Course Description
Literature in the fundamental aspects of physiological psychology.
Athena Title
BIOL FOUND BEHAVIOR
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PSYC 6910
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Understand basic principles of the molecular biology of the neuron 2. Understand basic principles of electrophysiology 3. Understand basic principles of synaptic transmission 4. Become familiar with neuroanatomy and autonomic and endocrine systems 5. Become familiar with the basic functions of sensory and motor systems 6. Understand how neuroanatomical, autonomic, and endocrine systems and/or processes mediate basic behaviors 7. Become familiar with basic research literature in Behavioral Neuroscience, read and critically evaluate original research reports
Topical Outline
1. Review of basic cell biology 2. Review of basic neurophysiology 3. Neuropharmacology 4. Gross neuroanatomy 5. Chemical neuroanatomy 6. Autonomic and Endocrine systems 7. Visual Systems 8. Auditory Systems 9. Somatosensory systems 10. Olfaction and gustation 11. Biorhythms and sleep 12. Ingestive behavior 13. Reproductive behavior 14. Defensive/aggressive/emotional behavior 15. Learning and memory