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.

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. The course will cover the biological bases of behavior, perception, cognition and consciousness, learning, memory, emotion, motivation, development, personality, social psychology, applied psychology, and psychological disorders and therapeutic approaches. In addition, the course will examine the impact of diversity on psychological research, theory and application, including (but not limited to): age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, socio-economic status, disability, and sexual orientation. 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." Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: Eligibility for college-level writing (C-ID ENGL 100 or ENGL C1000) and reading (a course with an existing skill of ability to read a college level text). Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Prior to Common Course Numbering, this course was known as PSY R101.

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.

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.