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PIA 114: Lifespan Development For
Non-Majors
3 credits
This course is designed to familiarize students with the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of the individual from conception through death. It also encompasses coverage of theory and research, with an emphasis on the application of these concepts by students in their personal and future nursing professional lives. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)
Learning Goals
(1) Gain an understanding of the major theories in developmental psychology.(2) Be able to describe the major theories of child and adult development.(3) Reflect upon how adult behavior patterns may be linked to childhood experiences.(4) Gain an understanding of the lifespan perspective as an integrative (biopsychosocial) approach to development. (5) Be able to describe developmental processes and identify behaviors characteristic of certain ages.(6) Develop an understanding of the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors that influence developmental phases. TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODSIn order to accommodate a variety of learning styles, the typical class will consist of a range of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, and active learning activities. The primary methods for learning are: (1) Thorough reading and critical evaluation of assigned readings(2) Active discussion of readings and class participation on Moodle(3) Application of developmental theory(4) Demonstration of content mastery through examinations
*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this
course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of
information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a
specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start
of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown
here.
Sections Offered: Fall 2025 |
| Lifespan Development For Non-Majors |
| 0501-114-001 |
D. Thornburg |
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Tue/Thu |
9:25 am - 10:40 am |
Online |
3 |
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| 0501-114-002 |
C. Mckechnie |
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Mon/Wed/Fri |
8:00 am - 8:50 am |
GC - LVH 305 |
3 |
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| 0501-114-003 |
O. Zetterstroem |
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Mon/Wed/Fri |
9:00 am - 9:50 am |
GC - HHE 216 |
3 |
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| 0501-114-004 |
K. Larsen-Krugman |
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Tue/Thu |
9:25 am - 10:40 am |
GC - LVH 314 |
3 |
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| 0501-114-005 |
A. Kanani |
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Tue/Thu |
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm |
Garden City |
3 |
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| 0501-114-006 |
. |
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Tue/Thu |
8:00 am - 9:15 am |
GC - BLH 109 |
3 |
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| 0501-114-008 |
E. Luong |
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Online |
3 |
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| 0501-114-009 |
A. Bafna |
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Online |
3 |
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| 0501-114-011 |
B. Blake |
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Online |
3 |
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| 0501-114-012 |
TBA |
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Online |
3 |
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Sections Offered: Summer 2025, Summer I |
| Lifespan Development For Non-Majors |
| 0501-114-001 |
C. Marini |
May 27 - Jul 1 |
Tue/Wed/Thu |
11:00 am - 1:30 pm |
Online |
3 |
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Sections Offered: Spring 2025 |
| Lifespan Development For Non-Majors |
| 0501-114-001 |
C. Mckechnie |
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Mon/Wed/Fri |
8:00 am - 8:50 am |
GC - LVH 305 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| 0501-114-002 |
C. Mckechnie |
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Mon/Wed/Fri |
9:00 am - 9:50 am |
GC - HHE 112 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| 0501-114-003 |
E. George |
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Tue/Thu |
8:00 am - 9:15 am |
GC - HHE 216 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| 0501-114-004 |
N. George |
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Mon/Wed |
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm |
GC - SCB 215S |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| 0501-114-005 |
C. Lawrence |
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Online |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| 0501-114-006 |
B. Blake |
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Online |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| 0501-114-007 |
S. Morales |
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Tue/Thu |
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm |
GC - LVH 305 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |