Social Psychology Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Instructor Information

Instructor

(Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

<h4>Email me from your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM EMAIL!&nbsp; After the semester is over, you can contact me at: djharding@actx.edu</h4>

Phone

<h4><big><strong>Cell: Best way to get me: (806) 584-7569 from 9 am to 9 pm any day.&nbsp; Call me but DO NOT TEXT ME!</strong></big></h4>

Office Location

<p>Dutton Hall 202-J</p>

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

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

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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

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

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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-2319-001 Social Psychology

Prerequisites

<p>Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills</p>

Course Description

Study of individual behavior within the social environment. May include topics such as the socio-psychological process, attitude formation and change, interpersonal relations and group processes.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

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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 your advisor, 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.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Duff, K.  (2012).  THINK SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY.  Boston: Allyn Bacon (Pearson) Publishers. (PAPERBACK)

ISBN#13: 978-0-205-01354-8

Available in our AMARILLO COLLEGE BOOK STORE.  You can also purchase this book online at a variety of dealers including AMAZON.COM or BARNESANDNOBLE.COM. 

YOU DO NOT NEED ANY STUDY GUIDE, AS THIS INSTRUCTOR MAKES HER OWN STUDY GUIDES FOR EACH EXAM.  AS WELL, THERE ARE PUBLISHER PRACTICE TESTS THAT YOU CAN TAKE ONLINE FOR EACH CHAPTER OF THE BOOK! 

NOTE: You may also be able to find this book used at Amazon.com, as well as at BARNES and NOBLE online  at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/textbooks-college-textbooks/379002366/

Sometimes these sellers have the books for less than the AC bookstore charges, if you want to order it in advance of the class. YOU MUST HAVE THE TEXTBOOK AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS! 

As well, you can go to Textbooks Direct and find good prices on used texts, OR rent the book. Go to:

http://www.directtextbook.com/prices/9780205698301

Supplies

STUDENT SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES

YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO A WORKING COMPUTER OR BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE AC COMPUTERS DURING THE TIMES THEY ARE OPEN.  If you don't have your own computer, use AC computers. We have computers for your use in the on campus COMPUTER LABS as well as the 2nd floor of the library. 

If you need help to set up your AC CONNECT account, go to the second floor of the library and they will assist you in getting set up! If you need help you may also contact our Helpdesk at 371-5000 or email them at askac@actx.edu

To access AC CONNECT, you need your AC online user name and password. This class has an online courseroom that you can access by going to the AC homepage, clicking on AC ONLINE at the top of the homepage, and then putting in your user name and password when prompted.  You will see the online link to our classroom. This is where you will be able to access and print off lecture notes in power point, assignments, reminders, and study guides for the exams, and where you will take your EXAMS.  ALL OF THE AC LIBRARY COMPUTERS HAVE POWERPOINT AND MSWORD, SO YOU CAN USE THEM AT ANY TIME THE LIBRARY IS OPEN. NOTE THAT LIBRARY INFORMATION IS FOUND BELOW: YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT THE LIBRARY TO GET HOURS DURING HOLIDAY PERIODS. CONTACT THE LIBRARY AT:

  • WashingtonStreetCampus--Lynn Library (806-371-5400, Toll-free 866-371-5468)

  • West Campus Library(6100 West 9th St.; 806-356-3627)

  • Email the library for help:   library-help@actx.edu

Please Note: Computer users must exit computers 10 minutes before closing time.

 LIBRARY OPERATING HOURS ARE:

FALL and SPRING HOURS:

Monday - Thursday..............7:30 am - 9:00 pm 

Friday.................................7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday.............................CLOSED

Sunday...............................2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  • 4th Floor Only:

    • Monday-Thursday 9:00-6:50

    • Friday 9:00-12:50

    • Saturday Closed

    • Sunday 2:00 – 5:50

Be sure you check for Holidays and Additional Closings! 

SUMMER HOURS ARE:

Monday - Thursday..............7:30 am - 9:00 pm (On Thursdays, 4th Floor only closes at 5:00 pm.)

Friday.................................7:30 am - 12:00 noon

Saturday.............................CLOSED

Sunday...............................2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

WRITER's CORNER:  WELCOME TO THE WRITER'S CORNER FOR HELP WITH YOUR PAPER!!!

