Faculty of Arts and Business School of Social Sciences Teaching Session: Semester 1 Year: 2015 Course Coordinator: Dr Tamara De Regt Room: T2.11 Phone: (07)5459 4481 Email: tderegt@usc.edu.au Course outline Code: PSY202 Title: Physiological Psychology 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description In this course, you will examine the structural and functional organisation of the nervous system. You will focus on interrelationships between physiological functioning with special reference to sensory processes, sleep and arousal, motivation and emotion, learning and memory and language. You will be introduced to basic principles of neuroscience that affect thought and action. 1.2 Course content the nature of physiological psychology theories, research, and methodologies in physiological psychology understanding human consciousness understanding the nervous systems pharmacology the sensory systems the physiology of motivating behaviours learning and memory human communication and the brain neurological disorders psychological disorders 2. Unit value 12 units
Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? Specific Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Graduate Qualities On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Understand and explain the terminology and theories relating to the study of physiological psychology Know, understand, and apply information on the structures, functions, and connections of the brain in particular, and the nervous system in general Critically evaluate research conducted in physiological psychology, and to synthesis the information in clear and concise written arguments on topics in physiological psychology You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: 1, 2, and 3 Knowledgeable. 1, 2, and 3 Knowledgeable. Empowered. Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: 2 Creative and critical thinkers. Empowered. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of pre-requisites, corequisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Nil 4.2 Pre-requisites PSY100 and PSY101 4.3 Co-requisites Nil 4.4 Anti-requisites Nil 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills N/A 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)
Page 3 5.2 Assessment tasks Task No. Assessment Tasks Individual or Group 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e exam exam exam exam exam Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Week 3, Friday 11pm AEST Week 5, Friday 11pm AEST Week 8, Friday 11pm AEST Week 11, Friday 11pm AEST Week 13, Friday 11pm AEST 2 Essay Individual 30% 2000 words Week 11, Monday, 11.59pm AEST 3 Examination Individual 40% 2 hours Central examination period 100% Where should I submit it? SafeAssign In exam venue Assessment Task 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e: exams Goal: The goal of the assessments are to familiarise you with the types of that you will be asked in the final exam, to apply the knowledge of the course content and to demonstrate your understanding of this knowledge. Product: MCQ Format: examination on MCQ exams will be available on at the end of Weeks 3, 5, 8, 11 and 13 and cover the content of the lectures and text book chapters from the weeks immediately prior to the online exam. Each exam will be worth 6 percent, for 30 percent in total. The exact times at which the exams will be available will be given in Week 1 and advertised on. Criteria knowledge and comprehension of related course content recognition, evaluation and application of theories within various contexts Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Problem solving
Page 4 Assessment Task 2: Essay Goal: The goal of this assessment is to communicate your understanding of a topic in physiological psychology in an academic and formal way, using current research literature to evaluate and analyse the essay question. You will be given the topic for the essay in Week 1 and further information and guidelines will be placed on at that time. Product: Essay Format: The word count for the essay is 2000 words (± 10 percent) and includes headings and the in-text citations (inside and outside the brackets), but not the title page, abstract, or reference list. Include the word count on your title page. Your essay should be submitted by 11.59pm on Monday of Week 11. Criteria Abstract: fluent, concise and succinct summary of the purpose and content of the essay Essay: situation of essay in topic area, identification of appropriate theory, definition of key terms, and direction of essay detailed explanation of the neural structures and pathways that are relevant to the topic relevance and extent of current experimental research that is used in the essay correctness and accuracy of relevant information, that is without omission evidence of critical analysis of the research literature and original thinking structure and cohesion of argument throughout the essay careful and accurate use of APA referencing and style use of formal, academic language Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Information literacy Organisation Problem solving Assessment Task 3: Examination Goal: Product: Format: To assess your knowledge of the content of the lectures, tutorials, and text books. You will complete the exam to demonstrate and apply your knowledge to factual, applied and conceptual, based on the material in the course. Exam The final examination will contain and short answer that cover material that is selected from all 13 weeks of the curriculum. Criteria accuracy of responses knowledge and comprehension of related course content recognition, evaluation and application of theories within various contexts Generic skill assessed Skill assessment level Communication Problem solving
