PSYC230 - Developmental Psychology

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Developmental Psychology
PSYC 230 FA

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

Berk, Laura (2003) CHILD DEVELOPMENT (6th Ed.)
and selected articles/chapters in a reading packet.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A short paper (7-8 pages), a mid-term exam, and a final.

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: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Arsenio,William

Times: .M...F. 08:30AM-09:30AM; Location: JUDD116;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 15 FR: 20

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005