Faculty Name

Matthew Olson

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

PSY

Course Subject

PSY

Course Number

3570

Course Section

01

Course Title

Biopsychology

Academic Term and Year

Fall 2015

Credits

4.00

Area of Study

HSCI, PSY

Course Description

Goals: To provide an understanding of the role of the brain in emotion, sleep, learning and memory, language, sexual behavior, aggression, and psychopathology. Content: Neural mechanisms, subcortical function, basic neuroendocrinology, drug effects and brain functions, models of pathology in schizophrenia and depression, and hemispheric specialization and language. Taguht: Annually Prerequisites: PSY 1330 or equivalent (grade of C-or better); PSY 3350 is strongly recommended Credits: 4

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