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Psych 238:  Biopsychology

 Semester 1, 2003/4

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Instructor:

       &nbs= p;    Uta Wolfe

 

 

Office:

303 <= st1:place w:st=3D"on">Holland Hall

 Phone:

646-3138

Email:=

wolfeu

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Office Hours:

M 10:45-11:45

W 11:30-12:30

 

 

Lectures:

MWF 8:00-8:= 55

Holland 307

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Course Description

This class deals with the biological basis of behavior.  In the first four w= eeks, we will cover the basic structure of the neuron and the nervous system, as = well as the processes of neuronal communication.  With an understanding of these bas= ics, we will then study the biological mechanisms of sensory impressions, moveme= nt, sleep, homeostasis, emotions and learning.=   We will hold a class vote to decide on one more topic to be covered = in the course.  The choices are:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>  reproductive behavior (Ch.11), lan= guage (Ch.14) or  alcoholism, mood disorders and schizophrenia (Ch.15). 

 

Reading

- required: Biological Psychology, JW Kalat, 7th ed

- supplemental/ recommended:  materials posted= on course website

(website: http://www.s= tolaf.edu/courses/current/Psychology/238/)

 

Chapter outlines are posted on the website.  Sometimes study questions are adde= d to the outline.  You should read = at least the outline, if not the chapter itself, before class.  Lectures will focus on select topi= cs in the book and will also include information not covered in the book.  You are responsible for all inform= ation covered in class and the assigned reading.=  

 

Course Requirements and Grading=   

  A:   93-100%,  A- : 90-92%

  B+: 87-89%,  B: 83-86%,  B-: 80-82%

  C+: 77-79%,  C: 73-76%,  C-: 70-72%

  D+: 67-69%,  D: 63-76%,  D-: 60-62%

 

- four 1-hour tests (20%= each, lowest score will be dropped)

- Final exam OR Final Project  (30%)

- 2 Papers (3-5 pages = each) (5% each)

 

Tests

Tests will be a mixture of Multiple Choice, Short Answer and Essay Questions.  T= hey will focus on material covered in both the class and the readings, but you = are responsible for all information covered.&n= bsp; Practice tests will be available on the website and/ or will be sent= by email.  The final exam will be cumulative, and will include material from the student presentations.<= /o:p>

As an alternative to the final you can prepare a final project (paper and presentation, see below) on any topic in Biopsycho= logy that interests you.  It can be= a literature research project or a small experiment or study.

 

Papers

You will write 2 short papers (3-4 pages each) each on a small, focussed topic of your choice.  In the paper you are = to integrate relevant material from the book and from class with new material = from at least 4 additional sources.  While you can include textbooks and websites in your reference list = they do not count toward the 4 sources.  At least 2 of your sources must be original studies (as opposed to review articles).   The p= apers are due Oct 24 and Dec 10.  Mo= re detailed instructions for the papers will be posted on the website.

 

Final Project=

Instead of taking the final exam you can choose = to prepare a final powerpoint presentation (approx. 25 minutes, presented duri= ng one of the last 4 class sessions) and a paper (APA style, 10-15 pages) on a topic of your choice.  Your pr= oject can be a literature research or an original study (in which case you can wo= rk with a partner).  It should be= an in-depth exploration of your topic and should go well beyond the class material.  It should have at l= east 10 references (excluding websites and textbooks; at least 6 of your referen= ces should be original studies) and should present the most recent state of knowledge in this area.

Some general guidelines on the project are given below.

 

Academic Honesty

When writing your papers you must properly cite all your sources, indicate direct quotes, and otherwise follow the St. Olaf Stu= dent Handbook regarding plagiarism. You are responsible for knowing and understanding the plagiarism policies of the college, which are available in the St. Olaf Student Handbook and on-lin= e (http://www.stolaf.edu/stnlife/thebook/student/academic/plagiarism.html= ).

 

Final Project:  General Guidelines

 

Suggested timeline  (this being Week 1)

Now -  Week 3:  Peruse the course material, websit= es, textbooks to find topics that interest you.   If you have trouble finding resources, talk to me.  Do not restrict your topics to the ones covered in class during the first few week= s!

Week 4:  Search the library for papers on y= our choice of topics.  Having revi= ewed some of the literature available, define your topic more closely.

Week. 6:  Topic due Oct 10:  Type a 2 sentence statement defini= ng your topic. (can be sent by email)

Week 8-9:  Find both the classic and the most recent literature on your topic and review it.  Write an annotated reference repor= t with at least 10 references (excluding websites and textbooks).  Report due Oct 31.

Week 10-12:=   Write a 1st draft of the paper. Prepare your presentation slides.&n= bsp;

Week 13:  Practice your presentation on a non-expert audience.  Edit your slides according to their feedback. 

Week 14-15:=  Presentations.  Finalize paper. Final due date:  Dec 12

 

Final Presentation Guidelines

-      =     Use powerpoint slides.  Keep slides simple and minimize print.  Remember that you are now the specialist on your subject, and your audience knows only very little about it!

-      =     Make a handout for audience members (no more than one page) illustrating the main points you want them to learn

-      =     Practice your presentation on a “non-expert” audience; = make sure they understand the main points

= -      =    Make sure you stay within the time limit (plan on an absolute maximum of 25 minu= tes)

= -      =    When presenting try to speak freely, i.e. avoid reading from your notes.<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt'>  <= /span>

 

 

SCHEDULE

 

 

 

Topic<= /o:p>

Reading

Notes<= /o:p>

 1.

Sep 5

Organizatio= nal

none

 

2.

 8

The Major I= ssues

Chapter 1

 
  3.

  4.

10

12

Neurons/ Ac= tion Potentials

Neurons/ Ac= tion Potentials

Chapter 2

 

5.

15

Synapses and Hormones

Chapter 3

 

6.

7.

17

19

Synapses and Hormones

Neuroanatom= y

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Chapter 4

 

8.

9.

22

24

Neuroanatom= y

TBA

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10.

26

Test 1

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11.

 29

Plasticity

Chapter 5

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12.

13.

Oct 1

3

Plasticity

Vision

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Chapter 6

Decision Due

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14.

15.

6

8

Vision=

Hearing

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Chapter 7

 

 

16.

10

Mechanical = Senses

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(Topic due)
17.

18.

19.

13

15

17

Guest:Dr.  Leah Hanson on Smell<= /span>

TBA

Test 2

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20.

20

22

Fall Break

Movement

 

Chapter 8

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21.

24

Movement

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Paper 1 Due

22.

23.

24.

27

29

31

Sleep

Sleep

Homeostasis

Chapter 9

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Chapter 10<= o:p>

 

 

(Ann Ref Due)

25.

26.

27.

nov 3

5

7

Homeostasis

TBA

Test 3

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28.

10

Emotion

Chapter 12<= o:p>

 

29.

30.

12

14

Emotion

Memory

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Chapter 13<= o:p>

 

31.

17

Memory

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33.

34.

19

21

TBA

TBA

Chapter 11,= 14, or 15

 

32.

24

Test 4

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26

28

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

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35.

Dec&n= bsp; 1

Presentatio= ns

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36.

37.

3

5

Presentatio= ns

Presentations

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38.

39.

8

10

Presentatio= ns

Review=

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Paper 2 due=

Fri

Dec 12

Final Examination: 9-11PM

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(Final paper Due)

 

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