If you have trouble writing, we have a great support system for you at the WRITER's CORNER.  Please take advantage of this resource and have them HELP YOU WITH YOUR PAPER! They will send me a tutoring report which will help you in your grade, and I PROMISE, taking the time and making the effor tto visit the good folks at the WRITER's CORNER will be worth your while when it comes to your PAPER GRADE! This is a large part of your final grade for this course, so USE THEM! 

  • Folks, this is a GREAT RESOURCE if you are not the BEST WRITER! They will help you polish your paper and give you help with your final project for this class!  USE THIS RESOURCE!!!

  • For help with your papers: go to Writers' Corner

  • Mission and Services:The Writers’ Corner staff firmly believe that good writing is an essential skill for being successful in college. Our main goal, therefore, is to help students become more confident and effective writers.Whether drafting research papers, preparing marketing proposals, or working on writing projects for any class at Amarillo College, students will benefit from one-on-one tutoring sessions with knowledgeable and encouraging tutors.  Our tutors review assignment requirements, provide constructive feedback, and guide students through all phases of the writing process.The Writers’ Corner is open to all students, regardless of academic discipline and skill level.

  • We Offer:*One-on-one tutoring sessions with trained tutors,  small workshops throughout the semester covering various aspects of academic writing,  in-class presenations on the role of the Writers' Corner, a waiting area for walk-ins and early arrivals, coffee and donuts for students with appointments, EMAIL US AT: writerscorner@actx.edu

  • OR stop by: LOCATION:  Ordway Hall, Room 102

  • Hours of Operation:

    • Fall & Spring Semesters:Monday - Thursday  8:00 am to 4:00 pm and ClosedFriday, Saturday, and Sunday

    • Summer Sessions:  Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

 

TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT OFF YOUR LECTURE POWERPOINT NOTES:

In order to print out your powerpoint lecture notes you will need a computer that has POWER POINT on it (as the library computers do). OPEN THE FILE YOU WANT TO PRINT OFF.   Open up the file by clicking on THE LINK, AND YOU CAN EITHER OPEN IT BY CLICKING ON THE FILE NAME OR BY WAITING FOR IT TO OPEN AUTOMATICALLY.  Once it has opened up in power point, click on PRINT from the menu list at the top of the screen. This will open your printer driver window. Since all printer driver windows are different a bit depending upon the printer you are using, look for the place where it says "PRINT WHAT"...select Handouts from the menu. Then you'll see the Handouts area light up and select 3 for number of slides per page. Also, if you have a color printer but don't want to print in color, you can select Gray Scale , rather than color and save on that color ink.

Student Performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

USING FILMS, READINGS SPECIFIC TO CERTAIN TOPICS, IN CLASS AND ONLINE LABS, AS WELL AS CLASS DISCUSSIONS, LECTURE AND EXAMS, STUDENTS WHO TAKE THIS COURSE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES BY THE END OF THIS CLASS: 1.  Learners will gain a working knowledge as to how individuals impact social situations and groups and how situations and groups impact individual thinking, feeling and behavior.
    
2.  Learners will gain an understanding of how scientific methodology is applied to studying social psychology.
    
3.  Learners will analyze the major concepts and theories in the field of social psychology.
    
4.  Learners will critically and creatively analyze concepts and theories discussed in the text.  Students will engage is discussions in class, as well as writing essays related to the text readings and lecture material.
    
5.   By the end of this course, learners will be able to apply the ideas in this class to real world social situations, such as dealing with prejudice and stereotyping, changing attitudes and behaviors through persuasive techniques (such as those used in politics and advertising), and in creating a sustainable future on our planet, as a few examples.
    

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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

STUDENT BEHAVIOR: What is expected of you!

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. 

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 differing viewpoints.  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. STEFANIE DECKER, at DUTTON HALL 202-L, or call her at 806 371-5195

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

YOU CAN SEE YOUR GRADES FOR THIS COURSE AT ALL TIMES BY GOING TO THE COURSE HOMEPAGE, AND CLICKING ON the "MY GRADES" TAB in the MENU to the left of your screen. 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

Reminder: Your final grade is composed of the following grades:

  • Syllabus Quiz = 10 points
  • Unit 1 Discussion = 20 points
  • Service Learning Project Topic = 10 points.
  • Unit 1, 2, and 3 Exams (100 points each) and you drop the lowest exam score.  If you miss an exam, that zero is your dropped score!    = 200 points. 
  • Unit 3 ATTITUDE CHANGE USING PERSUASION DISCUSSION = 30 points
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY = 100 points
  •     Unit 4 Final Comprehensive Exam (100 points): Required for everyone  = 100 points

  • EXTRA CREDIT is voluntary= Up to 30 pts added to your points,  for donating up to $30 worth of food to AC Pantry or your local food bank (+30 points).  This can help you with a low score or if you missed a discussion or the PBL in Unit 3!!!  You must submit your PANTRY/FOOD BANK receipt AND your purchase receipt.  (please see instructions above).  This is strictly voluntary!

