Psychology
14 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
PSYC 002 Biological Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- PSYC C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 150
This course focuses on the genetic and physiological factors underlying behavior. Topics include how the brain and nervous system influence perception, sexual behaviors, sleep, drug use, stress and health, psychological disorders, memory and learning. Current theories and research in biological psychology are reviewed.
PSYC 003 Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process or completion of a course taught at or above the level of intermediate algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SOCI 125
An introduction to the basic statistical methods and analyses commonly used in behavioral and sociological research. Topics include: descriptive and inferential statistics usually include levels and types of measurement; measures of central tendency and dispersion; normal, t, and chi-square distributions; probability and hypothesis testing; correlation and regression. Applications of statistical software to behavioral and sociology and/or other social science data required. Students will describe the importance of data integrity as it relates to equality, justice, and inclusion.
PSYC 004 Research Methods in Behavioral Science
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- PSYC C1000 (Introduction to Psychology) and PSYC 003 (Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences) or PSYC C1000 (Introduction to Psychology) and STAT C1000 (Introduction to Statistics)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 200
An introduction to basic research methods in the behavioral sciences. Assumptions and goals of science are considered as well as several specific research techniques and designs. The ethics of research with human and animal subjects will be covered.
PSYC 005 Abnormal Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 120
This course presents an overview of psychological disorders. It surveys selected disorders in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), including mood disorders (such as depression, bi-polar disorder), anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia), personality disorders, eating disorders and others. It discusses historical and scientific approaches to explain and to treat these disorders from bio-psycho-social perspectives. For each topic: disorders, history, scientific approaches, law and ethics, the course addresses biases, inequity, and multicultural dimensions.
PSYC 006 Developmental Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PSYC C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 180
The course covers human development from the prenatal period through the lifespan including death. Emphasis will be on current theories and research in developmental psychology. Physical, cognitive, motor, emotional, moral, intellectual and language development will be examined. The influence of genetics, family, society and culture on development are explored.
PSYC 007 Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PSYC C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an overview of cross-cultural psychology with critical and comparative study of psychological topics such as ethnicity, gender, cognition, emotion, personality, health, and social interaction. Various ethnic populations within the United States, cultural values and individual beliefs will be examined in this class. For each topic, the course addresses biases, inequity, and multicultural dimensions. Contemporary and historical research on the influence of culture on human psychology is reviewed. A service learning activity and/or field trip may be part of this class.
PSYC 012 Introduction to Gender
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- SJS 120, SOCI 140
An examination of psychological, sociological, biological, cognitive, and cultural theories and research of sex and gender. Analysis of varied effects of gender expectations and practices on individual development, health, relationships, and the workplace. Various areas are examined including the influence of socialization, impact of economic and political change, social construction of sexuality and gender identities, and intersectional aspects of gender, which includes race, ethnicity, and class. The impact of biases and inequities is examined. All students are welcome.
PSYC 018 Positive Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Explores the concepts of positive psychology and the research behind the concepts, techniques, and practices in applying positive psychology principles to enhance optimism, decrease stressors, and significantly increase wellbeing and optimal living for all people in a diverse world.
PSYC 020 Personal and Social Behavior
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The focus of this course is to study human behavior in the process of adjusting to life's changes. The traditional schools of thought and theories towards a healthy personality, effective and ineffective behavior, coping with stress, family and work, behavioral disorders, relationships, and personal growth will be examined. The impact of intersectionality and inequities in all areas are examined.
PSYC 030 Introduction to Social Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PSYC C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 170
This course explores individual human behavior in the context of the social environment. The impact of the social situation, other individuals, and social groups on behavior will be examined. Main topics include prosocial behavior, social identity, aggression, prejudice, interpersonal relationships, attitudes, gender roles, cultural influences, group phenomena, attitude formation and social cognition. The impact of biases including racism and sexism in research and everyday life will be examined.
PSYC 034 Human Sexual Behavior
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course explores human sexual behavior from a psycho-bio-social perspective. Topics discussed include history of sexuality, gender, attitudes, behaviors, life styles, role and identity, diversity, psychosexual development, sex work, sexual difficulties and solutions. For each topic, the course addresses biases, inequity, and multicultural dimensions. Contemporary and historical research on the influence of culture on human psychology is reviewed.
PSYC 040 Drugs, Society & Behavior
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Historical, sociological, behavioral, psychological, physiological, pharmacological and legal aspects of drug usage will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on the effects of stimulants, sedative-hypnotics, narcotics, hallucinogens, alcohol, marijuana and inhalants at an individual, family, and societal level. Various education, prevention and treatment approaches and the impact of intersectionality will be discussed.
PSYC 049 Psychology Honors
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 9 hours lab weekly, 162 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Completion of 24 units of college credit with a minimum GPA of 3.3; a minimum of 5 units in the discipline with a grade of "B" or better; an ability to work independently; and permission of the Division Dean based on instructor availability.
- Transfers to
- CSU
A course of independent study designed for honor students who intend to major in Psychology.
PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PSY 110
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.