Psychology
9 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
PSY 102 Child and Adolescent Growth and Development
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- CDEV 100<br /> PSY 180 = PSY 102 + 103
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. This course is cross-listed with ECE 102.
PSY 103 Adult Development
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 and PSYCC1000 or PSY 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 180 = PSY 102 + PSY 103
This course completes the psychology series on human development which started with Child and Adolescent Development. The course covers the developmental sequence from young adulthood to late adulthood. These stages of adult development will be studied from physical, social, emotional, and cognitive perspectives. The course will also include issues of death and bereavement.
PSY 104 Social Psychology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 and PSYCC1000 or PSY 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 170
This course is an introduction to the theories and methodological approaches in social psychology. The course will examine how people think about, influence, and interact with others. The topics covered in class will include person perception, attitude formation and change, interpersonal attraction, persuasion and influence, prejudice and stereotyping, aggression, and prosocial behavior.
PSY 106 Human Sexuality
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will examine the physical, social, and psychological aspects of human sexuality. Topics covered will include a diversity of perspectives regarding communication, attraction, conception, contraception, sexual orientation, and sexual ethics. Students will understand how their present attitudes may evolve and alter their behaviors. Current issues associated with sexually transmitted diseases, as well as the future of human relationships, will be covered.
PSY 107 Theories of Personality
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 and PSYCC1000 or PSY 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the study of personality in the field of psychology. The course will provide an overview of the major personality theories, beginning with psychoanalytical, biological, and continuing on to more recent approaches from humanistic, social learning and cognitive. This course will also provide an introduction to contemporary personality research methods, including the development of measures of personality and their use in assessment.
PSY 109 Lifespan Development
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 (Academic Reading and Writing) Eligibility for college-level composition (ENGLC1000 or ENG101) as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 180
This course is designed to provide an overview of human development from conception through the lifespan. The emphasis will be on the practical application of developmental principles. Theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development are examined, as well as attention to developmental problems.
PSY 202 Abnormal Psychology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 and PSYCC1000 or PSY 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the scientific study of mental illness and mental disorder. The course will cover such topics as diagnosis, causes, treatments, biological and cultural influences, and social consequences of various mental illnesses.
PSY 210 Introduction to Biological Psychology
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- PSYCC1000 or PSY 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 150
This course introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and their fundamental role in neuroscience. It explores historical scientific contributions and current research principles for understanding brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Topics covered include neuronal activity, hormones, sexual behavior, effects of brain damage, and the role of brain behavior in psychological phenomena such as sensation, perception, regulatory processes, learning, emotional behaviors, cognitive functions, sleep, movement and memory. Additionally, the course discusses psychological disorders and ethical standards for human and animal research.
PSY 211 Research Methods and Design
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 84 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- STATC1000 or MAT 201 and PSYCC1000 or PSY 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 205B<br /> SOCI 120
This course introduces students to research methodologies in the social and behavioral sciences. Students will examine design and implementation issues of both experimental and non-experimental research, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and ethical considerations when conducting research.