PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY 085
Personal Biofeedback and Stress Management
1 credit hour
Individualized practicum in biofeedback and stress management using behavioral, cognitive and relaxation techniques through lecture and the manipulation of thermal trainers and electromyography. Fulfills BCAI certification requirements for 10 hours of personal biofeedback training as well as provides for internships in direct clinical biofeedback with clients/patients. Additional hourly instruction fee paid to the lab.
(.5 lecture hour, 1 lab hour)
PSYCHOLOGY 100 (IAI S6 900)
General Psychology
5 credit hours
A survey of the various methods, principles and theories of scientific psychology as applied to the study and understanding of human thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Topics discussed include research methods, physiological foundations of behavior, growth and development, learning and memory, motivation and emotions, personality, stress and adjustment, social interactions, and psychological disorders and treatment approaches. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 110
Psychology of Women
3 credit hours
A survey of theoretical and research literature dealing with a broad range of areas relevant to the psychology of women. To gain a better understanding of women’s contemporary existence, this course examines psychoanalytic, cognitive and social learning theories of personality development and psychological sexual differences. (3 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 140
Human Sexuality
5 credit hours
Examination of psychosocial perspectives on human sexuality. Emphasis is on the basic biological, psychological and cultural aspects of human
sexuality. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 150
Adjustment
5 credit hours
A survey of humanistic, behavioristic and psychoanalytic theories of personality as they relate to dealing effectively with the adjustive demands of everyday life. Includes coverage of the dynamics of stress and coping, interpersonal relationships including ethnic, racial and gender issues, and approaches to personal growth. Not recommended for psychology majors and minors at transfer institutions. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 180
Introduction to Experimental Psychology
5 credit hours
Introduction to the laboratory methods and experimental designs used in the study of behavior. Course content emphasizes methodology, procedures and ethics in experimental research, psychological measurement (behavioral, cognitive and physiological), and basic data analysis and research report writing. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (4 lecture hours,
2 lab hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 205
Physiological Psychology
5 credit hours
Examines physiology as it relates to behavior, including the influence of genetics, the nervous system, the endocrine system and body chemicals on sensation, motivation, learning and other behavioral processes. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 210
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
5 credit hours
Introduces the student to the wide variety of psychological applications in business and industry. Topics covered include personnel psychology, performance evaluation, morale measurement, motivation and job satisfaction, organizational dynamics, supervision and management, human engineering, and consumer psychology. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 220
Educational Psychology
5 credit hours
Coverage of the application of learning principles and psychological theories to the process of education. Topics include physical growth and development, learning theories, cognitive theories, concept formation, multicultural education, motivation, assessment and evaluation. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 230 (IAI S6 903)
Developmental Psychology: Childhood
5 credit hours
Developmental study of the child from conception through adolescence with emphasis on the influence of genetic, physical, intellectual, emotional and social factors. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 233 (IAI S6 904)
Developmental Psychology: Adolescence
5 credit hours
Study of the adolescent in contemporary society along with theories of adolescence. Includes discussion of the physical, emotional, social, familial, moral, educational, vocational and ethnic aspects of adolescent development and behavior. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 235 (IAI S6 905)
Developmental Psychology: Adulthood
5 credit hours
Study of development of the normal adult from young- through late-adulthood concluding with the topics of death and dying. Includes discussion of major theories of life span and adult development, as well as the development of the self; cognitive, social and career development; physical health and aging; and coping, adaptation and mental health. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 237 (IAI S6 902)
Developmental Psychology: The Life Span
5 credit hours
Survey of the growth and development of humans from conception to death with emphasis on the scientific analysis of developmental patterns. Reviews research and major theoretical viewpoints on intellectual, social and emotional growth. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 240 (IAI S8 900)
Social Psychology
5 credit hours
Study of research and theory regarding social factors that influence and mold human behavior. Focuses on attitudes, interpersonal relationships including ethnic, racial and gender issues, attraction conformity, communication, values, roles, prejudices and group processes. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 255
Personality
5 credit hours
A scientific study of the origins of individual differences in thought, emotion and behavior. Topics include basic theoretical perspectives, assessment techniques, research methodologies, and current topics in personality research. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 260
Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
5 credit hours
Introduction to the theoretical approaches in psychology used to assess and define psychological disorders, coverage of the therapeutic approaches defined by the theories, and a basic introduction to the various types and levels of disorders according to the diagnostic and statistical manual. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 265
Behavior Disorders of Childhood
5 credit hours
Acquaints the student with the various behavior disorders of the pre-adolescent child, such as school phobia, hyperkinesis, learning disability, and infantile autism; theories as to the etiology of such disorders; and therapeutic measures and community resources available for remediation of these disorders. Prerequisites: Psychology 100 and 230 or consent of instructor. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 270
Health Psychology
5 credit hours
Examines how bio-psychosocial factors relate to the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of illness. Attention is devoted to the impact of personal lifestyle on physical health, the interpersonal processes involved in the provision of medical care, the emerging role of behavioral medicine in modern care, and sports psychology. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 272
Stress Management and Biofeedback
5 credit hours
Study of the nature of stress, the relationship between stress, illness and health, and methods for controlling stress through psychophysiological intervention including the use of biofeedback instrumentation. Current psychological and physiological theories of stress are covered, as well as contemporary intervention methods. Prerequisite: Psychology 100. (5 lecture hours)
PSYCHOLOGY 280 (IAI M1 902)
Introduction to Research Analysis
5 credit hours
Examination of the application of statistical methods in the analysis of quantified data. Use of computer technology and application software in applied research. Topics include descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, and inferential statistics (two-way ANOVA nonparametrics) involving both independent and related samples. Prerequisites: C or better in either a high school intermediate algebra course or Mathematics 083; a high school geometry course or Mathematics 070; and at least one course in the behavioral sciences. (5 lecture hours)
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