General Psychology Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information

Office Hours

TO SET UP A MEETING:  CONTACT ME BY PHONE: The VERY BEST WAY TO REACH ME IS AT MY CELL PHONE AT  (806) 584-7569 between 9 AM and 9 PM, any day of the week. 

 

PLEASE...NO TEXTING: Please note that I DO NOT TEXT MY STUDENTS and I DO NOT ACCEPT TEXT MESSAGES.  If you can text me, then you can call me!  AGAIN, my cell phone is 806 584-7569!  If there is an occasion where I am traveling or cannot respond to you in a timely manner by phone, I will let you know that you can text me for that period of time.  However, outside of that, PLEASE CALL!  I enjoy talking to my students! If you text me, I will not respond to you! Sorry...I want to handle all student business over the phone or in an email!

If I'm not available when you call, I will call you back so please tell me your name, the best time to call you AND WHAT CLASS YOU ARE IN!  That way, I can better answer your questions! Thanks!  Also, we can set up a face to face conference if you want to!

 

EMAIL ME: You can also email me through the BLACKBOARD COURSE EMAIL feature!   Again, if you email me outside the CLASSROOM ONLINE EMAIL SYSTEM, your email may not get to me.  It may be treated as spam. SO, USE THE EMAIL FUNCTION IN THE ONLINE CLASS! It's in the MENU to the left of the screen and it says Send an EMAIL!   Click on that and then select SEND AN EMAIL TO THE INSTRUCTORS in the CLASS!  

 

OFFICE HOURS and APPOINTMENT TIMES

SPRING- II - 2021:  March 22nd through May 14th:   I will be ON CAMPUS in my office in DUTTON HALL 202J Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:00 pm. I have a 9 am to 10:15 am course, as well as a Monday-Thursday 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm course.   Please call me so we can set up an appointment time that works for you. We can meet virtually or somewhere where we can socially distance effectively (not in my office!) I have a virtual office in COLLABORATE where we can also meet face to face if you need tutoring or just to chat, if you prefer. 
If you want to meet with me outside of those hours, I'm happy to do that. Please call me and we can set up a time to meet. As well, I'm happy to meet with you  on a FACETIME CALL or in our COLLABORATE MEETING PLACE ONLINE! I am happy to tutor you in any way I can so you can succeed in this course! Please call me at 806 584-7569 to meet with me on any other day.  I appreciate you calling me first on my cell phone if you want to meet with me in my office so that I can prepare to meet you in order to protect both of us from COVID exposure.  Thank you! 
SO YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO USE COLLABORATE:  There will be a video for you to watch as to how to attend COLLABORATE MEETINGS in your COURSE MENU LIST. Go online to your BLACKBOARD CLASS and you will see it in the MENU LIST to the LEFT OF THE SCREEN. As well, please feel free to call me if you are still not sure how to use COLLABORATE for your online meeting.  I am happy to do anything I can do to assist you during this difficult semester! Please call me at 806 584-7569 and let's figure out a time to work with you!
NEED MORE HELP: Call me! I can tutor you.  If you need more help with tutoring in the class you are in, we can get you set up with the folks at the STUDENT SUCCESS TUTORING CENTER can help you. We will work online or over the phone, in COLLABORATE or we can facetime until the advisories for social distancing pass.

FOR ONLINE CLASSES or ON-CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED CLASSES:  THE BEST WAY TO SET UP AN INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENT is to CALL ME ON MY CELLPHONE at 806 584-7569.

FOLKS: Please, I give you my cell phone number so you can call me between 9 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week! Feel free to CALL me OR EMAIL ME SO WE CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE AND WHEN we can either visit by phone or in person!  Please do not abuse your privilege of having my cell number.  Again, please call me or email me. ....please DO NOT TEXT MESSAGE ME!  I want to communicate with you directly!

