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246 Political Science - Psychology 2017-2018 Catalog 24 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 3 units, 3 lecture hours PREREQUISITES: Completion of Political Science 2. The course provides an introduction to international relations theories through a study of political, economic, historical, geographic and sociological variables as they influence relations among states, international and transnational organizations, and other non-state actors. The relationship between these theories and significant current international events will then be examined. Emphasis will be placed on the interdependence of nations in the modern world, and the links between local and international communities in an era of contemporary economic and cultural globalization. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID POLS 140) 110 AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course explores national, state, and local governments, the political processes, issues, and policies of those governments, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens living under these governments by outlining the structure, processes, function of each area of government. (Meets the Reedley College government and constitution requirement for the associate degree, does not satisfy the U.S. Constitution, national, state, or local government requirements for transfer students seeking a bachelors degree) (A) PSYCHOLOGY (PSY) 2 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course presents an overview of the field of psychology, a field that emphasizes the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, life-span development, sensation and perception, consciousness and altered states, learning and memory, thought and language, intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, psychopathology and therapy, stress and health, social and cultural influences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID PSY 110) 2H HONORS GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Completion of English 125 and 126 or eligibility for English 1A. This course presents an overview of the field of psychology, a field that emphasizes the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. Topics include history, methodology, biopsychology, life-span development, sensation and perception, consciousness and altered states, learning and memory, thought and language, intelligence, motivation and emotion, personality, psychopathology and therapy, stress and health, social and cultural influences. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID PSY 110) 5 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course focuses on a systematic analysis of the social determinants of behavior and mental processes. Emphasis is on the perception of ourselves and others; attitudes; roles; compliance, conformity and obedience; attraction; aggression; altruism; behavior in groups; and applied social psychology. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID PSY 170) 16 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Psychology 2. Eligibility for English 125 or 126. This course introduces the scientific study of psychopathology and atypical behaviors, broadly defined. Students investigate abnormal behavior from a variety of perspectives including biological, psychological, and sociocultural approaches. An integrative survey of theory and research in abnormal behavior, and intervention and prevention strategies for psychological disorders are also introduced. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID PSY 120) 25 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Psychology 2. Eligibility for English 125 and 126. Examines sexua l behaviors and va lues in contemporary society from both a psychobiological and sociological perspective. The anatomy and physiology of sex, sex within relationships, alternative lifestyles, fertility management, contraception, sexual dysfunction, and social roles/attitudes will be topics for analysis and discussion. Destructive sexual behavior, rape and incest, paraphilias, and other sensitive subjects will be presented in an explicit and scientific manner. (A, CSU-GE, UC) (C-ID PSY 130)