Annexure ‘CD – 01’

FORMAT FOR COURSE CURRICULUM

L T P/S SW/FW No. of TOTAL

PSDA CREDIT
Course Title: Physiological Basis of Behavior Credit Units:04 UNITS
4 0 0 0 0 4
Course Level:PG Course Code: PSYC629

Course Objectives:
The course is designed to develop and enhance the students understanding of Physiology on human psychology. The influence of the Physiological processes
on human of behavior will also be explored
Pre-requisites:

NIL
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Module I- Introduction to Physiological Psychology and Research Methods Weightage (%)
Descriptors/Topics 20%
 Defining Physiological Psychology, Relation between Physiological Psychology and Other disciplines of
Neuroscience
 Methods and Strategies of research in Physiological Psychology: History of Traditional Methods, Recording and
Stimulating Neural Activity Method, Neurochemical Methods, Genetic Methods
 An Evolutionary Perspective of Human Behavior, Behavior Genetics: Predicting Individual Differences

Module II : Structural and Functional Anatomy of Nervous System

Descriptors/Topics 20%
 Understanding Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System, Brain Hemisphere Organization and
Biology of Consciousness, The Brain Plasticity
 Understanding Structure of The Neuron, Communication With Neuron, Communication Between Neuron.
Module III : Neurotransmitters and Hormones
 Descriptors/Topics 20%
 Understanding the role of major Neurotransmitters (Adrenaline, Noradrenaline, Dopamine, Serotonin, GABA,
Acetylcholine, Glutamate, Endorphins)
 Understanding Hormonal Basis of Behavior: Structure and Function of The Endocrine System, Hormonal
Imbalance and its effect on Behavior.
Module IV: Understanding Physiological Mechanisms of Sleep and Emotional Behavior
Descriptors/Topics 20%
 Sleep: Types (REM & NREM), Stages of Sleep, Physiological Mechanism of Sleep and Waking cycle, Role of
Circadian Rhythms, Role of Superchiasmatic Nucleus, Sleep and Thermoregulation, Changes in Sleep with age
 Emotions: James Lange Theory, Brain areas associated with emotions, Physiological Basis of Aggression,
Violence and Fear, Neural Basis of Communication of emotions: Recognition and Expression.
Module V : Understanding Physiology of Learning and Memory
Descriptors/Topics 20%
 Learning and Memory: Learning and Synaptic Plasticity
 Instrumental Conditioning: Role of Basal Ganglia
 Brain and Amnesia

Course Learning Outcomes:

The course would help you to:
 Gaining comprehensive understanding of Nervous system
 Understanding the impact of nervous system on behavior and human psychology
 Getting acquainted to the field physiological psychology will deepen research interest in human anatomy.
 Applying & Analyzing various factors that help in understanding different neurotransmitters
 Create and execute the knowledge of nervous system that can help in understanding rehabilitation of individuals

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

The class will be taught using theory, case studies, resources and extensive discussion, remote learning.

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%)

100% 0%

Theory Assessment (L&T):

 Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term Examination
(30 %) (70%)
Components (Drop down)
Home assignment Project Presentation Attendance

Weightage (%) 10% 10% 5% 5% 70%

Mapping Continuous Evaluation Components/PSDA with CLOs

Bloom’s Level > Understanding Applying Analysing Evaluating Creating

Course Learning CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4 CLO 5

Outcomes

Assessment type /PSDA

Home Assignment

Mid-term test
Presentation

Text Reading:
 Carlson, N.R. (2005). Foundations of Physiological Psychology. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
 Kalat, J.W. (2009). Biological Psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
 Pinel, J.P.J. (2010). Biopsychology. US: Pearson Education.