APSY 8745 Biological Bases of Behavior
This course reviews a variety of topics within the biological bases of bahavior, employing a neuroanatomical starting point. Students learn neuroanatomy in some detail; moreover, course explores basic mechanics of the nervous system, basic psychopharmacology, and sensation and perception. Also examines cognitive functions associated with different regions of the brain as well as neurodevelopmental, psychiatric, and neurological disorders. In addition, students will have opportunity to read some of the more contemporary writings in the field of neuroscience.
Course overview
- Department
- Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology
- School
- Lynch
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Summer
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.55 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.67 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Carmela Decandia | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 3 of 11 |
| Summer 2022 | Carmela Decandia | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 6 of 10 |