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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • PSCI 3235 - Political Campaigns and Elections

    (3 Units) Examines the principal features and consequences of American political campaigns; emphasis is placed on campaign strategies, the media; polling, contributions, and electoral outcomes.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 3240 - Media and Politics

    (4 Units) Examines political roles of mass media in American politics, including television news effects on political attitudes, political actors’ use of media, and media’s influence on democratic governance.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 3250 - Public Opinions and Voting Behavior

    (4 Units) American voting behavior, psychological dimensions of citizen decision-making in a democracy, political attitudes and beliefs, and campaign tactics.Field work.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 3304 - Introduction to Public Administration (WP)

    (4 Units) An introduction to the study of principles and problems in administrative procedure in public organizations. Specific areas of examination include the relationship between bureaucratic and democratic theory, organization theory, personnel administration, fiscal and budgetary policy, and regulatory administration.(Formerly PSCI 3300)Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score and PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 3314 - Corruption in Government

    (4 Units) Explores the nature, scope, and impact of government corruption and reform measures employed to combat it. Special emphasis is placed on investigating systemic corruption and its political-economic connections.


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  • PSCI 3320 - Executive Legislative Relations

    (3 Units) Examines the organizational and policy dimensions of presidential-and bureaucratic-congressional relations. Topics covered include executive privilege, congressional investigations, impoundment, impeachment, and the legislative veto.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 3330 - California Politics

    (3 Units) Study of politics and decision-making in California. Emphasis is placed on the ways public officials and private groups interact in the political arena.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 3400 - Introduction to Comparative Politics

    (3 Units) Introductory course in the field of comparative politics. It introduces the students to comparative analysis concepts, political socialization and culture, interest groups and interest articulation, political parties and interest aggregation, public policy, class analysis, elite analysis, and dependency theory. The methods will be applied to political experiences from various countries around the world.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 3410 - Comparative Politics: Latin America

    (4 Units) General survey of the politics of Latin America. Course includes historical factors affecting the nature of contemporary politics; the nature of contemporary political developments; the role of such forces as military, the church, and the United States; and the nature of revolution in Latin America.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.(Spring)


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  • PSCI 3430 - Comparative Politics: Middle East

    (3 Units) Broad survey of Middle East politics since World War II. Emphasis will be given to the major issues facing the region, and economic links between the Middle East and the developed world.


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  • PSCI 3444 - Gender and Sexuality in the Middle East

    (4 Units) Study of women and sexuality in the Middle East region with special emphasis on the Arab world. Deals with the issues of gender conflict and the changing roles of women in society. Also deals extensively with the subject of the impact of Islam on the lives of women and men. The subject of feminism in the Middle East also will be covered.(Same as GEND 3444)Satisfies G.E. area G.


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  • PSCI 3470 - Comparative Politics: Asia

    (3 Units) Survey of the political systems of China, Japan, and India, and of selected other Asian nations. Description and analysis of government, political institutions, political culture, and historical background of the major Asian powers and of states where significant instability exists.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 3700 - Ethnic and Gender Politics

    (4 Units) Focuses on the politics of ethnicity and gender. It will begin with a consideration of the Europatriarchal ideology underlying social relations in capitalist societies, investigate the impact of these relations on peoples experiencing colonization (Native Americans, African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Asian-Americans, other “Third World” peoples, and women everywhere) and discrimination because of sexual preferences, and conclude with critical perspectives arising out of contemporary liberation movements.(Same as GEND 3700)Satisfies G.E. area G.


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  • PSCI 3810 - Multicultural Community Building and Conflict Resolution

    (3 Units) Combines information about ethnic immigrants and indigenous people of the United States with emphasis upon skill acquisition in relating multiculturally. Community building/conflict resolution skills emphasized.Satisfies G.E. area G. Meets multicultural requirement for Subject Matter Preparation Programs in Single and Multiple Subjects.


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  • PSCI 4040 - Politics in the 21st Century

    (3 Units) Explores the emerging politics of the 21st century including critiques of modernism, colonialism, and the bureaucratic state. The course will examine post-modern strategies for social change.Prerequisites: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.


