KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CERRO COSO COLLEGE PSYC C181 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

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1 KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT CERRO COSO COLLEGE PSYC C181 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD 1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER: PSYC C COURSE TITLE: Lifespan Development 3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE: 4. COURSE AUTHOR: Jones, Matthew 5. COURSE SEATS: - 6. COURSE TERMS: 7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES: 8. PROPOSAL TYPE: CC Course Revision 9. START TERM: 70 = Fall, C-ID: PSY CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides an overview, from a psychological perspective, of human development from conception through death, including biological and environmental influences. Theories and research of physical, cognitive, personality, and social development are examined, as well as attention to developmental problems. 12. GRADING METHOD Default: S = Standard Letter Grade Optional: A = Audit;P = Pass/No Pass 13. TOTAL UNITS: INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS: Method Min Min Units Hours Lecture 3 54 Lab 0 0 Activity 0 0 Open Entry/Open Exit 0 0 Volunteer Work Experience 0 0 Paid Work Experience 0 0 Non Standard 0 0 Non-Standard Hours Justification: 15. REPEATABILITY Type: Non-Repeatable Credit 16. MATERIALS FEE: No 17. CREDIT BY EXAM: No 18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY: UC Transfer;Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);Certificate of Achievement (COA);CSU Transfer 19. STAND-ALONE: No 20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY Required: Restricted Elective: Elective: General Education () Human Services (AS Degree Program) Human Services Worker COA (Certificate of Achievement)

2 Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences (AA Degree Program) Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences (AA Degree Program) Psychology for Transfer (AA Degree Program) Psychology for Transfer (AA Degree Program) 21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY Local: CC GE Area II: Social & Behavioral Science = Social; IGETC: IGETC Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences = 4I: Psychology; CSU: CSU GE Area D: Social, Political, and Economic Institutions and Behavior, Historical = D9 - Psychology; CSU GE Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development = E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development; UC Transfer Course: CSU Transfer Course: 22. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to 1. Analyze elements of a scientific approach to understanding human development in a biopsychosocial context. 2. Identify and describe biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences on lifespan development at different periods of the lifespan. 3. Describe the ways in which psychological principles and research apply to real world problems and issues across the lifespan. 4. Describe and compare theories and research in lifespan psychology, including techniques and methods used by developmental psychologists to study human development. 5. Identify possible causes or sources of developmental change and reasons for disturbances in the developmental process. 23. REQUISITES Advisory: ENGL C070 Content Review/Content Review + Statistics 24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE: Lecture: Course Learning Objectives: 1. Contrast and compare developmental theories and approaches (including how different theoretical perspectives affect or determine the research and applications that arise from them). 2. Analyze elements of a scientific approach to understanding human development in a biopsychosocial context. 3. Identify biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences on lifespan development. 4. Describe the ways in which psychological principles and research apply to real world problems and issues across the lifespan. 5. Describe the sequences of physical, social, and cognitive development across the lifespan, using the constructs and conceptual framework provided by psychological perspectives. 6. Identify and describe the techniques and methods used by developmental psychologists to study human development. 7. Identify and describe classic and contemporary theories and research in lifespan psychology. 8. Describe the developing person at different periods of the lifespan. 9. Identify possible causes or sources of developmental change and reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.

3 1. Thinking about human development a. Contemporary framework of biopsychosocial approaches b. Definitions and controversies i. Traditional versus lifespan ii. Continuous versus discontinuous iii. Nature versus nurture c. Techniques and methods used by developmental psychologists to study human development 2. Developmental theories a. Psychodynamic b. Cognitive theories c. Learning Theories d. Contextual theories (e.g., sociocultural) e. Humanistic, contextual theories 3. Research in human development a. Scientific approach b. Research application to real world problems and issues across the lifespan 4. Influence of genetics a. Genes, chromosomes and genetic transmission b. Genetic and chromosomal disorders 5. Prenatal period and birth a. Stages of prenatal development and birth b. Effects of the environment on prenatal development c. Neonatal testing and competencies 6. Sequence of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development across the life span and potential developmental problems a. Infancy deficits b. Early childhood i. Physical, perceptual and motor development ii. Attachment/Bonding iii. Problems of infancy: lack of bonding, separation anxiety, nutritional i. Emergence of Thought and Language ii. Socioemotional Development iii. Gender roles and gender identity iv. Child abuse and neglect

