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Valeri Farmer-Dougan, Ph.D.Associate Professor in the Departments ofPsychology and Biological Sciences Illinois State University |
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P363: Physiological PsychologySpring, 1999MWF 2:00-2:50DeGarmo 406
Syllabus:Learning Objectives: Required Text: Class Activities Daily Homework: Quizzes:Essay Exams: Academic Dishonesty Final Grades: Special Problems:Lecture and Readings Schedule: Revised syllabus Test #1 Test #2 Test #3 PDR Summaries
Welcome to Psychology 363: Physiological Psychology. In this course, you will learn the anatomy, neurochemistry and interrelated functions of the central nervous system and endocrine system that are responsible for behavior. As a result of this class, you should become aware of the various types of functions in your brain, how these relate to environmental stimuli and conditions, and the effects of drugs and other substances on the brain and behavior. This course is structured so that you will find we move from the very specific biology of the neuron to more general behaviors. This approach allows you to understand first the basic anatomy and function of the brain so that you can apply it as we tackle the "more interesting" material. Hang on- we will get to the "good stuff" towards the end of class. Remember, its like eating your peas BEFORE you get your dessert, and it makes the dessert taste a whole lot better! PLEASE keep this syllabus; it contains reading assignments, test dates, grade information, and other items which will be of use throughout the semester.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:As a result of taking this course, you should be able to:
Required Text:You will be tested on material that is in assigned reading from the books, but is NOT covered in the lecture. In addition, there will be daily homework that must be turned in, and these assignments are from Pinel Book. Thus, it is in your very best interest to purchase and READ the text. The books used in this course will be:
These books are available in the usual bookstore(s). They are REQUIRED. You will also need a box of colored pencils or color crayons. A small box of 8 will do, but of course you may go for the big box if you REALLY like to color!
CLASS ACTIVITIESQuizzes, Homework, Exams, Etc:As this course involves a significant amount of memorization, complex biological concepts, and a high degree of synthesis, it is CRITICAL that you keep up. As this is a class covering quite technical material, and it is easy to go brain-dead from terminology overload, I understand the pressures of understanding the material. Thus, there will be no comprehensive final or large, in-class exams. Rather than have two or three large exams, I have opted to have daily homework assignments and WEEKLY quizzes covering material from that week. In addition, there will be 3 take-home exams that are applied in nature. Note: IF IT WAS IN THE READING ASSIGNMENT OR COVERED IN LECTURE, THEN IT IS FAIR GAME FOR THE QUIZ! DAILY HOMEWORK:Daily homework assignments will be assigned from the Colorful Anatomy book. You will be required to complete the assigned pages, as per the lecture schedule. At the beginning of EACH unit you will be required to bring your book to class and turn it in for a homework check. All assignments from the previous unit must be completed to earn credit. No late assignments will be accepted. Daily homework will be graded as a "+" or "-". You will earn points for the percentage of homework you have completed. Thus, if you complete 95% of the homework, you will earn 95 points. If you only complete 65% of the homework, you will earn 65 points. Homework can ONLY be turned in on the due date. QUIZZES:There will be weekly quizzes, generally given on Friday. The quizzes will be given during the first 10 minutes of the class period on Fridays. The quizzes are worth a total of 20 points each. If you are late, you lose the opportunity to take the quiz. You must take 12 of the 14 quizzes (12 x 20 points), for a maximum of 240 points. Each of these quizzes will be equally weighted; if you take all 14 quizzes, the 12 highest quizzes will be counted toward your grade. Quizzes will consist of (very) short answer, multiple choice and/or fill-in-the blank questions. Material covered will be from both assigned readings in the book and the lecture presented since the last quiz. ESSAY EXAMS:In addition to the weekly quizzes, three take-home exams will be given. Each take home exam will be worth 100 points. Each exam will consist of 4 essay questions, worth 25 points each. Essay questions will entail synthesis and application of material learned up to that point, but the focus will be on the information learned since the last essay exam. The test is open book/open notes (that is, I assume you will use your book and notes). While students may work together to answer the questions, EACH STUDENT MUST WRITE THEIR OWN ANSWER (no group answers will be accepted). Due dates for the take-home exams are given in the lecture schedule. Exams will be distributed in class at least one week before they are due. Take home exams are due in my office or department mailbox by 8 AM of the next day, at the latest. Late exams will be docked 5 points for each day they are late. I will make every attempt to hand out exams one week before they are due- so you should have sufficient time to complete them.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Any cheating will not be tolerated. Cheating or plagiarism will result in an F in the course and referral to the Student Code Enforcement Review Board (SCERB) for disciplinary action.
Final Grades:A total of 640 points are available in the course.
Grades will be awarded on the following basis:
Special Problems:If you have a disability, if English is your second language, or need other special considerations, please see me as soon as possible (that's before the first test!) to work out any special arrangements which might be needed. If you fail a test, please see me as soon as possible. I cannot help you if you do not contact me for help!
LECTURE AND READINGS SCHEDULE:
Lecture Schedule: The following is a tentative lecture schedule. PLEASE NOTE THE READING ASSIGNMENTS. You will understand the material better if you read the assigned material BEFORE the assigned date. Changes will be announce in class. You are responsible for any announced changes
. Unit 1: January 11-18th: Topic: Introduction to the Study of Physiological Psychology Readings: Carlson book: Chapter 1 Chapter 5 Anatomy book: complete diagrams 2.1,2.2,2.3 Lectures: Jan 11 Introduction to the class 13 Origins of Psychology 15* Methods: Why study physiological 18 No Class: Martin Luther King DayUnit 2: January 20th -January 29th: Intro to cellular StructureReadings: Carlson: chapter 2 Anatomy book: drawings 3.1,3.2,3.3 1.1,1.2,4.2 Lectures: 20 Cell Structures and processes 22 The Nerve impulse 25* Synapse 27 Postsynaptic events 29* More postsynaptic events Unit 3: February 01 - 15: Anatomy and Structure: An introductionReadings: Carlson Chapter 3 Anatomy book drawings: 5. 1, 6. 1; 5. 2, 6. 2 5.4,6.4; 1.4,6.6 3.4,7.2; Lectures: Feb 01 Overview and Development of the CNS 03 Telencephalon (forebrain!) 05* Forebrain, II 08 Limbic System 10 Diencephalon TEST #1 handed out 12* Midbrain 15 Hindbrain 17 Spinal cord Unit 4: February 17 through March 05: PsychopharmacologyReadings: Carlson: Chapter 4 Anatomy book: 3.5,7.3; 3. 6, 7. 4 3.7,9.6 5. 3, 5, 5 5.66,5.7 Lectures: 19* Sites of Drug Action TEST #1 DUE 22 Acetylcholine 24 Dopamine 26* Norepinephrine Mar 01 Seratonin 03 Other neurotransmitters 05* summary of neurochemistry March 8-12: Spring BreakUnit 5: March 15 through March 22: Vision and Visual ProcessingReadings: Carlson Chapter 6 Anatomy book: 7.5,8.1,8.2 Lectures: Mar 15 Anatomy and coding 17 Striate cortex 19* Association cortex 22 Vision summary Unit 6: March 24-31: Sexual development and Reproductive behaviorReadings: Carlson Chapter 9 Anatomy book: 4.1,4.3,4.4,4.5 Lectures: Mar 24 Development Test #2 Handed Out 26* hormones vs neural control 29 Parental Behavior 31 Homosexuality
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