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Personalized Learning Division
Description: Have you ever wondered why humans behave the way that they do? In this course we will explore the biological basis of human behavior; we will learn about how the human brain and body processes the world, discover how input from the world shapes our innate behaviors, and discuss how individual differences in our biology form the basis for our human experience (i.e. emotion, stress, learning). The aim of this course is to develop a foundational understanding of human biology and be able to appreciate how subtle individual differences in biological processing can lead to different perspectives and experiences. In addition to exploring the "why" and "how" we, as humans, are shaped by our physiology, we will also touch on the scientific process, where and how to find credible scientific information, and how to apply scientific research to any field that deals with aspects of human behavior (e.g. advertising, management, education, etc.). To these ends, this General Studies course applies Quantitative Reasoning as an essential skill, to promote Scientific Literacy in the Social Sciences, a core knowledge area. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science
Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program
Personalized Learning Division
Term : Spring 2024
Catalog Year : 2023-2024
PLD 311 - Human Biological Perspectives
Description: Have you ever wondered why humans behave the way that they do? In this course we will explore the biological basis of human behavior; we will learn about how the human brain and body processes the world, discover how input from the world shapes our innate behaviors, and discuss how individual differences in our biology form the basis for our human experience (i.e. emotion, stress, learning). The aim of this course is to develop a foundational understanding of human biology and be able to appreciate how subtle individual differences in biological processing can lead to different perspectives and experiences. In addition to exploring the "why" and "how" we, as humans, are shaped by our physiology, we will also touch on the scientific process, where and how to find credible scientific information, and how to apply scientific research to any field that deals with aspects of human behavior (e.g. advertising, management, education, etc.). To these ends, this General Studies course applies Quantitative Reasoning as an essential skill, to promote Scientific Literacy in the Social Sciences, a core knowledge area. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science
Prerequisite: Admission to a Personalized Learning program