Biological Basis of Mental Illness
PSYU202

Instructor - Dr. Denise Jackson
Semester- Fall, 2004
Location and Time -420 SH, Seq 2

Course Description:
The overall goal of this course is to utilize biological approaches to study disease states of the central nervous system and to examine pharmacological treatments for neurological disorders. Prior to pursuing these courses of action, students will learn about structure of the central nervous system in relation to physiological processing in addition to assessing determinants of drug actions. Please note that this course is intended solely for students without a background in the sciences (primarily freshmen) and, as such, has no prerequisites. Upper level students especially with a science background (for example students who have taken the Psychobiology and/or Psychopharmacology course/s) should not be taking this course because the rudimentary level will not provide sufficient challenges to advanced students!!

Prerequisites:
There are NO prerequisites for this course.

Required Textbook:
Biological Foundations of Human Behavior by Josephine F. Wilson, Thomson Learning,Inc., 2003.

Grading:
You will be given 4 exams throughout the semester. The last exam (#4) given during finals week will not be cumulative. THERE ARE NO MAKEUPS UNLESS YOU HAVE A VALIDATED EXCUSE (eg. serious illness verified with a doctor's note or an NU athletic event conflict documented with verification)! Exam questions will consist of multiple-choice questions, matching, and true and false questions. Grades will not be scaled. Each exam will be worth 100% and the 4 exam scores will be averaged. Quizzes and other assignments may comprise 10 - 20% of your final grade.

Grading Scale:

• "A" 90-100%
• "B" 80-89 %
• "C" 70-79%
• "D" 60-69%
• "F" < 60 %
• "+" and "-" additions to grades will beawarded accordingly

ContactInformation:

Dr. Denise Jackson
Phone	617-373-3860
E-Mail	D.Jackson@neu.edu
Office	Room 327 in Nightingale Hall Dial x3860 from stairwell phone for entry. Corridordoor is locked.
Office Hours	Mon 10:30 AM-11:00 AM and Th 12:00 PM-1:00 PM

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READING ASSIGNMENTS

DATE	CHAPTER TOPIC	ASSIGNED READING
Sept 6-14	Add/Drop
The Building Blocks of the Nervous System
W 9/8	2 Nervous System Organization	pgs 23-27
Th 9/9	2 Structure of Neurons	pgs 27-40
M 9/13	2 Function of Neurons	pgs 40-50
Sept 15-24	Drop only
W 9/15	2 (continued) Chemical Synapses, Neurotransmitters, and Drugs
Th 9/16	3 Ion Channels, Receptors and Transmitters	pgs 55-69
M 9/20	3 Transmitters and Drug Actions	pgs 69-80
W 9/22	3 Transmitter Degradation and Review	pgs 80-83
Th 9/23	EXAM 1
Sept 24	Last day to drop a Fall 2004 Basic CollegeClass without a "W" grade
The Organization of the Nervous System
M 9/27	4 Gross Brain Anatomy	pgs 89-104
W 9/29	4 continued
Th 9/30	4 Peripheral Nervous System	pgs108-114
M 10/4	4 Neurotransmitter Distribution	pgs 105-108
Control of Movement
W 10/6	6 Control of Movement	pgs 145-160
Th 10/7	6 continued
M 10/11	UNIV CLOSED	COLUMBUS DAY
W 10/13	6 Movement Disorders	pgs 161-168
Th 10/14	Review
M 10/18	EXAM
Biological Bases of Emotions and Addictions
W 10/20	13 Emotion (Theories/ Brain Circuits and Transmitters)	pgs 377-391
Th 10/21	13 Fear/Disorders Related to Negative Emotions	pgs 391-399
Oct 25	Spring 2005 course registration and add/drop begins
M 10/25	13 Addiction	pgs399-405
Stress and the Nervous System
W 10/27	14 Stress and the Brain	pgs 409-422
Th 10/28	14 Chronic Stress and Associated Disorders	pgs 422-437
M 11/1	continued
W 11/3	Review
Th 11/4	EXAM 3
Disordered Behavior
M 11/8	15 Psychosis and Brain Alterations	pgs 443-452
W 11/10	15 Structural/Functional Abnormalities in Schizophrenia	pgs 452-461
Th 11/11	UNIV CLOSED	VETERANšS DAY
M 11/15	No Class
W 11/17	No Class
Th 11/18	No Class
Nov 19	Last day to drop a basic college course with a "W" grade
M 11/22	15 Mood Disorders	pgs 462-473
W 11/24	No Class
Th 11/25	UNIV CLOSED	THANKSGIVING RECESS
Nov 29	Basic college summer 2005 course registration begins
M 11/29	continued
Developmental Disorders and Brain Damage
W 12/1	16 Brain Development and Insults	pgs 479-492
Th 12/2	16 continued
M 12/6	16 Recovery from Brain Damage/Aging	pgs 492-506
Dec 8	Last day of Fall 2004 basic college classes
W 12/8	16 continued
Dec 10, 13-17th	Final Exam Week for Fall 2004 basic collegeclasses EXAM 4 TBA
M 12/20	Grades due

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