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. Course Credit Limitations: Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular versions of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P". Moorpark College Honors Program requires a letter grade. Recommended Prep: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H. Additional Catalog Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as PSY M01. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: PSY M01.

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. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as PSY V01. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: ENGL V02 or eligibility to enroll in English Composition (ENGL C1000) as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: PSY V01.

Introduces the scientific study of the biological bases of behavior and its fundamental role in the neurosciences. Addresses physiological, hormonal, and neurochemical mechanisms, and brain-behavior relationships underlying the psychological phenomena of sensation, perception, regulatory processes, emotion, learning, memory, and psychological disorders. Notes historical scientific contributions and current research principles for studying brain-behavior relationships and mental processes. Discusses ethical standards for human and animal research in the context of both invasive and non-invasive experimental research. Course Credit Limitations: Credit will not be awarded for both the honors and regular version of a course. Credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of "C" or better or "P". Moorpark College Honors Program requires a letter grade. Prerequisites: PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H (or PSY M01 or PSY M01H). Recommended Prep: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H (or ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH) and PSY M06.

Introduces the concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics and appropriate use of statistical techniques to analyze and interpret applications based on data from the social and behavioral sciences and related fields including psychology, sociology, education, criminal justice, health science, economics, business, anthropology, and political science. Includes probability theory, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques. Covers descriptive statistics, probability and sampling distributions, statistical inference, correlation and linear regression, z-test, one and two sample t-tests, analysis of variance, and chi-square. Includes use of statistical software for analysis of data and interpretation of results. Focuses on applications for students majoring in psychology, sociology, and other social and behavioral sciences. Prerequisites: Intermediate Algebra or placement as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.

Introduces basic research concepts and principles of behavioral science; descriptive and experimental research approaches; hypothesis formation and testing; experimental variables and controls; validity and reliability; experimental and quasi-experimental research designs; and research ethics. Examines research design and methodology through a review of research in a variety of the subdivisions of Psychology. Prerequisites: PSYC C1000/H (or PSY M01/H) and PSY/SOC M125 or STAT C1000/H (or MATH M15/H). Recommended Prep: ENGL C1000/H (or ENGL M01A/H). Transfer credit: CSU; UC.