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01 Introduction to Biopsychology
3 topics
1 History and Development of Biopsychology
  • Early Philosophical Foundations
  • Development of Neuroscience
  • Integration with Psychology
2 Research Methods in Biopsychology
  • Experimental Approaches
  • Animal Models
  • Clinical Case Studies
  • Ethical Considerations in Biopsychological Research
3 Career Paths in Biopsychology
  • Academic Research
  • Clinical Applications
  • Emerging Fields
02 Neuroanatomy
3 topics
1 Cellular Components of the Nervous System
  • Neurons: Structure and Function
  • Glial Cells and Supporting Tissues
  • Neural Stem Cells
2 Gross Anatomy of the Nervous System
  • Central Nervous System
  • Peripheral Nervous System
3 Brain Development
  • Prenatal Development
  • Postnatal Development and Plasticity
  • Aging and the Nervous System
03 Neurophysiology
3 topics
1 Neural Communication
  • Resting Membrane Potential
  • Action Potentials
  • Saltatory Conduction
2 Synaptic Transmission
  • Chemical Synapses
  • Electrical Synapses
  • Neurotransmitter Systems
3 Neural Integration
  • Spatial and Temporal Summation
  • Neural Networks and Circuits
  • Neurotransmitter Interactions
04 Neurochemistry and Psychopharmacology
4 topics
1 Principles of Psychopharmacology
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Drug-Receptor Interactions
2 Major Classes of Psychoactive Drugs
  • Stimulants
  • Depressants
  • Hallucinogens
  • Antipsychotics
  • Antidepressants
  • Anxiolytics
3 Mechanisms of Drug Action
  • Agonists and Antagonists
  • Tolerance and Sensitization
  • Withdrawal and Dependence
4 Psychopharmacological Treatment Approaches
  • Psychiatric Disorders
  • Neurological Conditions
  • Pain Management
05 Sensory Systems
6 topics
1 General Principles of Sensation
  • Transduction
  • Feature Detection
  • Sensory Coding
2 Visual System
  • Anatomy of the Eye
  • Visual Pathways
  • Visual Processing in the Brain
  • Color and Motion Perception
3 Auditory System
  • Anatomy of the Ear
  • Auditory Pathways
  • Sound Localization and Processing
4 Somatosensory System
  • Touch, Pressure, and Vibration
  • Temperature Sensation
  • Pain Perception and Modulation
5 Chemical Senses
  • Taste (Gustation)
  • Smell (Olfaction)
  • Chemesthesis
6 Vestibular System
  • Balance and Spatial Orientation
  • Integration with Other Sensory Systems
06 Motor Systems
4 topics
1 Organization of Movement
  • Voluntary and Involuntary Movement
  • Motor Pathways
  • Motor Units
2 Brain Structures Involved in Movement
  • Motor Cortex
  • Basal Ganglia
  • Cerebellum
  • Brainstem Motor Nuclei
3 Motor Control and Coordination
  • Planning and Execution
  • Feedback Systems
  • Proprioception
4 Movement Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Cerebellar Disorders
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
07 Brain Plasticity and Development
4 topics
1 Principles of Neural Plasticity
  • Structural Plasticity
  • Functional Plasticity
  • Molecular Mechanisms
2 Critical and Sensitive Periods
  • Visual System Development
  • Language Acquisition
  • Emotional Development
3 Experience-Dependent Plasticity
  • Learning and Memory Formation
  • Environmental Enrichment
  • Recovery from Brain Damage
4 Neurogenesis
  • Adult Neurogenesis
  • Stem Cell Research
  • Therapeutic Applications
08 Homeostatic Systems and Biological Rhythms
4 topics
1 Principles of Homeostasis
  • Negative Feedback Systems
  • Positive Feedback Systems
  • Allostasis and Stress Responses
2 Neuroendocrine Regulation
  • Hypothalamic-Pituitary System
  • Adrenal System
  • Thyroid Regulation
3 Biological Rhythms
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Sleep-Wake Cycles
  • Seasonal Rhythms
4 Temperature Regulation
  • Thermoregulatory Centers
  • Heat Production and Conservation
  • Heat Loss Mechanisms
09 Hormones and Behavior
4 topics
1 Endocrine System Overview
  • Major Endocrine Glands
  • Hormone Classification
  • Mechanisms of Hormone Action
2 Sex Hormones and Reproductive Behaviors
  • Sexual Differentiation of the Brain
  • Organizational and Activational Effects
  • Mating Behaviors
  • Parenting Behaviors
3 Stress Hormones
  • HPA Axis Function
  • Glucocorticoids and Behavior
  • Chronic Stress Effects
4 Hormones and Cognition
  • Effects on Learning and Memory
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Hormonal Influences on Mood
10 Biological Rhythms and Sleep
4 topics
1 Neural Basis of Circadian Rhythms
  • Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
  • Melatonin and Light Entrainment
  • Clock Genes
2 Physiological Functions of Sleep
  • Memory Consolidation
  • Metabolic Functions
  • Immune System Support
3 Sleep Disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Narcolepsy
  • Parasomnias
4 Effects of Sleep Deprivation
  • Cognitive Impairments
  • Emotional Dysregulation
  • Health Consequences
11 Motivation and Reward
4 topics
1 Neural Basis of Motivation
  • Drive and Incentive Systems
  • Homeostatic Motivation
  • Non-homeostatic Motivation
2 Hunger and Eating Behavior
  • Hypothalamic Regulation
  • Hormonal Influences
  • Eating Disorders
3 Thirst and Fluid Balance