Page 5 5.3 Additional assessment requirements Assignments will consist of a title page, abstract, the text of the assignment, and the reference list. Please include the word count on the title page. Word limits are considered to be within + / - 10 percent of the prescribed word limit, and include the headings and the in-text citations (inside and outside the brackets), but not the title page, abstract, or reference list. Penalties of 10 percent (of total available marks) will be incurred for excessively short or long answers. Include the word count on your title page. Please note that there may be some variation between courses in the way that word counts are calculated and you should ensure that you are aware of each course s particular requirements. SafeAssign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via SafeAssign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that SafeAssign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via SafeAssign will be provided on the site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours On campus Lecture: 2 hours per week On campus Tutorial: 1 hour per week 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 1
Page 6 6.3 Course activities Teaching What key concepts/content will I Week / learn? Module What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities 1 The Major Issues; Assessment Lecture Kalat (2012) Chapter 1 requirements 2 Nerve cells and nerve impulses Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 2 3 Synapses Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 3 4 Anatomy of the nervous system; Development and plasticity of the brain Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapters 4 & 5 5 Friday, 3 rd April Good Friday Public Holiday Vision Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 6 Mid Semester Break 6 The other sensory systems Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 7 7 Cognitive functions Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 14 8 The biology of learning and memory Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 13 9 Emotional behaviours Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 12 10 Movement Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 8 11 Wakefulness and sleep Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 9 12 Internal Regulation Reproductive Behaviours Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapters 10 and 11 13 Mood disorders and schizophrenia Lecture and Tutorial Kalat (2012) Chapter 15 Study Period Central Examination Period End of Semester Break Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Kalat, J.W. 2012 Biological Psychology (11 th edn) Pinel, J. P. J. & Edwards, 2008 A Colorful Introduction to the M. Anatomy of the Human Brain (2 nd edn) Cengage Learning, Belmont, CA Boston: Allyn and Bacon
Page 7 NOTE: Cengage Publishing has e-books available for the Kalat text. You can purchase either the hard copy from the Coop Bookshop or as an e-book. Copy the link below into your browser to access the Cengage web site. http://www.cengagebrain.com.au/shop/isbn/9781111831004 (Link for Kalat) 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. Recommended Text to supplement the Prescribed texts: Gazzaniga, M.S., Ivry, R.B., & Mangun, G.R. (2014). Cognitive neuroscience: The biology of the mind (4 th edn) New York, W.W. Norton & Company. 7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Student Life and Learning provides additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: +61 7 5430 1226 or Email: StudentLifeandLearning@usc.edu.au 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures 7.3 Specific requirements Please make yourself aware of the following information on the Policies and Procedures of Assessment of Courses, http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures/academiclearning-and-teaching/assessment-courses-and-coursework-programs-procedures.htm and the Policies and Procedures for academic misconduct, http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-andexecutive/policies-and-procedures/academic-learning-and-teaching/student-academic-misconductacademic-policy.htm For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-and-executive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching 10. Faculty specific information LOCATING JOURNAL ARTICLES If you have been notified that the journal articles in this course are available on e-reserve, use the on-line library catalogue to find them. For journal articles not on e-reserve, click on the "Journals and Newspapers" link on the Library Homepage. Enter the journal title e.g. History Australia, then search for the volume and issue or keyword as needed.
Page 8 ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEETS The Faculty of Arts and Business assignment cover sheet can be found on or on the USC Portal at: Faculty of Arts and Business (Students) > Forms. It must be completed in full identifying student name, assignment topic, tutor and tutorial time. This must be attached securely to the front of each assessment item prior to submission. Claims of loss of assignments will not be considered unless supported by a receipt. HELP: If you are experiencing problems with your studies or academic work, consult your tutor in the first instance or the Course Coordinator as quickly as possible. DIFFICULTIES: If you are experiencing difficulties relating to teaching and assessment you should approach your tutor in the first instance. If not satisfied after that you should approach in order your Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator then Head of School. General enquiries and student support Faculty Student Centre Tel: +61 7 5430 1259 Fax: +61 7 5430 2859 Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au