7999 - Psychology 41 - Class Information
Life Span Psychology
Spring B 2009
3 Units, (UC: CSU)
An introduction to human development from infancy through old age, including basic psychological processes, emotional and social development as well as adjustments related to each phase of the life cycle. Special emphasis is given to social and cultural influences.
Prerequisites: None.
Instructor
Linka M. Griswold, M.A.Email: griswolm@lavc.edu
Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:00 - 8:00 P.M.
(818) 364-7600, ext. 7163
Classroom Location Schedule
| Day | Campus | Time | Location |
| Saturday | L.A. Southwest College | 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | Lecture Lab, Rm. 114 |
| Saturday | L.A. City College | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Da Vinci Hall, Rm. 307 |
| Sunday | L.A. Valley College | 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | Foreign Language Bldg., Rm. 108 |
| Sunday | L.A. Pierce College | 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Business Bldg., Rm. 3206 |
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Textbooks:
Required
The Developing Person Through the Life Span
- Author: Berger, Kathleen Stassen
- Edition: 7/E, 2008
- Publisher: Worth Publishers, St. Martin's
- ISBN: 978-0-7167-6080-1
Recommended
Telecourse Study Guide for The Developing Person Through the Life Span
- Author: Berger, Kathleen Stassen
- Edition: 3/E, 2008
- Publisher: Worth Publishers, St. Martin's
- ISBN: 978-0-7167-7825-7
Textbooks may be purchased at the City, Southwest, Valley, and Pierce College bookstores.
Textbooks are available in the college libraries. Most libraries have the texts on Reserve, (two hour use, in the library) some libraries have copies in the General Collection. Individual Library Policies apply and they may be different at each campus.Generally, students must have a valid student ID for the campus they intend to use to check out or use library materials. For example, to check out books from Pierce College Library students must have a valid Pierce College Student ID. Students who enrolled only in ITV classes may obtain a Mission College ID through the Admissions Office at Mission College.
Video
Transitions Throughout the Life Span
Transitions Throughout the Life Span offers an engaging look at human development across the life span, paying particular attention to the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial processes that people experience as they adapt to life circumstances. The twenty-six 30-minute video lessons incorporate videography of biological processes, as well as historical and contemporary research. The course provides students with a chance to observe people during all stages of life and hear from many leading human development experts and medical professionals.
Where to Watch Videos
Cable Channel LA36
Video broadcasts are available on cable channel LA36. The broadcast schedule is below.
All videos are closed captioned.
Buy the Videos
Videos may be purchased at the Pierce College Bookstore or the LA Mission College Bookstore.
Watch the Videos on Campus
Los Angeles City College
East Los Angeles College
Los
Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Los
Angeles Southwest College
Los
Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles Valley College
West
Los Angeles College
You must bring your Student ID or fee receipt to watch the videos.
Online Course Website
April 13 is the official start date of the term. If you enrolled after that date, you can expect a delay of 2-3 business days in accessing the class website.
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