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  • PSCI 4050 - Political Ideologies

    (4 Units) Examines four key ideologies that shape contemporary debates about politics: liberalism, socialism, nationalism, and democracy.(Formerly Big Arguments: Clashes and Connections)Satisfies G.E. area F3.


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  • PSCI 4055 - Money and Power

    (4 Units) Examines three fundamental aspects of political power: the control of economic resources, the application of military force, and the construction of political beliefs.


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  • PSCI 4060 - Globalization and Democracy: Ideals and Institutions

    (4 Units) Globalization, especially the internationalization of finance, is having a profound effect on democratic institutions. Examines the origins and evolution of globalization processes and their consequences for democracy.Prerequisites: American Government and Macroeconomics. At least one course in International Relations or Comparative Government also is recommended.


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  • PSCI 4214 - The Judicial Process

    (4 Units) Study of judicial decision-making and of the organization of the American court systems. Emphasis is placed on both the federal and state courts. Includes analysis of controversies surrounding the courts, e.g., “assembly-line justice” in the trial courts.(Formerly PSCI 4210)Prerequisites: PSCI 1201. PSCI 3220 is strongly recommended.


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  • PSCI 4220 - Simulation—Supreme Court Decision-Making

    (3 Units) Study of decision-making in the United States Supreme Court through the use of discussions and simulations of the decision process.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.(Spring)


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  • PSCI 4230 - The Presidency

    (3 Units) Study of the chief executive in American national government. The roles, responsibilities, powers, and limits of the President and other decision-makers in the Executive Branch are analyzed, and the centrality of the executive in the American political system is emphasized.(Formerly The Chief Executive)Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 4300 - Organization Theory

    (4 Units) Concentrates on structural and behavioral approaches which have contributed to the understanding of organizations. The literature on organizations is reviewed. The meaning of organizations in contemporary society is emphasized.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201. PSCI 3304 recommended.(Spring)


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  • PSCI 4305 - Gender Politics at Work

    (3 Units) Deals with changes in the work environment resulting from the influx and upward mobility of women into professional positions. Addresses the dynamics of the change for both men and women. Specific topics include changing demographics, cultural taboos, problems, and the legal climate.(Formerly Changing Sex Roles in Organizations) (Same as GEND 4305)(Summer)


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  • PSCI 4311 - Women in American Law

    (3 Units) Designed to examine American law, focusing upon significant, recent, and current cases and opinion which act to discriminate between the rights, duties, and obligations of men and women on the basis of gender.(Same as GEND 4311)


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  • PSCI 4314 - Ethics in Government

    (4 Units) Primary goals are to promote an awareness of ethical issues in government, the development of moral judgment and growing commitment to act responsibly in public service. Emphasis will also be placed on the linkages between the individual, political organizations, and American society.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSCI 4315 - Public Policy-Making

    (3 Units) Addresses two areas of the policy-making process: a) the role of social/political institutions with particular attention to administrative agencies, interest groups, and the judiciary in addition to the presidency and Congress; b) principal models of policy formation including elitism, systems theory, and incrementalism. Policy-making in a number of specific domestic problem areas will be studied.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201. PSCI 3304 recommended.(Spring)


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  • PSCI 4316 - Teaching Democracy in the Classroom

    (3 Units) Concepts of democracy and citizenship are introduced. Pedagogy for introducing concepts to children through age appropriate exercises will be covered within the State Frameworks for the Social Sciences.


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  • PSCI 4318 - Environmental Policy and Politics

    (4 Units) Analyzes local, national, and global environmental problems and the public response by focusing on notions of environmental quality, political actors’ roles in translating these visions into policy, and policy effectiveness.(Formerly MDIS 4400 Politics of the Environment)Satisfies G.E. area F3.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 4320 - Immigration and Refugee Policy

    (3 Units) Examines the roles of political actors and public policy in determining how and why individuals are either encouraged or restricted entry into the U.S.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 4325 - Land Use Planning

    (3 Units) Examines city and county land use policy-making and issues in California. Focus is on the nature and design of general plans and zoning ordinances; the roles played by planners, planning commissions, city councils, Boards of Supervisors, and the courts; and the impact of land use decisions on agriculture and urban development in the Central Valley.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 4326 - Planning Issues and Agriculture

    (4 Units) Examines the political and public policy effects of planning. Focus is on the relationship between planning and the protection of agricultural resources as well as other community objectives.


