LOCATION Upper Iowa University --Waterloo Center
COURSE INDENTIFICATION Biology and Behavior, Psy 335, 3 credits
This course explores the relation of biological function and human behavior, the role of genetic, hormonal and neurological factors in intelligence, sex differences, biological rhythms and emotional disorders. Disturbances produced by agents such as drugs and disease are studied.
TERM INFORMATION Term 1 September 4- October 25, 2001
Session I 5:30-7:45 P.M.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Mr. Brent D. Seegers, MNS
1-877-415-5391
email info@tukes.net
webpage www.tukes.net
BIOGRAPHY Brent D. Seegers is a past naturalist, herptoculturist herpetologist, author, and has a masters degree in Biology from Southeast Missouri State University. Presently he is the owner of Tukes.
TEXT Foundations of Physiological Psychology 4th edition, Carlson,
OBJECTIVES After completing this course, students will:
-understand, natural selection, evolution and experimental design
-knowledge of biological foundations of behavior
-have a better understanding of the human mind
-have a greater appreciation Central Nervous System.
-be able to understand the blood brain barrier
-understand biology and psychology of learning
-be introduced to general human anatomy
READINGS
Week 1 Introduction, Explain syllabus and class requirements, Scientific Method, Basic Biological Concepts, Brain Anatomy, Neurons, and Cell Biology.
Chapter 1-3 Pg 1-85
Week 2 Test 1, Divisions of Brain, Peripheral Nervous System Psychopharmacology.
Chapter 4, Pg 86-112
Week 3 Vision, Auditory, Olfaction, and Sleep Biology Chapter 6-7, Pg 141-208
Week 4 Midterm, and Paper Proposals Due, Sleep Disorders and Biological rhythms
Chapter 8, Pg 209-243
Week 5 Sexual Behavior, Learning and Memory, Chapter 9-12, Pg 244-275, Pg. 339-381
Week 6 Behavioral Disorders, Discussions Chapter 14, Pg. 413-501, Presentations Start
Week 7 Presentations
Week 8 Presentations
Final
EXAMS Tests for the course will occur on Tuesday or Thursday during weeks 2, 4, and 8 of Term 1
Tests may consist of short answer, multiple choice, essay and matching. The final will be cumulative with an emphasis on key material presented in the course.
ASSIGNMENTS Students will be responsible for one classroom presentation and research paper during the semester. This assignment consists of researching a particular behavior/biological topic and completing an 8 page paper. Students are responsible for providing a presentation to fellow students. A one page paper proposal must be submitted by Midterm.
Paper Requirements
A) Papers must be typed and double spaced
B) Cover Page with name and topic
C) Bibliography Pages
D) Papers must be at least 8 pages of text, graphics, charts etc. are not considered text.
A typed one page Paper Proposal must be submitted containing the following:
A) your topic
B) why the topic was chosen
C) research methodology
Section I Introduction
Main Body (concepts, definitions, etc)
Methods (what statistical test were used)
Sections II Present Data (tables, charts, graphs, etc)
Section III Results and conclusions (sum up and explain your findings)
Class meetings will consist primarily of lectures and discussions. Students are encouraged to ask questions. Course material may be augmented by guest speakers, labs, audio, and video aids.
ATTENDANCE Learners are strongly encouraged to attend class on a regular basis. Test material may be drawn from classroom lectures and discussions. Class participation may be used as a component of the final grade.
GRADING CRITERIA Course work will be weighted as follows:
Test 1- 25%
Mid-term- 25%
Final- 25%
Paper/Pres. 25%
Final grades for the course will be given according to the following scale:
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%
No extra credit will be available
No make-up of tests or assignments will be granted without prior approval from the instructor.