# Psychology (PSYCH) courses

Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 7 courses

Source: https://chaffey.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/19209/20264/18796/20090/18859

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### PSYCH 5 — Personal and Social Awareness

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- **C-ID:** PSY 115
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section listed as PSYCH-5 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/psych.md); Fall 2026, 1 section listed as PSYCH-5 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md); Spring 2027, 1 section listed as PSYCH-5 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/psych.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 200100

This course is designed with an applied focus on factors affecting personal and social awareness. Topics such as culture, gender, ethnicity, historical context, and socioeconomic status are examined and viewed through various psychological perspectives and theoretical foundations. A broad understanding of how scientists, clinicians, and practitioners study and apply psychology is emphasized.

### PSYCH 20 — Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 200100

Study of human development from conception through adolescence. The physical, social, and cognitive development of the growing child and adolescent are examined in light of contemporary research and theory.

### PSYCH 25 — Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Development

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture
- **C-ID:** PSY 180
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 200100

An overview of human development from conception through aging with particular emphasis on biological and environmental influences. Social, cognitive and physical changes in the growing child, adolescent and adult are examined in light of contemporary research and theory.

### PSYCH 41 — Biological Psychology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- **C-ID:** PSY 150
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section listed as PSYCH-41 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/psych.md); Fall 2026, 4 sections listed as PSYCH-41 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections listed as PSYCH-41 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/psych.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 200100

Study of the biological basis of behavior. Topics include: basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; neurophysiological mechanisms in movement, sensation, perception, learning, memory, emotion, psychological disorders, language, and consciousness; scientific method as applied in the brain sciences; brain evolution; and the effects of discoveries in the neurosciences on modern views of human nature and theories of mind.

### PSYCH 55 — Abnormal Psychology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- **C-ID:** PSY 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section listed as PSYCH-55 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/psych.md); Fall 2026, 3 sections listed as PSYCH-55 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections listed as PSYCH-55 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/psych.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 200100

Introduction to psychopathology. Disorders of sensation, perception, emotions, and thinking, and their nature, causes, and effects on life. Analysis of attempts at alleviation, helping therapies, and problem intervention.

### PSYCH 65 — Social Psychology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture
- **Prerequisite:** Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000
- **C-ID:** PSY 170
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections listed as PSYCH-65 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections listed as PSYCH-65 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/psych.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 200100

This course considers individual human behavior in relation to the social environment. The power of the situation, other individuals, and the social group will be examined. Emphasized topics include: aggression, prejudice and stereotypes, interpersonal attraction, attitudes and attitude change, conformity, group phenomena, gender roles, cultural norms, person perception, and social cognition.

### PSYCH 80 — Research Methods in Psychology

- **Units:** 4
- **Hours:** 48-54 Lecture, 48-54 Laboratory
- **Prerequisite:** Completion with a C or better in: PSYC C1000; SCSCI 10 or STAT C1000
- **C-ID:** PSY 205B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Summer 2026, 1 section listed as PSYCH-80 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/summer-2026/psych.md); Fall 2026, 5 sections listed as PSYCH-80 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/fall-2026/psych.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections listed as PSYCH-80 (/c/chaffey-college/schedule/spring-2027/psych.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade
- Credit for Prior Learning: No
- TOP Code: 200100

Survey of research methods currently used in psychology: archival, naturalistic observation, case study, survey, and field and laboratory experiments. Designed for the psychology major and others who require familiarity with such research techniques. Emphasis on student participation in conducting research and analyzing data.