Neil E. Rowland
Professor, Department of Psychology
(room 330),
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Ph: 352 392 0601 ext 287 |
Fax: 352 392 7985 |
e-mail: nrowland@ufl.edu |
Welcome to my home page
- I received my Ph.D. in 1974 from University College London
- I am Professor and associate chair of Psychology and Coordinator of the Behavioral Neuroscience area within the department.
- Teaching link will give you information about my courses.
- Research link will tell you about my research lab and publications.
Undergraduate and graduate courses that I teach:
- PSY 2012 General Psychology, Spring 2003
- PSY 4930 Psychology of Eating, Spring 2004
- PSB 3004 Introduction to Physiological Psychology Spring 2004
- PSB 3340 Behavioral Neuroscience Spring 2004
- PSB 4434 Neurochemistry, Pharmacology and Behavior, Fall 2003
PSB 4824
Biological Rhythms
- PSB 5935 Nutrition, Brain and Behavior
- PSB 6099 Proseminar in Physiological & Comparative Psychology, Fall 2003
PSB 3004 Physiological Psychology* (sect 6223)
PSB 3340 Behavioral Neuroscience* (sect 3924)
(*Note: these are the same course, time, and content; they differ only in
prerequisites)
Spring 2004: T2-3 R3, New Engng Bldg 100
Instructor: Dr. Neil Rowland (nrowland@ufl.edu) 392-0601 x287,
Psych bldg 330
TAs: Kryslaine Lopes (kolopes@ufl.edu), Cheryl Vaughan (chvaugha@ufl.edu)
Required text: Physiology of Behavior, 8th edition by N. Carlson (Allyn
& Bacon)
This course is an initial and comprehensive coverage of the structure and
function of the brain in relation to behavior. There will be five in class exams plus a cumulative final;
you get to drop the lowest of the first five. Each exam will count 20%
of your final grade. The final is mandatory (also 20%). No make-up
exams: if you miss one it will be your dropped grade. The exams
will include both multiple choice and short “essay” questions with about
half the points allocated to each type. The final letter grades will
be based on a curve, with about half the class getting A, B+ or B: the exact
percentage scores these will correspond to won’t be determined until the
end of the class, but I’ll give you updates as we go along.
There is a very large amount of complex material covered in this class:
it is almost always true that students who come to
class and keep up with study guide exercises do much better than those who
do not! At present, the exam dates and material listed
below are preliminary: the content of each exam will be the material
covered since the last exam. Review sessions will be held, most likely the
evening or weekend before each exam.
Class schedule and approximate topics
Jan 6,8 Structure and function of cells
and the nervous system (ch 1-3)
13,15 Psychopharmacology
(ch 4)
20,22 First exam
20th (chapters 1-4); research methods (ch5)
27,29 Vision (ch
6)
Feb 3,5 Other senses (ch7); movement
(ch8)
10,12 Second exam
10th (chapters 5-8); Sleep (ch9)
17,19 Reproduction
(ch10); emotion (ch 11)
24,26 Ingestive
behavior (ch 12)
Mar 2,4 Third exam 2nd (chapters 9-12)
(no class on 4th!)
9,11 No classes – Spring
Break!!
16,18 Learning and
memory; relational (ch 13-14)
23,25 Human communication
(ch 15)
30, 1 Fourth exam 30th
(chapters 13-15); mental disorders (ch16)
Apr 6,8 Other disorders; drug abuse
(ch 17-18)
13,15 Fifth exam 15th
(chapters 16-18)
20,xx
Final exam:
Tuesday 27th April, 10 a.m.-noon, NEB 100.
Section 3934 Spring 2003
Class meets T2-3 R3 Tur L007 Please, turn off your cell phone in the classroom!
Professor: Dr. Neil E. Rowland (Office: Psychology bldg room 330) (sub for Dr Merle Meyer)
Contact: nrowland@ufl.edu http://www.psych.ufl.edu/~rowland 392-0601 ext 287; Off. Hrs: TBA, or by app.
Teaching Assistant: Tom Tiegs, BA; Office 236D PSYCH BLDG; tjtiegs@ufl.edu Off. Hrs. T,R 4th pd.
