General Psychology Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Jason Norman (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>806-570-0210</p>Office Location
Office Hours
Zoom, Google Meet, Go to Meeting, and Skype Sessions by Appointment (Email me for an appointment)
My Skype address is: jason.a.norman
Communicating With Your Professor
Anytime I have course announcements they’ll be posted under the Announcements section on the home page of the course with a concurrent email sent to the class. Make sure to check your announcements/email at least every other day to ensure you don’t miss out on requests from me or other necessary information. Your emails from me will go directly to your AC Gmail account. {For information on how to access your AC Gmail account go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb857-WJX9w and watch the instructional video on accessing your email.}
I strongly encourage you to contact me immediately with questions or problems, as communication with your professor is a vital component of effective learning in an online environment.
To contact me via email, utilize the email system within the course site on AC Connect and follow the steps listed below:
Step 1| Click on the Email link under the COURSE MENU on the left sidebar of the course site.
Step 2| Scroll down and select the “Single/Select Users” option.
Step 3| Under the “Available to Select” box on the left scroll down to my name, “Norman, Jason” and click on it.
Step 4| Once you’ve selected the instructor’s name, click on the small arrow right key just to the right of the “Available to Select” box. You should then see my name appear in the “Selected” box on the right.
Step 5| Click on the larger message box and type your email.
Step 6| When you email me (or any of your professors), practice professional communication standards and use a greeting, body, and closing.
Step 7| Once your email is written as you would like it, click on the “Submit” box in either the upper or lower right corners.
I check my email daily. However, there may be instances when it will take some time for me to respond to your email. Generally speaking, you can expect an email response within 24 hours from the time you send your email.
If you need immediate assistance, I encourage you to call or text me at (806) 570-0210. If you send a text, please include your name and which class you’re enrolled in. If you call and don’t receive an answer, please leave a message and I’ll call you back. You must leave a message if you want me to call you back.
In the event you are unable to contact me directly, there are some additional resources for assistance:
Option 1: You may contact the Academic Outreach & Support Services Office located in the same building, or via phone at (806) 371-5941.
Option 2: You may contact the CTL Student & Faculty Help Center at (806) 371-5992. It’s available to students who are currently enrolled in academic or continuing education courses on a walk-in and/or appointment basis. Assistance is provided for: Logging-in to AC Connect, Password resets; How to use AC Online; Microsoft Office help/ Microsoft Office alternatives; General computer/software questions. They are located on the Washington Street Campus, Library, 2nd floor, Suite 205 and their hours are:
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 5pm (WARE 205)
Monday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 5pm (Library Research Desk on the 4th Floor of WARE)
Friday, 7:30 am – Noon (WARE 205)
Option 3: You may access AC Connect Student Resources at: https://www.actx.edu/ctl/pagesmith/11.
Expected Courtesies - Course Communications
Students should make themselves knowledgeable regarding appropriate ‘netiquette’ practices. There are several internet resources explaining the facets of netiquette. One good source is located at:http://learning.colostate.edu/guides/guide.cfm?guideid=4.
Students will communicate with their professor in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Discourteous, rude and/or aggressive emails, text messages or phone conversations will absolutely not be tolerated.
When you have questions regarding the course, you should contact me FIRST. Students or other Amarillo College staff or faculty are not responsible for making determinations regarding my course policies.
In the event you have a complaint or issue regarding this course you should contact me first. If the situation cannot be resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact Dr. Beth Rodriguez for psychology courses.
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:
Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
Privacy Statement
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
Course
PSYC-2301-010 General Psychology
Prerequisites
RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills
Course Description
An introduction to psychology covering the principles of human behavior relating to heredity, maturation, intelligence, learning, motivation, perception, emotions and personality.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Required: Psychmart, 1st Edition Published by McGraw Hill Publishers
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Supplies
You will need access to a computer with an Internet connection and Microsoft Office software. You must be able to save your files in a .doc .docx or .rtf format. It is more convenient to have your own com
Student Performance
After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to do the following as evaluted by the faculty in the department/program:
- Define psychology and list and discuss the goals of psychology
- Compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives in contemporary psychology.
- Explain what is meant by the scientific method and describe the various research methods.
- Describe the parts and functions of the nervous system.
- Define and discuss sensation and perception.
- Describe learning from the behavioral and the cognitive perspectives.
- Describe the functioning of sensory, short-term and long-term memory.
- Define motives, needs, drives, and incentives.
- Explain and evaluate the cognitive-appraisal theories of emotion.
- Discuss the nature-nurture controversy in developmental psychology.
- Define Piaget's concepts and outline Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, describing the major characteristics of each.
- Describe the major personality theories and projective and objective measures of personality.
- Describe the psychological disorders and the biomedical and psychological therapies that are used.
