PSY-6105

ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY **CSPP ** **One Beach Street, Suite 100 ** **San Francisco, CA 94133 ** **415-955-2100 **  

COURSE INFORMATION FORM
= = =**School: California School of Professional Psychology **=
 * Course Title: Biological Aspects of Behavior and Psychopharmacology **
 * Course Number: PSY 6105 **
 * Units: 3 **
 * Term & Year: Fall 2009 **

Day/Time: Fridays 9:00-11:50AM
=**INSTRUCTOR: Davina Chan, Ph.D. **= <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> //<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">The PsyD and Ph.D. clinical psychology programs are organized to enable students to build sequentially on knowledge and skills. This course is part of the PsyD/PhD shared curriculum and will help students develop broad theoretical and scientific knowledge in foundational areas that provides the basis for the effective practice of clinical psychology. // <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Biological Aspects of Behavior and Psychopharmacology explores the biological processes involved in the symptoms and disorders that are encountered in clinical practice. Following an overview of neuroanatomy, we will examine each class of mental disorder in terms of relevant brain structure, neurotransmitters, hormones, and pharmacology. We will explore biological aspects of mood and anxiety disorders, psychosis, addiction, eating disorders, stress, and aggression. In addition, the course will include a discussion of neurophysiological aspects of sensation, emotions, sleep and dreams, learning and memory, and development across the lifespan. Prerequisite: High school biology <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">By the end of this course, students will be able to understand and discuss biological aspects of disorders that are encountered in clinical practice. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Specifically, upon completion of the course, students will: <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">1. be familiar with the structure and function of the nervous system. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">2. understand biological aspects of the disorders that are encountered in clinical practice. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">3. possess an appreciation of the interactions of mind, body, and environment in determining human behavior and experience. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">This course is a lecture and discussion class. Students will be expected to come to class prepared to participate in verbal in-class discussions. In addition, each student will give an oral presentation on a topic of their choice. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">The class will explore the relationship between cultural/ethnic issues and biological aspects of behavior. Cross-cultural research in this area will be examined, and the sharing of cross-cultural experiences will be encouraged. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Sharing ideas and engaging in intellectual dialogue are requirements of the course. Participation in class discussion is an important component of evaluating student competence. Through your participation you contribute to others learning and advance your own understanding. It is one way in which you demonstrate your mastery of class material, course specific objectives and of your ability to engage in problem solving and professional learning behaviors. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Participation in class discussion will be evaluated based on: <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">- the student’s preparation, e.g., familiarity with readings and lecture material <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">- the quality of contribution, e.g., the student’s ability to grasp and understand the readings, synthesize concepts, explore and question meaning, apply concepts to clinical cases <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">- the student’s willingness to contribute to class discussion <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">If students feel uncomfortable participating in verbal discussions, they may submit short reaction papers to supplement their participation score. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">**Examinations** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">The examinations will consist of weekly quizzes on the assigned readings and lecture notes. The quizzes may include multiple choice and/or short answer questions. Make-up exams will only be given in cases of documented medical emergencies. Unreported absences will result in 0 pts. for the scheduled quiz. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Students will be required to give a 20 minute presentation. The presentation may be on any topic related to physiological psychology. A bibliography of the resources used should be submitted. Presentation dates will be determined on the first day of class, and late presentations will be penalized. Presentations will be evaluated based on preparation, organization, clarity, synthesis of ideas, and engagement of audience. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Students will receive a letter grade (See page 50 of the systemwide catalog for the university grade-point system and page 97 for the Academic Standing Status for CSPP Doctoral Students CSPP for CSPP grading standards). <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">In this class students will not receive plus or minus grades for grades C and below. The University does not allow for an A+ grade. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> =<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">A & B = Credit with no concern or no serious concern = <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">C= Marginal pass or “some concern” <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">D/F = fail or serious concerns <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Room: 206 **
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Office Hours: By appointment **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Grading: Letter grades **
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">I. RATIONALE: **
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">II. COURSE DESCRIPTION, PURPOSE, STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES and ASSESSMENT: //**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">A. COURSE DESCRIPTION **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">B. PURPOSE OF THE COURSE: **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">C. SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">D. INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">E. Class Component on Multicultural and International Issues: **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">F. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">DESCRIPTION OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Class Participation **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Presentation **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Course Grading System: **

<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Grade Percentage Distribution:
