THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Education
PSB 5065 Biological Basis of Behavior
( 3 Credits)
Course Objectives
The course is aimed at providing basic knowledge in the areas of neurology, pharmacology, genetics, and endocrinology to provide a framework for effective work with patients. The focus will be on each area's contribution to and influence on behavior. Some emphasis will be placed on medical disorders that mimic psychological disorders.
Required Texts
Obrzut, J. E., & Hynd, G. W. (Eds.) (1988). Child Neuropsychojogy (Vol. 2). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Preston, J., & Johnson, J. (1994). Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple. Miami, FL: MedMaster.
Goldberg, S. (I 979). Clinical Nouroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple. Miami, FL:
MedMaster.
Topical Course Outline
Basic Information
Microscopic Anatomy
Neurophysiology
Psychopharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Phermacodynamics
Antipsychotic Drugs
Antidepressants
Sedative/Hypnotic Drugs
Antianxiety Drugs
Antimanic Drugs
Beta-Adrenergic Drugs
Drugs for Child Specific Disorders
Miscellaneous Drugs (Antiepileptics, Muscle relexers, hormones, etc.)
Neurology
Peripheral Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Spinal Cord
Brain Stem and Mid Brain
Cortex (primary lobes and vascular supply)
Lurian Theory of Brain Functioning
Neurological and Neuropsychological Tests
Neuropathology
Rehabilitation
Endocrinology
Endocrine Glands and Functions
Endocrine Disorders that Mimic Psychological Dysfunctions
Genetics
Basic Genetics
Genetic Testing
Genetic Disorders
Grading Criteria and Types of Assessment Measures
There will be two tests. They will consist of multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, and true/false questions. Each test will represent 50% of the final grade.
Students with any type of disability that may interfere with learning in this class should negotiate a reasonable accommodation with the instructor early in the semester.
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