Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog and Student Handbook 2015-2016 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 562 PSY123 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS PSYCHOLOGY OF PARENTING The demonstration and application of psychological principles to the development and guidance of children and adolescents. Prerequisites: None. PSY132 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS PSYCHOLOGY AND CULTURE Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None. PSY210 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Scientific research and psychological principles as they apply to teaching and learning. The role of psychology in educational settings, human diversity, theories of learning, intelligence, memory, creativity, assessment, and factors influencing effective instruction and learning. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of instructor. PSY215 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO SPORT PSYCHOLOGY Application of the physiological, behavioral, social, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives in psychology to sport. Includes topics such as optimal performance, correlation, motivation, co-action effect, self-actualization, psycho- behavioral techniques, self-efficacy, and the general health benefits of sport participation. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of instructor. PSY230 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better and MAT092 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.