<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">__Attendance and class participation 15%__ <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">__Oral Presentation 10%__ <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">__Examinations 75%__ <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Students’ are expected to perform within professional standards of care as determined by ethical codes, legal considerations and accepted professional practice. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Students may fail the course by reason of difficulty in meeting the behavioral expectation or requirements of the class, such as attendance, or timely completion of assignments, or for violations of ethical and professional standards of care. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">III. COURSE READINGS AND MATERIALS: <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">**Required Texts** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Articles from the course reader should be read by the dates listed on the course schedule below. The Carlson text is required, but you do not have to memorize all of the terms in the assigned chapters. Focus on the interim summaries and material from the text that is also presented in lecture. The Preston book should be memorized! <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">The University expects regular class attendance by all students. Each student is responsible for all academic work missed during absences. When an absence is necessary, students should contact the instructor as courtesy and to check for assignments. See the University Catalog for the complete policy on attendance (http://www2.alliant.edu/download/2005/catalog/3_Academic_Policies.pdf). <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Remember – it is good practice to keep copies of ALL major assignments/papers you turn in. On rare occasions, work may be lost because of computer failure or other mishaps. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Alliant International University, by mission and practice, is committed to fair and respectful consideration of all members of our community, and the greater communities surrounding us. All members of the University must treat one another as they would wish to be treated themselves, with dignity and concern. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">As an institution of higher education, Alliant International University has the obligation to combat racism, sexism, and other forms of bias and to provide an equal educational opportunity. Professional codes of ethics (e.g., from the APA for psychology students) and the Academic Code shall be the guiding principles in dealing with speech or actions that, when considered objectively, are abusive and insulting. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">The University is committed to principles of scholastic honesty. Its members are expected to abide by ethical standards both in their conduct and in their exercise of responsibility towards other members of the community. Each student’s conduct is expected to be in accordance with the standards of the University. **//The complete Academic Code, which covers acts of misconduct including assistance during examination, fabrication of data, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and assisting other students in acts of misconduct, among others, may be found in the University Catalog.//** The University reserves the right to use plagiarism detection software. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">In CSPP, multiple aspects of students’ professional development and functioning (e.g., cognitive, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, technical, and ethical) will be evaluated throughout the process of education and training in our professional psychology and MFT programs. This kind of comprehensive evaluation is necessary in order for faculty, staff, and supervisors to appraise the professional development and competence of their students. See the University Catalog for the complete CSPP policy on “Evaluation of Student Competence: A. Student Disclosure of Personal Information” (Appendix B). <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">If you need disability-related accommodations in this class, please see me privately. All accommodations must be requested in a timely manner (at least 2 weeks ahead of time) with a letter of support for Alliant’s Office of Disability Services. If you have questions about accommodations, please contact the Office of Disability Services. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Alliant International University does not officially observe any religious holidays. However, in keeping with the institution’s commitment to issues of cultural diversity as well as humanitarian considerations, faculty are encouraged to appreciate students’ religious observances by not penalizing them when they are absent from classes on holy days. Alliant International University faculty will be sensitive to these matters. Students should be similarly respectful of faculty members’ right to observe religious days. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Tutors are available to help students with course-based or exam-based needs. Contact the Director of Student Support Services for information on obtaining tutoring – or other student support services – on your campus. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">If problems arise with faculty, other students, staff, or student support services, students should use the University Problem Solving Procedures located on the web at: <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[|http://www.alliant.edu/academic/studentproblemsolving/ Student_Grievance_Policy.pdf] <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> or contact the University Ombudsperson at <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">rkunard@alliant.edu <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Biological Aspects of Behavior & Psychopharmacology: PSY 6105 ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Fall 2009 ** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Reminder that Syllabus is Subject to Change __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">: The following is the general structure and content of the course. The exact content and schedule of the syllabus is subject to change without prior notice to meet student, faculty, or other needs. We may spend more time on some topics as needed, and conversely, may move more quickly over other topics. Reading s may be changed to correspond more closely to or illuminate class presentation. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Date __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> __Topic__* <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Sep 4 **Introduction/Methods & Strategies of Research** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Carlson: Ch. 1 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> //<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Reference: // <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Carlson: Ch. 5 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Sep 11 **Structure & Function of the Nervous System** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Carlson: Ch. 2 & 3 <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Sapolsky, R.M. (2004). //Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers//. NY: W.H. Henry Holt & Co., pp. 19-36. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Sep 18 **Psychopharmacology** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson: Ch. 4 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Preston: Ch. 1 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Sep 25 **Sensory Systems: Vision** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson: Ch. 6 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Sacks, O. (1998). //The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat//. New York: <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Simon & Schuster, pp. 8-11. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> //Recommended:// <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Davis, J. (2006). Face Blind. //Wired Magazine//, Nov 2006. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct 2 **Sensory Systems: Audition, the Body Senses, and the Chemical Senses** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; msotabcount: 1;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson: Ch. 7 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Nicolelis, M.A. & Chapin, J.K. (2002). Controlling robots with the mind. //Scientific American//, October, 47-53. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct 9** Sleep and Sleep Disorders** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; msotabcount: 1;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson: Ch. 8 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> //<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Recommended: // <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lambert, C. (2005). Deep into Sleep. //Harvard Magazine//, Jul/Aug 2005, pp. 25-33. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct 16** Hormones and Sexual Behavior** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Carlson: Ch. 9 <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Sapolsky, R.M. (2004). //Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers//. NY: W.H. Henry Holt & Co., pp. 120-126, 129-134. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Nussbaum, E. (2000). A question of gender. //Discover//, January, 92-99. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> //<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Recommended: // <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Dowling, C.G. (1999). The science of love. //Life//, February (pp. 38-48). <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Ramachandran, V.S. (1998). //Phantoms in the Brain//. New York: Harper Collins, pp. 212-226. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct 23 **Emotion** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson: Ch 10; Ch. 16: pp. 499-501 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Preston: Ch. 6: pp. 51-54 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Goleman, D. (1997). //Emotional Intelligence//. New York: Bantam Books, pp. 96-104, 133-136, 138-141. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> //<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Recommended: // <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Lambert, C. (2002). Stealthy attitudes. //Harvard Magazine//, Jul/Aug 2002, pp. 18-19. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Gudrais, E. (2005). Self-esteem, real and phony. //Harvard Magazine//, Sep/Oct 2005, pp. 16-22. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Butnik, S.M. (2005). Neurofeedback in adolescents and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. //Journal of Clinical Psychology//, 61, 621-625. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Robbins, J. (1996). Wired for Miracles. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Oct 30** Ingestive Behavior and Eating Disorders** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Carlson: Ch. 11 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Nov 6 **Learning & Memory** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson: Ch. 12 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">De Bertodano, H. (2005). The Original Rain Man. //The Week//, March 4, 2005, pp. 40-41. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> //<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Recommended: // <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Sacks, O. (1998). //The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat//. New York: Simon & Schuster, pp. 161-165. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Snowden, D. (1997). Aging and Alzheimer’s disease: lessons from the nun study. //The Gerontologist//, 37(2), 150-6. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Nov 13 **Substance Abuse Disorders** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson: Ch 16: pp. 510-528 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> //<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Recommended: // <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Hall, S.S. (2003). The Quest for a Smart Pill. //Scientific American//, 289, 3, 57-63. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Fisher, S. & Greenberg, R. (1997). //From placebo to panacea: Putting psychiatric drugs to the test//. New York: Wiley, pp. 359-384. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Nov 20 **Schizophrenia/Autism** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Carlson: Ch 15: pp. 457-471; Ch 16: pp. 495-499 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Preston: Ch. 5 & 7; Ch. 8: 57-58, 69-71 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Nov 27 **Thanksgiving Holiday** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Dec 4 **Affective Disorders** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson: Ch. 15: pp. 471-484 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> Preston: Ch. 2 & 3; Ch. 8: pp. 55, 60-65 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Dec 11 **Anxiety Disorders and PTSD/Stress & Health** <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson: Ch 10: pp. 291-295; Ch15: pp. 484-491; Ch 16: 501-510 <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Preston: Ch. 4, Ch. 6: pp. 50, 55; Ch. 8: pp. 65-69 <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Wylie, M.S. (2004). The Limits of Talk: Bessel van der Kolk wants to transform the treatment of trauma. //Psychotherapy Networker, 28 (1)// 30-41. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Sapolsky, R.M. (2004). //Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers//. NY: W.H. Henry Holt & Co., pp. 384-387. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> //<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Recommended: // <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Goleman, D. (2005). //Emotional Intelligence//. New York: Bantam Books, pp. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">166-176, 203-214. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Davidson, R.J. et al. (2003). Alterations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness meditation. //Psychosomatic Medicine,// //65//, 564-570. <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">*Readings listed should be completed prior to each class <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">© 2009 Davina Chan, Ph.D. as to this syllabus and all lectures. Students are prohibited from recording or selling course content, from being paid by any person or commercial firm for lecture notes, and from publishing any course content whatsoever without explicit written permission from the professor. <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards of Care **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Behavioral Expectations **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Carlson, Neil (2008). //Physiological Psychology// (7th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Preston, J. & Johnson, J. (2004). //Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple// (5th ed.). Miami, FL: MedMaster.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Course reader: available at AIU library and online.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msobidifontsize: 10.0pt; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">IV. ****<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: **<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">1. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Policies Related To Class Attendance, Lateness, Missed Exams or Assignments __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">2. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Responsibility to Keep Copies __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">3. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Respectful Speech and Actions __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">4. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Academic Code of Conduct and Ethics __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">5. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Evaluation of Students’ Professional Development and Functioning __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">6. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Disability Accommodations Request __
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">7. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Policy on Course Requirements During Religious Holidays __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">8. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Resources for Obtaining Tutoring or Other Student Support Services __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Times; msofareastfontfamily: Times; msolist: Ignore;">9. **__<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Problem Solving Resources __<span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Week by Week Syllabus **