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PSYC375 Quiz #1 SS 1

This study set tests me on the PSYC375 syllabus.

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What is the full course number and title? PSYC 375 – Neuroanatomy
What semester is PSYC 375 offered? Spring 2026
How many credits is the course worth? 3 credits
When does the class meet? Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Where does the class meet? Math & Psychology Room 103
Which courses can fulfill the prerequisite for PSYC 375? BIOL 101, BIOL 106, BIOL 141, or PSYC 100
What minimum grade is required in the prerequisite course? A grade of C or better
Who is the instructor for PSYC 375? Dr. Allison Hoffman
Where is the instructor’s office located? Math & Psychology Room 308
When are the instructor’s drop-in office hours? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10–11 AM Wednesday: 2:45–3:45 PM
Are appointments available outside of drop-in hours? Yes, by appointment (in-person or virtual)
What is the instructor’s email address? ahoffma5@umbc.edu
What is the instructor’s phone number? 410-455-2365
What is the main focus of PSYC 375? Human neuroanatomy
Which nervous systems are covered? Central and peripheral nervous systems
Besides the nervous system's structure and function, what additional topic is emphasized? Neuropathologies
What is the 1st learning objective? Identify major structures of the central and peripheral nervous systems and understand their functional significance and developmental organization
What is the 2nd learning objective? Apply anatomical knowledge to clinical scenarios
What is the 3rd learning objective? Integrate multi-level understanding from molecular to systems-level organization and connect neuroanatomical principles to broader neuroscience concepts
What is the 4th learning objective? Develop problem-solving skills by applying anatomical knowledge to dysfunction scenarios
What is the 5th learning objective? Critically evaluate primary scientific literature by analyzing research rationale, methods, findings, and implications
What is the name of the required textbook? Neuroanatomy through Clinical Cases (3rd ed.) by Blumenthal (2021)
How is the textbook accessed? Through UMBC’s CMI program via Blackboard
Can students opt out of the CMI program? Yes, by the opt-out deadline in Blackboard
How many upper-level credits does this course provide? 3 upper-level credits
Which Psychology degree domain does PSYC 375 fulfill? Biological Bases Of Behavior
Can this course be taken Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U)? Yes
Can an S/U grade be used toward the PSYC major or minor? No
What platform is used to manage the course? Blackboard
Are students expected to skim textbook chapters before class? Yes, strongly recommended
What are the two main class formats? Lectures and article discussions
Are photos or videos of people in class allowed? No. They are not allowed.
Is AI allowed in this course by default? No, unless explicitly stated
How many exams are there for this class? Three
Are the exams cumulative? No. They are not.
What percentage of the final grade do exams make up? 70%
What format are the exams? Multiple-choice questions
Are exams open-note or closed-note? Closed-note
On what date is Exam 1 scheduled? February 18, 2026
Which chapters does Exam 1 cover? Chapters 1–6
On what date is Exam 2 scheduled? March 30, 2026
Which chapters does Exam 2 cover? Chapters 7–11
On what date is Exam 3 scheduled? May 11, 2026 (The last day of class)
Which chapters does Exam 3 cover? Chapters 12–18
Are discussion articles included on exams? No. They are not included.
How many quizzes are there for this class? 3
What percentage of the final grade are quizzes worth? 5%
Where are quizzes administered? They are administered on Blackboard.
Are quizzes open-book/open-note? Yes. They are.
What resources are NOT allowed during quizzes? Classmates, internet, AI
How long are quizzes open? 24 hours
What time do quizzes close? 11:59 PM
What happens if you do not finish a quiz before it closes? It automatically submits.
Which chapters are included on Quiz #1? Chapters 1–4 + the syllabus
Which chapters are included on Quiz #2? Chapters 7, 8, and 9
Which chapters are included on Quiz #3? Chapters 12, 14, and 15
What should you do if a serious situation affects your ability to take an exam or quiz? Email the instructor ASAP
Is extra time given if you arrive late to an exam? No. It is not given.
With a documented reason for why you missed an exam or quiz, when must a make-up exam or quiz be taken? Within 1 week
Without a documented reason for why you missed an exam or quiz, what penalty applies? 20% penalty on the total possible points
How many primary research articles are discussed in class? 7
How many takeaways assignments must students submit for this class? 5
What is the required word count for takeaways assignments? 275–325 words
How many questions must each takeaway address? At least 3
Is AI allowed for takeaways assignments? No. It is not allowed at all.
How many takeaway assignment grades are dropped? 1 (The lowest)
What platform is used for attendance check-ins? PollEverywhere
Is geolocation required? Yes. It is required.
What stuff counts as participation in this class? Discussions, questions, PollEverywhere responses, & article discussions
If you miss class or have check-in issues, how long do you have to submit an exemption? You have 24 hours.
How much extra credit can be earned from study guides? Up to 2%
What is the maximum number of exams that you can submit study guides for? 2
How long must each study guide be? At least 3 single-spaced pages
When are study guides due? Between the end of the last lecture and 24 hours before the exam
Are late study guides accepted? Nope.
Is rounding allowed in final grades? No. There is no rounding.
What percentage range earns an A? 90.0% – 100%
What percentage range earns an B? 80.00% – 89.99
What percentage range earns an C? 70.00% – 79.99%
What percentage range earns an D? 60.00% – 69.99%
What percentage range earns an F? Less than 60%
What warning is given about Blackboard grades? Blackboard may miscalculate in-progress grades.
What percentage of students must complete the course evaluation for the bonus towards the class's grades? At least 80% of the class
What is the bonus that the class gets once the required percentage of students completes the course evaluation? 1% added to everyone’s overall grade
What must be included in the email subject line when emailing the professor of this course? “PSYC 375” (and “URGENT” if applicable)
What email address should students use when emailing the professor of this course? Their UMBC email address
What is the expected response time when expecting a response via email from the professor of this course? 24–48 hours on weekdays
Name ALL forms of academic misconduct. Cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, & helping others cheat
What office handles disability accommodations? Student Disability Services (SDS)
What is the SDS email address? disAbility@umbc.edu
What is the Student Disability Services (SDS) Department’s stance on diversity? They are commited to an inclusive, respectful learning environment
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