- Describe the social context of human behavior, emphasizing attribution theory, relationships between attitudes and action, conformity, group/cultural influences, prejudice, aggression, social conflict, attraction, altruism, and peacemaking.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
\ Each student is expected to follow the guidelines in the AC Student Rights & Responsibilities document. All students are expected to be tolerant and respectful of other students in the online classroom. There will be zero tolerance for any type of harassment or disrespect based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious ideals.
Grading Criteria
\ You will be awarded points for exams and participation as follows:
\\ MAXIMUM EXAM POINTS : 370
\\ MAXIMUM DISCUSSION POINTS: 80
\\ MAXIMUM COURSE ATTENDANCE POINTS: 75
\\ TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS COURSE = 525
\\ GRADE OF A: 473 TO 525 POINTS
\\ GRADE OF B: 420 TO 472 POINTS
\\ GRADE OF C: 368 TO 419 POINTS
\\ GRADE OF D: 315 TO 367 POINTS
\\ GRADE OF F: LESS THAN 315 POINTS
\\ All assignments/work will be submitted through the AC online using Microsoft Word. Do not send your assignments via another means, I will not grade them and you will receive a zero (0) for that assignment. In addition, assignments turned in late will not be graded and a grade of zero (0) will be awarded. NOTICE: If you choose to wait until the last minute to complete your assignments or exams and you click submit at 10:01 p.m. you will receive a grade of zero (0) for that assignment or exam. Understand that 10:01 p.m. is after the deadline of 10:00 p.m.
Attendance
\ Students are expected to attend all classes in which they are enrolled. This is a hybrid course and there is a course meeting time each week. Attendance for the course meeting time is MANDATORY. For each class that a student misses 5 points will be deducted from the course attendance grade (75 pts). For the online portion of the class, that means "attending" to your email, discussion groups, assignments and exams on time as stated in the Course Outline. Regular attendance for online classes means checking email and assignments at least every two days (more often in the summer classes). If you miss two assignments or do not take one of the exams you will be in jeopardy of failing this class. You must communicate with me about any events that would necessitate you missing course due dates.
Calendar
General Psychology Course Schedule Fall 2011
We will cover approximately one folder per week as follows*:
August 22, 2011: Introduction to Course, Review Syllabus, Review Online Component
August 28, 2011: Course Syllabus Email & Discussion Posting 1 Due
August 29, 2011: Lecture Folder 1 - What is Psychology and Psychology Scientific Methods
September 5, 2011: NO CLASS
September 12, 2011: Lecture Folder 2 - Nervous System and Brain
September 18, 2011: Discussion Posting 2 Due
September 19, 2011: Folder 1 & 2 Case Studies & Review
September 25, 2011: Exam One Due EXAM ONE WILL COVER FOLDERS 1 AND 2
September 26, 2011: Lecture Folder 3 - Human Development
October 3, 2011: Lecture Folder 4 - Learning
October 9, 2011: Extra Credit opportunity DUE
October 10, 2011: Lecture Folder 5 - Memory & Folder 6 -- Thinking, Language, & Intelligence
October 16, 2011: Discussion Posting 3 Due
October 17, 2011: Folder 3, 4, 5, 6 Case Studies & Review
October 23, 2011: Exam Two Due EXAM TWO WILL COVER FOLDERS 3,4, 5, AND 6
October 24, 2011: Lecture Folder 7 - States of Consciousness
October 31, 2011: Lecture Folder 8 - Motivation and Emotion
November 7, 2011: Lecture Folder 9 - Psychological Disroders and Therapies
November 13, 2011: Extra Credit Opportunity DUE
November 14, 2011: Folder 7,8,9 and Case Studies & Review
November 16, 2011: LAST DAY TO DROP COURSE WITH GRADE OF W
November 20, 2011: Exam Three Due EXAM THREE WILL COVER FOLDERS 7, 8, AND 9
November 21, 2011: Lecture Folder 10 - Health Psychology; LAST DAY TO DROP COURSE
November 27, 2011: Discussion Posting 4 Due
November 28, 2011: Lecture Folder 11 - Social Psychology & Review Folder 10 & 11
December 5, 2011: Exam Four Due EXAM FOUR WILL COVER FOLDERS 10 AND 11/ NO CLASS MEETING
* Instructor reserves the right to modify this outline. Students will be notified in advance if revisions occur.
Additional Information
All assignments/work will be submitted through AC Online using Microsoft Word. Do not send your assignments to my AC email address. If you send your assignments to me at my AC email, I will not grade them and you will receive a zero for that assignment. In addition, assignments turned in late will NOT be graded and a grade of zero will be awarded. Late assignments, discussion postings and exams will not be accepted. Work submitted after the deadline will receive the grade of zero(0). No make-up exams will be given - exams are open for several days and must be completed by due date.
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM