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Washington State University Fall 2009
(updated 08/18/2009)
Psychology 372: Introduction to Physiological Psychology
M, W and F from 11:10 – 12:00 in Bryan 305
Instructor: Dr. Walker
Email: b_walker@wsu.edu
Office hours: Wednesday 2:00 – 3:00 and by appt.
Office Location: JT 210
Teaching Assistant: Sandy Henley
Email: sandy.henley@email.wsu.edu
Office hours: Wednesday and Friday 9 – 10.
Office Location: JT 310
Course Objectives: To familiarize the students with a contemporary perspective on the field of physiological
psychology. This will be achieved by evaluating the genetic, biological and environmental contributors to the
behavior of both humans and animals. The course will begin by identifying the nature of central nervous system
functioning and the techniques researchers use to evaluate questions of interest within the behavioral neurosciences.
Once this knowledge base has been established, the course will proceed to introduce and evaluate a variety of
neurobiological systems within the brain that are related to regulation of behavior.
Required Materials: Carlson, Neil R., Physiology of Behavior, 10th Edition and Current Directions in
Biopsychology edited by Devries and Nelson.
Course Format: This course will be in a lecture/discussion format. The lectures will include material that is not
covered in the textbook, so attending lecture is critical for successful completion of the course.
Examinations and Quizzes: There will be three examinations (100 pts each) and six quizzes (15 pts each).
The testing format will include multiple choice, matching, short answer and essay questions. Quiz questions will be
of the same difficulty as those on the exams. The lowest of the six quiz grades will be dropped. The weeks in which
the quizzes will be administered are denoted by asterisks next to the semester week on the schedule of lectures
below and the quiz date is specified. Exams and quizzes will start at the beginning of class – quizzes will be allotted
15-20 minutes. If you are late for an exam or quiz, you will only have the remainder of the originally allotted time
to complete it (no extra time will be provided – so don’t be late on a quiz day). No dictionaries or translation
materials of any kind may be used during the exams unless approved by the instructor. A student who misses an
exam without a valid reason will receive a zero for that examination (valid reasons include serious illness,
bereavement or student athletic commitments). Make-up exams and exam formats are subject to the instructor’s
discretion and could include essay or oral examinations. Student athletes must provide a schedule of potential exam
conflicts the first week of class.
Written Assignments: There will be two mandatory written assignments for this course.
Assignment #1: A two page critical analysis of a journal article focusing on some aspect of physiological
psychology (must relate the brain and behavior in some way). The source for this critique must be a peer-reviewed
experimental article (not a review article). This critique will be worth 20 points and is due on 12/7/09. Journals
articles must be approved by the instructor during office hours (so plan ahead!!) by 11/20/09 – having the article
approved by the approval deadline will be worth 10 pts. If you do not have the article approved by the deadline, the
10 pts will be lost. The paper must be in Times New Roman 11 pt. font, with single spacing. Other instructions for
the critical analysis are listed below. Be sure to include a bibliographic reference to the paper reviewed at the end of
your critique and append the article. There will be no late assignments accepted.
Assignment #2: The due dates and assignments from the Current Directions text are specified below. Each of the
four written assignments will be worth 10 - 20 pts. All four of the assignments must be completed. There will be no
late assignments accepted.
Grading Determinants: Points will be accumulated by taking the three exams, five quizzes and completing the
written assignments. The total possible points for the semester are 475 points, so approach each exam and
assignment with enthusiasm. Grades will be determined according to the student’s percentage of points according to
the following schedule:
100 - 92.5% = A | 92.49 - 90.0% = A- | 89.99 - 87.5% = B+ | 87.49 - 82.5% | 82.49 – 80.0% = B-
79.99 - 77.5% = C+ | 77.49 – 72.5% = C | 72.49 – 70.0 % = C- | 69.99-60% = D | < 60% = F
Extra Credit: The textbook is accompanied with a study guide – turn in completed sections corresponding to the
appropriate chapters for 2 points per chapter. All extra credit must be turned in by the day of the related exam.
Attendance: You are expected to attend every class on time. Those who miss class will have a hard time
doing well in this course. Don’t forget that absences that occur on exam days are still considered absences. If a
student is late on exam day, the remaining amount of class time will be allotted for the exam. Make up exams are at
the instructor’s discretion and will only be considered with an excused absence. Please note that it is the student’s
responsibility to add, drop or withdrawal from the class according to the deadlines outlined in the current class
schedule.
Instructor Absences: If the instructor is late or absent, please wait at least 15 minutes before leaving the class.
Other Expectations: Please read the assigned material prior to the class sessions. Computers will not be used
in class by the students. Cell phones must be turned off (not vibrate mode) upon entering the class. Respect your
instructor and fellow students, and take responsibility for your choices (e.g., to miss class). Make sure you regularly
check the announcements section of this course’s Angel website (http://lms.wsu.edu/) to make sure there have been
no changes or updates.
Students with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a documented
disability. If you have a disability and may need accommodations to fully participate in this class, please visit the
Disability Resource Center (DRC). All accommodations MUST be approved through the DRC (Washington
Building, Room 217). Please stop by or call 509-335-3417 to make an appointment with a disability specialist.
Academic Integrity: This class will be conducted according to the university code of conduct and basic
standards of academic honesty. Cheating, plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated
(see http://www.conduct.wsu.edu/default.asp?PageID=343 for WSU policy). If a student is caught cheating on a
exam or quiz he/she will receive an “F” for the entire course. If a student is letting another student copy off of their
exam, both students will be considered as cheaters and receive an “F” for the course. If a student is caught cheating
on a written assignment (i.e., plagiarism in part or in whole – see http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/plagiarism/main.html
for more information), he/she will receive an “F” for the course. Please do not put either of us in this situation -
violations of these standards will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct for appropriate action.
Course Outline☺
Week Date Topic Chapters
1 8/24/09 Introduction 1
8/26 Anatomy of the Neuron 2
8/28 Anatomy of the Neuron 2
2 8/31 Function of the Neuron 2, pg 549-550
9/2 Function of the Neuron 2, pg 549-550
9/4 Synaptic Transmission 2
Evolution Current Directions Due
3* 9/7 Labor Day Be safe!!!
9/9 – quiz #1 Anatomy of the Nervous System 3
9/11 Anatomy of the Nervous System 3
4* 9/14 Anatomy of the Nervous System 3
9/16 Psychopharmacology 4
9/18 – quiz #2 Psychopharmacology 4
5 9/21 Psychopharmacology 4
9/23 Review Session
9/25 Exam #1 Study Hard!!!
6 9/28 Biopsychological Methodology 5
9/30 Biopsychological Methodology 5
10/2 Vision 6
7* 10/5 Vision 6
10/7 – quiz #3 Vision 6
10/9 Audition and Somatosensation 213-233; 237-249
8 10/12 Somatosensation 237-249 (pg. 112-119,
122 and 123-127 in
study guide)
10/14 Movement 8
10/16 Movement 8
9* 10/19 – quiz #4 Quiz only – SFN conference
10/21 Review
10/23 Exam #2 Study Hard!!!
10 10/26 Sleep 9
10/28 Sleep 9
10/30 Sleep 9
11 11/2 Reproductive Behavior 10
11/4 Reproductive Behavior 10
11/6 Reproductive Behavior 10
Reproduction Current Directions Due
13 – skip 454-457,
12* 11/9 – quiz #5 Learning and Memory add pg 543-548
(skip pg. 268 – 270 in
study guide, add pg.
331-333 in study
guide)
11/11 No Class - Veterans Day Be safe!!!
11/13 Learning and Memory 13
13 11/16 Learning and Memory 13
11/18 Learning and Memory
Learning and Memory Current Directions 13
Due
11/20 Parkinson’s Disease and Schizophrenia Pg 537-541 (pg. 326-
Journal article approval due date 329 in study guide),
555-571(pg. 342-353
in study guide)
14 11/23 - 27 Thanksgiving – Have fun and be safe!!!
15* 11/30 – quiz #6 Parkinson’s Disease and Schizophrenia
12/2 Drug Addiction 18 and pg 461-464
12/4 Drug Addiction 18 and pg 461-464
16 12/7 Drug Addiction 18, pg 550
Journal article summary due
12/9 Drug Addiction 18, pg 550
Drugs Current Directions Due
12/11 Review
17 12/14/09 Exam #3 – 4:10 p.m.!!!!!!! Study Hard!!!
☺All information contained in this syllabus, including course requirements and class schedule, is
subject to change at any time according to the instructor’s discretion.
Readings for the Current Direction in Biopsychology Text:
***Evolution (20 pts)***
Read pg. 3-6 and the following:
Dick and Rose (7-13)
Bouchard (14-20)
Posthuma and de Geus (21-28)
McAndrew (37-42)
de Wall (43-48)
Answer Questions 1-3 and 5 on pages 49-50. Due date: 9/4/09
***Reproduction (10 pts)***
Read Gangestad et al., (29-36)
Read Marriott and Wenk (62 – 69)
Answer Questions #4 on pg. 50 and #2 on pg. 95. Due date: 11/6/09
***Memory and Learning (20 pts)***
Read pg. 51-54 and the following:
Kolb et al. (55-61)
Paller (70-81)
Beecher and Burt (82-88)
Abraham (89-95)
Answer Questions 1, 3-5 on pgs 94-95. Due date: 11/18/09
***Drugs (20 pts)***
Read pg. 149-150 and the following:
Crombag and Robinson (151-159)
Goeders (160-165)
Baker et al. (166-173)
Wagner (174-180)
Answer Questions 1-4 on pg 181. Due date: 12/9/09
How to write a critique (Due 12/7/09)
The Critique
(1) The main text should briefly review the following:
a. Problem. What is the problem the authors wish to solve? What was
the hypothesis under examination? What are the independent and
dependent variables of the experiment?
b. Methods. What methods are used to solve the problem specified in
section (a) above. Be sure to include important details such as
subjects, surgeries, drugs, apparatus, etc.
c. Results. What was the outcome of the studies?
d. Discussion. This is the area were an author(s) discuss how the
results fit in with the original hypothesis and what the impact is.
Your task is to specify clearly what the authors have found and
what they think it means.
(2) Critical Analysis. If there are obvious flaws in experimental design,
number of subjects, methodology, statistical treatments, or logic,
then you should specify them.
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