Class meets: TTH 10:45AM –12:00PM
Place: Kent Hall Room 101
Instructor: Dr. Doug Delahanty
Kent Hall 212F
672-2395
ddelahan@kent.edu
Office hours: TTH 9:45-10:45 AM; 12:00-1:00 PM or by appointment
Prerequisites: PSYC 11762 and junior standing
Text: Carlson, N. (1999). Foundations of Physiological Psychology (4th ed.) Allyn & Bacon, MA.
Lecture Dates
Topic
Chapters in Carlson
Aug. 27-29 Introduction/History of Biopsychology/Neuron
Anatomy and Neural Communication
1,2
Sept. 3-5 Structure
and Function of the Nervous System/Research Methods
3,5
Sept. 10-12 Psychopharmacology
4
Sept. 17 EXAM
1
Sept. 19-24
Vision/Perception
6
Sept. 26 - Oct. 1 Audition/Taste/Smell
7
Oct. 3-8
Ingestive Behavior
11
Oct. 10-15
Reproductive Behavior
9
Oct. 17
EXAM 2
Oct. 22-24
Language/Communication
13
Oct. 29-31
Sleep
8
Nov. 5 & 12
Learning and Memory
12
Nov. 7
NO CLASS – ISTSS
Nov. 14
EXAM 3
Nov. 19-21 Emotions
and Stress
10 and (pp. 473-482)
Nov. 26
Neurological Disorders
14
Nov. 28
NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING
Dec. 3-5
Schizophrenia, Mood, Anxiety, and Autistic Disorders
15,16
Fri., Dec. 13 EXAM 4 - 12:45-3:00
PM
***this is a tentative syllabus and will be adjusted if we get ahead
or behind
This course is designed to introduce advanced psychology students to
the fundamentals of physiological psychology. Emphasis will be on
:
1. Defining and understanding terminology
2. Being able to use terminology and understand concepts
3. Understanding the methodology employed in biopsychological research
Attendance
Formal class attendance will not be taken. However, it is to
your advantage to attend lectures as they will clarify information covered
in the text and will cover additional information not included in the text.
You will be responsible for all information covered in lecture.
Students with Disabilities
In accordance with University policy, if you have a documented disability
and require accommodations to obtain equal access in this course, please
contact the instructor at the beginning of the semester or when given an
assignment for which an accommodation is required. Students with
disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Student
Disability Services (SDS) in the Michael Schwartz Student Services Center
(672-2972).
Examinations
There will be four noncumulative exams dividing the course into approximate
fourths. Lectures will parallel information provided in the text.
You are not responsible for information covered in the text that is not
covered in lecture. Exams will consist of both multiple choice and
short answer/essay questions. Make-up exams will be given only if
the student has an adequate excuse and has contacted me in advance.
Cheating
Students caught cheating on exams will be punished severely, according
to University regulations.
Class Outlines: Available at http://www.personal.kent.edu/~ddelahan/.
Grading
Grades will be based on the following point breakdown.
Points Percent of
Grade
First Exam
100
25%
Second Exam
100
25%
Third Exam
100
25%
Fourth Exam
100
25%
Total
400
100%
Final grades in the course will be computed as follows using the top score in the class as 100%. Your grade will be based on your performance relative to the top score in the class.
100 > A > 90.0
89.9 > B > 80.0
79.9 > C > 70.0
69.9 > D > 60.0
F < 59.9