Description
PSY 392 Physiological Psychology Three credit hours
A survey course designed to explore the physiological bases of human and nonhuman behavior. Primary emphasis is on the nervous system and its
role in the control of physiological mechanisms that govern behavior. The first part of the course establishes an elementary background in
neurons and neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and methods used in psychophysiological research. The physiological
bases of sensation, perception, and various behaviors, including sleep, emotions, motivation, learning, memory, eating, and drinking are
explored during the second part of the course. In addition, clinically relevant topics dealing with psychological and neurological disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson?s, and Alzheimer?s diseases are also covered. Prerequisite: PSY 131.