Annexure ‘CD – 01’

FORMAT FOR COURSE CURRICULUM

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

PSDA CREDIT
Course Title: Foundations of Physiological Psychology Credit Units: 5 UNITS
4 0 0 2 3 5
Course Level:UG Course Code: PSYC227
Course Objectives:
The course will deepen the understanding of students’ in relation to Physiology and its’ impact on Human Behavior

Pre-requisites:
: NIL
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Module I: Nature of Physiological Psychology Weightage (%)
Descriptors/Topics 15%
 Defining Physiological Psychology, Relation between Physiological Psychology and Other disciplines of Neuroscience
 Physiological Psychology and Clinical Implications
 Research in Physiological Psychology: Humans and Non-human subjects, Experimental and Non-Experimental Methods, Quasi-Experimental Studies,
Case-Studies
 Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
 Understanding Gene-Environment Interaction

Module II: Structural Anatomy of Central Nervous System & Peripheral Nervous System

Descriptors/Topics 15%
 Understanding the structure of Central Nervous System : Brain and Spinal Cord
 Understanding the structure of Peripheral Nervous System: Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System
 The role of Blood-Brain Barrier

Module III: The Neuron & Neurotransmitters

Descriptors/Topics 15%
  Understanding The structure of Neuron
 Understanding Functioning of The Neuron: Communication Within Neuron and Communication Between Neuron
 Overview of Classification of Neurotransmitters; Role and Function of Major Neurotransmitters (Adrenaline, Noradrenaline, Dopamine, Serotonin,
GABA, Acetylcholine, Glutamate, Endorphins)

Module IV: The Neuroendocrine System

Descriptors/Topics 15%
 Defining Glands and Hormones
 Understanding Major Endocrine Glands, Hormones & Their Function: The Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid, Pancreas, Adrenal Gland,
Gonads
 Hormonal Imbalance and its effect on Behavior
Module V: The Visual System, Auditory System, Olfactory System, Gustatory System, Somatosensory System

Descriptors/Topics 25%
 The Structure of Eye
 The Structure of Ear
 Olfactory System
 Gustatory System
 Somatosensory System: Touch & Pain

Module VI: Understanding Physiological Mechanisms of Sleep and Eating 15%

Descriptors/Topics
 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
 Eating: Eating & Metabolism, Physiological Mechanisms of Eating and Satiety

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 and case-based method through remote learning- using Video, audio, PPT, etc
List of Professional Skill Development Activities (PSDA):

i. Case Study
ii. Project
iii. Report Writing

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 Mid-term test Presentation Attendance

Linkage of PSDA with PSDA 3 PSDA 2 PSDA 1

Internal Assessment
Component, if any
Weightage (%) 10% 10% 5% 5%
 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
Case study
project
Report writing

Text Reading:

 Pinel, J.P.J., & Barnes, S.J. (2018). Biopsychology. England, UK: Pearson Education, Inc.
 Carlson, N.R. (2005). Foundations of Physiological Psychology. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
References:

 Pinel, J.P.J., & Barnes, S.J. (2018). Biopsychology. England, UK: Pearson Education, Inc.
 Carlson, N.R. (2005). Foundations of Physiological Psychology. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

Additional Reading:

 Kalat, J.W. (2009). Biological Psychology. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.
 Pinel, J.P.J. (2010). Biopsychology. US: Pearson Education.