Dr.
Karin Hu, Batmale 332, e-mail: khu@ccsf.edu, website:
http://doctorhu.tripod.com
Psyc 1B Honors: Biological Psychology, Fall
2010
Mind-body
interactions, inherited behaviors, hormones, neurotransmitters, the senses, and
more...
Honors section: The Psyc 1B Honors
section offers students the opportunity to engage in a stimulating and
challenging course, e.g. outside readings, lively student discussion, and an
in-depth approach. In contrast to the regular Psyc 1B course, there are more
readings, homework assignments, tests are given less weight and participation
is given more weight. Also, there are no extra credit options. For more
information about the Honors Program see:
http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Honors/
Description: Exploration of the
interaction between behavior and biological factors. Includes heritability of
behavior, the nervous system, the endocrine system, the senses, and the
biological factors underlying behaviors such as learning and memory, food, and
sexual motivation, speech, emotions, altered states of consciousness,
psychosis, and depression. Prerequisite:
Psyc 1. Course is 3 units, transferable to CSU and UC, IGETC Area 5: Biological
Sciences
COURSE OBJECTIVES
As
a result of successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
Required: Textbook: Biological Psychology, 10th
edition, Kalat . Options: the
textbook can be purchased as a hardback, an e-book (cheaper electronic version)
or be accessed in CCSF Rosenberg Library Reserves.
Recommended: Book
Companion Site/Cengage: Free website offers online testing/tutorial,
flashcards, critical thinking questions, interactive websites, crossword
puzzles, etc. Excellent study
resource. http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&product_isbn_issn=9780495603009&disciplinenumber=24
Required Skills: College level English
skills in reading and writing, 3-6 hours/week study time.
Testing
For
each quiz and exam, you are allowed to bring a one card of notes.
--maximum
size is 3x5 inches (standard index card), both sides
--your
original handwritten notes (i.e. not shared, not word processed, not
photocopied)
--card
will be turned in with exam and will not be returned
Grading
1)
30%: 5 quizzes. The best 3 quizzes will be counted. No make-up exams.
2) 30%: Final Exam,
covers all previously tested topics.
3) 20%: Term Project:
oral presentation & written paper
4) 15%: Participation: Class discussion, group tasks, homework
assignments
5) 5% Attendance and
Late. Earned if total penalty score is 3 pts. or less. Absence=1pt, Late (after
roll call, before 50% of class time)=1/2 pt.
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Psyc 1B Honors:
Biopsychology |
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Tentative
Schedule |
Textbook
Assigned |
Testing (No make-up tests) |
Important
Dates |
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1 |
Aug 19 |
Introduction. Module 1.1 Mind-Brain Module 1.3 Animal
Research |
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Aug 26 |
Module 1.2: Behavioral
Genetics |
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3 |
Sep 2 |
Chap 2: Nerve Cells
& Impulses |
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4 |
Sep 9 |
(continued) |
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Sep 9 Last day to
drop. |
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5 |
Sep 16 |
Chap 3: Synapses |
Quiz #1: Chap 1,2 |
Sep 16 Last day to
request pass/no pass grading option |
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6 |
Sep 23 |
(continued) |
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7 |
Sep 30 |
Chap 4: Anatomy of the
Nervous System |
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Oct 7 |
Chap 5: Development
& Plasticity |
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9 |
Oct 14 |
Chap 8: Movement |
Quiz #2: Chap 3,4,5 |
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10 |
Oct 21 |
Chap 6: Module 6.1,
6.2: Vision |
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Oct 28 |
Chap 9: Wakefulness
& Sleep |
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12 |
Nov 4 |
Chap 10: Module 10.3
Hunger |
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Nov 11 |
Chap 11: Module
11.2: Reproductive Behaviors |
Quiz #3: Chap 8,6,9 |
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Nov 18 |
Chap 12: Module 12.1,
12.3: Emotions |
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Nov 18 Last day to
withdraw. |
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Nov 25 |
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Dec 2 |
Chap 14: Module 14.2
Language Module 14.3
Consciousness |
Quiz #4: Chap 10,11,12 |
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Dec 9 |
Chap 15: Mood
Disorders & Schizophrenia |
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18 |
Dec 16 |
FINALS: |
Quiz #5: Chap 14, 15
and Final Exam |
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