The first two midterms are worth 30 pts apiece. The 3 rd midterm will be worth 40 pts. The exams will consist primarily of short answer questions and some true false. This means that recognition memory will probably not be enough to pass the class. The tests will measure your ability to describe or use concepts learned, not your ability to guess from a list which choice is the correct one.
Study groups can be very helpful in preparing for tests and learning the material.
Materials from handouts or other class materials will also be covered in the exams. Plus and minus grades will be assigned within each of these ranges. An additional maximum 7 pts for the course grade can be earned by submitting a term paper on or before the Dec. 2 class. The term paper must be at least 15 pages in length and no more than 25 pages in length. This paper will cover, in greater detail than provided in the text, a physiological aspect of behavior.