Southeastern Oklahoma
State University
Department of Psychology
and Counseling
SYLLABUS
Course
Name and Number:
Psy 4373 Physiological Psychology
Number
of Credits: 3
hours
Day
and Time of Class:
To be Posted
Room
and Location of Class:
To be Posted
Instructor's
Name: Ms. Jeanette
Engles
Instructor's
Office Location:
North Hall 111
Instructor's
Office Hours: To
Be Posted
Instructor's
Office Phone: Ext.
2606
Date
of this Revision:
Fall 2001
Prerequisites: none
Course
Description: The
scientific study of how body structures and functions, primarily of the nervous
and endocrine systems and their effects and control upon behavior and
experience.
Textbook:
Rosenzweig, M. R.,
Leiman, A. L., & Breedlove, S. M. (1999).
Biological
psychology (2nd ed.). Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates.
Other
Materials: Films,
videos,slides, anatomical models, and transparencies.
Attendance
Policy: Regular
attendance is expected.
Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the
student will be able to
demonstrate
a knowledge of:
1. The
physiological basis of human and animal behavior.
2. The
structure and functions of the nervous and endocrine systems.
3. The
subfields and related fields of physiological psychology.
4.
Implications for physiological research possibilities concerning behavior.
5. The
physiological basis of abnormal behavior.
Course
Content: This course involves the study of:
1. The
goals and tools of physiological psychology.
2.
Research procedures of the physiological psychologists including anatomical, chemical,
clinical, and surgical procedures with animal and human subjects.
3. The
internal environment from the life functions of a single cell to organ systems.
4.
Integrating and response systems.
5.
Characteristics of sensation and perception in human sensory
modalities.
6.
Brain dynamics and physiological function.
7.
Adaptive behavior including emotion, motivation, reaction to stress,
and
learning.
8.
Physiological states of consciousness.
9.
Psychopharmacology
Course
Requirements: The
student will be expected to:
1.
Attend class regularly,
2. Read
all textbook and outside reading assignments,
3.
Participate in discussions and problem solving activities,
4. Take
three or four objective/essay examinations.
5. Take
brief quizzes and homework assignments.
6.
Prepare class presentation and/or term paper.
Method
of Evaluation: Grades will be assigned after evaluation of
the tasks designated for the course based upon the following:
1.
Examinations, quizzes, and homework: 80%
2.
Presentation/term paper: 20%
Letter
grades will be as follows:
90 to
100: A
80 to
89: B
70 to
79: C
60 to
69: D
below
60: F
Course
Calendar: (will be printed for distribution to
students each semester.)
Any
student needing special accommodations due to a physical, mental, or learning
disability should contact Jan Anderson, Coordinator for Student Disability
Services, 115 North Hall, or call (580) 745 2394).It is the responsibility of
each student to make an official request to the Coordinator for academic
accommodations.