PSYC230 - Developmental Psychology

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Developmental Psychology
PSYC 230 SP

This course is an introduction to theory and research on human development, covering physical, cognitive, language, and social development from infancy to adolescence. Special emphasis will be placed on biological and environmental (e.g. cultural) influences on development. The focus will be on normally developing children, but some examination of developmental disabilities will be included.

MAJOR READINGS

Bee, H. and Boyd, D. (2000) THE DEVELOPING CHILD (Ed. 10)

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

2 paper assignments, 3 exams (non-cumulative)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a column 2 Breadth Requirement course.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: PSYC105

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Aikins,Julie Wargo

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD116

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 12 Jr. major: 16

SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 9 FR: 3

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Writing

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004