4 c. Middle childhood d. Adolescence i. School, organized play, and the development of interest and skills ii. Typical problems of family, school, and self (bullies and victims) iii. Educational assessment and intervention (learning problems) i. Puberty ii. Identity and role experimentation iii. Problems of adolescence: the quest for independence related to drugs, alcohol, and delinquency; adolescent suicide e. Early adulthood f. Middle adulthood g. Late adulthood 7. Death and Dying a. Losing a life partner b. Kubler Ross stages i. Physical and health issues ii. Cognitive development and moral reasoning iii. Mastering independence and interdependence iv. Occupation selection and development i. Physical changes and health ii. Marriage, divorce, and remarriage, Midlife crisis iii. Cognitive processes iv. Occupational transitions and work problems i. Demographics of aging ii. Physical changes and health issues iii. Cognitive processes iv. Facing one s own death 25. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to 1. Audiovisual; 2. Discussion; 3. Group Work; 4. Guest Lecturers; 5. In-class writing; 6. Instruction through examination or quizzing; 7. Lecture;

5 8. Outside reading; 9. Presentations (by students); 10. Written work; 26. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to Reading - Assigned readings from text book, example: Read pages in your text. Pay close attention to the sections on the development of attachment in infants and be ready to discuss it in class." Research paper word research paper on an assigned topic, critical analysis of the research based on scientific method and psychological theory and sound reasoning in supporting or refuting a particular psychological perspective on the topic assigned. 27. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to A. Exams and quizzes that allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of development across the life-span, identify major theorists, distinguish between theory and application, and match theorists to their theory. B. Research paper that requires students to critically evaluate life-span data, analyze theory and use current research along with historical and current theory to explain and support their own perspective on issues relevant to their own lives. Scored with a rubric. C. Group projects and presentations that allow students to work with others in assigned groups to present their perspective of a developmental stage as explained from a comprehensive life-span developmental perspective. 28. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to Textbooks Robert V. Kail. (2016) Human Development: A Life-Span View, 7th, Wadsworth Publishing John Santrock. (2013) Essentials of Life-Span Development, 3rd, McGraw-Hill Education Manuals Periodicals Software Other 29. METHOD OF DELIVERY: itv Interactive video = Face to face course with significant required activities in a distance modality ;Online (purely online no face-to-face contact) ;Face to face; 30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Counseling (Masters Required);Family and Consumer Studies/Home Economics (Masters Required);Psychology (Masters Required);Sociology (Masters Required); 31. APPROVALS: Origination Date 01/23/2009 Last Outline Revision 04/04/2014 Curriculum Committee Approval 10/02/2015 Board of Trustees 11/03/2015 State Approval 12/17/2015 UC Approval 50 = Summer 2000 UC Approval Status Approved CSU Approval 50 = Summer 2000 CSU Approval Status Approved IGETC Approval 50 = Summer 2000 IGETC Approval Status Approved CSU GE Approval 70 = Fall 2000 CSU GE Approval Status Approved Data Element Changes

6 Data Justification Course Element Changes Course Number Change Course Change Justification Topical outline reviewed and updated. Course Description modified. Methods of Evaluation, Student Learning Objectives and Conditions of Enrollment were updated. Course ID (CB00) CCC TOP Code (CB03) Psychology, General; Course Credit Status (CB04) D - Credit - Degree Applicable; Course Transfer Status (CB05) A = Transferable to both UC and CSU Course Units of Credit Maximum High (CB06): 3 Course Units of Credit Minimum Low (CB07): 3 Course Basic Skills (BS) Status (CB08): N = Course is not a basic skills course. SAM Code (CB09): E = Non-Occupational; Cooperative Education Course Status (CB10): Not part of Coop Work Exp; Course Classification Code (CB11): Not Applicable, Credit Course; Course Special Status (CB13): N - Not Special; CAN Code (CB14): CAN-Code Seq (CB15): Course Prior to College Level (CB21): Not Applicable; Course Non-Credit Category (CB22): Not Applicable, Credit Course; Funding Agency Category (CB23): Not Applicable Course Program Status (CB24): 1 - Program Applicable;