General Psychology Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Katie Blake (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
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.
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Course
PSYC-2301-018 General Psychology
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills
Course Description
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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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Required: Psychsmart, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill Publishers, ISBN:
\\ Used textbooks are acceptable for this class.
Supplies
\ You will need access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and Microsoft Office software. Open computer labs are available.
Student Performance
1. Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific 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 approaches used in the study of psychology.
\ \4. Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.
\ \5. Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.
\ \6. Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
\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
\ ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
\\ A responsible student is a successful student. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner, respect the opinions, rights, and personal property of others, and meet their financial obligations. Students are responsible for seeking help and guidance from all of the resources that the college makes available to them. They are expected to be proactive and remain informed about college dates and deadlines and understand academic and disciplinary policies. They are responsible for communication with their professors, advisors, and college staff and the commitment to being organized and prepared to learn. Above all, our students are expected to strive for honesty and academic integrity throughout their period of study.
\\ In order to provide a learning process and academic environment that permits you to pursue your educational goals, it is essential for all faculty, students, and staff to maintain academic integrity. You are expected to exhibit academic honesty in this and every class. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and aiding or abetting others to cheat or plagiarize.
\\ It is expected that each student will do his/her own work. Assisting a student while he/she is taking an online exam is cheating. Not only could you be reprimanded, but you are cheapening your own education.
\\ 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 classroom. There will be zero tolerance for any type of harassment or disrespect.
Grading Criteria
GRADING:
Grades for this course will be based on three online exams and weekly online quizzes. Your final grade consists of the following:
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3 Examinations |
60% |
(100 points each) 300 total points |
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Weekly Online Quizzes |
40% |
200 total points |
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500 total points/5 = 100% |
EXAMINATIONS:
1. There will be three multiple choice examinations. Each exam will consist of 50 multiple choice questions and will be worth 100 total points. 60% or 300 points of your final total points in the course will be based on your examination scores.
2. There will be no make-up exams.
3. All exams will be taken in AC Connect/Blackboard. You may not have another person with you at the time that you are taking one of the online exams. If there is indication that you received help during an online exam, the penalty will be an F in the course and likely expulsion from Amarillo College.
4. You will be given 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in which to complete each exam.
5. Please review the test dates in this course schedule. If your schedule cannot accommodate these dates and times, you will need to drop this course and find a course that will work with your schedule. No exams will be given after the deadlines posted in your course schedule with the exception of a true emergency such as death in the family or serious illness. In such a case, you must provide documentation indicating that you were not able to complete the exam.
WEEKLY ONLINE QUIZZES:
1. There will be weekly online quizzes over the course material. These quizzes will take place each week that we will cover new material. (Quizzes will not take place during an exam week.) Your quiz average will account for 40% of your final score or 200 total points.
2. You must complete each quiz on time. There will be no make-up quizzes.
3. All quizzes will be taken in AC Connect/Blackboard. You may not have another person with you at the time that you are taking one of the online quizzes. If there is indication that you received help during an online quiz, the penalty will be an F in the course and likely expulsion from Amarillo College.
4. You will be given 30 minutes in which to complete each quiz.
FINAL GRADES:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59
Attendance
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 (Location: Student Service Center, Room 119, Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
ONLINE COURSE POLICY:
This is an online course. Independent student activity is necessary for satisfactory achievement. It is the responsibility of the student to stay up to date on due dates and requirements/expectations of the course. The course will meet online only. Assignments and exams will be completed through AC Connect/Blackboard. To access the online course and further information regarding the course requirements/timeline, log in at https://acconnect.actx.edu/CookieAuth.dll?GetLogon?curl=Z2F&reason=0&formdir=3.
MAKEUP POLICY:
Please review the test dates in the course schedule. Students will be given one calendar week to complete each online quiz and exam. If your schedule cannot accommodate these dates and times, you will need to drop this course and find a course that will work with your schedule. No exams will be given after the deadlines posted in your course schedule with the exception of a true emergency such as death in the family or serious illness. In such a case, you must provide documentation indicating that you were not able to complete the exam.
Calendar
Please refer to http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=13&navoid=498#fall_term_2008 for important dates and deadlines.
*All dates and content are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. It is your responsibility to attend class and remain knowledgeable of all anticipated dates and deadlines.*
Week 1 – Introduction to Psychology
Week 2 – Neuroscience and Behavior
Week 3 – Sensation and Perception and States of Consciousness
Week 4 – Learning
Week 5 – Exam 1
Week 6 – Memory
Week 7 – Thinking, Language, and Intelligences
Week 8 – Motivation and Emotion
Week 9 –Development
Week 10 – Exam 2
Week 11 – Personality and Psychological Disorders and Treatment
Week 12 – Health Psychology: Stress, Coping, and Well-being
Week 13 – Social Psychology
Week 14 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Week 15 – Exam 3
Additional Information
If you experience technical difficulty with AC Connect/Blackboard, please contact the Helpdesk at 806.371.5000 or email them at askac@actx.edu.
\ \WITHDRAWING FROM THE COURSE:
\ \You are responsible for being knowledgeable and cognizant of important college dates and for withdrawing yourself from the course by the set deadline if you are unable to complete a course or courses for which you have registered. Please refer to http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=433#spri_term_2009 for important dates and deadlines.
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Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM