General Psychology Fall 2002 Time

Physiological Psychology (PSY4293) Spring 2013 Time: 10:00-10:50 Days: M W F McBrien Hall, Room 312

	Instructor: Dr. Aneeq Ahmad Office: 301E, McBrien Hall Phone: (870) 230-5339 Email: ahmada@hsu.edu Website: http://fac.hsu.edu/ahmada Office Hours: By appointment

	Required Text:
	Breedlove, S. M., Watson, N. V., & Rosenzweig, M. R. (2010) Biological Psychology An Introduction to Behavioral Cognitive Neuroscience (6th ed.). Sunderland, MA: Sinauer Associates, Inc.

	Week	Chapter	Topic
	01	Chapter 1	Introduction and History of Physiological Psychology
	02	Chapter 2	Anatomy: Central and Peripheral Nervous System
	03	Chapter 3	Physiology: Electrical Transmission in Neurons
	03 Exam 1: Chapters 1-2; Friday, Feb. 1, Time: 10:00-10:50
	04	Chapter 3	Physiology: Synaptic Transmission in Neurons
	05	Chapter 4	Neurotransmitters and Psychopharmacology
	05 Exam 2: Chapters 3-4; Friday, Feb. 15, Time: 10:00-10:50
	06	Chapter 5	Endocrinology: Hormones and Glands
	07	Chapter 6	Evolution of the Brain
	07 Exam 3: Chapters 5-6; Friday, Mar. 01, Time: 10:00-10:50
	08	Chapters 8-9	Hearing & Vestibular Sense, Gustation & Olfaction, Touch & Pain
	09	Chapters 8-9	Hearing & Vestibular Sense, Gustation & Olfaction, Touch & Pain
	09 Exam 4: Chapters 8-9; Friday, Mar. 15, Time: 10:00-10:50 and paper due.
	10 Spring Break March 18-22
	11	Chapter 10	Vision
	12	Chapter 12	Sexual Regulation and Behavior
	12 Exam 5: Chapters 10, 12; Friday, Apr. 12, Time: 10:00-10:50
	13	Chapter 13	Homeostasis: Temperature and Food Regulation
	14	Chapter 14	Sleep and Dreaming
	15	Chapter 16	Psychopathology
	16	Chapter 17	Learning & Memory
	17 Exam 6: Chapters 13, 14, 16, 17; Monday, May 6, Time: 10:00-Noon


	Course Objectives Course objectives include an in depth study of biological and neurobiological factors affecting mind and behavior. The course appreciates diversified achievements and advancements in the psychobiological and medical sciences, predominantly in the last fifty years, giving us a better understanding of the organ we call the brain. Assessment Attendance 10% (Students are required to attend all classes.) Exams Exam 1 12% Exam 2 12% Exam 3 12% Exam 4 12% Exam 5 12% Exam 6 15% Paper 15% Exams and Paper Six exams, attendance and a paper constitute evaluation of the course work. Exams are given on the day they are scheduled (see above). Missed exams cannot be made up for any reason. The exams will be based on the textbook and class notes. The exams are not cumulative. Students are expected to write a 7-10 page (12 pt double-spaced) paper based on an area of biological psychology in APA style. Literary and/or other resources for this paper are expected to come from peer-reviewed journals. In addition to many databases, Huie Library has access to “PsycINFO” and "Medline" databases, which provide access to a variety of journals from diversified fields. These databases can be accessed either from the library or from off campus. Many full text articles may be available through these databases. For more details on the paper, click the hypertext below. Paper due date is March 15, 2013. Use of Cell Phones Cell phones, texting and other electronic correspondence is strictly prohibited in class and/or exams. Students with disabilities or students given permission to use such devices will be the only exception. Use of unauthorized cell phone use in classroom can have unpleasant consequences. Plagiarism and Cheating Behavior Plagiarism and cheating are serious academic disobediences at Henderson State University. Plagiarism or cheating could result in getting a penalty that could range from getting failed (Grade F) in an exam or paper, to failing in the course, or to suspension for the entire semester. All work done must be original in content, and not copied or cheated from published or unpublished sources. For clarification on plagiarism and/or cheating please, consult your instructor. Students with Special Needs It is the policy and practice of Henderson State University to create inclusive learning environments. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or to accurate assessment of achievement—such as time-limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos—please notify the instructor as soon as possible. If you have not previously contacted the Disability Resource Center (Edwards House, 870-230-5475), I encourage you do so. For more information, visit the DRC website at www.hsu.edu/disability. School’s Mission Statement Henderson State University, “The School with a Heart,” offers quality undergraduate and graduate education to a diverse student body. As Arkansas’ public liberal arts university, we empower each student to excel in a complex and changing world. Have a happy and a productive semester!