Course DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to the investigation of p

Course DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to the investigation of physiological and neurological basis for human behavior. The student will be able to study and discuss various influences on personality development such as pre-natal maternal behavior; gender; nature versus nurture; brain development; genetic composition; sensory motor interactions; learning disabilities; drug impacts; and neurological diseases. Course Topics & ObjectivesWeek One: Introduction to BiopsychologyWeek Two: The Brain and Nervous SystemWeek Three: Neural ActivityWeek Four: Hunger Eating and HealthWeek Five: Hormones and SexWeek Six: Sleep Dreaming and Circadian RhythmsWeek Seven: Addictions and EmotionsWeek Eight: The Split Brain & Psychiatric DisordersWeek Nine: Biopsychology Overview