PSYC 200 Lifespan Development

Through this course, students will develop an understanding of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of individuals from infancy to very old age. Within the bio-psychosocial framework, students will be able to research and apply developmental concepts to relevant problems in daily life.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSYC 101 and eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Critically apply the scientific method by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods and theories of developmental research.
2. Explain, analyze, and evaluate psychological concepts as they apply to lifespan development.
3. Analyze and evaluate the biological, psychological, and social perspectives and the interaction between these three perspectives using supportive data and evidence.
4. Apply the perspectives of bio-psychosocial theory to one's own experience, both in and out of the classroom.
5. Compare and contrast bio-psychosocial and cultural influences across the lifespan.
6. Write clearly and effectively using appropriate, relevant, and properly attributed content that demonstrates the writer's understanding of lifespan developmental thinking.

Course Objectives

1. Critically apply the scientific method by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods and theories of developmental research.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam question

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT2

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Social Sciences - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   2. Apply introductory research skills that social scientists use to gather and interpret information.

2. Explain, analyze, and evaluate psychological concepts as they apply to lifespan development.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Library application assignment

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT1

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Social Sciences - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   1. Employ social science concepts, methods, and/or theories to understand behavior, institutions, and/or change over time.

3. Analyze and evaluate the biological, psychological, and social perspectives and the interaction between these three perspectives using supportive data and evidence.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam question

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT3
4. Apply the perspectives of bio-psychosocial theory to one's own experience, both in and out of the classroom.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Exam question

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT4
5. Compare and contrast bio-psychosocial and cultural influences across the lifespan.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
6. Write clearly and effectively using appropriate, relevant, and properly attributed content that demonstrates the writer's understanding of lifespan developmental thinking.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments