MAJOR SUBJECTS
Biological Psychology-lecture (BIOLPSY)
3 units
Prerequisite : Zoology 1-lecture, Zoology 1-laboratory
Prerequisite to : Sensation and Perception
The course is designed to familiarize the students with the biological approach in the study of behavior. Biopsychology combines an interest in behavior and the machinery that makes behavior possible such as the brain, muscles, glands, and other organs. The course will introduce the students to the five divisions of Biopsychology, namely: Physiological Psychology, Psychophysiology, Neuropsychology, Comparative Psychology, and Psychopharmacology; and the different research methodologies used in each field of study.
Biological Psychology-laboratory (LBYPSYB)
2 units
Prerequisite : Zoology 1-lecture, Zoology 1-laboratory
Prerequisite to : Sensation and Perception
A combination of lectures, film-showing, group-discussions and laboratory exercises will be used as teaching methods: Six hours per week of laboratory work will be conducted in the Psychology Laboratory where students will perform human brain dissection and animal and human experiments that illustrate the basic principles of Biopsychology.
Developmental Psychology (DEVPSYC)
3 units
Prerequisite : Introduction to Psychology
The course involves a critical study of the concepts and theories of development; and the analysis of emotional, mental, physical and social development from birth to old age. The course will utilize the lifespan approach giving equal emphasis to early and adolescent development, and adult and aging development. Lectures and exercises will provide foundations for a better understanding of developmental needs and tasks at each stage in life, the differential effects of psychological and environmental factors in development, and psychological needs in coping with life transitions.
Experimental Psychology- lecture (EXPSYCH)
3 units