Physiological Psychology, GPS 382
Spring 2013
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays—11:00-11:50 am
Professor: Nick Tomeo
Office (513) 244-8482
Rationale:
Home (513) 251-7757
Office: Worship & Ministry #131 nick.tomeo@ccuniversity.edu
Understanding how the brain functions is a fundamental necessity for comprehending the developmental mechanisms of behavior and experience. To gain this understanding, students will explore the current body of knowledge and research in biological psychology.
Objectives:
Students will
1. Demonstrate a basic use and understanding of the vocabulary used in discussion
2. of the anatomy of the human brain and central nervous system.
Show an understanding of how the brain interacts with other systems of the
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4. human body.
Communicate a basic comprehension of normal and abnormal brain functioning.
Explain the effects of heredity and environment upon brain development and
5. psychology.
Relate brain function and development to behaviors, motivations, and emotions exhibited by individuals.
Connect various psychological issues to brain function. 6.
Texts required:
Carter, Rita, The human brain book
Pinel, John P.J. A colorful introduction to the anatomy of the human brain
Grading:
1. Attendance—Very important! According to the College catalog you may miss 6 classes, but on the 7th absence you fail the class. I am sensitive to illness, deaths in the family, personal emergencies--legitimate reasons to miss a class. If you do miss a class for these reasons I will work with you, but you must contact me by
2. next class session to receive my blessing. Part of your semester grade will be based on attendance--0-1 = A, 2-3 = B, 4 = C, 5 = D, 6 = F .
Unexcused absences will hurt your grade.
Two 5-10 minute class presentations will be required based upon research on assigned topics. Presentation grades will be based on creativity, accuracy, thoughtfulness, interest level. Presentations must include: visuals and handouts. A resource page, typed, with at least five appropriate sources cited, should be handed in. Use APA Style-6 th edition (Older sources or simple internet sources may not be accepted.) Generally speaking, late presentations will not be accepted. Excused absences may affect this policy—I am an understanding fellow, talk to me.
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Failure to do assignments will result in an “F” for the assignment plus a substantial grade deduction for the entire semester (per missing work).
Quizzes may be given over some of the reading. If a student misses a quiz, they may make it up only if missing was due to an excused absence, providing the make up date is scheduled within a week of their return to class.
Other exams: There will be a test over material covered in January and February and a Final test. These tests will be over the reading, presentations, and class discussions
A variety of relevant individual and group class activities will be assigned throughout the course.
Breakdown of semester grades:
Attendance (10%)
2 Class presentations (20%...10% each)
Chapter quizzes, daily work, etc. (20%)
First test (20%)
Final (30%)
Class hints :
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Read the syllabus carefully for details needed in homework. Not following instructions will result in lower grades.
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Save your work!
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Staple your pages
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Students are responsible for knowing what is in the syllabus. Students are also responsible for finding out what goes on in class during absence, i.e. information, assignment changes, etc.
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Box numbers must be on all homework assignments
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The excused absence policy is a privilege not a right.
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Always bring your Colorful Introduction book and a set of crayons or colored pencils to class
 “Fill in the blank” class notes will be posted on moodle. Print them up and bring them to each class.
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Do not bring laptops, iPads, etc. to class.
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Use of cell phones during class will result in grade penalty.
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Participation in class will be noted.
Note: Students who require academic accommodations due to any documented physical, psychological, or learning disability should request assistance from the Academic
Support Director, Marie Reeves, within the first two weeks of class. The Academic
Support Office is located in the lower level of the Worship and Ministry Building (room
153). You may also contact the office by phone (244-8420).
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The professor reserves the right to change the schedule and assignments as he sees fit to enhance the learning process.
Assignment, Test, and Quiz Schedule
January
23 First Class—bring to class “fill in the blank” note pages to class, as well as text books, syllabus and Crayons or colored pencils.
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“Mind, Brain, Soul” paper due
Read and Color 2.1 & 2.2
Do Review 2.2 & 2.3
Carter : Read pp 1-49 and turn in a list of 30 fascinating facts gained from the reading (typed)
February
4 Carter: Read pp 50-73, 200-208 and provide a list of 30 fascinating facts gained from the reading (typed)
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Pinel: Read and Color 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6
Do Review 5.2 and 5.3
Test (material covered in January and February)
Carter : Read pp. 74-121 and turn in a list of 30 fascinating facts gained from the reading (typed) The Senses, Movement and
Control
March
Spring break March 2-10
13 (Wednesday) Carter: Read 122-139 (quiz) Emotions and Feelings, The Social
Brain
Pinel: Read and Color 6.4, 6.5, 7.7, 7.8, 11.3, 11.4, 11.7
18 Carter:
Pinel:
Read pp. 140-151 (quiz) Language and Communication
Read and Color 12.1, 12.2, 12.3
25 Carter : Read pp. 152-163 (quiz) Memory
Pinel: Read and Color and do all in Chapter 10
March 29-31 Easter Recess
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April
3 (Wednesday)
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April 29 & May
TBA
Carter
Pinel:
Carter
Pinel:
Carter
Carter
Pinel:
May 13-16 Finals week
: Read 164-173 (quiz) Thinking
Read and Color 12.4, 12.5
Do Review 12.2, 12.3
: Read 174-189 (quiz)
Read, Color and do all of Chapter 11
: 190-199 (quiz) The Individual Brain
: Read 212-241 (quiz)
Consciousness
Diseases and Disorders
Read and Color 9.5, 9.6
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