Required text: Franzoi, PSYCHOLOGY, a journey
of discovery, 1st ed (2002) Atomic Dog,
This book may be purchased either locally
or from the publisher (www.atomicdog.com).
You may also purchase just an online (electronic)
version ($19.95), or a paperback plus online ($39.95). I strongly
recommend the paperback: it is very useful for bringing to class and review
sessions.
The online version (which you must get) is
in color, has animations, and a study guide.
If you go online, you need this Course Registration
ID: 1216302003010 (and a credit card, of course).
Course Description: This course is designed
as a broad general survey to the field of Psychology
My primary goals for you in General Psychology
are:
1)
to develop a knowledge of the concepts and terminology
2)
to acquire an understanding of some of the more basic research findings
3)
to develop a general awareness of various research perspectives
4)
to develop your thinking skills and methods of studying
5)
to portray psychology as a dynamic science, to understand and explain human
behavior
You must stay actively involved (take notes,
form study groups, quiz yourself, use flashcards, use the online study guide
resources, read ahead) in the course material: there is a lot, and the tests
are hard.
There will be five in-class examinations (80
points each) plus a cumulative final (80 points). You must take
the final but you get to drop the lowest of your first four grades, so the
course grade will be determined on your total score out of 400. There
will be no make up exams: if you miss an exam, either by choice or by chance,
that will be a zero (and hopefully your dropped grade). The approximate
final percentage cut-offs will be 90% (A), 80% (B), 70% (C), 60% (D).
All exams are multiple choice; bring a pencil and ID card. To give you
a full hour, the exams will start at about
Research Requirement for PSY 2012
One of the goals of PSY 2012 is to familiarize
the students with the research process in psychology. To meet this it is a
requirement that you participate as a subject in psychological experiments,
which will be explained early in the semester, or you may select to write
a review of a research article. Failure to meet this requirement will
automatically earn you and Incomplete in the course. Completion date:
04/17.
PSB 4434: Neurochemistry, Pharmacology
& Behavior, Fall 2003
Dr. Neil Rowland: office: 330 Psych; tel 392-0601
x287; nrowland@ufl.edu
Class meets Tues 1:55-2:45 & Thurs 1:55-3:50
p.m. in Rinker Hall (new Architecture/Bldg const bldg) room 215
Text: Molecular basis of neuropharmacology; Nestler, Hyman & Malenka (McGraw Hill, 2001)
Syllabus/course content:
The course is an in-depth coverage of topics
of neurotransmission, and the use of drugs to study both the basic mechanisms
and behavioral consequences of those transmitters. Most of the first
half of the course will cover topics to which you should have had an introduction
in foundation level classes, and will review and then add considerably to
that base. Most of the second half of the class will deal with drugs
of common use and abuse. Toward the end of the semester, and in groups
of about 3-4 students, we will have time devoted to presentations. The group
will select, present, and discuss a recent (last 2 years) paper or topic from
the literature that bears upon and extends the content of the course.
There are four written exams (including the final) in essay format during
the class period. The course grade is based on 20% each first three
exams, 30% final, and 10% for class/group presentation and class participation/attendance
throughout the semester.
Class dates and approximate sequence and timing
of topics:
Week Dates
Topics
1
26,28 Aug Basic
principles of NeuroPharmacology
Chapter 1
2
2,4 Sept
Review of Neurons and electrical excitability Chapters 2-3
3
9,11 Sept
Synaptic transmission, signal transduction
Chapters 4-5
4
16,18 Sept Exam
1: 16th Nucleus
Chapter 6
5
23,25 Sept Amino
acids, catecholamines
Chapters 7-8
6
30S 2 Oct
Serotonin, neuropeptides
Chapters 9-10
7
7,9 Oct
Exam 2: 7th Neurotropins
Chapter 11
8
14,16 Oct
Autonomic; neuroendocrine
Chapters 12-13
9
21,23 Oct
Movement and mood disorders
Chapters 14-15
10 28,30
Oct
Reinforcement and addiction
Chapter 16
11 4,6
Nov Exam 3: 4th
12
xx,13 Nov
13 18,20
Nov
14
25, xx
15
2,4 Dec
16
9,xx Dec
Final exam TBA (probably
9th; actually scheduled for 19th).
