The major objective of this course is to present the foundations of human neuroanatomy and physiology. More complex behavioral phenomena like regulation of bodily functions, sleep, emotions, motivation, and memory are then discussed from a physiological viewpoint. Class time is used for lecture and discussion. A laboratory component is required, during which specific techniques and procedures used to isolate neuronal structures that control certain behaviors and the electrophysiology of the brain are demonstrated. This course reviews the historical and current classifications of psychopathology.
Attention is given first to the classical syndromes and their etiology.
The characteristics of each are described in detail and the relevant research is surveyed. Case histories of an illustrative nature are reviewed and the limitations of various approaches in conceptualization and treatment are discussed along with current trends. The material in this course comes from two related areas. The first is the body of literature dealing with how people differ. A variety of kinds of differences are reviewed and their implications discussed.