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This document outlines the course BPSY-DS-103 A: Bio-Psychology offered at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. The course is a 4-credit compulsory core course that explores the biological basis of behavior and the connection between the brain and behavior. It will evaluate the significance of the brain in affective and cognitive processes. The course covers topics like the anatomy and evolution of the nervous system, the senses, psychophysiology of sleep, arousal, emotion, learning, memory and motivation. Students will be assessed through assignments, tutorials, tests and a term end examination.

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Bio Psy Syllabus

This document outlines the course BPSY-DS-103 A: Bio-Psychology offered at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies. The course is a 4-credit compulsory core course that explores the biological basis of behavior and the connection between the brain and behavior. It will evaluate the significance of the brain in affective and cognitive processes. The course covers topics like the anatomy and evolution of the nervous system, the senses, psychophysiology of sleep, arousal, emotion, learning, memory and motivation. Students will be assessed through assignments, tutorials, tests and a term end examination.

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MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH AND STUDIES

(Deemed to be University under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956)

BPSY-DS-103 A: Bio-Psychology

Periods/week Credits Max. Marks: 200

L: 3 T: 1 4 Internal/Continuous Assessment: 100

Duration of Examination: 3 Hrs End Semester Exam: 100

Pre-requisites:

Course Type: Compulsory Core Course

Course Outcome: The Students will be able to-

BPSY-DS-103.1 explore biological basis of behavior


BPSY-DS-103.2 understand connection between brain and behavior
BPSY-DS-103.3 evaluate significance of brain in affective processes
BPSY-DS-103.4 Evaluate significance of brain in cognitive processes
PART A

Module 1: Introduction to Bio-Psychology


1.1.Basics of Physiological Psychology
1.2.Recent trends and developments in Bio-Psychology
1.3.Neuro-imagery

Module 2: Anatomy and Evolution of Nervous System


2.1. CNS and PNS
2.2. Neuron and Neurotransmission
2.3. Neurotransmitters

Module 3: The Senses


3.1. Vision
3.2. Audition
3.3 Gustation
3.4. Olfaction
3.5. Somatosensory
PART B

Module 4: Psychophysiology Sleep and Arousal

4.1. Neurophysiology of arousal, and sleep


4.2 Neurophysiology of attention and consciousness
4.3 Neurophysiology of Sleep

Module 5: Psychophysiology Emotion, Learning, Memory and Motivation


5.1 Psychophysiology of emotions
5.2 Psychophysiology of learning and memory
5.3. Physiological basis of Hunger
5.4 Physiological basis of Thirst

Text Books/ Reference Books:

● Carlson, N. R. (2013). Foundations of Physiological Psychology. Bostan CL

● Levinthal, C. F. (2003). Introduction to Physiological Psychology. New Delhi: PHI

● Leukel, F, (1985) Introduction to Physiological Psychology, CBS publishers, New Delhi

Software required/Weblinks:

Assessment Tools:

Assignment/Tutorials

Sessional tests

Term end examination

CO statement PSO PSO PSO


BPSY-DS-103 PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 1 2 3
BPSY-DS-103.1 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
BPSY-DS-103.2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
BPSY-DS-103.3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2
BPSY-DS-103.4 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 2

Instructions for paper setting: Seven questions are to be set in total. First question will be conceptual
covering entire syllabus and will be compulsory to attempt. Three questions will be set from each Part A
and Part B (one from each unit). Student needs to attempt two questions out of three from each part.
Each question will be of 20 marks.

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