IIR Schedule of Classes

This course examines theory, research and practice issues of human development within the biopsychosocial context of mutually influencing personal, family, community and societal systems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relevance and use of theory for practice and on how diversity in race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic circumstances contribute to and influence personality development, as well as the systems within which this takes place. The course content covers normal life-cycle development from infancy through childhood from the perspective of ecological systems theory.

This course introduces students to the social work profession and to fundamental concepts of generalist social work practice. Students will learn concepts central to understanding the profession’s work on behalf of vulnerable populations. The course includes an overview of the nation’s social service delivery system, social inequality, and social work advocacy.

Introduction to empirical and theoretical literature on a variety of topics dealing with language behavior and higher mental processes.

This course is an introduction to human development through the lifespan. The course is designed for both allied health and psychology majors covering the theoretical perspectives and empirical research on development from the prenatal period through senescence, with consideration of practical implications. Issues in physical, social, cognitive and affective development are examined at every age.

This course examines the history of the People’s Republic of China, focusing on the successes and failures of socialist revolutions under Mao and capitalist reforms after Mao. The course highlights the following themes: the relations between central and local authorities; revolution and society; rural v.s. urban developments; culture, ideology and gender; territory and ethnicity; and international relations.

An examination of the basic principles of how drugs affect the central nervous system and behavior. Topics include pharmacokinetics, drugs as treatments for behavior disorders, drugs with abuse potential, and the neurochemistry of mood and cognition.

A comparative survey of the major theories of personality, preceded by a discussion of theory construction and evaluation and including an examination of some of the empirical research generated by the theories.

Physiological and neurological bases of behavior. Emphasis on physiological bases of sensory, motivational, emotional and cognitive processes.