(.5 unit credit)
Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. In this introductory course, which is a prerequisite for all of the other psychology courses, you will explore a variety of areas in which psychologists conduct research, and you will learn about the process of conducting research. For example, you will study the biological foundations of behavior, sensory and perceptual processes, cognition, and learning and memory. The course is for first-year students and sophomores. Multiple sections are offered every fall semester.
(.5 unit credit)
This is the second part of the introductory psychology course. While PSYC 101 dealt with basic processes of behavior, in PSYC 102 you will examine behavior in context. You will study developmental psychology, personality and social psychology, psychological disorders, and other issues. Prerequisite: PSYC 101 or NEUR 112. Multiple sections are offered every spring.