Dr. Karin Hu, Batmale 332,
e-mail: khu@ccsf.edu, website: http://doctorhu.tripod.com
Psyc
1B: Biological Psychology, Fall 2010
Mind-body interactions, inherited
behaviors, hormones, neurotransmitters, the senses, and more...
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) 45%: 5 quizzes. The best 3
quizzes will be counted. No make-up exams.
2) 30%: Final Exam, covers all previously tested
topics.
3) 15%: Term Project
4) 5%: Participation
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.
5) Extra Credit
Options, up to 10%. Note: only limited extra credit (3%) is applicable towards
an “A” grade. An “A” represents excellent knowledge of course material as
measured by standard academic skills,
e.g. comprehension and memorization of reading & lecture material,
test-taking skills, writing papers.
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Psyc 1B: Biopsychology |
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Tentative Schedule |
Textbook Assigned |
Testing (No make-up tests) |
Important Dates |
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1 |
Aug 17 |
Introduction. Module 1.1 Mind-Brain Module 1.3 Animal Research |
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2 |
Aug 24 |
Module 1.2: Behavioral Genetics |
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3 |
Aug 31 |
Chap 2: Nerve Cells & Impulses |
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4 |
Sep 7 |
(continued) |
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Sep 9 Last day to drop. |
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5 |
Sep 14 |
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 21 |
(continued) |
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7 |
Sep 28 |
Chap 4: Anatomy of the Nervous System |
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Oct 5 |
Chap 5: Development & Plasticity |
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9 |
Oct 12 |
(tba) |
Quiz #2: Chap 3,4,5 |
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10 |
Oct 19 |
Chap 8: Movement |
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Oct 26 |
Chap 6: Module 6.1, 6.2: Vision |
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Nov 2 |
Chap 9: Wakefulness & Sleep |
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Nov 9 |
Chap 10: Module 10.3 Hunger |
Quiz #3: Chap 8,6,9 |
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Nov 16 |
Chap 11: Module 11.2: Reproductive Behaviors |
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Nov 18 Last day to withdraw. |
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Nov 23 |
(To be announced) |
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Nov 30 |
Chap 12: Module 12.1, 12.3: Emotions |
Quiz #4: Chap 10,11,12 |
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17 |
Dec 7 |
Chap 14: Module 14.2 Language Module 14.3 Consciousness |
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18 |
Dec 14 |
Chap 15: Mood Disorders & Schizophrenia |
Quiz #5: Chap 14, 15 and Final Exam |
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FINALS: |
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