PHYSIO/BIO PSYCHOLOGY | JEREMIAH EDWARD BOHOL, MA CP, RPsy

CEBU DOCTORS’ UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Department of Psychology

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Ref. CASGuide-CG0001 (psych105r)-2020

COURSE GUIDE

I. COURSE CODE/TITLE: PSYCH 105R / Physiological/Biological Psychology

II. COURSE OVERVIEW:
A. Course Description
The physiological approach to studying human behaviour. Basic concepts and findings in
neuroscience with special emphasis on brain-body relationship, brain-behaviour relationship, and
mind-behaviour relationship are treated in the course.

B. Course Learning Outcome(s)

1. Understand basic mechanisms of the human body
2. Create models of neurons and other related systems.
3. Appreciate the application of psychology on human biology/physiology
4. Evaluate on the impact of psychology to the human body.

III. COURSE STUDY GUIDE:

This section aims to assist you in our succeeding classes. A very important suggestion is to (1)
manage your time well. We will have lectures, individual tasks, and group activities, which will mostly
depend on your ability to organize because of our limited opportunities. Second is to (2) focus your
attention. A lot of things that we’ll do will be online and I want to ask you to maintain your consistency in
complying and accomplishing goals that I have set for you. Third is to (3) give your best. This may not be
the optimal time for anything but it doesn’t mean that you are powerless to the situation. You certainly have
the choice to work hard!
Fourth (4) advice I want to tell you is to submit the activities on time. I will still accept late
works but bear in mind that I will subtract points on it in order to be fair with other learners. Next suggestion
is that I want you to (5) answer confidently during our online lectures. I am not expecting right or wrong
answers because we are in an educational setting and the primary goal is to learn. Another is to (6) work
independently. This refers to my expectation of you to depend on yourself in accomplishing some tasks.
Some, in a sense because I, as your professor is present to aid you on your concerns. You will also have
the chance to brainstorm with your classmates. Seventh suggestion is that I need you to (7) motivate
yourself. Our time is tough now; you don’t get to personally meet your classmates nor you instructors. It
means that it is more important than ever to find the reason to continue with your studies. Last is, I want to
remind you that you can (8) contact me. I am always available for consultations and even minute
concerns. This is my email address: jeremiahedwardbohol@gmail.com.
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IV. STUDY SCHEDULE

Intended Learning Activities Remarks

Week Topic Assessment
Outcome (TLA)
PART 1 FOUNDATIONS
Week 1 Online platform Online lecture Online test Links are
adjustment and Discussion on: posted in
introduction to course Video aid What do they Brightspace
believe about
Evolution and Understand basic Case analysis: psychology?
Week 2 genetics mechanisms of the Albert Enstein Mind-body
a. Darwinian human body connection?
theory Disorder on lack
b. Mendelian Create a presentation of pain Reflection
genetics showing models of Time when the mind
c. DNA neurons and other Cases of brain was stronger than
related systems. healing the body or the body
Week 3 Brain structure and stronger than the
function Interactive mind
discussion on Group activity
Nervous system the parts of the
brain Movie reaction and
Week 4 Neurodevelopment reflection (Minimum
Documentary of 500 words)
Structure-function analysis
relations Film viewing: Dissecting the
Split (2016) antagonist in the
Case analysis of starring James movie “Split
Albert Einstein McAvoy
Discussion on the
Week 5 Neurons and cases.
neurotransmission Reaction/reflection
(minimum of 150
Sensory and motor words)
systems
Case hunt. Look for
The neuroendocrine cases on the
Week 6
system psychological
problems caused by
Learning and neural defects in at least
plasticity two areas. Minimum
of 2 cases per
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defect. Minimum of
500 words.

PART 2 APPROACHES
Week 6 Neuropsychology Appreciate the Online lecture Online test Links are
application of posted in
Week 7 Psychophysiology psychology on human Video aid Docu-series reaction Brightspace
biology/physiology and reflection
Week 8 Neuroimaging Docu-series
Discussion for each
Week 9 Neurophysiology Case analysis approach (Minimum
on each of 150 words):
Week 10 Psychopharmacology approach a. Have you
developed
Week 11 Psychogenomics interest in this
approach?
b. Do you think
you’ll be able to
work on this
someday?

Case sample and

report on each
approach. Minimum
of 500 words.

