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Introduction to Biopsychology
The course will familiarize students with the basics of biological bases of behaviour including psychophysiology and behaviour genetics.
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Introduction to Biopsychology (Theory) |
CO11: Understand the fundamental physiological processes, historical development and scientific methods underlying human behaviour. CO12: Explain the principles of nerve cell functioning. CO13: Understand the role of central nervous system in governing human behaviour. CO14: Develop awareness about the role of peripheral nervous system in human body. CO15: Identify the role of various endocrinal glands in bodily functioning. CO16: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments, Team teaching Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Individual and group presentation |
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
- 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.
Suggested Readings:
- Barrett, L. (2011). Beyond the Brain: How Body and Environment Shape Animal and Human Minds. Princeton University Press. EISBN: 978-1-40083-834-9. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt7rvqf
- Morgan, C.T. & Stellar, E. (1950). Physiological Psychology. New York: McGraw Hill Inc.
- Pinel, J.P.J. (2000). Biopsychology. Allyn and Bacon.
- Plomin, R.,DeFries, J.C., &McClearn, G.E. (2000). Behavioral Genetics. W.H.:Freeman and Co.
- 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.
E Resources:
- Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: A course offered by University of Chicago on Coursera. Access via: https://www.coursera.org/learn/neurobiology
- Bogdan, R., & Taylor, S. J. (1982). Inside Out: Two First-person accounts of what it means to be labelled "Mentally Retarded". University of Toronto Press. EISBN: 978-0-81315-877-8. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt130jbbk
- Goldstein, J. (2010). Hysteria Complicated by Ecstasy: The Case of Nanette Leroux. Princeton University Press. EISBN: 978-1-40083-371-9. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/j.ctt4cgcrt
- Greenfield, S. (1996). The Human Mind Explained. London: Castle Publishers Ltd.
