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Course Description
Advanced exploration of the anatomical structures and physiological processes that determine behavior. Focus on the structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system, the cellular basis of neuronal activities, the neural control of movement, the acquisition and processing of sensory information, and the biological bases of motivated behaviors and higher-order mental processes.
Requisites Prerequisite
PSYC 700
Rationale
This course is designed to provide advanced exploration of the major concepts, theories, methodologies, and empirical findings in the field of behavioral neuroscience. Students will develop the skills needed to design original scientific research and to communicate in the scientific community. Finally, students will learn to integrate basic and applied neuroscience theory and practice with a Biblical perspective and a Christ-centered approach to the role of researcher in professional psychology.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A. Explore the physiological foundations of behavior, cognition, motivation and emotion. B. Evaluate current research in the field of neuroscience/biopsychology as it relates to real-world applications.
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Biological Bases of Behavior
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C. Examine the scientific methods used by psychologists, neuroscientists and neurobiologists to investigate the complex relationship between the brain and behavior. D. Develop the skills needed to create original scientific research and to communicate in the scientific community. E. Examine a biblical worldview as it relates to critical issues surrounding topics of brain and behavior.
Course Resources
Required Resource Purchases
American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Current ed.). American Psychological Association.
Garrett, B, & Hough, G. (2021). Brain and Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience (6th ed.). Sage Publications, Inc. ISBN: 9781544373485.
Harrington, M. (2020). The Design of Experiments in Neuroscience (3rd ed.). Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781108716925.
Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.
Additional Materials for Learning
A. Computer with basic audio/video output equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Canvas recommended browsers (https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Basics- Guide/What-are-the-browser-and-computer-requirements-for-Canvas/ta-p/66) D. Microsoft Word E. Microsoft PowerPoint F. Adobe Acrobat Reader G. APA formatting information: https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu? url=http%3A%2F%2FAPAStyleCENTRAL.apa.org (https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu? url=http%3A%2F%2FAPAStyleCENTRAL.apa.org)
Course Assignments
Textbook readings and lecture presentations (MLOs: A - E)
Course Requirements Checklist
After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations (https://www.liberty.edu/institutional- effectiveness/student-expectations/), the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.
support of the hypothesis(es), and specify the design and the relevant hypothesis(es)]. While there are no specific formatting guidelines for presenting an outline in current APA style, the student will utilize all applicable current APA formatting elements (e.g., title page, running head, page numbers etc.) for this assignment. A current APA-formatted references page with at least 10-12 scholarly, peer-reviewed resources must be included.
Research Proposal: Part 4 - Method Section Assignment
The student will write a draft of the Method section of his/her Research Proposal Assignment that includes the following elements: subjects/participants, apparatus/materials and procedure. The Student will describe his/her proposed methodology in sufficient detail so that readers can evaluate the adequacy of the method and replicate the design of the research. All elements of the Method section must adhere to current APA formatting guidelines.
Research Proposal: Part 5 - Final Proposal Assignment
The student will write a 6–8-page Research Proposal that addresses an original, scientific research question in the field of behavioral neuroscience. All elements of the Research Proposal: Final Assignment must adhere to current APA formatting guidelines, and at least 10-12 scholarly, peer- reviews resources must be included in the references page.
Quizzes (8)
The student will complete 8 open-book/open-notes quizzes that will cover the textbook readings and presentation(s) for the module in which it is assigned. Each quiz will have a 1-hour time limit and will comprise 25 multiple choice questions. The quizzes are not cumulative in the sense that questions about previously covered chapters will not be asked, but the student may need to use material learned in a previous section to aid in understanding of subsequent information. (CLO’s A – D)
Course Grading
Course Requirements Checklist 10
Discussions (2 at 50 pts ea) 100
Discussion: Virtual Conference Presentation 100
Research Proposal Assignment:
Part 1 - Topic Paragraph Assignment 50
Part 2 - Hypothesis and List of References Assignment
50
Part 3 - Outline of the Introduction Assignment 100
Part 4 - Method Section Assignment 100
Part 5 - Final Proposal Assignment 100
Quizzes (8 at 50 pts ea) 400
Total 1010
Policies
Late Assignment Policy
Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.
If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.
Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:
- Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.
- Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.
- Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.
- Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.
Disability Assistance
Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation-support/
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Grading Scale
A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F
940- 1010
920- 939
900- 919
860- 899
840- 859
820- 839
780- 819
760- 779
740- 759
700- 739
680- 699
679 and below
For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.
Schedule
When Topic Notes
Course Overview Student Acknowledgements
Course Requirements Checklist
Module 1: Week 1
Learn Read: 2 items
Watch: 1 item
Interact: 2 items
Explore: 1 item
Apply Discussion: The Limits of Scientific Control
Quiz: Nervous System
When Topic Notes
Module 2: Week 2
Learn Read: 2 items
Watch: 1 item
Interact: 1 item
Explore: 1 item
Apply Research Proposal: Part 1 - Topic Paragraph Assignment
Quiz: The Ethics and Methods of Research
Module 3: Week 3
Learn Read: 2 items
Watch: 1 item
Interact: 1 item
Explore: 1 item
Apply Research Proposal: Part 2 - Hypothesis and List of References Assignment
Quiz: Psychopharmacology
Module 4: Week 4
Learn Read: 1 item
Watch: 1 item
Interact: 2 items
Explore: 1 item
Apply Research Proposal: Part 3 - Outline of the Introduction Assignment
Quiz: Motivation and Emotion
Module 5: Week 5
Learn Read: 2 items
Watch: 1 item
Interact: 1 item
Explore: 1 item
Apply Discussion: The Role of Language in Social-Emotional Functioning
Quiz: Hearing and Language