PSB 4930 X4968 Psychology
of Eating, Spring 2004
Dr. Neil Rowland (room 330A, Psychology bldg). 392-0601 ext
287, nrowland@ufl.edu
TAs: Laura Farnbauch (laurajf@ufl.edu) and Clare Mathes (cmathes@ufl.edu)
There is no text, but instead a course packet of slides and notes (Target
Copy)
Class meets: New Engng Bldg 100; MWF 6th period (12:50-1:40 p.m.)
Jan x,7,9
Biology of food: macro- and micro-nutrients; balanced diets
12,14,16 Body weight
regulation: physiological theories; homeostasis
x,21,23
Neurobiology and feeding: transmitters and hormones
27,29,31 Chemical
senses: smell and taste
Feb 2,4,6 First exam
Specific appetites: evolutionary significance
9,11,13
Development of feeding: prenatal factors and breast/bottle feeding
16,18,20 Aging and
food intake; Peer factors in development
23,25,27 Learning theory
applied to feeding: learned preferences and aversions.
Mar 1,3,5 Second
exam (no class 5th!!)
Spring break
15,17,19 Social
influences on eating: norms and attitudes
22,24,26 Externality
theory; food craving and addiction
M-Apr 29,31,1 Obesity and society;
Third exam
5,7,9
Eating disorders and their treatment:
12,14,16 Behavior
therapy, drug therapy; changing societal eating patterns
19,21, x Remaining
topics.....
Final Thursday April 29th 10:00-noon
Purpose:
There is a rapid increase in the number of Americans in all age brackets
that are classified as overweight. This is thought to pose a major
health risk to society. What can or should be done about it?
Whatever the outcome, Psychologists are sure to be involved because it involves
understanding and changing human behavior. The purpose of this class
is to review factors that are known to contribute to normal feeding and to
its disorders (including obesity). This course truly spans just about
all areas of psychology. We start with a systems approach – what are
the (neural and chemical) signals that food produces in the body, and how
are those signals used by the brain to alter feeding? We then
discuss specific appetites and hungers, how our early life environment shapes
our feeding behavior, and how children and adults learn the consequences of
specific foods. The third part of the course emphasizes social
factors: what are norms, how did they evolve, and how do they shape our eating.
The last part of the course talks about eating disorders (including more on
obesity), the types of treatments available to individuals, and whether changes
of societal behavior are realistic.
Grading:
There are four in class examinations, the fourth of which is the final.
Each is a short essay format (eg write for about 15 min on three out of five
questions) and 100 points per exam. You additionally are required to
submit a scholarly paper of at least 3000 words (10 pages), in professional
format with at least 10 references, on any topic related to eating behavior.
You should consult with me about the suitability of your topic no later than
Spring Break. The paper, which is also worth 100 points, is due on (or
before) the last regular class, April 21st. Approximate letter
grade cutoffs 90,80,70,60.
PSB
6099 Prosem: Physiological & Comparative Psych. Fall 2003
Dr. Neil Rowland: office: 330 Psych; tel 392-0601 x287; nrowland@ufl.edu
Class times: Tue & Thu 4th pd (
.
Note: The “basic class” described here is
for 2 credits. If you require a 3rd credit, eg for professional licensure,
you will need to write a research-based paper (details in class).
The purpose of this course is to provide a background in theories and concepts underlying the biological basis of behavior, and to enable you to understand the use or misuse of these concepts and technologies when applied to human brain function. Listed below on the left are the dates of the classes and on the right some of the topics to be covered. These are in only approximate sequence and timing.
Course evaluation is based on three written exams, each counting approximately 30% to your final (2 credit) grade. The remaining 10% is based on class attendance and participation, and performance in the discussion groups. Near the beginning of the semester, you will be asked to nominate topics for class discussion (or other format, depending on numbers), and to rank order your preference for these topics.
Texts: Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology
5th ed. by Kolb & Whishaw , Worth, 2003
(plus recommended reading: Evolutionary Psychology,
1st ed. by Buss, Allyn & Bacon, 1999)
Aug 26, 28 Philosophical foundations
and evolutionary psychology
Sep 2,4 How brain cells work: integration
and communication
9,11 Organization of the brain:
function and anatomy; hormones
16,18 Development of the brain: exam
#1--18th
23,25 Cortical organization: sensory
systems
30, O2 Cortical organization: motor
systems
Oct 7,9 Discussion group #1 on 9th.
14,16 Eating, sex and biological clocks;
exam #2—16th
21,23 Discussion group #2 on 23rd
28,30 Memory and language
Nov 4,6 Emotion and social processes.
xx,13 Discussion group #3 on 13th.
18,20 Disorders and neuroplasticity
22,xx
Dec 2,4
9,xx {Final exam TBA}.
People in
my Laboratory (2003-4)
Kim Robertson
(kimr@ufl.edu) - senior technician
Emily Crews (ecrews@ufl.edu)
- 5th year graduate student, Psychology
Cheryl Vaughan
(chvaugha@ufl.edu) - 4th year grad student, Psychology
Laura Farnbauch
- 1st year graduate stduent
Clare Mathes
-1st year graduate student
Anaya Mitra -1st
year graduate student
Principal faculty collaborators:
Dr. Michael Katovich
-UF Dept. Pharmacodynamics
Dr. William Kem
-UF Dept. Pharmacology
- Neurobiological basis of feeding behavior
- Simulated foraging in mice with genetic obesity. Many studies have identified genes that are potentially linked to overeating, but none has studies whether these genes affect the way in which organisms structure their "world" around food. We are trying to address this problem using geentically obese mice living in a closed economy.
- Mechanisms of action and tolerance to appetite suppressant drugs. We are investigating in rats and mice whether combinations of putative anorectic agents may have effects greater than the sum of the components (ie drug synergy). One promising recent lead involves drugs that target the brain's endocannabinoid system. Using a serotonin-acting anorectic agent, dexfenfluramine, we have found that behavioral tolerance develops rapidly in rats. In mice, however, we observe little evidence for tolerance; we are currently studying mechanisms underlying this apparent species difference.
- Coding of food novelty. Animals form flavor avoidance of novel but not familiar flavors. How is the memory of flavor and/or novelty encoded in the brain to make this distinction?
- Thirst, sodium and alcohol intake
- Role of angiotensin. We are investigating the mechanisms by which angiotensin II is involved in fluid intake, alcohol, and temperature regulation. Specifically, we are interested in the relationships between these.
- Novel anti-smoking agents
- A new project involves testing of nicotine analogs in rats for agonist or antagonist profiles using drug discrimination (including taste avoidance) and self-administration techniques.
- Techniques that we use
- Behavioral analysis: measurement of intake and patterns of intake in rats and mice
- Taste avoidance: use of pre-exposure protocols and taste avoidance to classify drug action.
- Body fluid analyses: hormone radioimmunoassay, urinary electrolyte
- Brain immunocytochemistry: functional imaging using inducible genes such as c-fos
- Brain receptor autoradiography: up- and down-regulation of angiotensin receptors
Recent Publications (the best way to find out our research in the past 3 years)
(*signifies undergraduate co-author; **signifies graduate student co-author)
N.E. Rowland, J.D. Roth**, M.R. McMullen*, A. Patel*, & A.T. Cespedes. Dexfenfluramine and norfenfluramine: comparison of mechanism of action in feeding and brain Fos-ir studies. American Journal of Physiology, Regulatory Integrative Comp. Physiol.278: R390-R399, 2000
N.E. Rowland, M.
M.J. Katovich & N.E. Rowland. Effect of perinatal NaCl exposure on the angiotensin-induced temperature response in adult SD rats. Journal of Thermal Biology 25: 99-103, 2000.
J.D.Roth** & N.E. Rowland. Interactive effects of neuropeptides and neurotransmitters on ingestive behavior. Nutritional Neuroscience 3: 161-172, 2000.
R. Cade, M. Privette, M. Fregly, N. Rowland, Z. Sun, V. Zele, H. Wagemaker & C. Edlestein. Autism and schizophrenia: intestinal disorders. Nutritional Neuroscience 3: 57-72, 2000.
