Course Descriptions

PSY-B 312 - Research Methods Laboratory in Psychology

Credits:

3

Description:

This lab is designed to teach the research process one step at a time. These steps include conceptualizing and structuring scientific questions, learning how to obtain pertinent but credible sources of information, referencing prior research, articulating a research hypothesis, constructing a method to test the hypothesis, and carrying out a research study. Finally, students learn how to communicate their results via APA-formatted written reports and by oral and poster presentations.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent and PSY-B 305.

Corequisite:

PSY-B 311.

PSY-B 320 - Behavioral Neuroscience

Credits:

3

Description:

This course focuses on how behavior emerges from the organ that produces it, the brain. Topics include evolution and anatomy of the brain, neurophysiology, how brain networks function, and what happens to behavior when the brain has problems. A better understanding of structure-function relationships within the central and peripheral nervous system will be achieved through examples from human neuropsychology and animal behavior. Students pursuing a major or minor in Neuroscience are required to take PSY-B 201 plus PSY-B 301 in lieu of PSY-B 320. Credit given for only one of PSY-B 301 or NSCI-B 301 or PSY-B 320.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 326 and PU PSY 22000.

PSY-B 322 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology

Credits:

3

Description:

A survey of various aspects of the practice of clinical psychology from a scientist-practitioner perspective. Aspects of the historical framework of clinical psychology will be discussed. In addition, various aspects of the present state of clinical psychology will be covered in addition to directions for the future.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent.

PSY-B 334 - Perception

Credits:

3

Description:

Consideration of the concepts and research in perception. Relation of sense organ systems to human behavior. Some attention to social and cultural factors.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 329 and PU PSY 31000.

PSY-B 340 - Cognition

Credits:

3

Description:

A survey of information processing theories from historical antecedents through current theories. Research methodology and theory will be emphasized throughout the discussion of issues such as perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and problem solving.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 335 and PU PSY 20000.

PSY-B 344 - Learning

Credits:

3

Description:

History, theory, and research involving human and animal learning and cognitive processes.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 325 and PU PSY 31400.

PSY-B 346 - Theories of Personality

Credits:

3

Description:

Methods and results of the scientific study of personality, including the development, structure, and functioning of the normal personality.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 319 and PU PSY 42000.

PSY-B 356 - Motivation

Credits:

3

Description:

Study of motivational processes in human and animal behavior, how needs and incentives influence behavior, and how motives change and develop.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 327 and PU PSY 33300.

PSY-B 358 - Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Credits:

3

Description:

This course surveys various aspects of behavior in work situations using the scientist-practitioner perspective. Traditional areas covered from personnel psychology include selection, training, and performance appraisal; areas surveyed from organizational psychology include leadership, motivation, and job satisfaction.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 323 and PU PSY 37200.

PSY-B 360 - Child and Adolescent Psychology

Credits:

3

Description:

Development of behavior in infancy, childhood, and adolescence, including sensory and motor development and processes such as learning, motivation, and socialization.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 316 and PU PSY 23500.

PSY-B 365 - Health Psychology

Credits:

3

Description:

This course will familiarize students with the study of physical health within the field of psychology. Topics include the relationship between stress and health, health promotion, health behaviors, chronic illness, and the patient-physician relationship. Research methods in health psychology as well as major theories underlying the field will be examined and evaluated. Psychological variables related to physical health will be examined within the framework of these theories. Practical application of constructs will be emphasized through activities and writing assignments.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent.

PSY-B 370 - Social Psychology

Credits:

3

Description:

Study of the individual in social situations including socialization, social perception, social motivation, attitudes, social roles, and small group behavior.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 320 and PU PSY 24000.

PSY-B 375 - Psychology and Law

Credits:

3

Description:

This course provides an overview of the U.S. legal system from a behavioral science perspective. Topics include careers in psychology and law; theories of crime; police investigations and interrogations; eyewitness accuracy; jury decision-making; sentencing; assessing legal competence; insanity and dangerousness; and the psychology of victims.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent.

PSY-B 376 - The Psychology of Women

Credits:

3

Description:

A survey of topics in psychology as related to the biological, social, and psychological development of women in modern society.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 460 and PU PSY 23900.

PSY-B 380 - Abnormal Psychology

Credits:

3

Description:

Various forms of mental disorders with emphasis on cause, development, treatment, prevention, and interpretation.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU PSY-P 324 and PU PSY 35000.

PSY-B 385 - Positive Psychology

Credits:

3

Description:

This course is an introduction to Positive Psychology. The two main goals are for students to (1) learn about the content and science that informs Positive Psychology, and (2) apply in their own lives empirically validated strategies that help people develop a happier and more meaningful life. This course will include a positive view of human functioning and a review of research and practices in Positive Psychology. Emphasis will be placed on science and its applications with regard to topics such as human strengths and values, neuroscience as it relates to happiness/mindfulness, gratitude, cultural (eastern/western) aspects of happiness/values, process vs. outcome, optimism, the new field of self-compassion, positive affect, coping, friendship and love, spirituality, and resilience.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to IU EDUC-G 355.

PSY-B 386 - Introduction to Counseling

Credits:

3

Description:

This course will help students acquire a repertoire of basic counseling interview skills and strategies and expose students to specific helping techniques. This will be an activity-based course and students will enhance the general-education goals of listening and problem solving.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent, PSY-B 310, and PSY-B 380.

PSY-B 394 - Drugs and Behavior

Credits:

3

Description:

An introduction to psychopharmacology, the study of drugs that affect behavior, cognitive functioning, and emotions, with an emphasis on drugs of abuse. The course will explore how drugs alter brain function and the consequent effects, as well as the long-term consequences of drug exposure. Cross-listed with NSCI-B 394.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent. Equivalent to PU PSY 42800.

PSY-B 396 - Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Credits:

3

Description:

Introduction to the use and abuse of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs. Topics include theories of alcohol and other drug use, neurobiology, and the factors that influence use, abuse, and addiction. Addiction assessment, recovery, treatment, relapse, and prevention are also covered.

Prerequisite:

PSY-B 110 or equivalent.

PSY-B 421 - Internship in Psychology

Credits:

1

Description:

A professional internship that allows students to apply psychological knowledge and skills to a specific work setting, develop work related skills, explore career options and gain experience in a field of interest.

Prerequisite:

Consent of instructor, PSY-B 110, PSY-B 303, PSY-B 305 and three additional credit hours of psychology.