Psychology 308

Michael Mahometa


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Schedule

This is a tentative schedule of the lecture material and the readings. If anything changes, I will try to list it here. Please have all readings completed by the date listed.


Date
1-17
1-19
1-22

1-24
1-26
1-29
1-31

2-2

2-5
2-7
2-9

2-12

2-14
2-16
2-19
2-21

2-23
2-26
2-28
3-2

3-5
3-7
3-9

3-12
3-14
3-16
3-19
3-21

3-23
3-26

3-28

3-30
4-2
4-4

4-6
4-9
4-11
4-13
4-16
4-18
4-20

4-23
4-25
4-27
4-30
5-2
5-4
Final TBA
Topic
Introduction
Issues and Fundamentals
The Neuron
Case Study #1
The Resting Potential
The Action Potential
Synaptic Transmission
Cellular Communication
Last Drop Day for Refund
The Nervous System & Development
Case Study #1 Due
Neural Anatomy
Exam One
Psychopharmacology
Case Study #2
Psychopharmacology
Last Drop Day w/o Academic Penalty
The Sensory Systems
The Visual System
Eye Movements
The Auditory System
Case Study #2 Due
Somatosensory System
Motor Systems
Motor Systems
Exam Two
Case Study #3
Intro to Learning and Memory
Physiology of Learning and Memory
Systems of Learning and Memory
Case Study #3 Due
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
Learning and Memory
Physio of L & M
Case Study #4
Degenerative Diseases
Degenerative Diseases
Last Day to Drop w/ Dean's Approval
Neurological Disorders
Case Study #4 Due
Anxiety Disorders
Exam Three
Neuroendocrine System
Case Study #5
Motivation
Emotion
No Class
No Class
Drug Abuse
Drug Abuse
Sexual Development
Case Study #5 Due
Control of Sexual Behavior
Biological Rhythms
Sleep and Dreaming
Food Intake
Water Regulation
Review
Exam Four
Readings

Chapter 1
Chapter 2






Chapter 3

Term Sheet

Chapter 4



Chapter 6 & Supplement #2


Chapter 7

Supplement #3




Chapter 12 & Supplement #3









Chapter 14


Chapter 15



Supplement #5


Chapter 10


Chapter 16

Chapter 9


Chapter 8 & Supplement #6

Chapter 11