M.J.Katovich, J.D.Aerni, A.T.Cespedes & N.E.Rowland. Perinatal dietary NaCl level:effect on angiotensin- induced thermal and dipsogenic responses in adult rats. Physiology and Behavior 72: 621-627, 2001.
N.E.Rowland, K. Robertson, J. Lo* & E. Rema*. Cross-tolerance between anorectic action and induction of Fos-ir with dexfenfluramine and 5HT1B/2C agonists. Psychopharmacology 156: 108-114, 2001.
N.E.Rowland, M. Marshall* & K. Robertson. Anorectic effect of dehydroepiandrosterone combined with dexfenfluramine or thionisoxetine. European Journal of Pharmacology 419: 61-64, 2001.
N.E. Rowland, J.Lo* & K. Robertson. Acute anorectic effect of single and combined drugs in mice using a non-deprivation protocol. Psychopharmacology 157: 193-196, 2001.
N.E. Rowland, M. Mukherjee* & K. Robertson. Effects of the cannabinoid receptor antagonist SR 141716, alone and in combination, on food intake in rats. Psychopharmacology 159: 111-116, 2001.
N.E. Rowland. Thirst and sodium appetite. Chapter in: Stevens' Handbook of Experimental Psychology, 3rd edition, vol. 3: Learning, Motivation and Emotion, (Edited by H. Pashler & C.R. Gallistel). : Learning, Motivation and Emotion, (Edited by H. Pashler & C.R. Gallistel). Wiley, New York. Pp 669-707, 2002.
T.A.Pietras* & N.E. Rowland. Effect of opioid and cannabinoid receptor antagonism on orphanin FQ-induced hyperphagia in rats. European Journal of Pharmacology 442: 237-239, 2002.
N.E. Rowland, K.L. Robertson & D.J. Green*. Effect of repeated administration of dexfen-fluramine on feeding and brain Fos in mice. Physiology and Behavior 78: 295-301, 2003.
N.E. Rowland, L.J. Farnbauch** & K.L. Robertson. Brain muscarinic receptor subtypes mediating water intake and fos-ir following cerebroventricular administration of bethanecol in rats. Psychopharmacology 167: 174-179, 2003.
N.E Rowland, B.E. Goldstein* & K.L. Robertson. Role of angiotensin in body fluid homeostasis of mice: fluid intake, plasma hormones and brain Fos. American Journal of Physiology Regulatory Integrative and Comparative 284: R1586-1594, 2003.
C.H. Vaughan** & N.E. Rowland. Meal patterns of lean and leptin-deficient obese mice in a simulated foraging environment. Physiology and Behavior 79: 275-279, 2003.
N.E.Rowland & C.L. Colbert**.
Sodium appetite induced in rats by chronic administration of a thiazide
diuretic. Physiology and Behavior 79: 613-619, 2003.
N.E.Rowland. What do “eating
peptides” really control? Potent stimulation of food acquisition by
AgRP. American Journal of Physiology Regulatory Integrative and Comparative
Physiology 286: R16-R17, 2004.
N.E. Rowland, N. Nasrallah* & K.L. Robertson. Characteristics of LiCl-induced taste avoidance in a non-deprivation protocol compared between rats and mice. American Journal of Physiology Regulatory Integrative and Comparative (in press).
N.E. Rowland. Studying fluid intake
in rats. In: The Behavior of the Laboratory Rat: A Handbook with
Tests, edited by I.Q. Whishaw & B. Kolb (Oxford University Press,
2004).
N.E. Rowland, L.J. Farnbauch
& E.C. Crews. Sodium deficiency and salt appetite in ICR:CD1 mice.
Physiology & Behavior (in press).
N.E. Rowland & C.L. Colbert**. Sodium preference and appetite in rats in an operant foraging task (submitted to Physiology and Behavior).
N.E. Rowland, S. Rokadia*, D.J.
Green* & K.L. Robertson. Effects of dexfenfluramine
and norfenfluramine on anorectic tolerance and brain serotonin depletion compared
in rats and mice. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior (in press).