Selected readings available in the library. The first eight to ten days the animals will be put under food deprivation and key response training will begin. In that period you will be instructed in animal care and maintenance, ethics regarding animals as research subjects, the programming of the equipment, the use of the operant chamber, and the recording of data. You will write up three of your experiments in APA style.
Every student is urged to attend every laboratory session.
Your final grade reflects, in part, your participation. When you are absent, your participation is obviously nil. Although work may be made up at a later time, your animals depend on you for its basic care. Should you be absent, you must arrange to have the needs of your animals met. Please do not bring food or drinks into the classroom or the lab quarters.