Palomar College

Physiological

Psychology

DAY COURSE

Roger N. Morrissette, PhD

Fall 2006

Psyc 210: 70734

Psychology 210.  An examination of the biological basis of behavior.  Topics to be covered include neuroanatomy, drug use and addiction, reproductive behavior, “mental” illness, neurological disorders and sleep processes. Laboratory includes neuroanatomical dissection. CSU; UC (CAN PSY 10). Prerequisite:  PSYC 100.

Lesson Format:      Lectures: T, Th:  12:30 am -1:50 pm,   room: BE-6

Laboratory:            Tue or Thu:  2:00 -4:50 pm,   room: BE-6

Instructor:              Roger N. Morrissette, Ph.D.

                                 (760) 744-1150 x 3255

                                 rmorrissette@palomar.edu

Office Hours:         Tues and Thurs: 11:00am - 12:30pm or by appointment

Office:                     W-14

Texts:                       1. Rosenzweig, Breedlove, and Leiman, Biological Psychology, 4th Edition, Sinauer Associates, Inc., 2004.

                                  2. Lecture Notes Packet

Course Web Page:

http://daphne.palomar.edu/rmorrissette/Physio/Courses/Fall2006/Psyc210Home.htm

GRADING:  Your grade is based on 3 examinations, 3 quizzes, laboratory exercises, and class participation.

  Examinations:  There will be 3 examinations.  The exams are multiple choice and are worth 100 points each. Please bring an 882-E scantron for each of the exams. There are extra credit points on each exam. Unless there is documented evidence of illness or family crisis,

THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS.

  Quizzes: These will be short, multiple choice, and cover material from the previous few lectures.  Please bring an 882-E scantron for each of the exams. The quizzes will be given at the beginning of class so if you are late you will miss the quiz. Each quiz is worth 25 points. Unless there is documented evidence of illness or family crisis,

THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES.

   Laboratory Exercises:  Throughout the semester I will be observing your behavior in the laboratory.  I will give written and oral assignments during lab time.  During the laboratories I will be watching your level of responsibility, cleanliness, motivation, performance, and your group interaction skills. Laboratory exercises are worth a total of 175 points. 

   Class Participation:  If you have questions, the odds are that other students have the same questions, so please don't hesitate to ask.  Your contribution to classroom discussion can enhance your grade through class participation - 50 possible extra points.  Tardiness and absenteeism will adversely affect your class participation grade.

*Note: You will have 2 weeks to contest any exam, quiz or written assignment grade. After that point, all course documents will be destroyed.

A SPECIAL NOTE ON CHEATING:

There will be no tolerance for cheating.  If I catch you cheating the least I will do is fail you in this course.  Depending on the situation I may make a formal suggestion to the Academic Dean that you be suspended from school.  When you cheat you sacrifice your integrity not only as a student but also as a person.  There really is no good reason to cheat so do everyone a favor, study hard and do your own work.

SUMMARY OF POINT DISTRIBUTION:               

GRADE ASSIGNMENT:

IN ORDER TO DO WELL IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL NEED TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

Attend all the lectures and laboratories, show up on time, and be attentive and listen sharply during all lectures and labs.

Do all the reading prior to lecture, lab, and review sessions.

Come to lectures, labs, and reviews with questions you need answered and ask your questions.

Use classmates and office hours to get all your questions answered.

Study hard for the quizzes and exams.

Keep a good laboratory notebook and work in a cooperative, responsible manner.

Physiological Psychology is not just a course it is a user’s guide for your brain.  Learning about how your brain functions can be very exciting.  I will try to demonstrate this in each lecture.  If you work hard we can both have a great semester.  Welcome and Enjoy Physiological Psychology!