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Academic Year 2001/2002


Biological Psychology
PSYC 240 SP

Crosslistings:
NS&B 240

This course will provide a broad introduction to the biological basis of behavior. We will explore the relationships among evolution, brain structure, neural function, psychology and behavior. Topics will include basic nervous system function, hormones and sexual behavior, psychopharmacology, sleep and biological rhythms, motivation, and affective disorders.

MAJOR READINGS

Textbook to be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four in-class examinations, and several short papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a core course in the Neuroscience and Comparative area.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 OR NS&B213

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Goel,Namni   
Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM;     Location: JUDD116
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 40)
SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 10
SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 9   FR: 5

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Non-Verbal Texts
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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