2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 1400 FRESHMAN SEMINAR (1 credit). Offers discussions by members of
the faculty about various areas of research in and practice of psychology to give freshmen
an overview of the nature of the field and the people in it. (Requirement: Must
be enrolled in the School of Psychology.)
PSY 1411 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Overviews psychological
processes, including both areas in which psychology is a natural science
(physiological psychology, sensation and perception, basic learning and cognition)
and a social science (motivation, human development, personality, social interaction,
psychopathology and psychotherapy). (SS)
PSY 1461 PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT AND PERSONAL
GROWTH (3 credits). Examines the relevance of psychological understanding in
personal and interpersonal situations, including definitions and discussions of human
adjustment factors, such as anxiety, stress, coping mechanisms and psychological
adaptation. (SS)
PSY 1462 SUBSTANCE ABUSE (3 credits). Examines experimental evidence
on the physical, physiological and psychological effects of drug use and conclusions
relating to the real vs. alleged effects of drugs. (SS)
PSY 1463 HUMAN SEXUALITY (3 credits). Integrates and presents biological,
psychosocial and cultural aspects of human sexuality within the context of the most
recent research findings. (SS)
PSY 2413 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (1 credit). Offers research experience
under the direction of a member of the psychology faculty, generally in the context
of programmatic research teams. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 2442 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING (3 credits). Introduces
current information and psychological research on aspects of adult development,
old age and aging. Examines the intellectual, motivational, psychobiological, social,
performance and personality changes that occur in adulthood and old age. (SS)
Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 2443 PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION (3 credits). Presents psychological
perspectives on educational philosophies and practices. Reviews theories developed
by psychologists with respect to their application to educational processes
and their applicability to enhancing the teacher-learning process. (SS) Prerequisites:
PSY 1411.
PSY 2444 CROSS-CULTURAL AND ETHNIC PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits).
Examines the relationship between cultural variables and psychological processes
from both a psychological and an anthropological perspective. Addresses cultural,
international and ethnic issues. (SS) Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 2445 PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN (3 credits). Examines the way gender
differences affect the lives of women. Studies biological, cultural and social factors in
terms of their direct effects on women, and in terms of the psychological and cultural
bases of prejudice and discrimination. (SS) Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 2446 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Surveys the theory, research and
applications of psychology pertaining to exercise and sports. Presents current topics
and issues relevant to sport psychology. (SS) Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 2511 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS FOR PSY-
CHOLOGY (3 credits). Introduces basic research concepts and methods in psychological
research including research design, validity, measurement, data analysis
and interpretation. Teaches skills required for research and term paper preparation
including use of software, writing in APA format and presentation of results (CL)
Prerequisites: PSY 1400, PSY 1411.
PSY 2541 GROUP BEHAVIOR (3 credits). Considers issues of group development,
socialization, productivity, decision making and leadership. Emphasizes the
application of scientific theory and research to the study of group dynamics in real
world group situations. Includes cult and crowd phenomena, social loafing, group
therapy, work groups and sports teams. (SS) Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 3400 JUNIOR SEMINAR (1 credit). Offers discussions by members of the
faculty about new developments in psychology and career opportunities in the field.
(Requirement: Junior standing in psychology.)
PSY 3413 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Topics of special
interest when student interest and staffing permit. May be repeated for a maximum
of six credits, provided the topics change. Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 3414 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (1 credit). Topics of special
interest when student interest and staffing permit. May be repeated for a maximum
of two credits, provided the topics change. Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 3421 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING AND MOTIVATION (3 credits).
Studies the principles of learning and motivation based primarily on infrahuman
studies in classical and instrumental conditioning. Focuses on procedures, theories
and applications. (SS) Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 3423 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Studies the biological
bases of human behavior, including in-depth treatment of nervous system
anatomy and physiology, and the biological concepts underlying emotion, motivation,
learning and memory. Prerequisites: BIO 1020 or EDS 1032, PSY 1411.
