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Physiological Psychology

General

Prefix

PSY

Course Number

386

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Psychology

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Physiological and biochemical correlates of such phenomena as arousal, emotion, motivation, learning, and memory.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Categorize the underlying physiological structures in humans that are responsible for psychological functions.

Outcome

Evaluate the relationship between physical well-being and psychological well-being.

Outcome

Illustrate the impact of biological structures and systems (e.g., the split brain) on human behavior and thought using case studies.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Structure of the nervous system. 10% Neural communication (total 20%) - Structure of neurons. 5% - Communication among neurons and other structures. 15% Brain development. 10% Physiological and psychological aspects of movement, motivation, and stress. 15% Physiological and psychological aspects of learning, memory and other cognitive functions. 15% Physiological and psychological aspects of emotion and social behavior. 15% Physiological aspects of psychopathology. 15%

Dependencies

Programs

PSY386 is a completion requirement for: