PSYC 111 PZ -Physiological Psychology

Institution: Pitzer

Description: Physiological psychology (behavioral neuroscience) is the systematic study of how neural systems produce and regulate behavior. Through lectures, readings, and laboratory work this course exposes students to some of the main concepts and ideas that underlie research and theory in physiological psychology. The first part of the course deals with the structure, functions of the mammalian nervous system from a developmental, anatomical and neurochemical perspective. Following this, we will survey some of the main research techniques that neuroscientists use in their investigations of the physiology of behavior. We will then focus on the neurobehavioral basis of reward, stress and emotion, and learning. Finally, if time permits, we will conclude the course with an in-depth treatment of the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder and schizophrenia.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 101 PZ PZ or NEUR 095 JT or instructor’s permission Please also check the current course schedule for requirements.

Note(s): Satisfies: PRA, BIO.

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