehavioral approaches to violent individuals; analysis of and research support for understanding the role diversity plays in intercultural and intergroup violence drawn from natural, medical, and behavioral sciences.

    GE Theme B
  
  • PSY 308 - History and Systems of Psychology


    (4)
    Critical survey of the principal historical developments in psychology, including significant philosophical and scientific influences, with an emphasis on pioneering individuals and major systems and their relevance to contemporary psychology.

  
  • PSY 309 - Human Violence and Individual Change

    (also listed as COMD 309)
    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one course from Block D. Examination of theories, research and practices for accomplishing individual change; application of models of change to alter violent or counterproductive behaviors and attitudes; improving human interaction, and reducing violence/abuse. Some sections of this class may include a service learning component where students volunteer in a community program addressing violence for 2 hours per week.

    GE Theme B
  
  • PSY 310 - Abnormal Psychology I


    (4)
    Prerequisite: PSY 150. A basic survey of psychological disorders focusing on the context of how gender, race and culture impact our understanding of pathology and abnormality.

  
  • PSY 318 - Psychology of Personality


    (4)
    Prerequisite: PSY 150. Description and evolution of major theories of personality, and critical evaluation of research findings in personality psychology.

  
  • PSY 322 - Social Psychology


    (4)
    Prerequisite: PSY 150. Introduction to major theories of social psychology with special emphasis on such topics as aggression, liking and loving, altruism, prejudice, and attitude theory and measurement.

  
  • PSY 323 - Psychology of Emotion and Motivation


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one course from Block B. The influence of learning, cognition, evolution, pharmacology and physiology on emotion and motivation.

    GE Theme E
  
  • PSY 330 - Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination


    (4)
    Theories and research on causes and effects of prejudice and discrimination, focusing on racism, classism, sexism, and heterosexism. Examination of personal experiences and attitudes. Approaches to promoting tolerance and equality.

  
  • PSY 343 - Child and Adolescent Cognition

    (also listed at CHDV 343)
    (4)
    Prerequisite: PSY 160 or CHDV 140 with a grade of C or better. Cognitive changes from birth to adolescence. Analysis of major theories of cognitive development. Cognitive processes examined include memory, language, problem solving, social cognition, intelligence, symbolic thinking, reading, writing, math, and technology.

  
  • PSY 354 - Selected Topics in Psychology


    (4)
    Prerequisites: As needed for specific topic. Current topics of special interest to students in psychology, as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • PSY 362 - Psychological and Psychosocial Developmental Stages in Maturity and Aging


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one course from Block D. Critical evaluation of psychological and psychosocial issues related to adulthood and aging, with consideration of developmental theory and diversity issues.

    GE Theme F
  
  • PSY 388 - Sex and Gender

    (also listed as BIOL 388N)
    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one course from Block B. Biological and psychological differences between the sexes; topics include genetics of sexual determination, sexual development and anomalies, hormones in physiology and behavior, psychological differences in behavior. No credit toward Biology major or minor.

    GE Theme C
  
  • PSY 395 - Field Experience in Psychology


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: Department approval. Opportunity to study psychological principles of behavior in nonlaboratory settings. May involve observation and participation in community, clinical, educational, business or other organizational settings. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • PSY 398 - Cooperative Education


    (1-4)
    Prerequisite: Completion of at least 16 psychology upper division units. Department approved employment opportunity to work in a setting that has a psychological orientation. CR/NC. Maybe repeated up to a maximum 8 units

  
  • PSY 401 - Physiological Psychology


    (4)
    Prerequisite: PSY 170. Relationship between integrated behavior and physiological processes; theories that relate psychology and physiology.

  
  • PSY 402 - Media Psychology


    (4)
    Review of theoretical and research literature to determine mass communication impact (e.g., film, television, print) on social and psychological functioning of individuals and societies.

  
  • PSY 403 - The Psychosocial Dynamics of Child Maltreatment and Family Violence

    (also listed as COUN 403)
    (4)
    Psychosocial factors in child maltreatment and family violence: developmental considerations, assessment, interventions, legal and ethical issues, research findings, and community resources.

  
  • PSY 410 - Abnormal Psychology II


    (4)
    Prerequisites: PSY 310. An in-depth examination of psychological disorders with a focus on standardized diagnosis and treatment, exposure to readings and research examining current theory and practice in psychopathology.

  
  • PSY 411 - Advanced Research Methods in Psychology


    (4)
    Prerequisite: PSY 302 and PSY 304. Logic of research methodology and statistical analysis; evaluation of adequacy of research strategies; interpretation of results.

  
  • PSY 412A - Psychology of Human Development: Infancy and Childhood


    (4)
    Theory and empirical literature pertaining to infancy and childhood.

  
  • PSY 412B - Psychology of Human Development: Adolescence and Young Adulthood


    (4)
    Theory and empirical literature pertaining to adolescence and young adulthood.

  
  • PSY 414 - Analysis of Variance


    (4)
    Prerequisite: PSY 302. Various analysis-of-variance models in analysis and interpretation of psychological data.

  
  • PSY 415 - Interpersonal Relationships


    (4)
    Prerequisites: PSY 150. The psychology of interpersonal relationships. Conceptual, methodological, and statistical issues in relationships research. Attraction and mate selection; relationship cognition; relationship development, conflict, dissolution, affiliation, loneliness, social support. Writing project.

  
  • PSY 417 - Single Case Research Design


    (4)
    Prerequisites: PSY 304 and PSY 428. Basic types of single case experimental designs including withdrawal, reversal, multiple baseline, and multi element designs; methods of observation, measurement, recording behavior; assessing reliability of observations.

  
  • PSY 419 - Psychology of Gender


    (4)
    Prerequisites: GE critical thinking requirement, introductory social science course, research methods course. Psychological research and theory about gender, emphasis on socialization, stereotyping, expectations and effects on individuals; differences and similarities between women and men; intersections of gender, race, socioeconomic status, and sexuality.

 

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