Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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Course Descriptions COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 For the most current information regarding course descriptions, log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. 331 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: (A grade of "C" or better in PSY101 and MAT092 or higher MAT course) or (a grade of "C" or better in PSY101 and eligibility for MAT112 or higher as indicated by appropriate mathematics placement test score) or permission of Instructor. PSY231 / 1 CREDIT / 2 PERIODS LABORATORY FOR STATISTICS Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to computers in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230. PSY235 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER To assess historical and psychological perspectives on women and men and to evaluate contemporary viewpoints regarding the psychology of women and men. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of instructor. PSY240 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Human development from conception through adulthood. Includes: physical, cognitive, emotional and social capacities that develop at various ages. Recommended for students majoring in nursing, education, pre- med, and psychology. Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better or permission of the instructor. PSY241 / 3 CREDITS / 3 PERIODS UNDERSTANDING AND CHANGING BEHAVIOR Theory and methods for observing, analyzing, and modifying behavior. Prerequisite or Corequisites: PSY101 or permission of Instructor. Course Note: Taking PSY101 as a prerequisite is recommended. PSY242 / 3 CREDITS / 4 PERIODS UNDERSTANDING AND CHANGING BEHAVIOR LAB Advanced course designed to enable students to apply the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) in a supervised lab setting. Incorporates case studies and hands-on employment of best practices. Also includes practice with behavioral research design and implementation. Reviews current