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Biopsychology
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Course Outcomes |
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On completion of this course, the students will be able to: CO6: To understand the fundamental physiological processes, historical development and scientific methods underlying human behaviour. CO7: To explain the principles of nerve cell functioning. CO8: To understand the role of central nervous system in governing human behaviour. CO9: To have awareness about the role of peripheral nervous system in human body. CO10: To identify the role of various endocrinal glands in bodily functioning. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Nature and Scope; Approaches; Techniques for Studying Brain Functions-Ablation, Static Images-CT Scan and MRI, Recording Nervous System Activity- Electrical Recording, PET, fMRI, Measuring Chemical Activity- Autoradiography & Microdialysis
Structure and Functions of Neurons; Types ( on the basis of their structure & function); Neural Conduction – Electrical and Synaptic Transmission; Neurotransmitters- Characteristics and Functions
CNS: Brain and Spinal Cord-Structure and Functions;
PNS: Autonomic Nervous System and Somatic Nervous System-Structure and Functions
Endocrine System; Difference between Endocrine and Exocrine System; Functions and Abnormalities of Major Endocrine Glands-Pituitary, Thyroid, Adrenal, Pancreas, Gonad, Pineal
Sleep stages; Disorders of Sleep; Brain areas responsible for sleep & arousal; Theories of Sleep; Circadian Rhythms ; Neural Control of Circadian Rhythms
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