PSYC 318-01-02, Physiological Psychology, Fall 2007

Abstract

This course will investigate how the brain's normal and abnormal functioning affects human experience and behavior. Particular emphasis will be placed on those aspects of neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and physiology, which directly influence experience, motivation, language, thought, and learning. At the end of this course, you should be able to: - Be able to identify brain structures, describe their functions, and the role they play systems functioning. - Understand the structure, function and hierarchical organization of the brain. - Be able to discuss various technologies and clinical methods for studying the brain. - Gain insight into the complex interplay among physiology, behavior, and environmental circumstances. - Be able to describe the potential outcome of damage to nervous system structures.