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  • PSCI 4330 - Urban Politics

    (4 Units) Study of politics, organization, and problems at the urban level with emphasis on the responses of state and federal governments to the needs and demands of cities.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 4350 - Government, Business, and the Economy

    (3 Units) Examines government regulation of the business community, the administration of national economic policy, and the impact of public policy and political events on private sector behavior.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 4500 - The Politics of World Hunger

    (4 Units) A study of the nature and causes of world hunger.  Includes an examination of such questions as:  How extensive is world hunger?  Who are the hungry?  Is the situation getting worse or better?  What can be done?


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  • PSCI 4600 - Statistical Analysis for Politics

    (4 Units) Addresses applications of statistical analysis for political and social research, involving the use of computerized statistical programs for social science data analysis.(Formerly PSCI 4110)(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 4 hours)


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  • PSCI 4630 - International Politics of Industrial Societies

    (3 Units) A detailed study, focusing on contemporary political and economic institutions linking Japan, the U.S., and Europe.  Special attention will be given to European/U.S. relations, the development of the Common Market, the role of foreign trade, and security interests.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 4650 - International Relations: Model United Nations and Arab League

    (3 Units) Offers a study and practice of model United Nations and model Arab League; it offers the students an intensive scholarly and practical experience of the workings of UN and Arab League in addition to the study of the country of representation. Students will learn about globalization through the actual simulation of UN debates.


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  • PSCI 4654 - Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

    (4 Units) Study of the origins and evolution of the Arab- Israeli conflict in its various dimensions. Includes a study of Zionism and Palestinian nationalism and their relations through history with Palestine/Israel.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSCI 4680 - U.S.-Latin American Relations

    (4 Units) U.S. policy towards Latin America: who makes it, how it is made, what it is. Latin American reactions to U.S. policy. Latin American policy initiatives. U.S. intervention in Latin America.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 4710 - Politics and Film

    (3 Units) Course explores American politics through the medium of dramatic and documentary films. Films are used to examine political behavior, capitalism, justice, domestic and foreign policy, lawmaking, and the media.


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  • PSCI 4910 - Cooperative Education

    (2-4 Units) Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator.May be repeated for a total of 8 units depending upon departmental policy.Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental coordinator.


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  • PSCI 4940 - Public Administration Internship

    (3 Units) Study of the scholarly and field dimensions of employment in the public sector. This course is designed for students who are serving as interns in public agencies.Prerequisites: PSCI 1201.


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  • PSCI 4950 - Selected Topics in Politics and Public Administration

    (1-5 Units) Development of a selected branch of political science. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics will vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit.


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  • PSYC 2010 - Introduction to Psychology

    (3 Units) Scientific study of human behavior. This course or its equivalent is a prerequisite to all upper-division courses in Psychology.Satisfies G.E. area D2.(CAN PSY 2)


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  • PSYC 2020 - Introduction to Psychological Methods

    (3 Units) Basic techniques and procedures for making systematic observations in a wide variety of psychological situations, both laboratory and field. Psychological methods demonstrated through topics of current research and application, and through demonstration-lab projects.Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 or equivalent.


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  • PSYC 2030 - Psychology of Adjustment

    (3 Units) A review of issues in personal and social adjustment to prepare students for a lifelong understanding of themselves as integrated persons. Topics include a study of personal development through the life cycle, psychological and physical aspects of stress, personal coping skills and stress management, interpersonal communication, family relationships, effective integration of work and leisure.Satisfies G.E. area E1.