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:  = 470 points (+ up to 30 extra credit points that are voluntary)

Attendance

"90% of Success is SHOWING UP"  ~ Woody Allen

While it may be tempting to skip class if this is a traditional on campus course OR not check in frequently in an online class, know that the #1 factor linked with good grades , whether the class is traditional OR ONLINE, IS class attendance!!!  You can work ahead in this class, BUT note that each unit, exam, lab and assignment has a closing time.  You MUST stay current with your work and it’s highly suggested that you fill out the study guide as your read your chapters before you take the exam for that unit!

The people that will do the best in the class are those that are in the class every CLASS or ONLINE FREQUENTLY if it’s an online course, that do their study guides and practice quizzes, along with watching all required films and doing the written labs over the material in that chapter!  I hope you will be ONE OF THOSE STUDENTS!  Good luck with that! I LOVE GIVING A's for EXCELLENT WORK!  ~ Dr. Harding

Calendar

 

 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYC 2319 Sec 001: ONLINE FALL-2 2017  

WHAT TO DO and WHEN IT's DUE CALENDAR & CHECKLIST: PRINT OFF AND KEEP WITH YOU:

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

NOTE: This calendar may change as needed, due to system outages and other unforeseen events so be sure you check your AC GOOGLE EMAIL for updates, schedule changes, andl course announcements.

THE TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE is Duff, THINK SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (2012), Pearson. You can purchase it at the AC BOOKSTORE or online vendors. You do not need a study guide.

OVERVIEW OF DUE DATES:

UNIT 1 and COURSE STARTS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd (but I'll have it open earlier!)  You have 10 days to cover CHAPTER 1 and 2 and watch films, do UNIT 1 discussion and exam 1.

  • REQUIRED SYLLABUS QUIZ due MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th 11:55 pm (10 pts)
  • UNIT 1 DISCUSSION: INTRODUCE YOURSELF and CLASS DIVIDED COMMENTS  due TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st by 11:55 pm (20 pts)

  • UNIT 1 EXAM closes WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st by 11:55 pm (100 pts)
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT TOPIC DUE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd by 11:55 pm (10 points). Be sure you call your agency BEFORE you give me your topic to make sure they can accommodate you !

  • UNIT 2 OPEN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd. You have 13 days to complete chapters 3, 4 and 5 and Unit 2 work and exam.

  • UNIT 2 EXAM CLOSES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th by 11:55 pm (100 pts)
  • UNIT 3 OPENS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th. You have 17 days total (that includes the 4 days for THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY) to complete chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 and complete the UNIT 3 DISCUSSION PROBLEM BASED LEARNING ASSIGNMENT, along with watching some movies and unit 3 exam.

  • UNIT 3 PROBLEM BASED LEARNING ASSIGNMENT and DISCUSSION: CH 6 & 7 CASE STUDY Problem Based Learning  in DISCUSSION: Attitude Change thru Persuasion: DUE in the DISCUSSION AREA no later than WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd (the day before THANKSGIVIING HOLIDAY) by 11:55 pm (30 pts)

  • UNIT 3 EXAM closes THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th by 11:55 pm  (100 pts).  Reminder that you get to drop lowest exam from Units 1, 2, 3 with total exam points 200 going into last exam 4 which is REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE!)
  • UNIT 4 opens FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1st. You have16 days to cover chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13, along with submitting your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY QUESTIONS over your Service learning Project, as well as submitting any EXTRA CREDIT RECEIPTS that you have, and taking the REQUIRED UNIT 4 EXAM.

  • SERVICE LEARNING ESSAY DUE MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th in drop box by 11:55 pm (TOTAL 100 points total). ABSOLUTELY NO LATE WORK will be accepted after this date! So, don't wait until the last minute to turn this ESSAY about your project in.

 

  • EXTRA CREDIT AC PANTRY or HP FOOD BANK RECEIPT along with PURCHASE RECEIPTS DUE to me or photocopies online in drop box by TUESDAY, DECMBER 12th by 11:55 pm.  Use photos of PANTRY RECEIPT & YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT IN DROP BOX by 11:55 pm
  • NOTE: You earn up to 30 pts EXTRA CREDUT for up to $30.00 worth of food donated to AC PANTRY, High Plains FOOD BANK or your local food bank).  Completely Voluntary!

  • REQUIRED UNIT 4 FINAL EXAM (over Unit 4 and Comprehensive questions) CLOSES FRIDAY MORNING DECEMBER 15th by 8:00 AM in the morning!(100 pts)  

           

  • Final grades posted FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 15th  by noon    

TOTAL POINTS: 450 points (plus additional 30 extra credit points possible)

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DETAILED CALENDAR & CHECKLIST: Check it off as you do it 

INTRODUCTION:  FIRST THINGS TO DO in WEEK 1!

  •  Course opens: MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd
  •  FIRST THINGS TO DO: PRINT CALENDAR-CHECKLIST: Click on CALENDAR TAB on the MENU in the LEFT HAND OF YOUR BLACKBOARD AC CONNECT CLASS and  PRINT OUT THE CALENDAR (this sheet) to have with you. Check off items as you complete them. In this course, once something is closed, you may NOT TURN IN LATE WORK! Be sure you know due dates! 
  •  NEXT: REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE! PRINT & READ SYLLABUS and TAKE QUIZ:  Syllabus Quiz is Due NO LATER THAN MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th by 11:55 pm: Go to the syllabus tab in the left hand menu, click and Review syllabus, print it out, take the quiz.  You get 10 points for this quiz and it is required.  Failure to take this quiz may interfere with your financial aid!  This shows you are ACTIVE IN THE COURSE!
  •  START YOUR SOCIAL LEARNING PROJECT and POST YOUR TOPIC for your PROJECT by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd 11:55 pm in drop box at the latest date: BE SURE YOU Read and review the requirements for the social learning project and essay. I sent you the TEMPLATE and INSTRUCTIONS required for this project in the email but you can also find all that material in the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER BY CLICKING ON SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER On your MENU TAB on the HOME PAGE of your ONLINE COURSE.   You will need to go to the SOCIAL LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY FOLDER in MENU LIST to get SUGGESTED PROJECTS.   Your PROJECT TOPIC is due THURSDAY NOV. 2nd and your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY QUESTIONS IN THE TEMPLATE are due by TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6th by 11:55 pm in the DROP BOX. START THIS RIGHT AWAY as it may take some time to get into some projects!  Don't delay! Be sure you call your organization before you post your topic to make sure they can accommodate your volunteer work!
  •   START UNIT 1 & READ CHAPTERS 1 & 2: Start reading and filling out your STUDY GUIDE on UNIT 1: Ch 1 & 2, watch the CLASS DIVIDED video online, and do UNIT 1 DISCUSSION, fill out study guide for EXAM 1, take practice quizzes, review the SCIENCE LAB and answer sheet.

  • UNIT 1: opens MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd AND UNIT 1 EXAM CLOSES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1s BY 11:55 PM when UNIT 1 EXAM closes.  Unit 1 covers chapters 1 and 2 and the CLASS DIVIDED film, science, and you need to know all items on study guide.
  • NOTE: YOU HAVE 10 DAYS to do UNIT 1 from 1st day of class, and you can work ahead, but you can't turn in things LATE past due dates! SORRY!  Be an early bird! Don't PROCRASTINATE!
  • TEXT READINGS: FOR UNIT 1: Read chapter 1 and 2 in DUFF, Print off Exam 1 Study guide in UNIT 1 FOLDER and start filling it out to study for UNIT 1 Exam. 
  • FILL OUT YOUR UNIT 1 STUDY GUIDE as you read!
  • VIDEO:  Watch A CLASS DIVIDED before you do the UNIT 1 DISCUSSION.
  • Read Ch 2 and then review the SCIENCE LAB (if you want...NOT REQUIRED), and go over the answer sheet for it to help you prepare for Exam 1. 
  • UNIT 1 DISCUSSION: Introduce Self and CLASS DIVIDED FILM by TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st by 11:55 pm.  REMEMBER..this is a COLLEGE LEVEL WRITING ASSIGNMENT. YOu need to edit your work, use proper grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. ABSOLUTELY NO TEXTING LANGUAGE is ACCEPTABLE:  For example, "I' is a proper noun and is not "i" as you often put in a text language.  USE COMPLETE SENTENCES and ideas, paragraphs, etc!  Your discussion will be graded for substance, along with writing skill!  
  • UNIT 1 EXAM DUE: Unit 1 EXAM will CLOSE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1st by 11:55 pm. You will have two attempts on EXAM 1, so don't wait until the last minute to take it!  The gradebook is automatically set to take the highest of your two grades.  Also, reminder: You get to drop your lowest exam score from Units 1, 2 and 3. Exam 4 is required for everyone.

  • UNIT 2: Covers chapters 3, 4 and 5 and several short videos. The Unit 2 EXAM CLOSES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th by 11:55 PM
  • NOTE: YOU HAVE 13 DAYS for UNIT 2 to cover chapters 3, 4, 5 and take the exam. You can work ahead, but you can't turn in things LATE past due dates! SORRY!  Be an early bird! Don't PROCRASTINATE!

  • UNIT 2 TEXT READINGS and VIDEOS: For Unit 2, read CHAPTERS 3, 4 and 5, print off the UNIT 2 Study guide and fill it out to study for UNIT 2 EXAM. Take the practice quizzes for each chapter. Watch short videos that are required for this unit.  
  • FILL OUT YOUR UNIT 2 STUDY GUIDE as you read!
  • NOTE: IF IT SAYS REQUIRED ON IT, THERE WILL BE A QUESTION OVER IT ON THE EXAM!
  • UNIT 2 EXAM DUE ON CHAPTERS 3, 4 AND 5, required videos  DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th BY 11:55 PM.  Worth 100 points (Remember, you get to drop lowest exam score from 1, 2, or 3. You get two attempts on each exam. But remember, there is a time that it closes and you may not take it after that time. IF YOU MISS AN EXAM, that ZERO is your lowest score and will be your dropped score! That means you have to take ALL THE OTHER EXAMS. UNIT 4 exam is required for everyone to take! NO EXCEPTIONS!

  • UNIT 3: covers Chapters 6, 7, 8, & 9, will have you do a Unit 3 PROBLEM BASED LEARNING Discussion and watch the amazing Human Behavior Experiments film, as well as other shorter videos.  UNIT 3 EXAM CLOSES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th by 11:55 pm.
  • NOTE: YOU HAVE 17 DAYS TOTAL to do UNIT 3 WITH FOUR DAYS of those days OFF for THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!  Remember, you can work ahead, but you can't turn in things LATE past due dates! SORRY!  Be an early bird! Don't PROCRASTINATE!  MAKE SURE YOU ARE DOING YOUR SERVICE PROJECT!  It's required by the STATE OF TEXAS FOR ALL BEHAVIORAL STUDIES STUDENTS!

  • TEXT READINGS & VIDEOS: Be sure you watch all SHORT REQUIRED VIDEOS for this unit in the VIDEO FOLDER.  If it says REQUIRED, its on the exam! Read Chapter 6 and 7 on attitudes and over routes to persuasion.   Complete UNIT 3 DISCUSSION by writing a SCRIPTED DIALOGUE (see below). Next, read CHAPTERS 8 and 9 and WATCH THE HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS VIDEO and the SHORTER VIDEOS that are required for CH 8 & 9.
  • FILL OUT YOUR UNIT 3 STUDY GUIDE as you read!
  • UNIT 3 DISCUSSION PROBLEM BASED LEARNING ASSIGNMENT over CH 6 & 7: DUE in DISCUSSION AREA BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd by 11:55 pm (due the night before THANKSGIVING BREAK...nothing is due over break).  
      • Begin UNIT 3 CHAPTER 6 & 7 "CHANGING ATTITUDES USING PERSUASION" Discussion by reading chapters 6 and 7.  Then create your discussion by writing your dialogue in WORD first. SAVE IT.  Don't do this in the DISCUSSION BOX because it could time you out and you would lose it!
      • Your assignment is to create a scripted dialogue between you and either a "PATIENT-CLIENT" (if you are going into healthcare like nursing or physical therapy), or a "CLIENT-PATIENT" (if you are going into counseling or social work OR if you are a lawyer or pre-law), or a CUSTOMER if you are in business, OR a STUDENT (if you are going into education) OR a PARISHIONER (if you are going into the clergy) OR a VOTER (if you are going into politics) OR your CHILD or FAMILY MEMBER or FRIEND (if you aren't in any of these areas).  You are persuading this person, using at least 3 of the techniques in CHAPTERS 6 and 7 to either BEHAVE in a DIFFERENT WAY, or BELIEVE in a different way, OR BOTH HOPEFULLY!  Be sure you LABEL your techniques and cite them with the PAGE NUMBER(s) that you got them from in the TEXTBOOK.  
      • See instructions in the UNIT 3 DISCUSSION INSTRUCTION PAGE for more details and examples.
      • BE SURE YOU WRITE YOUR PROBLEM BASED LEARNING ASSIGNMENT in WORD but then PASTE IT INTO THE DISCUSSION TEXTBOX after you have carefully edited it!  GRAMMAR COUNTS!  Assignment is worth 30 points.  You will also have at least one response to another students post for full credit. Try to respond to someone who is in your own area of "expertise" if you can.    
      • REMINDER:  While your UNIT 3 PROBLEM BASED LEARNING DISCUSSION is due WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd  by 11:55 pm (the night before THANKSGIVING) THERE IS NOTHING DUE due during THANKSGIVING BREAK).
  • WATCH The HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS video (REQUIRED) in the UNIT 3 REQUIRED VIDEOS FOLDER.  Also watch all shorter required videos and read CHAPTERS 8 and 9.  Fill out your UNIT 3 study guide to prepare for the exam. 
  • UNIT 3 EXAM OVER CHAPTERS 6, 7, 8, and 9, as well as REQUIRED FILMS: CLOSES on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th BY 11:55 PM

  • UNIT 4: covers Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13 and films:  UNIT 4 FINAL REQUIRED EXAM CLOSES FRIDAY MORNING, 8:00 AM on DECEMBER 15th.  Your final grade will be posted sometime before noon that day.  
  • NOTE: YOU HAVE 15 DAYS to do UNIT 4 to cover chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13, along with submit your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY QUESTIONS that you will write in the TEMPLATE PROVIDED YOU. They are due in the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT DROP BOX by MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th by 11:55 pm.  REMEMBER, you can work ahead, but you can't turn in things LATE past due dates! SORRY!  Be an early bird! Don't PROCRASTINATE!
  • ALSO: NOTE: If you are not a strong writer, you will want to contact our WRITER'S CORNER for tutoring help with your essay. They will send me a report and you get 10 extra points for your paper!
  • TEXT READING FOR UNIT 4:  Read Chapter 10, 11, 12 and 13 on Who we HATE, Who we HURT, Who we LIKE and LOVE, and Who we HELP. Be sure you fill out the Unit 4 Exam study guide as you read and watch any videos in the VIDEO FOLDERS for these chapters that say they are REQUIRED.  Your extra credit and your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT DOCUMENTATION will also be due this unit. 

    • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY IS DUE MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th by 11:55 pm: 
    • BE SURE YOU WRITE YOUR ESSAY IN THE TEMPLATE PROVIDED YOU in the SERVICE LEARNING ESSAY DROP BOX in the FOLDER. There is a detailed PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS sheet, so be sure you follow the instruction sheet on how to do the essay, cite sources, and reference your work. AS WELL, follow INSTRUCTIONS as to how to upload your TEMPLATE with your ESSAY QUESTIONS into the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT DROP BOX by the DUE DATE and TIME! NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED!  It's 100 points!   

  • SOMETHING DUE: EXTRA CREDIT DUE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th by 11:55 pm: Strictly voluntary:
    1. You can donate up to $1.00 food for every 1 point UP TO 30 POINTS! ($30.00).
    2. Take a screen shot on your phone of the  documentation receipt from the AC PANTRY or  HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK (or your local food bank if you live out of town), along with your PURCHASE RECEIPT for the food.
    3. UPLOAD those screen shots as JPG files into the DROP BOX by TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th by 11:55 pm. 
    4.   To submit your RECEIPTS: You can either

      1)  MAIL me the DOCUMENTATION AND PURCHASE RECEIPTS to Dr. Deborah Harding 3909 Huntington Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109

2) TAKE SCREEN SHOTS OF THEM or SCAN THEM and make jpg documents out of them and UPLOAD THEM INTO THE EXTRA CREDIT DROP BOX in the online classroom

3) Bring them to my office and leave them under my door IN AN ENVELOPE with your name and class on it at DUTTON HALL, 202-J.

  • UNIT 4 EXAM IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE and is DUE by FRIDAY MORNING, 8:00 AM, DECEMBER 15th:  REMINDER UNIT 4 EXAM is required. THE BLACKBOARD GRADEBOOK WILL AUTOMATICALLY DROP YOUR LOWEST EXAM FROM UNITS 1, 2 and 3.  HOWEVER!, EVERYBODY YOU MUST TAKE EXAM 4! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!  This exam is over Chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13 and a few basic COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS over major concepts in class.  No exams accepted after this date for any reason!  If you don't take it, it's a 0!
  • CLASS CLOSED: Grades posted sometime on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th by NOON! NOTE: YOU CAN SEE YOUR FINAL GRADE that IS SHOWN IN MY GRADES in the column "COURSE TOTAL WITH EXTRA CREDIT!"

Reminder: Your final grade is composed of the following grades:

  • Syllabus Quiz = 10 points
  • Unit 1 Discussion = 20 points
  • Service Learning Project Topic = 10 points.
  • Unit 1, 2, and 3 Exams (100 points each) and you drop the lowest exam score.  If you miss an exam, that zero is your dropped score!    = 200 points. 
  • Unit 3 ATTITUDE CHANGE USING PERSUASION DISCUSSION = 30 points
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY = 100 points
  •     Unit 4 Final Comprehensive Exam (100 points): Required for everyone  = 100 points

  • EXTRA CREDIT is voluntary= Up to 30 pts added to your points,  for donating up to $30 worth of food to AC Pantry or your local food bank (+30 points).  This can help you with a low score or if you missed a discussion or the PBL in Unit 3!!!  You must submit your PANTRY/FOOD BANK receipt AND your purchase receipt.  (please see instructions above).  This is strictly voluntary!

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:  = 470 points (+ up to 30 extra credit points that are voluntary)

Additional Information

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

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
October 24:                               Fall-2 Semester Begins
October 31:                               Census Day: Last Day to Drop Course for Full Refund
November 7:                             Spring Registration Begins
November 24–November 27:    Thanksgiving Holiday – AC Closed
December 7:                             Last Day to Withdraw from Course
December 15:                           Last Day of Course
December 15 @ 7pm:               Commencement

 

  • Social Services Office at Amarillo College: Resources for social services or emergency services for students are available at - http://www.actx.edu/resources/.  If a situation arises that interferes with your performance in the class, please notify your instructor and be sure to take advantage of the many resources available through the Social Services Office.
  • Open Computer Labs: The Business Systems and Emerging Technology Department hosts an open computer lab on the 2nd Floor of the Byrd Business Building. Labs are open 7 days a week.  Assistance with this course and/or technical assistance are available in the computer labs.
  • CIS Web Site: http://cis.actx.edu
  • Direct link to AC Connect portal and courses as well as your AC Connect email- https://acconnect.actx.edu/. You will log in with the same ID and password you use for WebAdvisor.  Contact AskAC (806-371-5000) for help if you have trouble with your log in.
  • AskAC -  http://www.actx.edu/contact/-   Please contact AskAC for technical help. Contact your instructor for help with this class. 
  • Student Help Center -  http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=178-   Offers technical help to AC students 
  • Writers' Corner: If you feel you need help organizing and writing course work, check this out. Writers’ Corner: Tutoring with Pizzazz - http://www.actx.edu/english/index.php?module=article&id=36. Writers' Corner is a great resource for help with writing papers and assignments. They can't help you with the content of your work, but they can help you write your work in the proper format.
  • AC Distance Education Home Page -  http://www.actx.edu/de/-   Information on requirements and taking an online course. 
  • Learn about using AC Connect (Blackboard) and using features of our course by reviewing the following tutorials:

HOW TO REVIEW YOUR EXAMS AND QUIZZES, and GRADED ASSIGNMENTS:   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!  

Syllabus Created on:

10/04/17 10:55 PM

Last Edited on:

01/05/18 3:47 PM