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

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Administrative Drop Policy

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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-2301-006 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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXTBOOKS

EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY 9th edition (2014), DAVID MYERS,  WORTH PUBLISHER 

ISBN #  13: 978-1-4641-6336-4

This instructor makes her own study guides for all exams SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE AN ACCESS CODE OR A NEW TEXTBOOK. If you can get this edition USED, DO SO! Our bookstore may have used copies for you. HAVING SAID that, WORTH HAS EXCELLENT ONLINE RESOURCES, so you can PURCHASE A NEW BOOK with an ACCESS CODE TO ALL PUBLISHER RESOURCES if you WANT TO.  Still, IT IS THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PRINT OFF STUDY GUIDES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AC ONLINE CLASS.  IF YOU NEED HELP ACCESSING AC ONLINE, GO TO THE 4th FLOOR OF THE LIBRARY AND THEY WILL GET YOU SET UP.

You will have all EXAMS, ASSIGNMENTS and EXAM STUDY GUIDES posted in your AC CONNECT ONLINE CLASSROOM for this course.  IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ALL ASSIGNMENTS, STUDY GUIDES, AND, IF YOU LIKE, THE POWER POINT NOTES  (Power point NOTES ARE OPTIONAL, however, the EXAMS, STUDY GUIDES, and ASSIGNMENTS ARE REQUIRED!). If you do not have your OWN COMPUTER in order to access AC ONLINE, be sure and familiarize yourself with the computers available to you at the AC Library.  

Supplies

STUDENT SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES

YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A WORKING COMPUTER OR BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE AC

Student Performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES for PSYC 2301:  These are the MINIMUM COMPETENCIES.  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:

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  1. Define psychology and list and discuss the goals of psychology
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  3. Compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives in contemporary psychology.
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  5. Explain what is meant by the scientific method and describe the various research methods.
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  7. Describe the parts and functions of the nervous system.
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  9. Define and discuss sensation and perception.
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  11. Describe learning from the behavioral and the cognitive perspectives.
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  13. Describe the functioning of sensory, short-term and long-term memory.
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  15. Define motives, needs, drives, and incentives.
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  17. Explain and evaluate the cognitive-appraisal theories of emotion.
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  19. Discuss the nature-nurture controversy in developmental psychology.
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  21. Define Piaget's concepts and outline Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, describing the major characteristics of each.
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  23. Describe the major personality theories and projective and objective measures of personality.
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  25. Describe the psychological disorders and the biomedical and psychological therapies that are used.
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  27. 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.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: What is expected of you!

”90% of success is just showing up”.  ~ WOODY ALLEN

IF THIS IS AN ON CAMPUS COURSE: Students are expected to attend class, to participate in class and to prepare for class lectures and discussions by reading the text and doing homework assignments. Students are expected to turn off all electronic devices (if you have a sick child, you may bring your phone and put it on vibrate). Please do not engage in side conversations during class time, texting, reading newspapers, taking naps, and any other distracting behaviors. If you miss class, you are expected to contact the instructor and/or other students in the class to get information about the class. 

IF THIS IS AN ONLINE COURSE: Success in online learning is best when students have scheduled time they spend in the ONLINE COURSEROOM.  It’s up to you but if you want to do well in this class, try to be ONLINE in the class at least two to three times a week working regularly. TIME MANAGEMENT is a key issue for ONLINE LEARERNS. 

FOR ALL COURSES: Since this instructor emails reminders via the AC ONLINE classroom announcement page, it's best to check into your AC ONLINE class frequently.  As well, all course notes and assignments are in the AC ONLINE classroom folders, as directed by your instructor.   It is your responsibility to get the information and printed materials, as well as take EXAMS in the AC Online classroom. If you don't have a computer, simply check the ones in the library.  You can get onto AC ONLINE from any computer anywhere!