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  • PSYC 3000 - Experimental Methods and Design

    (4 Units) Provides a working knowledge of fundamental scientific methods in psychology, stressing the integration of laboratory methods, measurement theory, and inferential statistical techniques, including introduction to analysis of variance.This course is a prerequisite to the 4000-level research seminar required of Psychology majors.Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 and MATH 1600, or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)


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  • PSYC 3010 - Child Abuse and Neglect

    (1 Unit) Child maltreatment will be examined from a variety of perspectives, including those of victims, perpetrators, mental health professionals, childcare workers and teachers, the legal system, and public policy makers. Issues addressed will include definitions, causes, consequences, assessment, reporting, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.Course content will cover all areas required by the State of California under AB 141.(Formerly PSYC 4140) (Same as CDEV 3010)


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  • PSYC 3090 - Comparative Animal Behavior

    (3 Units) A comparative study of behavior systems in animals and humans. Stress is upon the social and developmental aspects of behavior.Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 or ZOOL 1050.


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  • PSYC 3100 - Introduction to Physiological Psychology

    (3 Units) Relationship between behavior and physiological processes, particularly neurophysiological processes.Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 or ZOOL 1050.(Lecture, 3 hours)


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  • PSYC 3140 - Human Development I: Childhood

    (3 Units) Basic principles of human development as they apply to infancy and childhood. Discussion of current developmental research and applications.(Same as CDEV 3140)Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 3160 - Introduction to Psychological Testing

    (3 Units) Basic, widely applicable principles of psychological testing presented in a nontechnical way, plus descriptions of representative types of psychological tests in common use.Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 3240 - Human Development II: Adolescence

    (3 Units) Examines basic developmental issues in adolescent development, including physical and psychological effects of puberty, cognitive, social and personality development, and psycho-social problems. Discussion of current developmental research and application.(Same as CDEV 3240)Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 3310 - Introduction to Social Psychology

    (3 Units) Survey of interpersonal relations and behavior from a psychological perspective. An emphasis will be placed on the role of social cognition and attitudes. Topics to be covered include images of self and others; social motives such as affiliation, altruism, and aggression; and dyadic and group relationships.Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 and 2020 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 3320 - Introduction to Personality

    (3 Units) Survey of the most influential approaches to the study and understanding of personality with emphasis on comparison of critical, theoretical issues.Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 3340 - Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging

    (3 Units) Basic principles of adult development and aging from maturity to death are examined. Biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of development and aging are considered through discussion of relevant theory, research, and application.(Same as CDEV 3340)Satisfies G.E. area F3.Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 3350 - Introduction to the Study of Abnormal Behavior

    (3 Units) Abnormal behavior in humans, stressing symptoms and dynamics of neuroses and psychoses.Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 plus two additional courses in psychology. PSYC 3140 and 3320 are recommended.


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  • PSYC 3400 - Introduction to Perception

    (3 Units) Basic phenomena in the area of perception. Simple and complex responses to stimuli. Topics include form perception and organization, color, illusions, space perception, motion perception, perceptual development. Basic phenomena are demonstrated and interpretations considered.Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 or consent of instructor.



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  • PSYC 3405 - Research Seminar in the Psychology of Perception

    (2 Units) Examines research methods used in the psychology of perception. Students design and conduct an original study.Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 and completion of PSYC 3400, or PSYC 3100, or PSYC 4400, or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 3550 - Early Intervention with High-Risk Children

    (4 Units) Overview of early intervention theory and methodology. Rationale of home-and school-based efforts for infant and preschool children to become successful in an academic setting. Direct application of home-based interventions.(Same as CDEV 3550)Prerequisites: PSYC 2010, CDEV or PSYC 3010, and CDEV or PSYC 3140.(Lecture 2 hours; activity 4 hours; Training, 16 hours — first two Saturdays of the semester.)


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  • PSYC 3610 - Applied Behavior Analysis Research Seminar

    (2 Units) Examines single-subject research methods from applied behavior analysis with a range of clinical problems and client populations. Teaches students about the scientist-practitioner model including a functional analysis of behavior problems and empirically validated treatment plans. Students design and conduct an original study in an applied setting that may include special populations such as developmentally disabled or autistic populations.Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 and completion of PSYC 3140, or PSYC 3700, or PSYC 4130, or PSYC 4150, or consent of instructor.



