College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
1.
Division: Arts, Languages, and Social Sciences
2.
Course ID and Number: Psych 10
3.
Course Title: Psychology of Gender
4.
Discipline(s) (Select from CCC System Office Minimum Qualification for Faculty [copy following web
address and paste into web browser http://www.cccco.edu/divisions/esed/aa_ir/psmq/min_qual/min_quals%20_revApr406.pdf]
Course may fit more than one discipline; identify all that apply): Psychology
5.
Check one of the following:
New Course
If curriculum has been offered under a different discipline and/or name, identify the former course:
Change to existing course (course discipline and number are not changing)
Should another course be inactivated?
Title of course to be inactivated:
6.
No
Yes
Inactivation date:
Is course part of a CR Degree/Certificate Program? (If New is selected above, check No) No
Yes
If yes, specify program code(s). (Codes can be found in Outlook/Public Folders/All Public Folders/
Curriculum/Degree and Certificate Programs/choose appropriate catalog year):
Required course
Restricted elective
7.
Provide explanation and justification for addition/change/deletion:
The outline was last revised in 1998.
8. List any special materials, equipment, tools, etc. that students must purchase:
9. Will this course have an instructional materials fee? No
Fee: $
Submitted by:
Mark Winter
Tel. Ext. 4310
Division Chair: Justine Shaw
Yes
Date: 9/1/07
Review Date: 9/10/07
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 11/6/07
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Yes
Date: 9/14/07
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FOR AN EXISTING COURSE
FEATURES
Catalog Description
(Please include complete
text of old and new catalog
descriptions.)
Grading Standard
OLD
NEW
A study utilizing readings,
lectures, and discussions to
explore biopsychosocial bases
of gender and its implications.
Topics include gender
development, gender roles,
communication, relationships,
and social functions.
A review of the empirical research
and conceptual issues regarding
gender. A biopsychosocial
approach to the study of gender
development and its influence on
relationships, communication,
achievement, health, and social
behavior.
Select
Select
Total Units
Lecture Units
Lab Units
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended
Preparation
Eng 150
Maximum Class Size
Repeatability—
Maximum Enrollments
Other
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the “old” (current) information and
proposed changes.
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Senate Approved: 09.03.04
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE: 9/1/07
COURSE ID AND NUMBER: Psych 10
COURSE TITLE: Psychology of Gender
FIRST TERM NEW OR REVISED COURSE MAY BE OFFERED: F08
TOTAL UNITS: 3.0
TOTAL HOURS: 54
[Lecture Units: 3.0
[Lecture Hours: 54
Lab Units:
Lab Hours:
]
]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 40
GRADING STANDARD
Letter Grade Only
CR/NC Only
Is this course repeatable for additional credit units: No
Grade-CR/NC Option
Yes
If yes, how many total enrollments?
Is this course to be offered as part of the Honors Program? No
Yes
If yes, explain how honors sections of the course are different from standard sections.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The catalog description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what kinds of student goals the
course is designed to fulfill.
A review of the empirical research and conceptual issues regarding gender. A
biopsychosocial approach to the study of gender development and its influence on
relationships, communication, achievement, health, and social behavior.
Special notes or advisories:
PREREQUISITES
No
Yes
Course(s):
Rationale for Prerequisite:
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed .
COREQUISITES
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite:
Course(s):
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION
No
Yes
Course(s): Eng 150
Rationale for Recommended Preparation:
The reading, writing, and assessment are at the college-level.
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
What should the student be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
1. Identify appropriate psychosocial and biological principles that influence gender
development.
2. Describe the impact of society and culture on human diversity, especially as it relates
to gender.
3. Communicate psychosocial principles, concepts, and theories orally and in writing.
4. Synthesize theories of gender and relevant research.
5. Apply theoretical research to real life situations.
6. Describe the implications of social roles, status, and gender-related traits for
relationships and health.
7. Engage in self-directed learning.
COURSE CONTENT
Themes: What themes, if any, are threaded throughout the learning experiences in this course?
Gender behavior is in a socio-cultural context.
Concepts: What concepts do students need to understand to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Experimental methods, their strengths, limitations, and ethical issues.
2. Fundamentals of psychosocial and biological foundations of behavior.
3. Theories of the psychology of gender and their evidentiary base.
4. Multidimensional and probabilistic aspects of gender development and behavior.
Issues: What primary issues or problems, if any, must students understand to achieve course outcomes (including
such issues as gender, diversity, multi-culturalism, and class)?
Students will need to understand the impact of society and culture on human diversity,
especially as it relates to gender.
Skills: What skills must students master to demonstrate course outcomes?
1. Read and understand assignments.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in quizzes, exams, papers, and presentations.
