Blue Ridge Community College: Developmental Psychology

Developmental Psychology - PSY 230 at Blue Ridge Community College

PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology: Traces development in context from pre-conception to death, including the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. Examines methods of scientific inquiry as they apply to lifespan development. Addresses the interrelatedness of developmental domains, as well as the interdependent influences of environment and biology. Students majoring in or considering a major in Psychology should complete PSY 200 prior to PSY 230.

Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

3 credits

PSY 230 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Blue Ridge Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
56092	PSY 230-F07	3	Tu	2:00 p.m.-3:22 p.m.	2024-08-26	Main Campus	HY
Students may choose to attend this type of class in-person on BRCCs campus or synchronously online via Zoom during the scheduled dates and times of the class. Students who attend synchronously via Zoom may need a webcam and microphone for video and audio capabilities. Faculty may choose dates where in-person instruction is required. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials.
77915	PSY 230-F70	3	Tu	2:00 p.m.-3:22 p.m.	2024-08-26	Main Campus	HY
This course is reserved for Blue Ridge Scholars only.
56095	PSY 230-H10	3	Th	9:30 a.m.-10:52 a.m.	2024-09-30	Main Campus	HY
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Class will meet in-person on days/times listed on the schedule. Other online assignments will be required.
56084	PSY 230-V01	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
56085	PSY 230-V02	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
56087	PSY 230-V03	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
56088	PSY 230-V04	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-14	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
56089	PSY 230-V05	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-08-26	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
56091	PSY 230-V06	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-10-14	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.

Spring 2025 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
36581	PSY 230-02	3	M W	11:00 a.m.-12:22 p.m.	2025-01-21	Main Campus	P
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials.
36583	PSY 230-F04	3	Tu	2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.	2025-01-21	Main Campus	HY
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. Students may choose to attend this type of class in-person on BRCCs campus or synchronously online via Zoom during the scheduled dates and times of the class. Students who attend synchronously via Zoom may need a webcam and microphone for video and audio capabilities. Faculty may choose dates where in-person instruction is required. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes.
36582	PSY 230-H03	3	Tu	11:00 a.m.-12:22 p.m.	2025-02-24	Main Campus	HY
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course will consist of asynchronous online, anytime coursework, AND one or both of the following scheduled on campus in-person meetings and/or virtual meetings via Zoom. Faculty will inform students about the in-person, Zoom, and Online dates required in the syllabus and class notes. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment, faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities.
36584	PSY 230-V05	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Main Campus	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
36585	PSY 230-V06	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Main Campus	WW
This class has group work and assignments. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee. This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials.
36586	PSY 230-V07	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-01-21	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee.
45453	PSY 230-V09	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-24	Main Campus	WW
his course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials.
36588	PSY 230-V09	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-02-24	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This class has group work and assignments. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee. This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials.
45453	PSY 230-V09	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2025-03-24	Main Campus	WW
36589	PSY 230-V20	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-12-19	Virtual Distance Learning	WW
This course is an accelerated course held during Wintermester. This course meets entirely online with no scheduled meeting times. Students may have to purchase physical and/or electronic books and/or other course materials. Students may be required to take at least one proctored assessment. Faculty will inform students of the proctored assessment requirements in the syllabus and class notes. Instructors may require a webcam and microphone for audio and video capabilities. Asynchronous classes may require a proctored exam from the Testing Center or another location. Students may be able to choose an optional remote proctoring service which requires a student fee. This course is part of a project called Follett ACCESS. The cost for the course materials for this class is $102.19. The electronic course materials will be available to students in Canvas when the course begins. Students will be billed for tuition, fees, and required course materials.

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