Summer 2023 - PSYC 280 D100
Introduction to Biological Psychology (3)
Class Number: 4775
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Aug 14, 2023
Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Evan Caldbick
ecaldbic@sfu.ca
Office: RCB 5209
Office Hours: Mondays, 1:20pm - 2:20pm
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 100. Recommended: BISC 101.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Surveys the major areas in biological psychology. Topics include the basics of neuroanatomy and nerve cell function, the behavioural and physiological effects of drugs and hormones in the nervous system, evolutionary perspectives on the brain and behaviour, and the biopsychology of vision, the chemical senses, hearing, movement, biological rhythms, sex, and cognitive processes. Breadth-Science.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course offers an introduction to behavioural neuroscience, the study of the relationship between mind and brain. Students learn the functional anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, and associate principles of neural science with perception, physiological and emotional regulation, and higher cognition.
Grading
- Midterm 1: 15%
- Quizzes: 25%
- Midterm 2: 30%
- Final Exam: 30%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Breedlove, S. M. and Watson, N. V. (2023). Behavioral Neuroscience (10th Edition). Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780197616857
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.