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PSYC 0140L - Biopsychology Laboratory

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as PSYC 40L Corequisite: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in PSYC 140 Hours: 54 laboratory Description: Focuses on the applied study of the nervous system and its connection to behavior. Specific topics include organization of the brain, anatomy and physiology of the neuron and an examination of sensory motor systems and states of consciousness. Students are introduced to sheep brain and cow eye dissection procedures, interactive computer simulation programs and lab experiments including EEG and EMG data collection. (CSU, UC) Units 1 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory 54 By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe and examine the basic research techniques and experiments used in the investigation of biological psychology using brain dissection procedures, interactive computer simulations and lab experiments with data collection and analysis. Apply knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and organization of the nervous system through dissection of sheep brains. Characterize the physiology of neurons and nerve conduction using computer simulations. Apply knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of sensation and perception including vision, audition, smell, and taste through experimentation, computer simulations, and dissection. Course Content Outline I. The anatomy of the nervous system II. Neural conduction and synaptic transmission III. Research methods of Biopsychology IV. The sensory motor systems V. Mechanisms of Perception, Conscious awareness and attention VI. Brain damage and neuroplasticity VII. Learning and memory VIII. Lateralization IX. Biopsychology of emotion and stress Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Describe the various research methods commonly utilized in biopsychological research. 2. Explain the anatomy, physiology and organization of the nervous system through dissection of sheep brains. 3. Describe the primary features of neurons, glia, and synapses at the cellular level. 4. Examine the electro physiology of neurons and nerve conduction using computer simulations. 5. Compare and contrast the human nervous system with that of other animals. 6. Analyze the basic processes of sensation and perception for the main sensory systems using the principles of psychophysics. 7. Investigate the relationship between brain and various mental processes such as learning, memory and emotions. 8. Critically evaluate the concept of lateralization. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Reports Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Review the visual anatomy material from lab handouts and the text book in preparation for the cow eye dissection in the lab. 2. Read the "Neurons in Action" lab hand out on Resting membrane and Action Potential lab simulations in preparation for the computer simulation exercises on neurophysiology. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Students will dissect a whole sheep brain in the lab and identify the key structures in dorsal, ventral, lateral and midsaggital views. 2. Determine your two-point threshold by finding the lowest mm distance on the chart for each body part where the participant said I feel two points. You will have one threshold for each body part. Draw a bar on the chart below depicting your two-point threshold for each body part. Then answer the questions below based on your data. Submit this worksheet in LMS. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Each week students will complete lab worksheets on experiments, lab activities, simulations and dissections completed in the lab. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.