Michael Cushner
Michael Cushner
Welcome to my faculty website. I will post documents that will be used in the courses that I teach as well as relevant and interesting information from time to time. I am a new psychology instructor at IVC and I am very excited to be a member of the faculty. I have a real passion for psychology because the field encompasses such a wide variety of perspectives. In addition, it is hard not to be interested the "science of behavior and mental processes" because it helps me to understand my behaviors better (yes, I am still working on it) -- and, of course, it keeps me curious about why other people do the things that they do! This photo of me was taken on the Heavenly Valley Gondola at Lake Tahoe during July of 2011 - I will try to add a more "business appropriate" photo in the new future. If you see me on campus, please feel free to stop me and say "hello" as I am always interested in meeting the students on campus.
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Spring 2013
PSY101Introduction to Psychology
Recommended Preparation: Twelfth grade reading level highly recommended.
An introduction to the study of human behavior and cognition. Includes consideration of many of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, the biology of behavior, learning, human development, sleep and consciousness, personality, mental disorders and therapy, and social processes. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20073 | H&S | BSS | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 11:50 AM End Time: 1:15 PM | Building: 400 Room: 404 | Enrolled: 37 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
PSY101Introduction to Psychology
Recommended Preparation: Twelfth grade reading level highly recommended.
An introduction to the study of human behavior and cognition. Includes consideration of many of the major topics in psychology including, but not limited to, the biology of behavior, learning, human development, sleep and consciousness, personality, mental disorders and therapy, and social processes. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20075 | H&S | BSS | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:55 PM | Building: 400 Room: 404 | Enrolled: 41 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
PSY208Abnormal Psychology
Recommended Preparation: Twelfth grade reading level highly recommended, PSY 101, PSY 142 and PSY 200 recommended.
Covers the major categories of mental disorders listed in the latest version of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM). Draws upon important contributions from various disciplines and theoretical stances. Case studies and research-based explanations are examined. Controversial topics related to mental disorder are explored. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20077 | H&S | BSS | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 3:05 PM End Time: 4:30 PM | Building: 400 Room: 404 | Enrolled: 35 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
PSY204Dev Psy Concpt to Death
A study of human development from conception to death, including conception, prenatal development, infancy, toddlerhood, preschool years, middle childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, later adulthood, and death. The course covers psychodynamic theories of development, current research, and major developmental tasks. (CSU) (UC credit limited. See a counselor.)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20078 | H&S | BSS | Monday | Start Time: 6:30 PM End Time: 9:40 PM | Building: 400 Room: 404 | Enrolled: 32 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
PSY200Biological Psychology
Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of PSY 101 strongly recommended and twelfth grade reading level highly recommended.
An exploration of the biological basis of human behavior. The development, structure and functions of the nervous system is thoroughly examined to provide insight into its complex relationship with human behavior, thought, and feelings. The history of neuroscience and methods of scientific inquiry are reviewed. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20080 | H&S | BSS | Wednesday | Start Time: 6:30 PM End Time: 9:40 PM | Building: 400 Room: 404 | Enrolled: 34 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
PSY212Research Methods in Psychology
Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of PSY 101 strongly recommended.
This course introduces students to psychological research reports, as well as methods and critical analysis techniques that may be applied to diverse research studies and issues. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20081 | H&S | BSS | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 10:15 AM End Time: 11:40 AM | Building: 400 Room: 404 | Enrolled: 29 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
PSY200Biological Psychology
Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of PSY 101 strongly recommended and twelfth grade reading level highly recommended.
An exploration of the biological basis of human behavior. The development, structure and functions of the nervous system is thoroughly examined to provide insight into its complex relationship with human behavior, thought, and feelings. The history of neuroscience and methods of scientific inquiry are reviewed. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20082 | H&S | BSS | Tuesday Thursday | Start Time: 1:30 PM End Time: 2:55 PM | Building: 2100 Room: 2131 | Enrolled: 76 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
PSY208Abnormal Psychology
Recommended Preparation: Twelfth grade reading level highly recommended, PSY 101, PSY 142 and PSY 200 recommended.
Covers the major categories of mental disorders listed in the latest version of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM). Draws upon important contributions from various disciplines and theoretical stances. Case studies and research-based explanations are examined. Controversial topics related to mental disorder are explored. (CSU, UC)
| Code # | Division | Department | Meeting Days | Time | Location | Status |
| 20964 | H&S | BSS | Monday Wednesday | Start Time: 3:05 PM End Time: 4:30 PM | Building: 400 Room: 404 | Enrolled: 1 |
Class begins: 2013-01-14, Class ends: 2013-05-10
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