Physiological Psychology Lab

Course Description

This introductory science laboratory course surveys structure and function of the nervous system, psycho-physical research, and scientific research methodology. Students will engage in hands-on physiological psychology demonstrations and data collection in order to investigate the link between mind and brain, such as dissections, electroencephalograms, galvanic skin response, and other physiological indicators of perception. Main topics include neuroanatomy, behavioral neuroscience, consciousness, attention, emotion, stress, and sensation and perception.