Group reporting:
Report the cases as
a group

Group reporting:
Identify an approach
and report recent
findings (minimum of
5)
PART 3 APPLICATIONS
Week 12 Clinical disorder 1: Appreciate the Online lecture Online test Links are
Depression application of posted in
Week 13 psychology on human Video aid Movie reaction and Brightspace
Week 14 Clinical disorder 2: biology/physiology. reflection (Minimum
Anxiety Film viewing of 500 words)
Week 15 Evaluate on the impact on: a beautiful
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Clinical disorder 3: of psychology to the mind (2001) Identify a fictional
Schizophrenia human body. starring Russel character with a
Crowe clinical disorder.
Personality: Emotion Present the case
and motivation Case analysis Identify possible
for each biological/physiologi
Cognition: clinical cal cases
Computation and disorders Draft a treatment
consciousness plan
Cite treatments and
researches

Portfolio of case
reports
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EVALUATION
To pass the course, you must:
Demonstrate familiarity with the basic processes of the human body and its relation with the science of
psychology. Moreover, I expect you to have the capacity to self-reflect and examine oneself in order to
identify areas for personal growth. More importantly, continue. Below are specific goals in this course:

A. Formative Assessment
I will require you in this course to submit reflection and reaction papers, contribute in the
discussions (Brightspace), and term papers. Below are the rubrics:

I. Reflection and reaction paper

Accuracy : 20%
Continuity of paragraphs : 10%
Subjectivity : 30%
In-depth analysis : 40%

II. Discussion
Relevance : 20%
Fluency : 10%
Knowledge : 30%
In-depth analysis : 40%

III. Term paper

Concise : 40%
Continuity of paragraphs : 20%
Use of verified information : 30%
References : 10%

B. Summative Assessment
I. Quizzes and Examinations
There will be three 15-item quizzes and one 10-item quiz for midterm and finals. The
quizzes will compose of multiple choice and identification. As for the major examination, it
will be 50-item exam during midterm examination week and final examination week.

II. Group Activities

The learner will engage with other classmates to give a report on a specific topic. There
will be two opportunities for midterm and finals where you can report. Below is the group
reporting rubric:
Reporting rubric
Presentation design : 20%
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Fluency of the reporter/s : 30%
Teamwork : 40%
Creativity in overall reporting : 10%

III. Final Projects

There will be one final project for this course. It is submitted nearing the end or more
accurately during the final examinations. The project is an integration of the all the learning
acquired by the learner for the whole semester. It submitted by the learner alone. Below is
the rubric:
Final project rubric
Creative expression : 40%
Relevance : 30%
Personal effort : 30%

C. Technological Tools
Here are software applications that might be useful during this course:
 Microsoft word
 Ted talks application
 Youtube
 Google search
D. Grading System
MIDTERM GRADE
Virtual presence : 10%
Online quizzes : 30%
Performance tasks (Discussion, papers) : 20%
Major exam : 40%

TENTATIVE FINAL GRADE

Virtual presence : 10%
Online quizzes : 30%
Performance tasks (Discussion, papers) : 20%
Major exam : 40%

FINAL GRADE: Midterm Grade (40%) + Tentative Final Grade (60%) = Final Grade (100%)
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E. Contact Information of the Facilitator and Other Departments
I. You can contact me through the message feature of Brightspace, my email
(jeremiahedwardbohol@gmail.com) and Cellphone number (+639338691147).

Consultation schedule is on every Friday from 8:00AM to 12:00Noon.

II. CDU Learning Resource Center:

You can access your library OPAC at bit.ly/cdulrcopac You may also ask for library
assistance through their email at cdumainlibrary.imc@gmail.com or through Facebook
chat at Cebu Doctors’ University – Learning Resource Center Facebook Page.

III. Cebu Doctors’ University:

You can find the official Facebook page of CDU:

https://www.facebook.com/cebudoctorsuniversityofficial

Official website:
https://cebudoctorsuniversity.edu/

IV. Guidance office

Mr. Robert Blanco
Guidance office secretary
Phone number: +63(32)238-8333 local: 211
Email address: cduguidanceoffice.inquiry@gmail.com

V. Students Affairs Office

Ms. Ritchel Arcayan
Office SAPRO secretary
Phone number: +63(32)238-8333 local 8141
Email address: cduniversitysappro@gmail.com
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IX. Course Guide Acknowledgement:
Course: ________________
AB Psychology
Semester: __________________
1st Semester
I acknowledge by filling in the information below that I have received and read the guide for the course
indicated above. I have reviewed the course guide and understand the course learning outcomes of the
course. Further, I understand how my performance will be evaluated and how my final grade will be
determined. I am aware of my instructor’s office hours, and I know how to contact her for help and/or
clarification of course contents or procedures.
Date: August 20 2020
Student Name: Noel Jehoshaphat P. Tunacao
Preferred Name (what do you want to be called?): Noel
Phone Number: 09497410405
Email Address: noeljehotunacao@gmail.com
Have you taken an online course before? No