  • Osmotic and Volumetric Thirst
  • Neural Mechanisms
4 Reward Systems
  • Mesolimbic Dopamine Pathway
  • Reinforcement and Punishment
  • Addiction and Substance Use Disorders
12 Emotion and Stress
4 topics
1 Neural Substrates of Emotion
  • Limbic System
  • Amygdala Function
  • Prefrontal-Limbic Connections
2 Theories of Emotion
  • James-Lange Theory
  • Cannon-Bard Theory
  • Cognitive Appraisal Theories
  • Somatic Marker Hypothesis
3 Stress Response Systems
  • Fight-or-Flight Response
  • HPA Axis Activation
  • Allostatic Load
4 Effects of Chronic Stress
  • Neuroanatomical Changes
  • Immune System Effects
  • Psychological Consequences
13 Learning and Memory
4 topics
1 Cellular Mechanisms of Learning
  • Synaptic Plasticity
  • Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)
  • Long-Term Depression (LTD)
2 Memory Systems
  • Declarative Memory
  • Non-declarative Memory
3 Neural Structures in Memory
  • Hippocampus
  • Amygdala
  • Prefrontal Cortex
  • Cerebellum
4 Memory Disorders
  • Amnesia
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
14 Lateralization and Language
4 topics
1 Cerebral Lateralization
  • Structural Asymmetries
  • Functional Specialization
  • Evolutionary Perspectives
2 Neural Basis of Language
  • Classical Language Areas
  • Modern Perspectives on Language Networks
  • Language Development
3 Language Disorders
  • Aphasia
  • Dyslexia
  • Specific Language Impairment
4 Hemispheric Specialization in Other Functions
  • Spatial Processing
  • Emotional Processing
  • Music Perception
15 Consciousness and Attention
4 topics
1 Neural Correlates of Consciousness
  • Theories of Consciousness
  • Brain Regions and Networks
  • Altered States of Consciousness
2 Attention Systems
  • Bottom-up Attention
  • Top-down Attention
  • Neural Networks of Attention
3 Disorders of Consciousness
  • Coma
  • Vegetative State
  • Minimally Conscious State
4 Split-Brain Research
  • Corpus Callosum Function
  • Split-Brain Phenomena
  • Implications for Consciousness Theories
16 Biopsychology of Psychiatric Disorders
5 topics
1 Neurobiological Basis of Mental Illness
  • Genetic Factors
  • Environmental Influences
  • Gene-Environment Interactions
2 Mood Disorders
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
3 Anxiety Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
4 Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
  • Dopamine Hypothesis
  • Glutamate Hypothesis
  • Neural Circuit Abnormalities
5 Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Intellectual Disability
17 Neurological Disorders and Rehabilitation
4 topics
1 Stroke
  • Types and Mechanisms
  • Consequences and Recovery
  • Rehabilitation Approaches
2 Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Primary and Secondary Damage
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Effects
  • Recovery Processes
3 Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
4 Neuroplasticity in Rehabilitation
  • Compensatory Strategies
  • Functional Reorganization
  • Novel Therapeutic Approaches
18 Evolutionary and Comparative Biopsychology
4 topics
1 Principles of Evolutionary Neuroscience
  • Natural Selection and the Brain
  • Homology and Analogy in Brain Evolution
  • Adaptive Specializations
2 Comparative Neuroanatomy
  • Invertebrate Nervous Systems
  • Vertebrate Brain Evolution
  • Primate Brain Specializations
3 Evolution of Cognitive Functions
  • Social Cognition
  • Tool Use
  • Language Evolution
4 Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Behavior
  • Mate Selection
  • Parental Investment
  • Cooperation and Competition
19 Developmental Biopsychology
4 topics
1 Prenatal Neural Development
  • Neural Tube Formation
  • Neurogenesis and Migration
  • Synaptogenesis
2 Critical Periods in Development
  • Sensory System Development
  • Language Acquisition
  • Social Development
3 Adolescent Brain Development
  • Pruning and Myelination
  • Prefrontal Maturation
  • Risk-Taking Behavior
4 Aging and the Brain
  • Normal Age-Related Changes
  • Cognitive Reserve
  • Neurodegenerative Processes
20 Research Methods and Ethics in Biopsychology
4 topics
1 Invasive Research Techniques
  • Lesion Studies
  • Stimulation Studies
  • Pharmacological Manipulations
2 Non-invasive Research Techniques
  • Electroencephalography (EEG)
  • Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI)
  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
3 Genetic and Molecular Techniques
  • Knockout and Transgenic Models
  • Optogenetics
  • CRISPR and Gene Editing
4 Ethical Considerations
  • Animal Research Ethics
  • Human Participant Research
  • Neuroethics and Society
21 Applied Biopsychology
4 topics
1 Clinical Applications
  • Neuropsychological Assessment
  • Biofeedback
  • Brain-Computer Interfaces
2 Neuromodulation Therapies
  • Deep Brain Stimulation
  • Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
  • Neurofeedback
3 Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Brain-Immune Interactions
  • Stress and Immunity
  • Clinical Applications
4 Future Directions
  • Personalized Medicine
  • Neural Prosthetics
  • Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience

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