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PSYC-2301-042 General Psychology
General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Hybrid
Myers, David G. Exploring Psychology: An Exploration 10th Edition
Paper, pen/pencil and book required.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Identify various research methods and their characteristics used int he scientfic study of psychology.
2. Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology.
3. Describe some of the prominent perspectives and appraoches used in the study of psychology.
4. Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.
5. Describe accepted approaches and standards in pscyhological assessment and evaluation.
6. Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
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".
Each student is expected to follow the guidelines in the AC Students Rights and Responsibilities documents. All students are expected to be tolerant and respectful of other students in the classroom. There will be zero tolerance for any type of harassment or disrespect based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious ideals.
There will be a total of 4 exams and one social responsibility assignment in this course. Dates of exams are located in the course outline.
90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D Below 60 = F
Any missed exams MUST be made up the last two weeks of class (after exam 3). Testing times for makeups will be announced. YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR INSTRUCTOR IF YOU MUST MISS AN EXAM.
There are four major evaluations which include exams to be taken in class. You will have ample advanced notice for all exams. Some chapters will take longer to cover than others, so we will discuss exam dates during class.
Evaluation 1 includes Chapters 1, 2, 3, and participation in class during the sessions in which the material is discussed.
Evaluation 2 includes Chapters 4, 5, 7 and participation in class during the session in which the material is discussed.
Evaluation 3 includes Chapters 8, 9,10,11 and participation in class during the session in which the material is discussed.
Evaluation 4 includes Chapters 13,14,15 and participation in class during the session in which the material is discussed.
Social Responsibility assignment – located in course content.
Students are expected to attend class, to participate in class and to prepare for class lectures and discussions by reading the text prior to the lecture. Students must turn off all electronic devices (if you have a sick child, you may bring your phone and put it on vibrate). If you must miss a class, you are expected to contact otther students in the class to obtain missing assignments, lecture notes, etc.
There will be a total of 4 exams in this course and a service learning project grade. No test grades can be dropped.
The final exam is required.
Oct 23 Syllabus and Ch 1
Oct 25 Ch 2
Oct 30- Ch 3 (Test 1 opens ch.1, 2, 3 - Due Nov 5th at midnight)
Reading Quizzes 1, 2, 3 Due Nov 5th at midnight
Nov 1: Ch 4
Nov 6: Ch 5
Nov 8: Ch 7 (test 2 opens ch. 4, 5,7 and is due Nov 9th at midnight)
Reading quizzes ch 4, 5, 7 - due Nov 9th at midnight
Nov 13: Ch 13
Nov 15 - Ch 14
Nov 20 and Nov 22 - NO CLASS THANKSGIVING WEEK
Nov 27- Ch 15 (test 3 opens ch 13, 14, 15 and is due Nov 30th at midnight)
Reading quizzes ch 13, 14, 15 due Nov 30th midnight
Nov 29 - Ch 8
Dec 4 - Ch 9
Dec 6: Ch. 10/11 (test 4 opens and is due Dec 11)
Reading quizzes due Dec 11 ch 8, 9, 10, 11
DEC 4 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNMENT DUE
all reading quizzes due Dec 11
The Instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or calendar if necessary.
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