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Academic Year 2005/2006


Biological Psychology
PSYC 240 FA

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

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
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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