Nervous System and Electronic Reserve Readings
Course Syllabus
College of Social Sciences
PSY/340 Version 3
Biological Foundations of Psychology
Copyright © 2010, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description
This course is designed to expose you to the underlying physiological mechanisms of behavior. Physiological psychology is a complex but fascinating field of study. It explores the relationship between our biological systems and behavior. Structure and function of the nervous system from the neuron to the brain, as well as the interrelationships between the brain and such behaviors as eating, sleeping, learning, memory, emotion, and mental disorders will be discussed using examples from the behavior of both humans and lower organisms.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Pinel, J. P. J. (2009). Biopsychology (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Introduction to Biological Psychology Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Describe the relationship among biopsychological and other neuroscience disciplines.
1.2 Identify the major structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
1.3 Identify the role of genetics in brain development and subsequently behavior. Readings
Read Ch. 1–3 of Biopsychology.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation
Participate in class
College of Social Sciences
PSY/340 Version 3
Biological Foundations of Psychology
Copyright © 2010, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description
This course is designed to expose you to the underlying physiological mechanisms of behavior. Physiological psychology is a complex but fascinating field of study. It explores the relationship between our biological systems and behavior. Structure and function of the nervous system from the neuron to the brain, as well as the interrelationships between the brain and such behaviors as eating, sleeping, learning, memory, emotion, and mental disorders will be discussed using examples from the behavior of both humans and lower organisms.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Pinel, J. P. J. (2009). Biopsychology (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Introduction to Biological Psychology Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Describe the relationship among biopsychological and other neuroscience disciplines.
1.2 Identify the major structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
1.3 Identify the role of genetics in brain development and subsequently behavior. Readings
Read Ch. 1–3 of Biopsychology.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation
Participate in class