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BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOR

Psychology 321 CRN#40311		Fall, 1995
Dr. John M. Morgan		9:00 - 9:50 AM
	MWF, Harry Griffith Hall, 225

REQUIRED TEXT:	Physiology of Behavior, Fifth Edition by Neil R. Carlson
	Allyn and Bacon, Inc. :Boston 1994 ISBN 0-205-15437-9

Dates	Days spent on topic	Topic
Aug 28	(1)	Introduction to the Course and Field -- Ch. 1
Aug 30-Sep 1	(2)	Cells of the Nervous System -- Ch. 2
Sep 6	(1)	Video: "Mysteries of the Mind"
Sep 8-Sep 11	(2)	Action Potential - e.g. Pressure sense -- Ch. 2
Sep 13-Sep 15	(2)	Neural Communication- e.g. Motoneurons -- Ch. 3
Sep 18-Sep 20	(2)	Neural Systems - e.g. ARAS
Sep 22	(1)	Video: "Keys of Paradise"
Sep 25-Oct 2	(4)	Structure of the Nervous System -- Ch. 4
Oct 4-Oct 13	(5)	Vision -- Ch. 6
Oct 16-Oct 18	(2)	Audition -- Ch. 7
Oct 20	(1)	Midterm Examination - 9:00 - 9:50 AM
Oct 23	(1)	Video: "What time is your Body?"
Oct 25-Oct 27	(2)	Sleep -- Ch. 9
Oct 30-Nov 1	(2)	Reproductive Behavior -- Ch. 10
Nov 3-Nov 6	(2)	Emotion and Stress -- Ch 11
Nov 8-Nov 13	(3)	Ingestive Behavior -- Ch. 12 & Ch. 13
Nov 15-Nov 29	(4)	Consolidation Process of Memory -- Ch. 14
Dec 1-Dec 6	(3)	Language and Lateralization -- Ch. 16
Dec 8-Dec 15	(4)	Physiology of Mental Disorders -- Ch. 17
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	(44) days
Dec 20	(Wed)	Final Examination - 8:00 - 8:50 AM

Letter grades are calculated on a curve generated only by this class. The midterm and final examinations are each 50 minutes long and are each worth 175 points. Additional credit points may be earned as follows:

10 points for the class crossword puzzle turned in on time,
10 points for volunteering for a research project sponsored by a Psychology faculty member.
Increase of either 1/3, 2/3 or 1 letter grade by an extra credit term paper due by the day of the final exam.

My office is in room 116B of HGH (707-826-3747) and my office hours are MW 10-12 & TTh 10-12. I invite you to consult with me on any matter during my office hours or any time that is agreeable to you and me.

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