Psychology 353-80, Diamond

 

Welcome Letter for Physiological Psychology 353-80

 

Professor:	Dr. Bruce J. Diamond
Email:	diamondb@wpunj.edu
Department:	Psychology
Course No. & Section:	Psych 353-80
Phone:	973-720-3400
Office Hours:	Mon-Tue-Wed

 

Hello and welcome to Physiological Psychology

 

Course Description:

This course explores some of the major relationships between  brain, behavior and physiology and the methods and techniques that are currently used to  examine these relationships. In addition to a historical perspective, this course will also discuss current research findings  and how these findings impact our lives.

Expectations

This course requires that you approach the material in an organized and disciplined manner. You should read a book chapter each week and use online resources that are provided in order to learn and understand the materials. The following resources include content and media related information as well resources that can help enhance your learning and provide opportunities for self-assessment.

Text

Biological Psychology  or ebook. (Cengage)
10th Edition James W. Kalat - North Carolina State University
0534588166   576 pages

 

Topics

		1. The Major Issues
		2. Nerve Cells and Nerve
		3. Synapses
		4. Anatomy of the Nervous
		5. Development and Plasticity
		6. Vision
		7. The Other Sensory Systems
		8. Movement
		9. Wakefulness and Sleep
		10. Internal Regulation
		11. Reproductive Behavior
		12. Emotional Behaviors
		13. The Biology of Learning
		14. Cognitive Functions
		15. Psychological Disorders

 

Study and Self-Assessment Resources

http://www.wadsworth.com/cgiwadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&flag=student&product_isbn_issn=9780495603009&disciplinenumber=24

Grading

There will be NO make-up exams…unless you can provide written, valid and verifiable proof  of a medical or other valid  reason for missing an exam.  Objective questions.

Quiz 1: 20%

Quiz II: 20%:

Quiz III: 20%

Quiz IV: 20%

Quiz V: 20%

Each quiz will cover three chapters.

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