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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: Spring 2025
Lifespan Development For Non-Majors
0501-114-001	C. Mckechnie		Mon/Wed/Fri	8:00 am - 8:50 am	GC - LVH 305	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-002	C. Mckechnie		Mon/Wed/Fri	9:00 am - 9:50 am	GC - HHE 112	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-003	E. George		Tue/Thu	8:00 am - 9:15 am	GC - HHE 216	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-004	N. George		Mon/Wed	4:15 pm - 5:30 pm	Garden City	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-005	C. Lawrence				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-006	TBA				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-007	S. Morales		Tue/Thu	6:00 pm - 7:15 pm	Garden City	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
Sections Offered: Fall 2024
Lifespan Development For Non-Majors
0501-114-001	D. Thornburg		Tue/Thu	9:25 am - 10:40 am	Online	3
0501-114-002	O. Zetterstroem		Mon/Wed/Fri	8:00 am - 8:50 am	GC - LVH 305	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-003	O. Zetterstroem		Mon/Wed/Fri	9:00 am - 9:50 am	GC - LVH 305	3
0501-114-004	C. Mastorakis		Tue/Thu	8:00 am - 9:15 am	GC - HHE 216	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-005	C. Mckechnie		Tue/Thu	6:00 pm - 7:15 pm	Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-006	E. George		Tue/Thu	8:00 am - 9:15 am	GC - LVH 305	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-008	E. Luong				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-009	X. Liu				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-011	E. Petrovska				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0501-114-012	S. Goldman				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity