PSYC-2330 Biological Psychology
Ian Cheng
Credit Summer 2023
Section(s)
PSYC-2330-003 (64506)
LEC DIL ONL DIL
Course Requirements
Course Description and Rationale
This course is designed to study the biological bases of behavior. Topics include evolution, genetics, research methods in behavioral neuroscience, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception, learning and memory, lifespan development, cognition, psychological disorders, and other complex behaviors.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Psychology Psyc2301.
Readings
Textbooks and Materials
Required:
Textbook: Biopsychology by Martin S. Shapiro, Version 1.0
Bronze Access Code [ISBN: 9781453399309]
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Lecture Subject |
Textbook Chapters |
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Unit1-Lecture1 - Introduction |
Ch 1 |
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Unit1-Lecture2 - Scientific Method in Psychology |
Ch 4 |
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Unit1-Lecture3 - Neurons |
Ch 2 (p.43-50) |
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Unit1 exam - Exam 1 |
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Unit2-Lecture1- Neurotransmitters |
Ch 3 |
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Unit2-Lecture2 - CNS |
Ch 2 (p.51-81), Ch5 (p.166-170) |
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Unit2-Lecture3 - Perception - Vision |
Ch 6 (p.205-237) |
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Unit2 exam - Exam 2 |
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Unit3-Lecture1 - Perception - Other senses |
Ch6 (p.237-245), Ch7 (p.250-259) |
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Unit3-Lecture2 – Prenatal Development |
Ch 5 |
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Unit3-Lecture3 – Postnatal Development |
Ch 5 |
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Unit3 exam - Exam 3 |
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Unit4-Lecture1 - Learning and Memory |
Ch 13 |
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Unit4-Lecture2 - Learning and Memory |
Ch 13 |
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Unit4-Lecture3 - Consciousness |
Ch7 (p.277-278), Ch 9 (p.336-354) |
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Unit4 exam - Exam 4 |
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Unit5-Lecture1 - Emotions, Stress, and Health |
Ch 12 |
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Unit5-Lecture2 - Abnormal Psychology |
Ch 14 (p.520-529), Ch 15 |
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Unit5-Lecture3 - Abnormal Psychology |
Ch 15, Ch16 (p.608-615) |
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Optional Unit5 exam - Exam 5 |
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Course Subjects
Common Course Objectives
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An introduction to the biological bases of behavior. Topics include evolution, genetics, research methods in behavioral neuroscience, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception, learning and memory, lifespan development, cognition, psychological disorders, and other complex behaviors. (PSYC 2330 is included in the Psychology Field of Study.) |
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Define and explain the biological foundations of behavior, including theories, history, and research methods. 2. Describe the evolution and development of the nervous system – neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurotransmission, and neuroendocrinology. 3. Identify the structures and function that underlie sensation, perception, and motor control. 4. Identify and discuss the regulation of behavior, including motivation and emotion, sexual behavior, and biological rhythms. 5. Articulate the biological components of learning, memory, and language. 6. Describe the biological underpinnings of age-related changes in cognition and socioemotional functioning over the lifespan. 7. Examine how biological processes impact health and well-being. |
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Define and explain the biological foundations of behavior, including theories, history, and research methods.
2. Describe the evolution and development of the nervous system – neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurotransmission, and neuroendocrinology.
3. Identify the structures and function that underlie sensation, perception, and motor control.
4. Identify and discuss the regulation of behavior, including motivation and emotion, sexual behavior, and biological rhythms.
5. Articulate the biological components of learning, memory, and language.
6. Describe the biological underpinnings of age-related changes in cognition and socioemotional functioning over the lifespan.
7. Examine how biological processes impact health and well-being.
Office Hours
M T W Th 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM RRC3305.10
NOTEPublished: 06/01/2023 15:51:43