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Psychology
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PSYCH 1, General Psychology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This survey course introduces modern psychology by presenting scientific and humanistic interpretations of the human mind and behavior. Topics discussed include the methods psychologists use to gather data, the biological bases of behavior, the basic processes of perception, learning and motivation, the development of thinking and personality, and social influences on behavior.
3088 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 255 Goodfellow C A
3089 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 254 Shirinyan D
3090 8:00a-9:20a MW AET 208 Laurent M G
Above section 3090 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3091 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 253 Gunn K S
Above section 3091 is part of the Black Collegians Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
3092 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 255 Laurent M G
3093 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 256 Guild L A
3094 8:00a-11:05a F HSS 254 Davis-King D T
3095 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 253 Chin D
3096 9:30a-10:50a MW AET 208 Laurent M G
Above section 3096 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
3097 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 254 Shirinyan D
3098 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 256 Neswald D W
3099 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 253 Gunn K S
Above section 3099 is part of the Latino Center Adelante Program. See Special Programs section of schedule for program information.
3100 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 254 Phillips D M
3101 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 256 Guild L A
3102 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 253 Chin D
3103 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 254 Phillips D M
Above section 3103 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
3104 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 256 Neswald D W
3105 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 155 Berg D S
3106 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 254 Edney J J
3107 11:15a-12:35p TTh HSS 253 Chambers C
3108 11:15a-12:35p TTh BUNDY 217 Berg D S
Above section 3108 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3109 11:30a-2:35p F HSS 254 Edney J J
3110 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 254 Phillips D M
3111 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 256 Devich-Navarro M
3112 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 255 Goodfellow C A
3113 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 254 Phillips D M
3114 1:45p-4:50p F HSS 256 Farwell L A
3115 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 253 Schwartz A F
3116 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 256 Devich-Navarro M
3117 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 255 Sage R
3118 2:15p-3:35p TTh HSS 253 Chambers C
3119 2:15p-3:35p TTh HSS 254 Edney J J
3120 3:45p-5:05p MW HSS 253 Schwartz A F
3121 3:45p-5:05p MW HSS 255 Sage R
3122 3:45p-5:05p TTh HSS 253 Chambers C
3123 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Gunn K S
Above section 3123 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3124 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Gunn K S
Above section 3124 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4427 5:15p-6:35p TTh HSS 254 Olson Gene C
4428 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 256 Farwell L A
4429 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 255 Lanum J C
4430 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 256 Farwell L A
4431 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 254 Davis-King D T
4432 6:45p-9:50p Th HSS 255 Davis-King D T
PSYCH 2, Physiological Psychology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Biological Sciences, non-lab) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.
This introductory course emphasizes the biological approach and methods as tools for adding to our understanding of human psychology. Information about the functioning of the human nervous system is used to provide insight into mental, emotional, and behavioral processes. The role of biological factors underlying sensation, perception, motivation, learning, thinking, language processes, and psychopathology is stressed.
3125 8:00a-9:20a TTh HSS 254 Shirinyan D
3126 9:30a-10:50a TTh MC 5 Russell R L
3127 12:45p-2:05p MW HSS 253 Shirinyan D
3128 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 253 Shirinyan D
3129 12:45p-2:05p TTh MC 5 Russell R L
4433 5:15p-6:35p MW HSS 255 Sage R
4434 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 254 Olson Gene C
4435 6:45p-9:50p Th HSS 254 Olson Gene C
PSYCH 3, Personality: Dynamics and Development 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.
This course provides an introduction to personality psychology. Topics covered include the utility of personality in predicting behavior, the influences of personality, the major theories of personality development and dynamics, and the application of personality theory and concepts to health, psychopathology, and treatment. Assessment of personality will also be discussed. This course will use a lecture, discussion, and demonstration format in exploring these topics.
3130 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Chin D
Above section 3130 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3131 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Chin D
Above section 3131 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
PSYCH 5, The Psychology of Communication 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.
This course emphasizes the study of communication as a process of giving, receiving, and interpreting verbal and non-verbal behavior in a variety of interpersonal situations. Communications research, listening skills, conflict resolution, feedback, communication barriers, and message organization are covered. Experiential exercises, including role playing and small group interactions, provide techniques for the development of more effective communication styles. Issues in gender and cross-cultural communication and conflict will be discussed, with an emphasis on methods to improve interpersonal interaction in culturally diverse settings.
4436 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 253 Gunn K S
PSYCH 6, Marriage, Family, and Human Intimacy 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.
This course provides insight into and preparation for establishing rewarding relationships as the basis for a successful and fulfilling individual, marital, and family life. Included are values clarification, communication techniques, current views of male and female roles in society, mate selection, sexual involvement and adjustment, family planning, and child rearing. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the need for compromise and adjustment in a marriage and family unit in our rapidly changing society.
3132 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 256 Guild L A
PSYCH 11, Child Growth and Development 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages.
