General Psychology Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Beth Rodriguez (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063715192Office Location
Dutton Hall 202LOffice Hours
Email or through Blackboard Collaborate
By appointment if contacted by email eerodriguez@actx.edu
Course Information
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Course
PSYC-2301-006 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
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ PSYCHSMART 2nd Edition, MCGRAW HILL PUBLISHER
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Supplies
\ 4 scatrons, pencil, pens, spiral notebook, and access to a computer. If you do not have your own computer, you will need to use AC computers located on the 4th floor of the Library.
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\Student Performance
\ Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
\\ 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
\ I expect you all to attend class, participate in class, be prepared for class, and respect everyone else who is the classroom. No cell phones. If you are waiting on an important call you must talk with me before class so I am aware. If you decided to leave the classroom to answer the phone please do not return. If you leave and come back, you have interrupted my class twice and that is unacceptable. NO texting! If it is so important that you have to text right away, you may leave and please do not return.
\\ If you do miss class it is your responsibility to get the material you missed. I will be giving assignments during class that will be due the next class so if you miss you will miss that assignment unless you contact me or someone else in the class. It is your responsibility!!
\\ Each student is expected to engage in academic honesty and refrain from cheating and/or plagiarism. All students are expected to be tolerant and respectful of other students. There will be zero tolerance for any type of harassment!! I want this to be an environment everyone can learn and feels safe!!
Grading Criteria
Grading criteria:
There will be a total of 640 possible points for the semester. You will be able to check your grade on AC Online. To calculate your grade you will divide the number of points you have earned (usually the smaller number) by the number of possible points that you could have earned in the class (the larger number). Grading will be on the standard grade scale:
100-90% = A 640- 576-513
89-80% = B 575--512
79-70% = C 511--448
69-50% = D 447-320
Below 50% = F below 320
The points will be earned:
400 points for exams (4 100 points exams and you get to replace the lowest score with your highest score on an exam)
60 points for attendance (I will take attendance during the semester for points each time)
80 points for practice quizzes (4 20 point practice quizzes and you get to replace the lowest score with your highest score on a quiz)
100 points for scientific method, experiment and reading graph quiz with a social responsibility essay
Total points possible: 640 points
- 4 50 question multiple choice exams in class on scantrons; each exam is worth 100 points and you will get to replace the lowest test grade with your highest exam grade. The exams will be taken from notes and the chapters in the book. I will provide study guides before each test.
- 4 10 questions multiple choice practice quizzes will be given before exams to help prepare you for the exams; each practice quiz will be worth 20 points and you will get to replace the lowest quiz grade with your highest quiz grade.
- Scientific method, experiment and reading graph quiz with short social responsibility essay.
- There will be a quiz given online 10 multiple choice questions worth a total of 50 points
- Short essay worth 50 points and will be graded using the rubric below
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Criteria |
Exceeds Expectations |
Meets Expectations |
Needs Improvement |
Does Not Meet Expectations |
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Knowledge |
20 Points Reflects knowledge gained through research of website and reflects on own experiences and personal knowledge of the subject making sure to answer every part of the question presented |
16 Points Reflects using minimal information form website source and most from personal knowledge and experience making sure to answer all parts of the question presented. |
12 Points Reflects only using personal knowledge and nothing from website source Answer most of the questions presented. |
9 Points Reflects only on using knowledge and doesn’t not answer all the question presented. |
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Organization |
20 Points Information is clearly organized. |
16 Points Information is semi-organized. |
12 Points Information is loosely organized. |
9 Points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization. |
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Mechanics |
10 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work. |
7 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work with minimal errors. |
5 Points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work with major errors. |
3 Points Very poor grammar and spelling used through written and oral work. |
Attendance
\ It’s college; I know you want to skip, but if you just show up you will do better in the class. I will take attendance during the semester worth points each time. If you are late then you will not receive the points. I understand that things come up, but please try you best to be in class and be on time!!!
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Calendar
Class Schedule/Outline:
The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or calendar if needed.
Date Lesson/Lecture
Week of Jan 20th Introduction, Chapter 1-The Science of Psychology
Chapter 1-The Science of Psychology
Week of Jan 26th Chapter 1-The Science of Psychology & Chapter 2-Neuroscience and Behavior
Chapter 2- Neuroscience and Behavior
Core Exam will open on ACconnect Thursday Jan. 29th and will close Sunday Feb. 1st at midnight.
Week of Feb 2nd Chapter 3-Sensation & Perception
Week of Feb 9th Practice Quiz 1 and study guide
Test 1 (Over Chapters 1, 2 & 3)
Week of Feb 16th Chapter 4-States of Consciousness
Chapter 4- States of Consciousness
Week of Feb 23rd Chapter 5-Learning
Chapter 6-Memory
Week of March 2nd Chapter 7-Thinking, Language and Intelligences
Chapter 7- Thinking, Language and Intelligences
Week of March 9th Practice Quiz 2 and study guide
Test 2 (Over Chapters 4,5, 6 & 7)
Spring Break 16th-20th
Week of March 23rd Chapter 8-Motivation & Emotion
Chapter 8-Motivation & Emotion
Week of March 30th Chapter 9-Development
Chapter 9-Development
Week of April 6th Chapter 10-Personlaity
Chapter 10-Personality
Week of April 13th Practice Quiz 3 and study guide
Test 3 (Over chapters 8, 9 & 10)
Week of April 20th Chapter 11- Health Psychology: Stress Coping and Well-being
Finish Chapter 11& start Ch 12- Disorders
Week of April 27th Chapter 12-Psychological Disorders & Treatment
Chapter 13-Social Psychology
Week of May 4th Chapter 13-Social Psychology
Practice Quiz 4 & Study guide
Week of May 11th Final Exam
Additional Information
\ More than likely I will not allow you to make-up any exam or quiz ; but if there are extreme circumstances please come talk to me so we can figure something out!! I do want you all to be successful!!
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM