PSYC234
Biological
Psychology &
Learning
Today
1. Administrative matters
2. Quiz
3. Lab Book: Neuroanatomy
Administrative Matters
• Subject Outline is available on Moodle
(please read!)
• Bring Lab Book to each tutorial
• Missed tutorial classes require an
ACADEMIC CONSIDERATION APPLICATION
– Retake missed quiz at another date
– No AC application = zero for quiz
Assessments
• Ten tutorials Quizzes (x 2%) 20%
• Lab Report 35%
• Final Exam 45%
• Other requirements:
– Attempt all assessments
– Attend at least 80% of tutorials
• Plagiarism:
– http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/courserules/
plagiarism.html
Expectations
2nd year psychology students should:
Be more independent
Know how to use Moodle & check SOLS/email
regularly
Be familiar with APA referencing and
formatting
Know how to research, read and construct
reports
Refer to APA 6 writing guides e.g. O’Shea (2015) or Findley
(2015)
Not plagiarise (penalties do apply)
Study and prep for this subject before class
Approach tutors for guidance with
content/assignments if struggling
Useful Info
Social media resources for getting advice
from fellow students, networking, etc.
Not (necessarily) monitored by UoW staff
You need to be aware of plagiarism from such
sites!
Tutorial slides ARE available on Moodle.
Quiz marks will be available after you have
completed your quiz
Textbook online resource is located on
Moodle
Questions?
If you have a question/difficulty with tutorial
content…
See your tutor
If you have an administrative problem or an
unresolved issue with your tutor see the
subject co-ordinator
Quiz Time!
• First thing in each tutorial class
• Arrive on time
• Tutor will activate on Moodle
• You have 10 minutes (indicated by an on-screen
timer)
• Once you click SAVE ANSWER - your decision is
final
• You are allowed ONE attempt only each week
Tasks for today
• Quiz 10 minutes
• The Cortex 20 minutes
• The Whole Brain Atlas 20
minutes