Psychology
2 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- Formerly
- PSY 101
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 110
This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. This course provides a scientific study of behavior through an exploration of major concepts, methods, and research findings. Topics such as biological basis of behavior; cognitive processes; research methods; learning and motivation; life span development; individual differences; behavioral disorders and therapies; social behavior and applied psychology are included. Students will also develop research skills and learn APA style so they may read and write in a scientific manner.
PSYC C1000H Introduction to Psychology - Honors
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total
- C-ID
- PSY 110
This course is an introduction to psychology, which is the study of the mind and behavior. Students focus on theories and concepts of biological, cognitive, developmental, environmental, social, and cultural influences; their applications; and their research foundations. This is an honors course. This honors course, intended for students in the Honors Transfer Program, provides a scientific study of behavior through an exploration of major concepts, methods, and research findings. Topics such as biological basis of behavior; cognitive processes; research methods; learning and motivation; life span development; individual differences; behavioral disorders and therapies; social behavior and applied psychology are included. Students will also develop research skills and learn APA style so they may read and write in a scientific manner. Honors students will be required to conduct and present an independent research project. The honors course provides more content and requires greater intensity and depth of study than the non-honors class. Formerly PSY 101H (C-ID: PSY 110) (UC, CSU, AVC) Note: Students may take either PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology or PSYC C1000H Introduction to Psychology - Honors. Duplicate credit will not be awarded.