PSYC240 - Biological Psychology

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Academic Year 2003/2004

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 column 1 Breadth Requirement course.

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.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: JUDD116

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)

SR. major: 10 Jr. major: 10

SR. non-major: 3 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 10 FR: 4

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004