This course on Biopsychology aims to explore how the human brain functions, including topics such as neural conduction, neurotransmitters, sensory processing, learning and memory, hormonal influences, sleep, addiction, language, emotions, and psychiatric disorders. The course teaches skills in understanding brain structure, neural processing, research methods, and the biopsychological basis of various behaviors and mental processes. The teaching method involves lectures and discussions on various aspects of biopsychology. This course is intended for individuals interested in psychology, neuroscience, biology, or related fields who want to deepen their understanding of the biological basis of behavior and mental processes.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction to Biopsychology.
The Structure and Physiology of the Human Brain.
Neural Conduction, Action Potential, and Synaptic Transmission.
Neurotransmitters: Type, Structure, and Function.
Neuronal Pools and Neural Processing.
Visual Processing and the Visual Cortex.
Processing Auditory, Somatosensory, Olfactory, and Gustatory Information.
The Sensorimotor System and Human Reflexes.
Research Methods of Biopsychology.
Brain Damage and Neuroplasticity.
Information Storage and the Brain: Learning and Memory.
Hunger: Knowing When to Eat.
Hormones and Sexual Behavior.
The Biopsychology of Sleeping and Dreaming.
Drug Addiction and the Brain.
Brain Lateralization: The Split Brain.
The Brain and Language.
The Psychology of Emotion and Stress.
Psychiatric Disorders: Schizophrenia, Depression, Mania, and Anxiety.
The Biopsychology of Consciousness.
Taught by
Professor Dave Explains
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Reviews
4.0 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews
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Pramila SharmaAll concepts Very well explained, with the help of animations and flowcharts and drawings. The best thing is coherence in each and every video lecture, moreover almost all topics covered. And in each new lecture revision of last topic is done. Overall had a wonderful learning experience.
Heartful Thanks
Pramila
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The teaching and delivery of content was very good and understandable. However I would not recommend this to an absolute beginner as many terminologies went unexplained even after watching the recommended videos prior the class videos.