3133 8:00a-9:20a MW BUNDY 217 Tannatt M G M
Above section 3133 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3134 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 253 Olsen R H
3135 8:00a-9:20a TTh BUNDY 217 Schwartz A F
Above section 3135 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
3136 9:30a-10:50a MW HSS 255 Olsen R H
3137 9:30a-10:50a MW BUNDY 217 Tannatt M G M
Above section 3137 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3138 9:30a-10:50a TTh BUNDY 217 Schwartz A F
Above section 3138 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3139 11:30a-2:35p TTh BUNDY 339 McGrath M T
Above section 3139 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 28 to Oct 18, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3140 11:30a-2:35p TTh BUNDY 339 McGrath M T
Above section 3140 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 23 to Dec 13, at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3141 11:30a-2:35p F BUNDY 339 McGrath M T
Above section 3141 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3142 12:45p-2:05p MW MC 11 Olsen R H
3143 2:15p-3:35p MW HSS 254 Matheson C C
3144 3:45p-5:05p MW HSS 254 Matheson C C
3145 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Parise W A
Above section 3145 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3146 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Parise W A
Above section 3146 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4437 5:15p-6:35p TTh HSS 256 Matheson C
4438 6:30p-9:35p T BUNDY 217 Davison L L
Above section 4438 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
4439 6:30p-9:35p Th BUNDY 335 Joachim S L
Above section 4439 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
4440 6:45p-9:50p Th HSS 253 Davison L L
PSYCH 13, Social Psychology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.
This course is a study of the nature of social interaction and group processes that affect the motivations, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors of individuals.
3147 9:30a-10:50a TTh HSS 255 Goodfellow C A
3148 11:15a-12:35p MW HSS 255 Goodfellow C A
PSYCH 14, Abnormal Psychology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.
This course provides an introduction to biological, environmental, social, and psychological determinants of psychopathology and behavioral deviation. Historical and current theories of abnormal mental or behavioral functioning, their implications for therapy, and community support systems are discussed.
3149 8:00a-9:20a MW HSS 256 Neswald D W
4441 6:45p-9:50p Th HSS 256 Devich-Navarro M
PSYCH 18, Childhood: Culture and Personality 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.
This course satisfies the Santa Monica College Global Citizenship requirement.
This course summarizes anthropological and psychological theories, methods, and data. These are used to show the relationship between critical aspects of culture and the personality development of children, adolescents, and adults. Comparisons of child-rearing in different societies illustrate the role of myths, play, nutrition, education, and family in socialization. Inter-culture contact is discussed in relation to individuals and conflict in U.S. schools.
Psychology 18 is the same course as Early Childhood Education 18. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
3150 12:45p-2:05p TTh HSS 255 Goodfellow C A
PSYCH 19, Lifespan Human Development 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4I (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.
This course traces physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development throughout the lifespan from conception through aging and dying. The impact on the individual of the family, the culture, and socio-economic factors will be a special emphasis. Theoretical understanding of lifespan issues will provide a foundation for exploration of their practical implications at each stage of development. This course is open to all and is especially geared toward health professionals.
3151 8:00a-11:05a F BUNDY 416 Feiger H T
Above section 3151 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3152 2:15p-3:35p MW BUNDY 217 Tannatt M G M
Above section 3152 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
3153 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Druker S L
Above section 3153 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 19, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
3154 Arrange-6.5 Hours ONLINE-E Druker S L
Above section 3154 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 14, and is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4442 6:45p-9:50p M HSS 254 Melucci N J
4443 6:45p-9:50p W HSS 253 Davison L L
PSYCH 25, Human Sexuality 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: Psychology 1.
This study of sexual behavior begins with anatomy and physiology, reproduction, and other biological topics. Pre- and post-natal development, gender differentiation, and psychosexual development are discussed to provide the background for considering the diversity of adult sexuality. In regularly scheduled small group meetings, the student is given an opportunity to explore and compare his or her own psychological and behavioral dynamics with the different values, beliefs, and practices of other individuals and other cultures.
3155 3:45p-5:05p TTh HSS 255 De Villers L C
4444 6:45p-9:50p T HSS 255 De Villers L C
PSYCH 40, Environmental Psychology 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4I (Social and Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.
This course satisfies the Santa Monica College Global Citizenship requirement.
This course will focus on the theory and application of psychological principles as they relate to the causes of, and potential solutions to, current global environmental problems. Modern ecological issues (such as global climate change, habitat-loss, etc.) have their historical origin in human behavior; this class will focus both on relevant causal behaviors, and on the mental mechanisms that give rise to such behavior. An evolutionary perspective will be employed to identify the pathways by which the clash of a “universal human nature” and the modern environment results in an “evolutionary mismatch.” Evolutionary models such as the “tragedy of the commons” will be elucidated with relevant and real world examples. In addition, the course will explore potential avenues to effectively reshape human kind’s social, technological and economic relationship with its environment. As such, a systems approach will be taken that considers the human as a part of, as well as an influence on, ecosystems. Cutting edge research will be integrated from different domains of psychology (cognitive, social, developmental and evolutionary, etc.) as well as related fields (genetics, behavioral economics, game-theory, anthropology, etc.) to comprehensively study the human-environment interaction.
PSYCH 40 is the same course as ENVRN 40. Students may earn credit for one but not both.
4445 5:45p-8:50p M HSS 253 Schwartz A F
PSYCH 88A, Independent Studies in Psychology 1 unit
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 1 and one other Psychology course.
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3156 Arrange-1 Hour HSS 367 Farwell L A
PSYCH 88B, Independent Studies in Psychology 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Psychology 1 and one other Psychology course.
Please see “Independent Studies” section.
3157 Arrange-2 Hours HSS 367 Farwell L A