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Academic Year 2005/2006
Biological Psychology
PSYC 240 FA
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
Rosenzweigh, M. R., Breedlove, S. M., Watson, N. V., BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORIAL AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, 4th Ed., Sinauer Associates, Inc., 2005
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
4 in-class exams and 3 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 or BIOL213]
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): McLaughlin,Peter Joseph
- Times: .M...F. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD116;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 40)
- SR. major: 4 Jr. major: 4
- SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 0 SO: 2 FR: X
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Non-Verbal Texts
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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