| 5/3/2024 12:06:34 PM |
| New Course (First Version) |
| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
PSYCH 10L | Title:
BIO PSYCH LAB |
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| Full Title:
Biological Psychology Lab |
| Last Reviewed:5/8/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 3.00 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 52.50 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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In this course, the students will study the nervous system and its connections to behavior. Specific biopsychological topics include organization of the brain, anatomy and physiology of the neuron, sensorimotor systems, and states of consciousness. Students will explore the topics by applying the scientific method and practicing laboratory procedures such as sheep brain dissection and interactive computer simulations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion or Current Enrollment in PSYCH 10
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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In this course, the students will study the nervous system and its connections to behavior. Specific biopsychological topics include organization of the brain, anatomy and physiology of the neuron, sensorimotor systems, and states of consciousness. Students will explore the topics by applying the scientific method and practicing laboratory procedures such as sheep brain dissection and interactive computer simulations.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion or Current Enrollment in PSYCH 10
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2024 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2024 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: PSY 150 | Introduction to Biological Psychology | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): PSYCH10 OR PSYCH10 AND PSYCH10L |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
Approval and Dates
| Version: | 01 | Course Created/Approved: | 5/8/2023 |
| Version Created: | 10/24/2022 | Course Last Modified: | 10/10/2023 |
| Submitter: | Catherine Williams | Course Last Full Review: | 5/8/2023 |
| Version Status: | Approved New Course (First Version) | Prereq Created/Approved: | 5/8/2023 |
| Version Status Date: | 5/8/2023 | Semester Last Taught: | |
| Version Term Effective: | Fall 2024 | Term Inactive: | |
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Apply laboratory procedures utilized in biopsychological research.
2. Explain the relationship between anatomy, physiology, and organization of the nervous system.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe the various research methods commonly utilized in biopsychological research to study brain-behavior relationships.
2. Apply laboratory techniques to observing and experimenting with biopsychological phenomena.
3. Describe the anatomy, physiology, and organization of the nervous system.
4. Examine the electrophysiology of neurons and nerve conduction.
5. Compare and contrast the human nervous system with that of other animals.
6. Analyze the basic processes of sensation and perception for the main sensory systems.
7. Compare and contrast the pattern of neural activity during different stages of wakefulness.
8. Describe synaptogenesis and the brain's ability to recover from injury.
9. Analyze the biology of learning, memory, emotions, and psychological suffering.
10.Describe the role of lateralization in language development.
Topics and Scope
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I. Research methods in biological psychology
A. Brain lesions
B. Recording and stimulating neural activity
C. Neuroimaging
D. Neurochemical methods
II. Biopsychology laboratory techniques
A. Microscopy or virtual microscopy
B. Tissue preservation
C. Dissection
D. Anatomical planes and directions
E. Electrical stimulation and recording
F. DNA extraction and genotyping
III. The anatomy of the nervous system
A. Reflexes lab
B. Drawing the nervous system
C. Sheep brain dissection
IV. Communication within a neuron
A. Measuring electrical potentials
B. Neuron drawings
C. Neurons in action lab
V. Communication between neurons
A. Neuron modeling lab
B. Neurons in action
C. Virtual leech lab
VI. Evolution and comparative neuroanatomy
A. Reptiles
B. Non-primate mammals
C. Primates
VII. Vision
A. Eye dissection/eye modeling lab
B. Vision and visual illusions lab
VIII. Audition and other senses
A. Perceptual illusions
B. Build a receptive field lab
C. Lateral inhibition lab
IX. Mechanisms of wakefulness, sleep, and attention
A. Electroencephalography lab
B. Manipulating the central nervous system: Drugs lab
X. Brain damage and neuroplasticity
A. Head games lab
XI. Lateralization of the brain
A. Split-brain lab
B. Language lab
XII. Biopsychology of emotion and stress
A. Stress and coping lab
B. Biofeedback lab
Assignments:
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All the assignments are done in-class.
1. Reading assignments (13-16)
2. Problem-solving and skills demonstrations with lab models or specimens in class (13-16) including:
A. Assembling three dimensional models
B. Conducting dissections
C. Performing computer simulations
3. Group discussions of data and problem-solving assignments (13-16)
4. Quiz(zes) or exam(s) (1-4), which may include multiple choice and true-false questions, short answers, and the identification of three-dimensional specimens
5. Lab reports (3-8)
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
15 - 25% |
| Problem solving and skills demonstration; lab reports | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 40% |
| Problem-solving and skills demonstrations with lab models or specimens | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 50% |
| Quiz(zes) or exam(s) | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
5 - 15% |
| In-class participation; discussion; attendance | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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A Colorful Introduction to the Anatomy of the Human Brain: A Brain and Psychology Coloring Book. 2nd ed. Pinel, J. & Edwards, M. Pearson. 2007 (classic).
The Sheep Brain: A Basic Guide. Cooley. R. K. & Vanderwolf, C. H. AJ Kirby Company. 2004 (classic).
Biological Psychology. 14th ed. Kalat, J.W. Cengage Learning. 2024.
Instructor prepared materials
OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS
| Student Preparation |
| Matric Assessment Required: | X | Exempt From Assessment |
| Prerequisites-generate description: | A | Auto-Generated Text |
| Advisories-generate description: | NA | No Advisory |
| Prereq-provisional: | N | NO |
| Prereq/coreq-registration check: | Y | Prerequisite Rules Exist |
| Requires instructor signature: | N | Instructor's Signature Not Required |
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| BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY |
| Method of instruction: | 04 | Laboratory |
| Area department: | BEHSC | Behavioral Sciences |
| Division: | 79 | Behavioral Science and Social Sciences |
| Special topic course: | N | Not a Special Topic Course |
| Program Status: | 1 | Major Applicable Course |
| Repeatability: | 00 | Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP |
| Repeat group id: | | |
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| SCHEDULING |
| Audit allowed: | N | Not Auditable |
| Open entry/exit: | N | Not Open Entry/Open Exit |
| Credit by Exam: | N | Credit by examination not allowed |
| Budget code: Program: | 0000 | Unrestricted |
| Budget code: Activity: | 2001 | Behavioral Science |
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| OTHER CODES |
| Disciplines: | Psychology |
| Basic Skills: | N | Not a Basic Skills Course |
| Level below transfer: | Y | Not Applicable |
| CVU/CVC status: | N | Not Distance Ed |
| Distance Ed Approved: | N | |
| Emergency Distance Ed Approved: | N | |
| Credit for Prior Learning: | N | Agency Exam |
| N | CBE |
| N | Industry Credentials |
| N | Portfolio |
| Non-credit category: | Y | Not Applicable, Credit Course |
| Classification: | Y | Liberal Arts and Sciences Courses |
| SAM classification: | E | Non-Occupational |
| TOP code: | 2001.00 | Psychology, General |
| Work-based learning: | N | Does Not Include Work-Based Learning |
| DSPS course: | N | NO |
| In-service: | N | Not an in-Service Course |
| Lab Tier: | 21 | Credit Lab - Tier 1 |
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