SE303 : Physiological Psychology

Department

Department of Apecial education

Academic Program

Bachelor in Special Education

Type

Compulsory

Credits

02

Prerequisite

SE211

Overview

This course aims to introduce the physiological psychology, to get acquainted with the human nervous system and its basic information, and its main role in carrying out the various psychological functions (awareness, attention, remembering...), and the link between the functions of the nervous system and behavior The human being, and realizing the relationship between the imbalance in the functions of the nervous system and the manifestations of the various disorders that can affect the person as a result of this imbalance, and the relationship between these disorders and their impact on human behavior.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Be familiar with the concepts and terminology related to the physiological psychology

2. Organize information related to the central nervous system

3. Mention the causes of the imbalance in terms of increase or decrease in the glands and impact on behavior

4. Distinguish the relationship of the senses with disabilities; the levels of awareness and the subconscious, and resulting disorders

5. Understand the effects resulting from drug abuse

6. Explain the components of the nervous system and its role in psychological functions

7. Connect between sections of the nervous system and its role in human behavior

8. Compare hormones and neurotransmitters in terms of their structure and function

9. Analyze the imbalance in physiological functions and relationship to human behavior

10. Discover the effects of drug abuse

11. Distinguish between types of physiological disorders that affect the human body and their effects on behavior

12. Write an essay on the glands and their relationship to physiological functions

13. Compile information on internal balance

14. Present a topic for discussion on women’s mental health at several stages of life

15. Use knowledge of the effects of drug abuse in warning and educating the community

16. Participate actively in proposing and discussing topics

17. Demonstrate a high skill of discussion on subjects required

18. Present own opinion on assignment topics

19. Acquires self-learning skills by compiling information.

Develop academic independence; suggest topics for discussion

Teaching and learning methods

· Lecture

· Information gathering

· Writing and discussing reports

Methods of assessments

· Training activities 10

· Midterm exam 30

· Final exam 60

Course content

Week	Topic
1	Introduction to physiological psychology
2	Components of the nervous system and neurotransmitters
3	Glands and hormones
4	Sensory system
5	Nutrition and public health
6	Midterm exam
7	Vital processes
8	Medical drugs and their behavioral and psychological effects
9	Physiological foundations of consciousness
10	Mental, physical and sexual health for women
11	Presentation and discussion of student reports
12	Final exam

References

Fundamentals of Physiological Psychology. Ali Ahmed Wadi. Dr.. Ikhlas Ahmed Al-Janabi 2011 Jarir Publishing House.

Physiological Psychology. Ahmed Okasha. Dr.. Tareq Okasha, The Egyptian Achievement Library, Cairo.

Physiological Psychology. Adeeb Muhammad Al-Khal, Al-Masirah House for Printing and Publishing, Amman.

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