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  • PSYC 3660 - Psychology of Women

    (3 Units) Provides a psychological examination of the nature and experiences of women in contemporary society. Topics to be discussed include women and power, the meaning of sexuality, stress and conflict surrounding women’s roles, and male-female relationships.(Same as GEND 3660)


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  • PSYC 3700 - Introduction to Learning and Motivation

    (3 Units) Basic phenomena of learning and motivation are covered, including classical and operant conditioning, the roles of reinforcement in learning, transfer of learning, and retention. Various theoretical viewpoints are covered, including cognitive, behavioral and Gestalt theories of learning and motivation. Utilization of these concepts in classroom situations and society is demonstrated.Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSYC 2020, or consent of instructor.



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  • PSYC 3705 - Research Seminar in Human Learning

    (2 Units) Examines various research issues in human operant learning. Students will read primary research articles on a topic from journals reporting studies in human operant learning and participate in the design of an original experiment to address a research question related to that topic. They will collect experimental data from human subjects, analyze these data and present them in a research report.Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSYC 3700 or PSYC 4790 and prior completion of PSYC 2020, or consent of instructor.



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  • PSYC 3800 - Experimental Psychology Research Seminar

    (2 Units) Examines experimental design and other research methods commonly used to gain better understanding of human perception, cognition, and behavior. Students design and conduct an original study.Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 and completion of PSYC 3140, or PSYC 3310, or PSYC 3400, or PSYC 4400, or PSYC 4440, or consent of instructor.



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  • PSYC 4020 - History of Psychology

    (3 Units) Trends of thought, development of psychology as a discipline with leaders, schools, and issues.Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 and two upper-division courses in psychology, or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4102 - Research Seminar in Neuroscience (WP)

    (3 Units) Examines research methods used in neuroscience. Students design and conduct an original study.Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score, PSYC 3000, and completion of PSYC 3100, or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4110 - Behavior Genetics

    (3 Units) Evaluation of the genotypic contribution to human and animal behavior. Special emphasis on the interaction between genotype and environment during development.Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 or ZOOL 1050.


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  • PSYC 4120 - Human Development Research Seminar (WP)

    (3 Units) Examines methods and design used in human development research. Students design and conduct an original study. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score, PSYC 3000, and prior enrollment in PSYC/CDEV 3140, or PSYC/CDEV 3240, or PSYC/CDEV 3340, or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4130 - Psychological Disorders of Children

    (3 Units) A review of theories and treatment techniques dealing with a broad range of childhood disorders, including autism, childhood schizophrenia, mental subnormality, and psychophysiological problems. A behavioral approach, based on empirical evidence, will be emphasized.Prerequisites: PSYC 3140, or consent of instructor.



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  • PSYC 4150 - Learning Disabilities

    (3 Units) Overview of the major categories of learning disabilities including educationally retarded and behavior disorders. Survey of instructional programs and review of supportive data for those programs.Prerequisites: PSYC 3140 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4250 - Drugs and Behavior

    (3 Units) Reviews the social, psychological, and physiological effects of all the major therapeutic and recreational drugs. The issues of drug use and abuse will be studied to develop effective strategies for prevention and rehabilitation of drug dependency.Satisfies G.E. area F3.


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  • PSYC 4310 - Research Seminar in Social Psychology (WP)

    (3 Units) Examines research methods used in Social Psychology. Students design and conduct an original study.Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score, PSYC 3000, and completion of PSYC 3310, or PSYC 4810, or PSYC 4820, or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4320 - Forensic Psychology

    (3 Units) Explores the application of psychology to criminal justice issues. Topics to be considered include specific mental disorders and personality types related to criminal behavior, treatment of mental illness in the justice system, and practical applications of forensic psychology.