3. Analyze and synthesize material presented in lecture, text, and discussions.
4. Apply psychology of gender knoweldge to life situations.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES
What will students be doing (e.g., listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities, attending
a field trip)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
1. Students will attend class, actively listen to lectures, and participate in class
discussions.
2. Students will participate in various activities including group activities, research
papers, and projects.
ASSESSMENT TASKS
How will students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes? Indicate which assessments (if any)
are required for all sections.
Representative assessment tasks:
Weekly quizzes based on the lectures and readings. Midterm and final exams using
multiple-choice and essay formats. Individual and group papers and projects.
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Required assessments for all sections – to include but not limited to:
1. Midterm and final exams using multiple-choice &/or essay questions.
2. Writing assignment(s) such as projects or research papers.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS
Author, Title, and Date Fields are required
Author Vicki
S. Helgeson
Author Alice
H. Eagly (Ed.), Anne E. Beall (Ed.), Robert J. Sternberg (Ed.)
Date 2005
of Gender
Title
Author
Title
Date
Author
Title
Date
Psychology of Gender, 2/E
Date
2005
Title
The Psychology
Other Appropriate Readings:
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PROPOSED TRANSFERABILITY:
CSU
UC
If CSU transferability is proposed (courses numbered
1-99), indicate whether general elective credit or specific
course equivalent credit is proposed.
If specific course equivalent credit is proposed, give
course numbers/ titles of at least two comparable lower
division courses from a UC, CSU, or equivalent
institution.
None
General elective credit
Specific course equivalent
1.
,
(Campus)
2.
,
(Campus)
CURRENTLY APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION
CR
CSU
IGETC
CR GE Category:
CSU GE Category:
IGETC Category:
PROPOSED CR GENERAL EDUCATION
Rationale for CR General Education approval (including category designation):
Natural Science
Social Science
Humanities
Language and Rationality
Writing
Oral Communications
Analytical Thinking
PROPOSED CSU GENERAL EDUCATION BREADTH (CSU GE)
A. Communications and Critical Thinking
A1 – Oral Communication
A2 – Written Communication
A3 – Critical Thinking
C. Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Foreign
Language
C1 – Arts (Art, Dance, Music, Theater)
C2 – Humanities (Literature,
Philosophy, Foreign Language)
E. Lifelong Understanding and SelfDevelopment
E1 – Lifelong Understanding
E2 – Self-Development
B. Science and Math
B1 – Physical Science
B2 – Life Science
B3 – Laboratory Activity
B4 – Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
D. Social, Political, and Economic Institutions
D0 – Sociology and Criminology
D1 – Anthropology and Archeology
D2 – Economics
D3 – Ethnic Studies
D5 – Geography
D6 – History
D7 – Interdisciplinary Social or Behavioral
Science
D8 – Political Science, Government and Legal Institutions
D9 – Psychology
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category: Same as above
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Proposed Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
1A – English Composition
1B – Critical Thinking-English Composition
1C – Oral Communication (CSU requirement only)
2A – Math
3A – Arts
3B – Humanities
4A – Anthropology and Archaeology
4B – Economics
4E – Geography
4F – History
4G – Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
4H – Political Science, Government & Legal Institutions
4I – Psychology
4J – Sociology & Criminology
5A – Physical Science
5B – Biological Science
6A – Languages Other Than English
Rationale for inclusion in this General Education category:
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
Same as above
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER Psych-10
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: SSCI Social Science
16. CoRequisite Course: None
2. Subject: Psychology Course No: 10
17. Recommended Prep: Engl-150
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 40
4. Min/Maximum Units: 3.0 to
19. Repeat/Retake: NR No repeats
variable units
5. Course Level: E Not Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Psychology of Gender
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Psychology of Gender
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
10. National ID
11. Local ID
(CIP):
(TOPS):
42.0101
200100
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
26. Billing Method: T-Term
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits: 3.0

Level Two Work Experience:


NWE Not Coop Work Experience
29. Purpose: A Liberal Arts Sciences
Level Three:
30. Articulation No.
Placeholder for GE OR
(CAN):
DOES NOT APPLY
31. Articulation Seq.
Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only
13. Instructional Method:
(CAN):
33. Equates to another course?
(course number).
LEC Lecture and/or Discussion
14. Lec TLUs: 4.5 Contact Hours: 54
Lab TLUs:
Contact Hours:
Lecture/Lab TLUs:
Contact Hours:
34. The addition of this course will inactive
number). Inactive at end of
term.
15. Prerequisite: None
Particular Comments for Printed Catalog.
.
Curriculum Approval Date: 9/14/07
Curriculum Proposal (rev. 3.26.07)
Senate Approved: 09.03.04
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