Abstract: . . .  brains. Experience guides its development. c. Behaviour is determined by on-going events and previous experiences. d. Biopsychology is a way of studying behaviour, not a body of knowledge. Researchers use specialized methods to produce observable effects. They interpret observations to draw conclusions. 3. To be able to identify the most important information and use judgement in deciding the best description of relations between elements in biopsychology . Learning Processes to be applied in this course. 1. Self-teaching : Most of what you learn and remember will derive from your own effort spent studying, by yourself and in groups. You should plan to spend approximately 3 hours of study time for each hour of lecture. Dr. Parsons in the Learning Skills Centre offers many innovative methods of studying and using study groups. 2. Selective lecturing : I will use class time to explain only . . .
. . .  Marks, Tests and missed tests: Tests and exams will include multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. All correctly answered questions will count ½% toward your final mark (sorry, there are no ½ ½ marks). There will be 4 in-class tests with 25 questions each and a final exam with 100 questions. Note that the last test is on the last day of classes. Not only 1 Knowledge of 215A material is required in PSYC 323, and when I teach it, I test on 215A material in the 1 st 2 weeks of classes. I suggest you study in a way that lets you retain the material beyond the final exam. 2 As usual, you are responsible for material or assignments presented in lectures that you do not attend. If you miss a lecture, find out what you missed from a classmate, not me. I will post my notes on my Website in PDF (Adobe) format after the lecture. I am usually asked if I could post the notes the day before and . . .
. . .  neurophysiology, neuroanatomy and neurochemistry, which is material you will need for upper-level courses in neuropsychology, biopsychology , development, and sensation/perception. It will touch on more advanced topics such as vision, learning and memory, and recovery from brain damage to give you an idea of what is ahead in neuro/ biopsychology courses. 1 Planned schedule of topics 2 and exams 3 : Dates Chapter (and module) Topic Test Value 4-Jan 1 Introduction, Mind, Genetics and Evolution 11-Jan 2 Nerve Cells and Nerve Impulses 20-Jan 3.1 Synaptic integration 24-Jan Tues 1,2, 3.1 Test 1: Intro, Genetics, Cells, Impulses and Integration 12.5% 25-Jan 3.2 & 15.1 Synapses, Drugs, and Behaviour 31-Jan 15.1 & 4.1 Alcohol & Research Methods 1-Feb 4.2-4.3 Nervous Systems Anatomy 14-Feb Tues 3.2, 4, 15.1 Test 2: Synaptic Pharmacology & Anatomy 12.5% 15-Feb 5.1 Development of the Brain 21-Feb Reading . . .
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