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

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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 until you are off the phone and sit at the back of the class until lecture is over or is paused for a break. NO texting! If it is so important that you have to text right away, you may leave and return once finished but you must sit at the back of the class as to not disturb lecture.. 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 650 possible points for the semester. You will be able to check your grade on AC connect. Grading will be on the standard grade scale:

100-90% 650-585= A

89-80% = 584-520= B

79-70% = 519-455= C

69-50% = 454-325= D

Below 50% Below 325= F

The points will be earned:

400 points for exams (4 100 points exams)

100 points for attendance/in-class assignments (I will take attendance during the semester for a different amount points depending on the day and if there is an activity)

100 points for Social responsibility learning project (you will need to answer this essay online)

50 points for scientific method and experiment quiz (you will take this quiz online)

Total points possible: 650 points

• 4  50 question multiple choice exams on scantrons; each exam is worth 100 points. The exams will be taken from notes and the chapters in the book. These exams will be taken in the classroom. (Exams will be administered during the second half of the class period on which they are scheduled, and will be preceded by lecture material for subsequent chapters.)
• 100 points attendance and in class assignments. We will randomly do in-class assignments that will count for differing amount of points.
• 50 points for online quiz. This 10 question quiz will assess your knowledge on scientific method, your ability to read a graph and your ability to think critically. This quiz will be online
• 100 points for social responsibility serving learning project
  • You will be required to do 4 hours of community service at your chosen agency in the community. You must provide signed documentation to be after your required hours.
  • You will answer 5 questions with short essays online. Each question has a rubric which will be used for grading. The questions are worth a different amount of points for a total of 100 points.  You will be able to access the rubric when you are taking the exam. Here is an example of what one of the rubrics will look like.

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

Additional Information

I will hold office hours by appointment.

The best way to reach me is my e-mail: jmdad@myactx.edu

You can try and contact me on my office phone (806)674-4657 (Email is the Best)

Most issues can be resolved before or after class, however we can always set-up an appointment that will work for both of us if more time is needed.  

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!!