Physiological Psychology - I

Paper Code: 
PSY 311
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

 

  1. Teaching a student, the basics of biological bases of behaviour including psychophysiology and behaviour genetics.

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

PSY 311

 

 

 

Physiological Psychology - I

The students will be able to –

CO41: To understand the fundamental physiological processes, historical development and scientific methods underlying human behaviour.

CO42: To explain the principles cell functioning.

CO43: To understand the role of nervous system in governing human behaviour.

CO44: 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

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to BioPsychology:
  • Definition
  • Historical Background
  • Methods
9.00
Unit II: 
Nerve Physiology:
  • Structure and Functions of Neuron
  • Types of neurons
  • Nerve Impulse Transmission-Electrical and Chemical

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Central Nervous System:
  • Brain and Spinal Cord

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Peripheral Nervous System:
  • Somatic;
  • Autonomic
9.00
Unit V: 
Endocrine System:
  • Structure and Function of Pituitary Gland
  • Thyroid Gland
  • Adrenal Gland
  • Pancreas
  • Gonads
  • Pineal Gland
Essential Readings: 
  • Klein,S.B., & Thorne,M.B. (2006).Biological Psychology.NewYork:Worth Publishers.
  • Leukel, F. (1985). Introduction to Physiological Psychology. New Delhi: C.B.S. Publishers and Distributors.
  • Levinthal, C.F. (1996). Introduction to Physiological Psychology. (3rded). Prentice Hall.
  • Morgan, C.T. (1965). Physiological Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill Inc.
  • Rosenzweig , M.R. & Lieman ,A.R. (1982). Physiological Psychology. D.C. Health and Co. Lexington.
References: 
  • Carlson, N. (2000). Psychology of Behavior. Boston :Allyn & Bacon.
  • Gale, A., & Edwards, J. A. (1983). Physiological Correlates of Human Behavior. London :Academic Press.
  • Greenfield, S.(1996). The Human Mind Explained. London: Castle Publishers Ltd.
  • Hay, D. (1985).Essentials of Behavior Genetics. Blackwell Scientific.
  • Morgan, C.T. & Stellar, E. (1950). Physiological Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill Inc.
  • Pinel, J.P.J. (2000). Biopsychology. Allyn and Bacon.
  • Plomin, R. (1994). Genetics and Experience. New Delhi :Sage.
  • Plomin, R.,DeFries, J.C., & McClearn, G.E. (2000). Behavioral Genetics. W.H.:Freeman and Co.
  • Steen, R.G. (1996). DNA & Density: Nature and Nurture in Human Behavior. Plenum.
  • Wegner, M.A., Jones, F.N. & Jones, M.H. (1956). Physiological Psychology. New York :Henry Holt.
  • Zillmer, E., & Spiers, M.(2001). Principles of Neuropsychology. Australia :Wadsworth, Thomson Learning.
Academic Year: 
2021-22
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