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 Department:    PSYC

 Course #:    202

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    n/a

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

This course introduces students to the connection between brain activity and thought, behavior, and emotion and uses neuroanatomy, neurophysicology, and neurochemistry as a basis for understanding learning, memory, sex, sleep, addition, language, emotions, and psychological disorders.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: grade of C or better in PSYC& 100.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Social Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify the anatomy and function of neurons and the brain.
2. Descrube the connection between neurons, the nervous system, and specifically the brain.
3. Analyze the nervous system's connection to the visual system, learning, memory, sleep, language, and emotions.
4. Apply their knowledge of the brain and nervous system in relation to actual experiences and scenarios.
5. Use current research in the exploration and understanding of human behavior.
6. Synthesize biopsychological concepts to understand the influences of nature and nurture.
7. SOCIAL SCIENCES: Apply concepts from the social sciences to analyze individual or social phenomena, processes, events, conflicts, or issues.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Course Contents

1. The Science of Biopsychology/Evolution and Genetics
2. Anatomy of the nervous system, neural conduction, and nervous system development.
3. The visual system
4. Neuroplasticity.
5. Learning, memory, and sex
6. Sleep and addiction
7. Emotions, Stress, Heath, Psychiatric Disorders