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Page | 95Psychology Courses (PSYC):Credit:Lec:Lab1100 Learning Framework ............................................................................................................................................ 1:1:0Introduction and orientation to college. Includes factors that impact student learning and success and the applicationof learning strategies. Assists students in making adequate social and personal adjustments to college life,developing educational and career goals and becoming familiar with institutional curricula and policies. Includestechniques for time management, note-taking and exam preparation. EDUC 1100 or PSYC 1100 required of allstudents enrolled in developmental courses who have not completed 15 hours of college-level work. Recommended forall students in their first semester. A grade of “C” or better must be earned to meet the institutional requirement;otherwise the course must be repeated. Counts as an elective credit toward a degree or certificate. The grade earnedis computed in the student’s grade point average.1300 Learning Framework ............................................................................................................................................ 3:3:0Study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; 2) factors that impactlearning; and 3) application of learning strategies. Students use assessment instruments (learning inventories) toidentify their strengths and weaknesses as learners. Develops skills and techniques necessary for success in collegeincluding memory development, note-taking, test preparation, study skills and time management. Stresses theimportance of creativity, health, relationships and the effective use of resources in achieving college success. Allstudents who have passed fewer than 60 semester hours and finished the immediate two long semesters on scholasticprobation are required to enroll in and pass the course. Recommended for all students desiring to improve theiropportunities for success in college. A passing grade must be earned to meet the institutional requirement. Maycount for elective credit in selected degree and certificate programs. Students who fail a developmental course musttake either EDUC 1300 or PSYC 1300.2301 General Psychology ............................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0An introductory survey of the major areas of psychology, such as learning, social, testing, personality, developmentaland physiological. Emphasis is on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and includes both human and animalbehavior.Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.2314 Lifespan Human Growth and Development .......................................................................................................... 3:3:0Study of the relationship of the physical, emotional, social, and mental factors of growth and development of childrenand throughout the lifespan.Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.2317 Introduction to Statistical Methods ...................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Statistical concepts and techniques used in behavioral science research. Topics include graphs, position measures,central tendency and dispersion, correlation and regression, probability, significance test and introduction to nonparametrictechniques.Prerequisite: MATH 1314.Sociology Courses (SOCI):Credit:Lec:Lab1301 Introduction to Sociology ...................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Sociology as a field of knowledge. Basic terms, concepts, theories of sociology applied to an explanation of humanbehavior, personality, groups and society.Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.1306 Social Problems ..................................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Attributes of society and of persons which are subject to disapproval; the causes, extent and consequences of theseproblems; programs and prospects of their resolution.Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.2301 Intimate Relationships, Marriage and the Family ................................................................................................ 3:3:0A study of the individual and the family. Special emphasis on individual development, sexuality, tasks of marriageand parenting skills in relation to the family life cycle.Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading required.