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PS 497
Directed Readings
in Political Science
Consists of independent reading and
analysis, centered on particular problems
and supervised by a member of the political
science faculty. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor. (Credit: Variable; maximum
4 credit hours) (S) (C)
Psychology
PSYC 100
Introduction to Professions
Introduction to psychology and social
science professions. Topics include
problem formulation and career opportunities,
spreadsheets and relevant
computer applications, as well as data
search tools. (2-0-2) (C)
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 every other year.
(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)
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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.
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,
MATH 221. (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)
Course Descriptions
PSYC 412
Psychosocial Aspects
of Disabling Conditions
Personal adaptation and coping
processes following disability; psychological
and social consequences of
disabling conditions; sexuality and disability;
attitudes toward persons with
disabilities; stigma management. One
of a two-course sequence. Prerequisite:
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)
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)
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001
PSYC 426
Cognitive Processes
Survey of research in cognitive psychology;
affirmative, conjunctive and
disjunctive rules; transfer paradigms;
distinctiveness of cues; shift paradigms.
Prerequisite: PSYC 204. (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: MATH 221. (3-0-3)