BIOPSYCHOLOGY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION
| Code |
Name of the Course Unit |
Semester |
In-Class Hours (T+P) |
Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| PSY320 |
BIOPSYCHOLOGY |
6 |
3 |
3 |
8 |
Objectives and Contents |
| Objectives: |
This course aims to provide an introduction to biological psychology, which includes the scientific study of the structure and function of the nervous system, the development and evolution of neural and behavioral systems. |
| Content: |
Lectures will cover following topics:
Basic neuroanatomy of brain
Neurophysiology
Neurons, action potential
Neurotransmitters
And biopsychological mechanisms of the following issues.
Emotion
Sensory perception
Vision
Hunger
Motor functions and motor disorders
Sleep and sleep disorders
Sexual behaviors
Learning and memory
psychopharmacology
Common psychiatric disorders |