Module 1: The Major Issues in Biopsychology: General Introduction
Mon Feb 08
Class 01: General Introduction to Course • NOTES [OUTLINE] for First Day of Class
Wed Feb 10
Class 02: The Biological Approach to Behavior • NOTES [OUTLINE]
Fri Feb 12
Class 03: The Genetics of Behavior * NOTES [OUTLINE]
Module 2: Nerve Cells and Impulses
Mon Feb 15
Class 04: Cells of the Central Nervous System [ppt] [pdf version of PowerPoint 11 pgs.]
Wed Feb 17
Class 05: Neural Impulse (a) [ppt] [pdf version of PowerPoint 7 pgs.]
Fri Feb 19
Class 06: Neural Impulse (b) • NOTES [OUTLINE]
Module 3: Synapses Mon Feb 22 Class 07: The Concept of the Synapse • NOTES [OUTLINE] Wed Feb 24 Class 08: Chemistry of Synaptic Communication, Neurotramitters, Hormones • NOTES [OUTLINE] Fri Feb 26 Class 09: Synapses, Drugs, & Addiction (Substance Abuse) • NOTES [OUTLINE]
Module 4: Anatomy of the Nervous System
Mon Mar 01
Class 10: Structure of the Vertebrate Nervous System • NOTES [OUTLINE] Wed Mar 03
Class 11: The Cerebral Cortex (a) • NOTES [OUTLINE] Fri Mar 05 Class 12: The Cerebral Cortex (b) [no new Notes; finish up Class 11]
Mon Mar 08 Test #1 on Modules 1-4 via Canvas (Class 13)
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