General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

psyC 1300 leArning FrAMeWorK
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the research and theory in the psychology
of learning, cognition, and motivation; factors that
impact learning; and application of learning strategies .
Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition,
and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for
the introduction of college-level student academic
strategies . (May also be offered as EDUC 1300 .)
psyC 2301 introduCtion to
psyCHology
prerequisites: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading (or take gust 0342 as a
co-requisite) and be placed into collegelevel
writing (or take engl 0310/0349 as a
co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A survey of the basic principles underlying human
behavior and mental processes . Emphasis will
be placed on major areas of study in the field of
psychology, such as motivation, development,
thought processes, and personality . Core Curriculum
Course .
psyC 2302 Applied psyCHology
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the application of basic psychological
principles to adjustment decisions in daily life . This will
include such topics as interpersonal communication,
conflict resolution, stress, group processes, friendship,
love and marriage, and career choices .
psyC 2303 Business psyCHology
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Survey of psychological principles applied to the
work place . This course will introduce students to the
psychosocial, interpersonal, and behavioral dynamics
of people in organizations . The importance of effective
communication, leadership, cultural diversity, and
teamwork within an organization will be explored .
psyC 2306 HuMAn sexuAlity
prerequisites: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading.
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
This course is designed to provide an understanding
of human sexuality, identity, orientation, and behavior,
and the variations in these dimensions of this important
aspect of human experience . It includes information
on physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes
associated with sexuality . Theory, research methods,
and applications of research to the facilitation of gender
identity development and understanding of the human
sexual response are covered . The course also provides
information on the treatment of sexual dysfunction, and
the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and
irresponsible sexual behavior .
psyC 2307 AdolesCent
psyCHology
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Psychology of adolescence is a study of the
relationships among the physical, emotional, social
and psychological factors that influence growth and
development from puberty to early adulthood (ages
12-18) .
psyC 2308 HuMAn groWtH And
deVelopMent: CHildHood And
AdolesCenCe
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of normal physiological, intellectual, and
emotional development and functioning of the child
from conception through adolescence . Emphasis on
normal child development, the family, parent-child
interaction, and the psychological and cultural forces
affecting them .
psyC 2311 HuMAn groWtH And
deVelopMent: AdultHood And
Aging
prerequisite: psyC 2301 or 2308 or
department Approval; Must be placed
into college-level reading (or take gust
0342 as a co-requisite) and be placed
into college-level writing (or take engl
0310/0349 as a co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the normal physiological, intellectual, and
emotional development and functioning of the human
life cycle from adulthood through death .
psyC 2314 HuMAn groWtH And
deVelopMent: liFespAn
prerequisite: psyC 2301 or department
Approval; Must be placed into collegelevel
reading (or take gust 0342 as a
co-requisite) and be placed into collegelevel
writing (or take engl 0310/0349 as a
co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A developmental psychology course designed to
provide an understanding of human behavior and
characteristics from conception through death . This
course includes information on physical, cognitive, and
psychosocial changes throughout the lifespan . Theory,
research, and applications are covered .
psyC 2315 psyCHology oF
AdjustMent
prerequisite: psyC 2301; Must be placed
into college-level reading (or take gust
0342 as a co-requisite) and be placed
into college-level writing (or take engl
0310/0349 as a co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of human behavior, applying psychological
theory to the development of the well-adjusted
individual . Techniques for managing stress, reducing
anxiety, coping with anger, increasing assertiveness,
and achieving self-control are considered .
psyC 2316 psyCHology oF
personAlity
prerequisite: psyC 2301; Must be placed
into college-level reading (or take gust
0342 as a co-requisite) and be placed
into college-level writing (or take engl
0310/0349 as a co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
This course covers personality theories that apply to
both normal personality and abnormal behavior . Some
of the theories covered are psychoanalytic, cognitive,
learning, and sociocultural . Current research on the
biological foundations of mental health and illness
is covered in detail . These theories are related to
mental disorders such as major depression, phobias,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder and
schizophrenia . Case studies of individuals enhance
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comprehension of mental disorders . Treatment
by psychotherapy and drugs is discussed as well
as ethical, legal and social issues relating to the
mentally ill .
psyC 2317 stAtistiCAl MetHods
in psyCHology
prerequisite: Must be placed into collegelevel
reading (or take gust 0342 as a
co-requisite) and be placed into collegelevel
writing (or take engl 0310/0349 as a
co-requisite) and be placed into Math 0312
(or higher).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to the use of scientific methods in
psychology and to the statistical analysis of data .
Attention is given to descriptive, correlational, and
inferential statistical methodology .
psyC 2319 soCiAl psyCHology
prerequisite: psyC 2301; Must be placed
into college-level reading (or take gust
0342 as a co-requisite) and be placed
into college-level writing (or take engl
0310/0349 as a co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of social cognition, social behavior,
interpersonal relations, and group membership .
Emphasis on theories, research, and applications .
psyC 2370 Cross-CulturAl
psyCHology
Must be placed into college-level reading
(or take gust 0342 as a co-requisite) and
be placed into college-level writing (or
take engl 0310/0349 as a co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A course designed to explore and better understand
psychology from a multicultural perspective . The
course will examine similarities and differences
among cultures and the context of their development .
Discussions, lectures, and assignments will address
how culture influences a group’s way of thinking and
behaving . Core Curriculum Course .
psyC 2374 tHe psyCHology oF
WoMen
Must be placed into college-level reading
(or take gust 0342 as a co-requisite) and
be placed into college-level writing (or
take engl 0310/0349 as a co-requisite).
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
This is a freshman or sophomore college level course
on the psychology of women or gender . This course
is designed to analyze and clarify the psychological
issues in women’s lives that are responsible for
the “gender gap” in success . The course focuses
on diversity and challenges that women of various
cultures face in the twenty-first century . Strategies for
overcoming the effects of sexism and racism in the
various life states are also addressed .