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PSYC 120 – Intro to Research Methods (CRN: 47569) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

PSYC 120 Introduction to Research Methods

Students examine fundamental elements of empirical research and the ways psychologists and sociologists think critically. Includes attention to the nature of theory, hypothesis, variables, and ethics of research. Application of qualitative and quantitative analytic tools, including logic and research design, such as survey, observational, experimental, case study, and comparative historical research. Computer applications are introduced.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and either MATH 200 OR PSYC 121.

Corequisites: None

Recommended: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100 or 105

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E2b, E5b

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area D), UC* (IGETC Area 4)

C-ID: POLS 160, PSY 200

College of San Mateo (Online Course)

Department: Psychology

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: James Clifford Jr, clifford@smccd.edu

View all PSYC 120 courses

IGETC: 4I-Psychology - CSM

CSU: D9-Psychology - CSM

Section Information as of Wednesday, December 18 2024 - 06:59:57 pm

Course status: Open

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
OMH - Online Meeting Date: 01/13-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: James Clifford Jr	01/13-05/22			Online course	0000	OMH	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 22, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

PSYC 120 – Intro to Research Methods (CRN: 47569) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025