Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

istry, and some geology majors. 72 lecture
hours, 54 lab hours. CSU;UC
Political Science
(Social Sciences Department)
Political science seeks to contribute toward
an understanding of democracy, and
toward equipping the student to fulfill the
obligations of citizenship. While political
science courses should first be viewed as
essential elements of a balanced education,
majors in the field ultimately can look
to careers in politics, law, teaching, civil
service, public administration and the foreign
service.
Political Science Courses
POLI 103
American Government and Politics
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course deals with the origins and
functions of the government of the United
States with special emphasis on the background
and causes of present problems. It
meets the United States Constitution graduation
requirement and includes local and
state government. 54 lecture hours.
CSU;UC
POLI 103H
American Government and
Politics/Honors
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course deals with the origins and
functions of the government of the United
States with special emphasis on the background
and causes of present problems. It
meets the United States Constitution graduation
requirement and includes local and
state government. Students are expected
to work and participate at an honors level
which includes strong critical thinking
skills, thorough analysis of political science
readings, presentation, and leadership
skills demonstrated through class participation/presentation
and service learning in
the community. 54 lecture hours. CSU;UC
POLI 104
Introduction to Political Science
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
An introduction to the principles and practices
of government. Political theories and
contemporary ideologies; nature of the
state; constitution and law; public opinion;
mass media; the nature of foreign policy
and international politics. 54 lecture hours.
CSU;UC
POLI 105
Comparative Politics
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
An introductory course to acquaint students
with the types of governmental systems
which people establish in their
various localities around the world and the
competing values that tend to result in
conflicts between opposing groups of people.
An in-depth analysis of contending
political ideologies, electoral procedures,
and governing institutions is the course's
main focus. This course is structured to
provide a regional and comparative approach
to the study of politics at the
global level. 54 lecture hours. CSU;UC
POLI 110
Current American Political Issues
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
A review and study of the major political
issues of the day, and their relationship to
the institutions of American Government.
Among the important topics considered:
law and order, the news media, war and
peace, civil rights, confidence in government,
and racial and cultural minorities.
54 lecture hours. CSU;UC
POLI 116
Contemporary World Politics
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
An examination of basic theories of international
relations and their relevance to
contemporary world politics. 54 lecture
hours. CSU;UC
Psychology
(Behavioral Sciences Department)
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior
and cognitive processes. It is, therefore,
of particular interest – and unique
value – because it informs us of ourselves,
the nature of what it is to be human. Psychology
coursework, with its wide applicability,
satisfies categories of general
education and transfer to the California
State University system, University of California
system, and private universities.
Further, while the Psychology Program
provides much of the lower-division major
preparation in psychology and many related
fields.
Psychology Courses
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
An introduction to the field of psychology
through involved learning, motivation, intelligence,
and personality. 54 lecture
hours. CSU;UC
PSY 102
Psychobiology
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Strongly recommended: BIOL 104 or
105.
Study of the effects of biology upon behavior;
the relationship between psychological
processes and the nervous system;
muscular, and glandular features of the response
mechanism; and, the structure and
functions of the sense organs. 54 lecture
hours. CSU;UC
PSY 103
Elementary Statistics
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: MATH 150.
Also, READ 099 if required by reading
placement exam or if required by
reading level.
An elementary course in basic statistical
concepts designed especially for students
in the social science area. The development
of basic skills in descriptive statistics
and inferential statistics is stressed. Reliability
and validity problems when generalizing
from samples to population will be
considered. 54 lecture hours. CSU
PSY 104
Research Methods in Behavioral Science
3 Units
Prerequisite: PSY 101.
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
An introductory course in research
methodology designed for students in the
behavioral and social sciences. The application
of basic skills in descriptive and inferential
statistics is stressed, as well as,
critical analysis of experimental and nonexperimental
research methods in basic
and applied research settings. 54 lecture
hours.
PSY 110
Psychology of Religion I
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course explores the connection between
psychology and religion. It focuses
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