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  • PSYC 4400 - Cognitive Processes

    (3 Units) Introduction to the study of human information processing and such higher mental processes as thinking, attention, comprehension, imagery, memory, language, and reasoning.Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 and PSYC 2020, or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4410 - Research Seminar in Cognitive Psychology (WP)

    (3 Units) Examines research methods used in cognitive psychology. Students design and conduct an original study. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score, PSYC 3000, and completion of PSYC 4400, or PSYC 3400, or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4440 - Psychology of Workplace Performance

    (3 Units) Workplace designs that ignore the psychological abilities of workers reduce productivity, increase turnover, and in extreme cases, trigger injuries or fatalities. This course uses real-world examples to demonstrate these problems and how they can be avoided by applying current theories of human performance.(Formerly COGS 3200; same as COGS 4440)


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  • PSYC 4550 - Practicum with Exceptional Children

    (3 Units) Acquisition and application of direct instruction teaching strategies. Students will work in small groups with children who have been identified as functioning below grade level in reading or math. Emphasis is on learning generalized direct instruction skills.(Same as EDSE 4550)Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4560 - Theory of Instructional Design

    (3 Units) Analyzes and evaluates instructional theories as they apply to the special education aspects of curriculum and teacher- presentation strategies designed to maximize generalization and minimize errors for “high-risk” pupils.(Same as EDSE 4560)Prerequisites: EDSE 4310.


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  • PSYC 4720 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior

    (3 Units) Studies behavior principles, emphasizing respondent and operant conditioning, and their application in experimental research.Prerequisites: PSYC 2020 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4725 - Experimental Analysis of Behavior Research Seminar (WP)

    (3 Units) Examines various research issues in the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. Students will read primary research articles on a topic from the experimental analysis of behavior and participate in the design of an original experiment to address a research question related to that topic. They will collect and analyze experimental data. Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.Prerequisites: Passing the Writing Proficiency Screening Test, PSYC 3000, and concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSYC 4720 (or PSYC 3700 or PSYC 4790, with instructor permission), or consent of instructor.

     


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  • PSYC 4750 - Applied Behavior Analysis in the Classroom

    (3 Units) Application of learning principles to educational and behavioral problems of individuals, enabling the student to design and implement programs for special education populations. Gives the student skills in program management and evaluation.


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  • PSYC 4790 - Analyzing and Changing Human Behavior

    (3 Units) Consists of the basic principles and terminology of behavior analysis applied to a variety of human settings. Behavior change, program design, and evaluation will be discussed. Examples will be drawn from parent training, child management, self-management, clinical psychology, and everyday social interactions.(Formerly Behavioral Engineering)Prerequisites: PSYC 2010 or consent of instructor.



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  • PSYC 4810 - Intimate Relationships

    (3 Units) Social psychological analysis of close relationships such as friendships, marriages, and gay and lesbian relationships. Processes such as attachment, conflict, and commitment will be examined.(Formerly Social Psychology of Personal Relationships)Prerequisites: PSYC 3310 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4820 - Group Dynamics: Theory and Application

    (3 Units) Reviews factors that shape and influence interpersonal behavior in small groups. Interventions for improving group leadership and decision making will be examined.(Formerly Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Behavior)Prerequisites: PSYC 3310 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4850 - Stereotyping and Prejudice

    (3 Units) In-depth examination of theory and research on the causes and consequences of stereotypes and prejudice. Students learn to critically evaluate the issues and research in the prejudice literature through extensive class discussions and structured debates.Prerequisites: PSYC 3310 or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4900 - Advanced General Psychology

    (3 Units) Review of the major content areas of psychology. Synthesis of concepts, facts, and methods studied in specialized upper-division courses.Prerequisites: At least two 4000-level psychology courses and senior standing, or consent of instructor.


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  • PSYC 4910 - Cooperative Education

    (2-4 Units) Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator.May be repeated for a total of 8 units. See catalog headings, “Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, Child Development” or “Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, Psychology” for details regarding application to the respective major.Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental coordinator.


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  • PSYC 4930 - Psychology Colloquium

    (1 Unit) Review of research in areas of psychology of current interest. Topics will include both applied and basic research.May be repeated for a total of 6 units, 2 of which can be applied to the major.


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