psych2230_syllabus_Fall_09 - Psychology 2230 Introduction...

Psychology 2230: Introduction to Biological Psychology, Fall 2009
MWF 10:10-11:00, Goldwin Smith Hall 132 (HEC Auditorium)
Instructor :
David M. Smith
Office: Room 252 Uris Hall
Office Hours: Mon 3:30-4:30pm, Thurs 10:00-11:00am or by appt.
Phone: [phone] (emergencies only, please)
Email: [email protected]
Teaching Assistants :
Matt Law: [email protected] , Uris B65, Mon and Thurs 3:00-4:00pm.
Marcela Fernandez-Vargas: [email protected] , Uris B84, Mon 5:00-6:00pm,
Wed 9:00-10:00am.
Required Textbook : Biological Psychology , Fifth Ed., Breedlove, Rosenzweig and
Watson.
Class Blackboard Site :
http://blackboard.cornell.edu/
Course Objectives :
The brain is an enormously complex organ which is responsible for such diverse
functions as sensory information processing, perception, motor control,
motivation and emotion, social behavior, learning and memory, and language. In
this course, we will examine how the nervous system mediates these functions.
Getting Help :
All students are encouraged to make use of the extensive help that is available.
You are welcome to stop by during my regular office hours (or those of the TAs)
with questions or just to chat. We are also happy to arrange an appointment to
meet with you if the regular office hours don’t work for you. You should also
make use of email and post questions to the Blackboard discussion boards. We
will also hold optional review sessions as needed.