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PSY 3441 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Surveys the areas of social
psychology as it has evolved in American psychology, including its history, methods
and theories of intrapersonal, interpersonal and group behavior. Reviews sociological
approaches to social psychology and cultural processes that affect social phenomena.
(SS) Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 3442 PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY (3 credits). Overviews the
major theoretical approaches to personality development and research in the field.
(SS) Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 3511 ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS FOR PSYCHOLOGY
(3 credits). A lecture and laboratory class that emphasizes performing and reporting
empirical research including conceptualization and design of studies, research procedures,
data analysis using professional software tools, report writing in APA format,
and presentation of results. Prerequisites: BUS 2703 or MTH 2401, PSY 2511.
PSY 3512 INTERVIEWING AND ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES (3 credits).
Theory, application and interpretation of interviewing and objective testing methods
used in clinical, industrial and forensic settings. Overviews measurement theory as
the basis for objective testing. Prerequisites: BUS 2703, PSY 2511.
PSY 3522 HUMAN COGNITION: THEORY AND APPLICATION (3 credits).
Reviews models, processes and research in information processing; attention,
short- and long-term memory, memory codes, visualization and imagery; forgetting,
semantic organization, problem solving, decision-making, language, multilingualism,
music cognition and cognitive development. Prerequisites: PSY 2511.
PSY 3524 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION (3 credits). Reviews models,
processes and empirical research concerning the modalities of vision, audition, taste,
smell and touch/feel. Explores how perception gives rise to our subjective experience
and the quality of conscious awareness. Prerequisites: PSY 2511.
PSY 3531 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Overviews psychological principles,
theories and research pertaining to the developing child from conception
through early adolescence. Includes biological and environmental influences on
affective, cognitive, moral, social and personality development. (SS) Prerequisites:
PSY 1411.
PSY 3541 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP (3 credits). Examines the
research and application of the essential competencies of effective leadership such
as managing conflict, facilitating communication and leading groups and teams.
Prerequisites: PSY 1411.
PSY 3542 SURVEY OF INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATION PSYCHOLOGY
(3 credits). Surveys the application of psychological principles and methods to work.
Includes employee selection, motivation, performance and behavior; the structure
and function of occupational positions and activities; and the nature, processes and
development of organizations. (SS) Prerequisites: BUS 2703, PSY 2511.
PSY 4400 SENIOR SEMINAR (1 credit). Readings from primary sources within
a topical area determined by the seminar leader. Students gain familiarity with the
research and/or theoretical base of an area of psychology and with the procedures of
the American academic seminar. (Requirement: Psychology major with at least 12
credits of PSY courses completed.)
PSY 4411 INTERNSHIP (3 credits). Offers 15-week field placement under
supervision to provide students with an opportunity for direct experience in an
area of applied psychology. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, provided
internship sites change. (Requirement: Senior standing.)
PSY 4413 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (3 credits). Offers research experience
under the direction of a member of the psychology faculty. May be repeated
for a maximum of six credits. (Requirement: Instructor approval.) Prerequisites:
PSY 3511.
PSY 4461 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits). Examines psychological
disorders, including theories of their development, symptomology and systems of
classification. (SS) Prerequisites: PSY 3442.
PSY 4462 CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits).
Overviews clinical psychology and community psychology. Reviews methods of
clinical assessment and treatment of behavioral disorders. Presents the concepts of
community psychology as they have developed from the fields of psychology, social
work and public administration. (SS) Prerequisites: PSY 4461.
PSY 4465 INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (4 credits).
Applies operant and respondent conditioning processes to the modification of human
behavior in business, community, education and clinical settings. Includes analysis of
situational components, measurement of behavior, application of behavior change techniques
and understanding the significance of results. Prerequisites: PSY 3421.
PSY 4466 BEHAVIOR TRAINING TECHNIQUES IN CLINICAL AND
EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS (3 credits). Applies operant and respondent
conditioning processes and skill training to the modification of patient behavior in
residential treatment and school settings. Includes analysis of the situational components,
measurement of behavior, and application of behavior change techniques.
Prerequisites: PSY 4465.