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Credit Course Descriptions (Spring 2010)
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PSYC 130

Introduction to Psychology (3 CR)

Prerequisite: RDG 126 with a grade of "C" or higher OR appropriate score on the COMPASS reading test OR appropriate score on the ACT reading test

This basic introduction to psychology includes the study of biological aspects of behavior, the brain, consciousness, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, stress, maturation and development, learning and memory, normal and abnormal personality, and social psychology. This course is the prerequisite for all advanced-level psychology courses. 3 hrs./wk. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details.