Each student is expected to engage in academic honesty, refraining from cheating on EXAMS or plagiarism. YOUR EXAMS ARE MEANT TO BE TAKEN BY YOU!  IF THIS INSTRUCTOR LEARNS THAT YOU ARE COLLABORATING ON EXAMS, YOU WILL FAIL THE COURSE!  Plagiarism on written work will NOT be tolerated.  PLAGIARISM IS USING SOMEONE ELSES’ MATERIAL AS IF IT WERE WRITTEN OR ORIGINATED BY YOU.  If you plagiarize, you can fail the assignment and receive a 0.  Plagiarism means copying off of the internet, quoting directly without giving credit to the source, or using parts of another persons work as your own. Copying and pasting material off the internet is strictly forbidden!   YOU MUST CITE ALL SOURCES AND HAVE A REFERENCE SECTION WITH APA STYLE CITATIONS FOR YOUR PAPER! PLEASE DO NOT ENGAGE IN THIS BEHAVIOR.  We have access to a plagiarism checker program and any paper that this instructor sees is plagiarized in part or in full, will be getting a 0 on the paper, and a letter of reprimand will be filed in your academic record.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AS TO WHETHER SOMETHING IS CONSIDERED PLAGIARISM, PLEASE ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR BEFORE YOU ENGAGE IN QUESTIONABLE BEHAVIOR!  AGAIN, I CONSIDER THIS A VERY SERIOUS OFFENSE AND WILL NOT TOLERATE IT!!!

FOR ONLINE COURSES AND ONLINE PORTIONS OF TRADITIONAL AND HYBRID COURSES: Students are expected to engage in appropriate "netiquette" in the ONLINE PORTIONS of this class AT ALL TIMES.  Inappropriate online behaviors, such as swearing, discussion of inappropriate issues NOT related to the course room material, or any type of intolerance or rudeness to other learners will not be tolerated and may result in having to drop this course, failing the class, or dismissal from Amarillo College. Treat others as you like to be treated and everything should be fine!

Now, having said that, please remember that this is an COLLEGE LEVEL COURSE, and we will be discussing controversial issues in an ADULT MANNER!  You are expected to act like an adult in these discussions and realize that others may think and feel differently than you on a host of issues related to sociology!  Diversity is a GREAT THING and to be APPRECIATED in this instructors opinion.  If you find something offensive that is said by another student OR your instructor, please don't hesitate to contact me and discuss this with me.  However, it's important to remember that this course is not designed to CONFIRM YOUR OWN POLITICAL or RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, but rather to get you to think about sociology, society, and people in a bigger way than you may have already been exposed to. IN THAT, YOU MAY FIND YOURSELF UNCOMFORTABLE AT TIMES, AS YOU ARE BEING REQUIRED TO STRETCH OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE! This is a part of what it means to get an education!  Obviously, learning to see the world in a different light is the goal of this course!   You are encouraged to debate others, and your instructor, in a polite BUT WELL INFORMED manner!  If you want to debate a point made, all this instructor asks, is that you bring your sources and do a good job of backing up your ideas.  In academics, we like well informed opinions!  This is KEY to analytical and creative thinking and is the hallmark of what it means to have academic freedom!  If you are not comfortable expressing your opinions in front of the class, you may obtain 10 extra credit points by WRITING a rebuttal paper.  If your instructor feels that you have backed up your point of view with sources that are informed and expert on the topic, your instructor will READ your paper to the class (with your permission of course!).  Let's enjoy the spirit of debate (and we will actually have a REAL DEBATE over the DEATH PENALTY in class...your instructor ONLY plays the time keeper and steering the discussion so that everyone is heard).  I look forward to a REAL educational experience with you all! 

If you have a complaint about this course, please contact me first.  If you are uncomfortable doing that, you may contact my supervisor, Dr. Alan Kee, at DUTTON HALL 202-N, or call him at 371-5183. 

If you have a concern that something you want to say or write that you think might offend others in the classroom or in the online course-room, run it by me first. Simply contact me via the AC ONLINE class email. As well, if you are aware of any student being mistreated or harassed in this course (including yourself), please bring it to my immediate attention.  We have zero tolerance for any student being mistreated here at Amarillo College. This will be a SAFE place for the expression of ideas and exchanges! Remember, you are an adult and differences in opinions, beliefs and ideas are a critical part of adult education!  You are expected to be an adult in this class!  Thank you for making our class a safe place to discuss ideas and to learn!   ~ Dr. Harding

 

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA:

YOU CAN SEE YOUR GRADES FOR THIS COURSE AT ALL TIMES BY GOING TO THE COURSE HOMEPAGE, AND NEXT TO THE SYLLABUS LINK, BELOW THE ANNOUNCEMENTS, YOU WILL SEE A SECTION THAT SAYS "ABOUT THIS COURSE: CLICK HERE TO SEE YOUR GRADES".  iF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR GRADE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY, SO WE CAN GET IT CORRECTED RIGHT AWAY! THANKS!

Your final grade for this course will be based on the standard grading percentages:

  • 89.45 - 100 = A
  • 79.45 - 89.44 = B
  • 69.45 - 79.44 = C
  • 49.45 - 69.44 = D
  • Below 49.5 - F

Your final grade is based on the following items:

YOUR FINAL GRADE WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

Syllabus Quiz: Print syllabus, take quiz required to show you are in this course  = 10 points

Units 1, 2 and 3 EXAMS: You get to drop the lowest of these 3 exams at 100 points each  =   200 points

Unit 4 Final Exam:  This final exam is required and will have some comprehensive questions:   = 100 points

NOTE: There will be questions over all REQUIRED VIDEOS on the EXAMS!

Unit 1 Introduce Yourself and NATURE-NURTURE DISCUSSION  =  20 points

Unit 1 Ch 1 Science Quiz: After reviewing science resources and Ch 1, complete quiz, required = 50 points

Unit 2 Ch 7 Learning Lab a(on your own, don't turn in) and Quiz: =10 points

Unit 3 Career and Personality Lab  =30 points

Social Responsibility Essay: Mental Illness and Stigma (required) = 50 points

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Donation of Food to AC Pantry, 2nd floor of PARCELLS HALL = (*30 points)

            Up to 30 points (5 pts for every $5.00 worth of food donated)

TOTAL POINTS  POSSIBLE =  470 points  + another 30 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS (optional)

Note: This course is set up with points, not weighted totals. Every point you earn counts the same towards your total.  Be sure you do all your assignments to maximize your final grade!

 

Attendance

STUDENT ATTENDANCE:

"90% of Success is SHOWING UP":  While it may be tempting to ONLY CHECK INTO YOUR ONLINE CLASSES ONCE A WEEK, know that the #1 factor linked with good grades and SUCCESS IN ONLINE LEARNING is FREQUENT class attendance (Yes...it's just the same as the #1 factor in ON CAMPUS COURSES...BEING INVOLVED AND ENGAGED HELPS YOU SUCCEED!). If you haven't taken an online class, be sure you use the STUDENT TOOLS and HELP WITH BLACKBOARD tutorials, and you can call the AC HELPDESK at 371-5000, as well as get help in the LIBRARY on WASHINGTON STREET in the TLTC on the 1st floor and with the staff on the 4th floor!  We want you to do great in your online class, so please LET US HELP YOU! If we don't know your difficulties, we cannot be of service!  Also, call me if you want some help!  The best way to get me is on my cellphone....see my contact hours below!   ~THANKS! DR. HARDING

Calendar

COURSE CALENDAR:GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 2301: ONLINE FALL 2015

!WHAT IS DUE WHEN CHECKLIST: PRINT OFF AND KEEP BY YOUR COMPUTER:

 Check off items as you complete them! Keep Track of your work!

  • NOTE: If something in your COURSE SAYS REQUIRED: It will be on the exam!

 

  • NOTE: If something in your COURSE SAYS REQUIRED: It will be on the exam!

FIRST THINGS TO DO: Course opens: Monday, August 24th

  • SYLLABUS QUIZ REQUIRED:  Syllabus Quiz is Due NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, AUGUST 30th by 11:55 pm: Review syllabus, print it, take this quiz. Failure to take quiz may result in LOSS OF FINANCIAL AID!
  • Unit 1: CHAPTERS 1, 2 3, 6 and film: Opens Monday, August 24th and CLOSES MONDAY,                              SEPTEMBER 21st 11:55 pm:  Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
    • UNIT 1 READINGS: Read CH 1: INTRODUCTION AND SCIENCE, CH 2: BIOLOGY OF BEHAVIOR, CH 3: CONSCIOUS and the Two Track Mind, and CH 6: SENSATION & PERCEPTION. Print off and fill out study guide to prepare for exam. You will find it in the UNIT 1 EXAM FOLDER along with practice quizzes and EXAM 1.  
    • UNIT 1 SCIENCE LAB QUIZ: Read Chapter 1 over SCIENCE in psychology, as well as the WRITTEN LECTURES, and watch whichever videos you think would be helpful to you. When you finish the review of materials, take the Science Quiz for 50 points.  THE QUIZ will open for REVIEW at the DATE AND TIME the QUIZ CLOSES.  Review the QUIZ by going to MY GRADES to help you prepare for EXAM 1.   Due SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th by 11:55 pm
    • UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION and DISCUSSION over Wild Child Film and focus on pages 5-6: Watch SECRETS of the WILD CHILD film and short video on nature vs nurture. Introduce yourself & answer all questions being asked on NATURE VS NURTURE and FILMS!  Respond to AT LEAST ONE OTHER STUDENT in a substantive manner. NO TEXTING LANGUAGE, proper ENGLISH, GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION, EDIT YOUR WORK. Your discussion is a COLLEGE LEVEL WRITING ASSIGNMENT. Worth 20 points. Due SUNDAY, SEPT 20th by 11:55 pm.
  • UNIT 1 EXAM over study guide including chapters 1, 2, 3 and 6, SCIENCE LAB and SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD video: Due MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st by 11: 55 pm. 

 

Unit 2: CHAPTERS 4, 5, 7, 8, Love & Logic, Learning videos: OPEN from beginning of class,                  but CLOSES MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th by 11:55 pm.

  • Read chapters 4, 5, 7, and 8 and complete LEARNING LAB and LEARNING LAB QUIZ, along with watching the Parenting with Love & Logic video and short videos on LEARNING.  Fill out UNIT 2 EXAM study guide as  you read to prepare for the UNIT 2 exam.
  • LEARNING LAB & QUIZ: Read Ch 7, Watch Videos, Fill out Learning Lab and SELF REVIEW THE LEARNING LAB ANSWER SHEET.  Take 10 point Learning Quiz to practice for UNIT 2 exam: THE LEARNING LAB QUZ is Due SUNDAY, October 11th by 11:55 pm.  When the quiz closes, go to MY GRADES to review your answer to prepare for UNIT 2 Exam.
  • UNIT 2 EXAM on Chps 4, 5, 7, 8, Learning Lab and Learning Lab Quiz, Love & Logic parenting film, as well as short videos: If it says required, it will be on the exam.  Due MONDAY, October 19th by 11:55 pm

 

Unit 3: covers CHAPTERS 10, 11 & 12, STRESS film and UNIT 3 CAREER and PERSONALITY LAB and PERSONALITY TEST: will be open in Sept but will CLOSE MONDAY, NOV. 9th, 11:55 pm

  • Read Chapters  10, 11, 12, print off the UNIT 3 CAREER & PERSONALITY LAB, save to computer and take PERSONALITY TEST, and watch all REQUIRED videos, including 1 hour film on STRESS by ROBERT SAPOLSKY.  Fill out study guide.
  • UNIT 3 LAB over PERSONALITY AND CAREERS: Read Chapters 10, 11 and 12.  DOWNLOAD and save your UNIT 3 LAB to your computer and USB. ANSWER all the questions by typing in the answers into your saved LAB. As well, TAKE THE JUNGIAN TYPOLOGY TEST and get your 4 letter code. Find out information on the website about your PERSONALITY TYPE as well as BEST AND WORSE CAREERS FOR YOUR TYPE. COPYE and PASTE that INFORMATION into the places on your LAB. SAVE THAT. Answer the last questions about your career choices. SAVE and UPLOAD THE LAB as a WORD (.doc or .docx) or RICH TEXT FORMAT (.rtf) file into the LAB DROP BOX for grading.  Due SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8th by 11:55 pm in the Drop box for grading (30 points).
  • UNIT 3 EXAM over Chapters 10, 11, 12, study guide, Sapolsky film, and any other REQUIRED items! If it says required, it's on the exam.  Due MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9th by 11:55 pm

 

Unit 4: Open by October so you can work ahead, and CLOSES MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th by 11:55 pm. Note that nothing is due Thanksgiving week from MONDAY, Nov 23rd to SUNDAY, NOV 29th.  You have a REQUIRED essay due on TUESDAY DECEMBER 1st worth 50 points.

  • Read Chapters 13, 14, 15, study guide and watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS and all SHORT VIDEOS that say REQUIRED! Also, over all REQUIRED HANDOUTS. If it says REQUIRED, it will be on the exam.  
  • REQUIRED ESSAY ON MENTAL ILLNESS and STIGMA: After reading and working through the REQUIRED ARTICLES for the essay, as well as chapter 14 on Abnormal Psychology, WRITE REQUIRED ESSAY ON MENTAL ILLNESS and STIGMA. Be sure you edit your work and if you need to, BE SURE YOU  GO TO THE WRITER's CORNER for HELP with your WRITING! I will add 10 pts to your essay when they send me the TUTORING REPORT.  They will assist you in editing your essay and making it better.  UPLOAD your essay from your computer. Be sure you save it either as a WORD DOCUMENT (.doc or.docx extension) or a RICH TEXT FORMAT DOCUMENT (.rtf extension) in ESSAY DROP BOX.  DUE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st by 11:55 pm. Worth 50 points and REQUIRED by the STATE OF TEXAS!
  • EXTRA CREDIT AC PANTRY FOOD DONATION RECEIPTS DUE by WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd.  You can submit this to me via MAIL (mail to Dr. Deborah Harding, 3909 Huntington Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109) or put under my door IN MY OFFICE at DUTTON Hall 202-J, or to give it to PROMISE GARRISON (our OFFICE ASSISTANT) in DUTTON HALL 202-A, NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd if you want up to 30 points of extra credit! Last day to get them to me!  Note: you cannot donate money to the Pantry, only food items, so take your receipt for those items when you give them your food. PANTRY is on 2nd floor of PARCELLS HALL on the Washington Street Campus.  5 pts for each $5.00 worth of food donated up to $30.00 of food, or 30 points.
  • UNIT 4 EXAM is required. You can drop one exam from EXAMS 1, 2 or 3, but YOU MUST TAKE EXAM 4! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!  This exam is over Chapters 13, 14 and 15 including all handouts, required videos and a few basic COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS over major concepts in class.  Due MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th by 11:55 pm.
  • CLASS CLOSED: Grades posted sometime TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th on WEBADVISOR. 

Additional Information

HOW TO REVIEW YOUR EXAMS & QUIZZES, and VIEW GRADES, INSTRUCTOR's FEEDBACK COMMENTS AND RUBRICS FOR YOUR LABS AND DISCUSSIONS:

  You can REVIEW YOUR EXAMS AND QUIZZES ONCE THE DUE DATE AND TIME HAS PASSED. In order to review your exams, click on MY GRADES TAB, go to the exam or quiz in the list that you want to review and Click on the exam.  It will show you what you missed.  In order to view your assignments, discussions, papers, and other work for YOUR INSTRUCTOR’s FEEDBACK, again, go to MY GRADES tab in the left hand menu, click.  Find the item you want to look at in the LIST (they are not necessarily in order...sorry!).  Click on that and you will see a place that says RUBRIC and COMMENTS.  Click on comments to see anything your instructor has said, and click on RUBRIC to view the rubric grading system and how your instructor graded you.  PLEASE...this instructor SPENDS A LOT OF TIME to give you CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK...USE IT and make corrections accordingly! If you keep making the same error time and again, YOUR GRADES WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWN!  I expect you to USE THE FEEDBACK I GIVE YOU TO BECOME A BETTER STUDENT and to IMPROVE IN YOUR SCHOOL WORK!  

 

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