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PSYC 204
Experimental Psychology and Research Methods
Introduction to experimental methodology
in learning, motivation and psychophysics.
Design, performance and
analysis of basic experiments.
Prerequisites: PSYC 221 or PSYC 222.
Note: Offered in Fall. (2-2-3) (N) (C)
PSYC 221
Human Behavior, Growth and Learning
Survey of personality, developmental,
assessment, learning and social psychological
aspects of human behavior.
(3-0-3) (S) (C)
PSYC 222
Brain, Mind and Behavior
Survey of sensation, perception,
motivation, physiological and neuropsychological
bases of behavior.
(3-0-3) (S) (C)
PSYC 238
Professional Skills
Didactic and applied approach to professional
skill development in the
areas of oral communication, conflict
management and interpersonal
dimensions of the work setting. (3-0-3)
PSYC 301
Industrial Psychology
Survey of practical applications of
psychology to problems of business
and industry: work, job placement,
morale, safety, turnover, absenteeism
and training. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PSYC 303
Abnormal Psychology
Survey of the dynamics underlying
behavior deviations. Considers
therapeutic procedures and psychopathology.
(3-0-3) (S) (C)
PSYC 310
Social Psychology
Description and analysis of behavior
and experience as determined by
social conditions. Includes social
issues, human relations, prejudice
and leadership. (3-0-3) (S)
PSYC 406
History and Systems of Psychology
Historical development of influential
psychological systems: structuralism,
functionalism, behaviorism, psychoanalysis
and Gestalt psychology.
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Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of
psychology. (3-0-3) (S)
PSYC 409
Psychological Testing
Survey of current group tests, emphasizing
basic concepts, e.g., validity
and reliability, as well as practical
applications and measurement techniques.
Prerequisites: PSYC 221,
PSYC 222, PSYC 203. (3-0-3)
PSYC 410
Vocational Rehabilitation
Historical, philosophical, and legal
bases of rehabilitation. Study of vocational,
independent living, public and
private rehabilitation, service delivery
systems, and roles and functions
of the practitioner. Prerequisite:
PSYC 221. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PSYC 411
Medical Aspects of Disabling Conditions
Survey of human organ systems,
medical terminology, unique characteristics
of disabling conditions, including
severe disabilities. Vocational consequences,
environmental impact and
implications for the rehabilitation
process. One of a two-course sequence.
Prerequisites: PSYC 221, PSYC 222.
(3-0-3) (N)
PSYC 412
Multicultural and Psychosocial
Aspects of Disability
Review of diversity issues in rehabilitation,
including culture, disability,
gender, aging, socio-economic status,
and spirituality and religion. Study
of individual and family adaptation
and coping processes following disability;
psychological and sociological
consequences of disability; attitudes
toward persons with disabilities;
impact of social and environmental
barriers. One of a two-course
sequence. Prerequisites: PSYC 221,
PSYC 222. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PSYC 414
Physiological Psychology
An introduction to the biological
bases of behavior with an emphasis
on the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
of sensory and central nervous
systems. Prerequisites: PSYC 221,
PSYC 222. (3-0-3) (N)
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
Course Descriptions
PSYC 420
Single-Subject Design
and Applied Behavior Analysis
Single-subject experimental designs
for the evaluation of environmental
variables on behavior of individuals.
Applied behavior analysis, precision
teaching and frequency measures
for logical inference. Ethical, logical,
scientific and practical aspects of
“real-world” experimentation for optimizing
performance or learning in
education, treatment and training.
(3-0-3) (S)
PSYC 423
Learning Theory
Survey of contributions of major
learning theorists and pertinent
studies. Prerequisite: 12 hours of
psychology. Note: Offered every other
year. (3-0-3) (S) (C)
PSYC 426
Cognitive Processes
This is a seminar course examining
major areas of research in cognitive
psychology, including attention, perception,
memory, language, problem
solving, and creativity. Focus within
these areas will vary depending on
student interest, but throughout the
semester we will be drawing connections
between the study of the
human mind and real-world applications
in multiple fields. Prerequisite:
PSYC 222. (3-0-3) (S)
PSYC 431
Measurement of Attitudes
Survey of methods used in attitude
scale construction. Development and
use of such scales. Multidimensional
scaling. Prerequisite: PSYC 203.
(3-0-3)
PSYC 435
Early Development
Processes and theories of mental,
social, emotional and physical development
of infants, children and adolescents.
Prerequisite: Nine credit
hours of psychology or consent of
instructor. (3-0-3) (S)
PSYC 436
Adult Development
Explores processes and changes in
cognitive, social, physical and emotional
functioning across adult life.
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