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Professor Emeritus of Psychology
Montclair State University
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY / BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE SYLLABUS:
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY / BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE Dr. Perera
DESCRIPTION: An introduction to the structure (ANATOMY), function
(PHYSIOLOGY), and dysfunction (PATHOLOGY) of the human nervous system.
Beginning with a detailed consideration of the nerve cell, the course proceeds
through the entire peripheral nervous system including the sense organs and
muscles. The central nervous system is then studied in detail from the spinal
cord through the brain. Finally, the involuntary (autonomic) nervous system,
sleep, eating, memory, sexual behavior, biofeedback, and higher mental
functioning are discussed.
Notes: Perera,T.B. Visualized Lecture Notes for Physiological Psychology. MSU.
OPTIONAL:
Texts: Noback,C.R.,Strominger,N.L., & Demarest,R.J. (1996). The human nervous
System. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger. (5th Edition)
or Noback, C.R. et. al., The Human Nervous System, (4th Edition)
Ref: Netter, F. H. (1958). The Nervous System. (Vol 1). Summit,NJ: Ciba
NETTER NOBACK91 NOBACK96
Lecture Topic Plates Pages Pages
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1 Introduction to Physiological Psychology 1-4 vii-xi
2 The Nerve Cell (Anatomy) 15-25 11-27
3 Nerve Cell Degeneration & Regeneration 26-31 27-30
4 Nerve Cell Electrophysiology 33-56 31-57
5 EXAM: The Receptors: Skin & Chemical Receptors 115-157 113-153
6 The Ear: (Anatomy) 251-255 229-237
7 The Ear: (Physiology) 255-268 237-242
8 The Eye: (Anatomy) 297-302 263-269
9 The Eye: (Physiology) 302-317 269-278
10 The Effectors (Muscles) 115-127 113-122
11 The Central Nervous System: Meninges (11-16,21,23) 67-69 67-82
12 The Spinal Cord: (Anatomy) (1-10,26-32) 103-113 103-111
13 The Spinal Cord: (Physiology) (26-32) 115-127 123-137
14 The Spinal Cord: (Afferent Pathways) 129-157 139-153
15 The Spinal Cord: (Efferent Pathways) 159-174 155-167
16 The Spinal Cord: (Lesions & Pathology) (73-104) 175-189 169-179
17 Examination 203-215
18 The Brain: Cranial Nerves, Brain Development 219-237 83-102
83-102 59-65
19 The Brain: Ventricles & Cerebrospinal Fluid (11-19,21-32 57-81 67-82
20 The Brain: General Anatomy & Physiology (17-23) 5-15 1-9
21 The Cerebellum (45-46) 281-296 251-262
22 The Thalamus (18,19,22,23,25,47 361-373 317-328
23 The Brain: (Layers of the Cortex) (48) 397-424 347-368
24 The Autonomic Nervous System: (53-72) 319-332 279-290
The Brainstem: 191-217 181-201
25 The Hypothalamus: (Anatomy & Physiology) (Supp 1-18) 333-348 291-297
26 Stereotaxic Surgical Procedures (Supp 1-18) 349-360 297-304
27 Higher Functions: (Sleep, Sexual Behavior, Timing, etc.) 375-395 305-315
28 The Neurological Examination: (Clinical Procedures) 269-279 329-346
Neurotransmitters: 238-249 217-228
29 Review for Comprehensive Final Examination 243-250
(Note: Some readings overlap)
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There will be two hour examinations and a cumulative final examination.
Brain Model: You will construct a 3 dimensional paper and cardboard model of
the human brain from a kit included in the lecture note pack.
Term Paper: (OPTIONAL) A short (5-7 pages double-spaced) paper that critically
and carefully analyzes any topic, research, or disease involving
the structure, function, or pathology of the nervous system.
ON-TIME ATTENDANCE is REQUIRED at all class sessions.
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