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  • Basic Processes 150: Sensation and Perception

    4.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    An introduction to the phenomena and sensory processes that play a role in human visual and auditory perception. Topics include light and the visual pathways, contrast and contours, motion and space perception, color, depth and size, as well as perceptual development and learning. In addition, sound, the physiology of the auditory system, and language perception are examined. Particular concern is directed to the role of physiology and information processing models in understanding human perception. Extensive laboratory experiences that replicate some of the most important and often cited research in sensory and perceptual psychology are included as part of the course requirements. One laboratory period per week.
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  • Basic Processes 152: Behavioral Psychology

    4.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    A study of basic processes and concepts in the conditioning and learning of human and nonhuman behavior, including acquisition and extinction, stimulus discrimination and generalization, avoidance and punishment, biological constraints on learning, and the role of motivation in lerning. Theoretical trends in issues such as mediation, attention, memory, and concept learning are also discussed. Clinical and educational applications of basic principles of learning are explored. In addition, laboratory operant conditioning studies are conducted. Two 50-minute lectures and two laboratory periods per week.
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  • Basic Processes 154: Physiological Psychology

    4.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    An examination of the relationships between brain function and behavior and the various methods by which physiological psychologists study these relationships. Content areas include basic neuronal physiology and brain anatomy, neural/endocrine interactions, methods in physiological psychology, control of movement, sexual development and behavior, sleep, ingestive behaviors, learning and memory, and physiological correlates of psychopathology.
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  • Basic Processes 155: Physiological Psychology Lab

    2.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    Introduction to the basic methods of brain investigation in physiological psychology via a set of experiments involving surgical and histological preparations. Designed to complement materials discussed in Psychology 154. One laboratory period per week. Corequisite: Psychology 154. Credit: Two semester hours.
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  • Behavioral/Physiological Psychology 410: Cognitive Neuroscience

    4.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    An exploration of current research and theory on human neuropathological conditions and animal models of these conditions as they pertain to brain function and behavior. The course emphasizes various methods for studying mechanisms that relate brain and behavior, critical analysis of relevant literature, ethical considerations in human and animal biomedical research, and the generation of proposals for research projects. Prerequisites: Psychology 206 and 154 or Biology 380.
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  • Behavioral/Physiological Psychology 411: Systems Neuroscience

    4.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    An examination of our current knowledge of the neural processes underlying behavior and mental processes from the perspective of systems neuroscience. The focus is on how this perspective utilizes a combination of behavioral, electrophysiological, anatomical and biochemical approaches in order to increase our understanding of these processes. These issues are addressed through both the critical evaluation of the existing experimental literature and also the processes involved in the development of a research project utilizing these techniques. Current ideas regarding the processes involved in both normal and abnormal function in areas such as learning and memory, motivation, cognition and personality are discussed. Prerequisites: Psychology 206 and one of the following: Psychology 154, Biology 380 or Neuroscience 200.
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  • Behavioral/Physiological Psychology 412: Verbal Behavior

    4.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    An analysis of the acquisition of language and communication from a behavioral learning perspective. We examine in detail how forms of verbal behavior, such as speaking, listening, writing, and thinking, originate and are modified through interactions with other members of the verbal community. Emphasis is placed on the function, rather than the form, of verbal behavior and communication. Specific topics include audience control over verbal behavior, the function of grammar and syntax in oral and written communication, thinking and other private forms of communication, and self-editing in thinking, writing, and speaking. Prerequisites: Psychology 152; or corequisite Psychology 416 or Psychology 585.
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  • Behavioral/Physiological Psychology 415: Behavioral Pharmacology

    4.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    An in-depth examination of the methods used in the systematic discovery of clinically efficacious drugs. A central focus of this course is the techniques used to better understand the behavioral actions of drugs through laboratory analysis. Topics include the stimulus properties of drugs, drug effects on learning and memory, and how complex operant behavior may be altered by various drugs. Ethical issues concerning human and nonhuman research are also discussed. In addition, the course emphasizes a critical evaluation of relevant literature. Prerequisites: Psychology 206 and 152, 154, or Biology 380.
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  • Behavioral/Physiological Psychology 416: Experimental Analysis of Behavior

    4.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    Designed to explore complex issues in the experimental analysis of behavior. Topics include matching equation and maximizing; conditioned motivative relations; rule-governed behavior; adjunctive behavior; schedule-induced behavior, and other aspects of operant behavior. In addition, the course provides the student with an overview of the applications of behavioral technology. Prerequisites: Psychology 206 and 152 or 415.
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  • BIO 600: Senior Project I

    2.00 Credits
    Allegheny College

    Development of individual senior research projectsin group and individual meetings with the project advisor and other appropriate faculty members. Pertinent literature is examined in order to identify proper experimental approaches, designs, techniques, and methods of data analysis. Oral andwritten research proposals and progress reports will be presented and discussed. Credit: Two semester hours. Prerequistes: Intended for Biochemistry majors, seniors only.
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