Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2008-2009

PSYCHOLOGY
(SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
PSYC-101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3   This general survey of psychology course typically
      explores research methodology, bio-psychology,
      human development, memory, consciousness,
      motivation, emotions, personality, mental
      disorders, therapy, health psychology, social
      psychology, etc.
PSYC-190 DIRECTED STUDY IN PSYCHOLOGY 1 9  
PSYC-205 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 3   Helps students gain an understanding of the
      physical, intellectual, emotional, social and
      moral development of children and adolescents from
      a multicultural perspective. Basic theories of
      child and adolescent development will be addressed
      to assist the student to learn to set the
      conditions for human development.
PSYC-226 BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR 3   Introduces students to a field of neuroscience
      that is variously referred to as physiological
      psychology, biopsychology, behavioral biology, or
      behavioral neuroscience. Main focus is on gaining
      and/or demonstrating an understanding of
      relationships between central nervous system
      processes and human behavior.  Cross-listed with
      SW 226.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101.
PSYC-240 HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 3   An examination of issues surrounding the aims,
      methods, and structure of psychology with
      attention to (1) the nature of explanation and
      various philosophical approaches for the
      discipline, (2) professional and ethical
      considerations for the psychological practitioner,
      researcher, and writer, and (3) a survey of
      historical and contemporary issues in the field.
      The course aims to assist students to acquire a
      professional orientation to the discipline of
      psychology by gaining knowledge about a variety of
      issues, synthesizing and evaluating this
      knowledge, and applying it toward development and
      communication of informed positions and opinions
      relevant to these issues.
      Pre-requisite: PSYC 101.
PSYC-243 INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTION STUDIES 3   An intensive survey and introductory course for
      those wanting to pursue a degree minor in the
      field of substance abuse counseling and