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Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Psychology 2


COURSE DESCRIPTION
2 Physiological Psychology Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
The scientific study of the physiological determinants of behavior. Issues addressed include: basic nervous system structure and function, sensory and motor systems, emotion, motivation, learning and memory, sleep and dreaming, and neurological and mental disorders. 54 hours of lecture.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
A scientific study of the physiological determinants of behavior.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Identify and summarize the seminal work and current concepts in
      the field of physiological psychology.

2.   Evaluate the methods and techniques for establishing and
      interpreting physiological data.

3.   Analyze and evaluate physiological processes that are relevant to
      the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Historical Perspectives
  2. Structure and Function of the Nervous System:  Cellular Level
  3. Structure and Function of the Nervous System:  System Level
  4. Vision
  5. Audition
  6. Chemical Senses
  7. Hunger
  8. Reproductive Behavior
  9. Sleep and Dreaming
  10. Recovery from Brain Damage
  11. Emotion
  12. Learning and Memory
  13. Movement
  14. Mood Disorders
  15. Schizophrenia
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lectures
  • Discussions
  • Papers
  • Demonstrations
  • Natural observations
  • Readings in journals
  • Guest lecturers
  • Distance education
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Examinations and quizzes
  • Oral reports/presentations
  • Written reports/presentations
  • Class and individual projects
  • Research projects
  • Final Examination
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Kalat, J. W. . Biological Psychology. 8 ed. any: Wadsworth, 2003.
  • Carlson, N. R. . Foundations of Physiological Psychology. 8 ed. any: Allyn & Bacon, 2003.
  • Pinel, J. P. J. . Biopsychology. 5 ed. any: Allyn & Bacon, 2003.
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