Biopsychology
Instructor: Donette Steele, M.A.
Fall 2008
Phone: (562) 856-8122
Email: donette.steele@verizon.net
REQUIRED TEXT: Brain and Behavior by Bob Garrett -2nd edition
RECOMMENDED TEXT: Brain and Behavior Study Guide by Bob Garrett
ASSIGNMENTS TOPICS
MEETING DATES
Chapter 1 What is Biopsychology? Aug.
21 & 26
Chapter 2 Communication Within the Nervous Sys. Aug. 28
& Sept. 2
Chapter 3 The Functions of the Nervous System Sept. 4 &
11
Chapter 4 The Methods and Ethics of Research Sept. 16 & 18
Chapter 5 Drugs, Addiction, and Reward Sept. 23 & 25
Chapter 6 Motivation and Reg.of Internal States Sept 30 & Oct. 2
Chapter 7 Biology of Sex and Gender Oct.
7, 9, & 14
Chapter 8 Emotion
and Health
Oct. 16 & 21
Chapter 15 Sleep
and Consciousness Oct.
28 & 30
Chapter 11 Body Senses and Movement Nov.
4 & 6
Chapter 12 Learning and Memory
Nov. 11 & 13
Chapter 13 Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning Nov. 18 &
25
Chapter 14 Psychological
Disorders
Dec. 2 & 4
Chapter 9 Hearing
and Language
Dec. 9 & 11
Final Date to be announced
COMMUNICATION/OFFICE HOURS: I will be available by appointment. I may also be reached at (562) 856-8122. I
do not use the Cerritos Voice Mail or Email system so contact me at the above phone number or at donette.steele@verizon.net. I
will not receive any communications outside of the two listed. Leave a return
phone number if you call me and the best times to reach you. The best way to
reach me is by email. I return email promptly. Note: I do not return calls to
students if their phones do not accept private number calls. Do not call the Social Science Department with messages for me,
the department does not accept messages. Do not call or leave me a message if
you miss a class, or to tell me you will not be in class, this is your responsibility and not mine. Do not call me and ask me what the assignments are, the assignments are announced in class. Pair up with another student and exchange phone numbers and/or email addresses and work with them to exchange
necessary information you may need.
EXAMS: You will be
taking one multiple-choice exam per chapter. You are responsible for the material in the textbook chapter, readings, films,
and lectures. Lectures are a valuable source of information for the exam, try
not to miss a lecture.
The Exam will be given at the beginning of the next class following
the end of the lecture on the chapter. Exams will be given at the beginning of
class and you will have until 10:30 am to complete the exam. All exams will be
turned in at 10:30 am and no late exams accepted. If you come late you may attempt
to take the exam but it must be turned in at 10:30 am. The Instructor may exercise
her right to change exam completion time.
There is no talking during exam periods so come prepared to take the exams.
All items should be removed from your desk except for the exam, Scantron and pencil.
Scantron should be placed under your exam and only the answer you are working on should be uncovered. You will need an 882 Scantron and a pencil. Turn in your exam,
Scantron and extra credit when you have finished the exam. All exams must be
in by 10:30 am.
If you have any questions ask the Instructor and not another student. Once
you pick up an exam you may not leave the classroom until you have completed the exam and turned it in. Talking is not permitted.
MISSED EXAMS: There will be no make-up Exams. There will be no exception to the policy so do not ask. You will be able to drop your lowest two exam scores. If
you miss an exam your score will be zero (0). This will count as one of your
lowest exam scores and dropped. You may do this for two exams or take each exam
and drop your lowest two exam scores.
EXTRA CREDIT: There will be assigned extra credit for the exams. Extra credit needs to be turned in with your Scantron at the end of the exam. No late extra credit is accepted. Do
not ask if you can turn it in late as the answer is no. Do not ask me at the
end of the semester if there is any extra credit or assignment you can do in order to pass the class. The answer is no. If you do not have a passing grade in the
class you do not have the basic knowledge of the subject necessary to pass the course. TERM PAPER: A written term-paper is due on the day of the final. The details
will be announced in class.
TERM PAPER: A written term-paper is due on the day of the final. The details will be announced in class. Term
paper will be equal to four exam scores.
CELL PHONE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY: Cell Phones should be turned off or set to vibrate mode in class. Texting is not allowed in class. If you
text while taking an exam I will assign you the score of zero (0) on the exam. Electronic
devices of any kind are not allowed to be used in an exam. Electronic dictionaries are not allowed in an exam. If
you don’t understand a term in a question or don’t understand the question you are allowed to speak with me and
I will attempt to help you to understand the question. Do not ask another student
for information during an exam. If you speak during an exam I will assign you
a score of zero (0) on the exam. If you do not cover your exam with your Scantron
(except for the answer you are working on) I will pick up your exam and assign you the score of (0) on the exam.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance
is mandatory according to academic policy. If you miss more than 20% of the course
meetings the Instructor may drop you or lower your semester grade.
DROPPING THE COURSE: The Instructor will only drop students not attending the first day of class. If you should decide to drop the course you will need to complete the paperwork necessary to withdraw. The Instructor will assign you the grade of F (Failing) if you do not officially withdraw
from the course. This is the student’s responsibility. If your name is on the computerized grade sheet at the end of the semester the Instructor is not allowed
to assign a W (Withdraw) and must assign a letter grade.
