174 L I N N- B E N T O N C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
PSY: PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 101 PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN RELATIONS •( 3 credits) Psychology and human relations focuses on practical applications of psychology to relationships. Topics include models for understanding individual and social behavior, self and social perception, emotional self-regulation, physical and mental health, addictions, attraction, relationship formation and maintenance, leaders and followers, stress, work, leisure time, sexuality, commitment, and brief introduction to the clinical aspects of human behavior.
PSY 201 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY •( 4 credits) Discusses biological and scientific aspects of psychology including history, methodology, biological foundations of behavior, human development, sensation, perception, learning, memory, language and problem-solving. Recommended: Placement at or above the RD 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies and WR 115 Introduction to College Writing levels are highly recommended for success in this course.
PSY 202 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY •( 4 credits) Discusses the social and personality aspects of psychology, including intelligence, motivation and emotion, health and stress, personality development, classification and treatment of psychological disorders, and the social context of human behavior and attitudes. Recommended: Placement at or above the RD 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies and WR 115 Introduction to College Writing levels are highly recommended for success in this course. Successful completion of PSY 201 is recommended but not required for this course.
PSY 203 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY •( 3 credits) Discusses issues of psychological health, personality development, and the social context within the science of human behavior. Topics include: scientific methodology; the brain and the nervous system; personality development; health psychology; psychological disorders; treatment approaches; and the social context of behavior. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills.
PSY 215 INTRO DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY •( 3 credits) Explores physical, psychological, emotional, and social development from birth to death. Topics include: historical foundations; research methodology; and prominent theories / research of each developmental sequence across the lifespan. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills. RD 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies, PSY 201 General Psychology
PSY 216 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY •( 3 credits) Social psychology studies the social nature of human behaviors, attitudes, perceptions, thoughts and emotions. Major areas of study include: research methods, social perception and judgment, attitude formation and change, prejudice, discrimination, sexism, aggression, interpersonal attraction altruism, conformity, group dynamics, and the application of social psychology findings to current social issues. Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.
PSY 219 INTRO TO ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY •( 3 credits) An introduction to the study of psychological disorders, including issues of diagnosis and treatment. Topics include: models of abnormality; overview of major disorders, including diagnostic considerations; current research on treatment effectiveness; and the impact of psychological disorders on society and its legal system. Recommended: College-level reading and writing skills.
PSY 231 HUMAN SEXUALITY •( 3 credits) Discusses the biological, social and psychological aspects of human sexual functioning within a scientific context. Topics include sexual anatomy, sexual response, gender identity, gender roles, sexual orientation, love, contraception, sexually transmitted infections and sexual coercion. Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.
PSY 280 CWE PSYCHOLOGY( 2-14 credits) Gives students practical experience in supervised employment related to psychology. Students identify job performance objectives, work a specified number of hours during the term, and attend a related CWE seminar. Note: Credits are based on identified objectives and number of hours worked. Prerequisite: CWE coordinator approval.
R: RELIGION
R 101 INTRO TO RELIGIOUS STUDIES ‣( 3 credits) Explores the nature of religion as experienced historically throughout the world. Examines the nature of religious experience with the divine and the relationship between science and religion. Discusses the roles of language, myths, and symbols in religion. Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.
R 102 RELIGIONS OF WESTERN WORLD ‣( 3 credits) Investigates religion in the Western World. Includes discussion of how the outward forms of religious expression integrate with other cultural traditions. Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.
R 103 RELIGIONS OF EASTERN WORLD ‣( 3 credits) Surveys cultures and religions of the eastern world with a focus on the teaching of compassion and tolerance in these religions. Includes understandings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Sikhism. Recommended: College level reading and writing skills.
R 198 INDEPENDENT STUDIES( 1-3 credits) Offers selected topics of study in religion with individual research and / or field study. Required: Instructor approval. Recommended: WR 123 English Composition: Research and RD 120 Critical Thinking.
RD: READING
RD 090 COLLEGE SUCCESS & READING( 5 credits) Helps students make a successful transition into and through college. Combines reading, thinking, and study strategies with personal skills needed for success in a community college. Study strategies include note taking, reading and studying textbooks, using critical thinking skills, and preparing for and taking tests. Personal success skills include taking personal responsibility and strengthening motivation, self-management, and self-advocacy. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement on the reading portion of the CPT and placement into WR 090 The Write Course.
RD 115 ADVANCED COLLEGE READING & LEARNING STRATEGIES( 4 credits) Develops students’ ability to comprehend, analyze, and retain information from various disciplines. Students learn to become literate, active college students by developing academic strategies necessary for success in a community college or four-year college. Teaches skills for learning from lectures and textbooks, applying memory strategies, preparing for and taking tests, and managing student responsibilities. Prerequisite: CPT placement into WR 115 Introduction to College Writing or successful completion of WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals.