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General Psychology Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Deborah Harding (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

Email me from your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM EMAIL!  After the semester is over, you can contact me at: djharding@actx.edu

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

Dutton Hall 202-J

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

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Reporting

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

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If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

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

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

Student Withdrawal Procedures

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-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

Occupational License Disclaimer

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

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

TEXTBOOK

EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY, (9th Edition) (2014).  David Myers.  Worth Publishers. ISBN # 978-1-4641-6336-4 

This instructor makes her own study guides for all exams. 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 2ND FLOOR OF THE LIBRARY AND THEY WILL GET YOU SET UP.

COMPUTER ACCESS AND USE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS!  You will have all EXAMS, ASSIGNMENTS and EXAM STUDY GUIDES posted in your AC 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.  

If you need help with this, go to the WASHINGTON STREET LIBRARY FIRST FLOOR to the TLC CENTER: It's in the center of the first floor to your LEFT! They are happy to help you!

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 4th floor of the library.  There are LOADS OF PEOPLE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR COMPUTER and the AC CONNECT BLACKBOARD COURSES that you will be having here at AMARILLO COLLEGE!  Be sure you ask for help if you are having a difficult time. 

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:

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:

  1. Define psychology and list and discuss the goals of psychology
  2. Compare and contrast the major theoretical perspectives in contemporary psychology.
  3. Explain what is meant by the scientific method and describe the various research methods.
  4. Describe the parts and functions of the nervous system.
  5. Define and discuss sensation and perception.
  6. Describe learning from the behavioral and the cognitive perspectives.
  7. Describe the functioning of sensory, short-term and long-term memory.
  8. Define motives, needs, drives, and incentives.
  9. Explain and evaluate the cognitive-appraisal theories of emotion.
  10. Discuss the nature-nurture controversy in developmental psychology.
  11. Define Piaget's concepts and outline Piaget's four stages of cognitive development, describing the major characteristics of each.
  12. Describe the major personality theories and projective and objective measures of personality.
  13. Describe the psychological disorders and the biomedical and psychological therapies that are used.
  14. 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.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log 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

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 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. Stefanie Decker, at DUTTON HALL 202-M, or call him at 371-5195 or email her at sldecker@actx.edu

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 CLICKING ON “MY GRADES” TAB in the MENU LIST 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 IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS:

  • SYLLABUS QUIZ = 10 pts
  • STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET RETURNED by due dat to instructor in class = 5 pts
  • RANDOM STUDENT ATTENDANCE POINTS up to 15 points = 15 points
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT TOPIC (the agency you will be working at) = 10 points
  • UNITS 1, 2, & 3 EXAMS worth 100 points each

NOTE: you get to drop lowest exam of the 3 or if you miss an exam it is your drop! UNIT 4 EXAM is required for everyone.  ALSO,, you get two attempts on each exam. Total on first 3 exams will be = 200 pts

  • UNIT 4 FINAL EXAM over Unit 4 & a few comprehensive questions (required!) = 100 pts
  • TOTAL EXAM POINTS = 300 points
  • LABS:
    • UNIT 1 IN CLASS DREAM LAB = 10 pts
    • UNIT 2 IN CLASS LEARNING LAB = 10 pts
    • UNIT 3 PERSONALITY & CAREER WRITTEN LAB turned in online = 30 points
    • UNIT 4 IN CLASS DIAGNOSIS LAB = 10 points
    • TOTAL LAB POINTS = 60 points

 

  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY = 100 points
  • EXTRA CREDIT: PRACTICE QUIZZES (6 quizzes include Unit 1, Science, Unit 2, Learning Unit 3 and 4 up to 5 extra credit points each). = 30 points. If you didn’t take the practice quizzes OR if you didn’t do well on the quizzes, you can make up the difference in UP TO 30 POINTS by donating $1.00 worth of food to the AC FOOD PANTRY. In other words, you can donate all food and not take your practice quizzes or you can take the practice quizzes and donate some food up to 30 extra credit points.

Total 500 + 30 Extra Credit points

Attendance

 

STUDENT ATTENDANCE:

"90% of Success is SHOWING UP":  While it may be tempting to skip classes, know that the #1 factor linked with good grades IS class attendance.

If this is an online course, you will do best if you are working IN THE ONLINE CLASSROOM at least 2 to 5 times a week!  People who end up doing poorly rarely show up in the classroom. Check the announcements and emails daily and be working on your projects!  Set up a study schedule for yourself that is reasonable and works! This way you’ll cross the finish line.

If this is an ON CAMPUS or HYBRID COURSE I will be taking attendance at the beginning of the class over he semester.  Depending upon the length of the class (8 weeks or 16 weeks) and whether we meet full time or, for a hybrid, half time, I will be taking attendance at the beginning of class several times during the semester. SEE THE GRADING CRITERIA for that number!   In class attendance is worth 5 points each time.

If this is an on campus course, PLEASE...BE THERE AND BE ON TIME!  IT'S DISRUPTIVE TO OTHERS TO SHOW UP LATE! IT'S DISRUPTIVE TO YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOPIC TO NOT BE IN CLASS!  ~THANKS! DR. HARDING

Calendar

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYC 2301 Sec 006: SUMMER- 2 - 2018

WHAT IS DUE WHEN CHECKLIST: PRINT OFF AND KEEP WITH YOU:

THE TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE is EXPLORING Myers textPSYCHOLOGY (9th Edition) by David Myers, WORTH PUBLISHERS.

 

NOTE: If something in your COURSE SAYS REQUIRED: It will be on the exam! BE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES AND POSSIBLE CHANGES TO THIS CALENDAR: It's NOT SET IN STONE! NOTE: You will have many things to do over this short 6 week course. You are responsible for all the reading, films and other assignments, many that you will have to do outside of class. DO NOT GET BEHIND!! You will need to be completing a lot of the materials and watching the films on your own! Remember, if it says REQUIRED, you will have it on the exam.

THIS CALENDAR IS NOT SET IN STONE: CHECK YOUR EMAILS/ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR UPDATES!

  HERE IS THE CHECKLIST OF DUE DATES FOR THIS COURSE:  Check these off as you submit them:

  • COURSE OPENS MONDAY, JULY 2nd.
  • TO DO IN ADVANCE:  Before CLASS 1 begins, do the following:
    •  Print Calendar
    • Review syllabus online and take Syllabus Quiz (10 pts) By Sunday, July 8th 11:55 pm
    • Fill out student information sheet and return to class by Monday, July 9th 5 pts
    •  Read Ch 1, 2 Print off WHY WE NEED SCIENCE and BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL.  We will watch the SECRETS OF THE WILD CHILD in class Day 1
    • Print off study guide and fill out in class during lectures and AS YOU READ! Best way to study.
    • For Unit 1 and the next two weeks:  Read Ch 1,2, 3 and 6 for Classes 1 through 8. Read Ch 2 for Class 2 next time and Print off BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL. Watch PAY ATTENTION TO THIS film online for CH 3 and 6. PRINT OUT STUDY GUIDE for UNIT 1 and fill out as we go over material in class.
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:  FIND YOUR AGENCY RIGHT AWAY and GET STARTED EARLY!
    • TUESDAY, JULY 10th, 11:55 pm: GO TO THE SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER from the MENU LIST ON YOUR HOMEPAGE. Find the VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOLDER and GO TO THE AMARILLO VOLUNTEER MATCH SITE to find the many opportunities in our community.  Call your agency and make sure they can accommodate you! THEN:  by TUESDAY, JULY 10th, write a line in the SERVICE PROJECT "TOPIC" drop box online about what you will be doing and what agency you will volunteer for.  REMEMBER: This is due ONLINE by TUESDAY, JULY 10th 11:55 pm.  THIS IS WORTH 10 points.
    • FOR THIS PROJECT: You will have a 4 hour volunteer requirement for this class.  Then, you will write about your experience in 5 ESSAY QUESTIONS that you will turn in on TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th by 11:55 pm.  YOUR SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT volunteer hours and the ESSAY over your experience are worth 100 points!!!! SO there is no time to waste! This is ONLY a 6 week course!  Get started now!  REMINDER: You must complete your ESSAY in the PROJECT TEMPLATE that I PROVIDE FOR YOU!  I will not grade projects that are not in the TEMPLATE FORMAT!  You will find a copy of the TEMPLATE for your ESSAY with the 5 essay questions in your SERVICE LEARNINGPROJECT FOLDER online. I have also emailed you a copy of this. Follow all instructions on the instruction sheet.
  • REVIEW EXTRA CREDIT REQUIREMENTS: You can donate up to $30.00 worth of food to the AC PANTRY for up to 30 points extra credit!  You need to submit your AC PANTRY RECEIPT documentation and your purchase receipts by THURSDAY, AUGUST 9th LAST class  turn in at beginning of class to me! Last day to get your extra credit. YOU CAN COMBINE PRACTICE QUIZ POINTS and DONATION for up to, but NO MORE THAN, 30 extra credit points. You can also combine this with submitting your SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY to the WRITER"S CORNER for tutoring. They will send me a tutorial report and you get 10 extra credit points. REMEMBER, you can combine these things, but you CANNOT GET MORE THAN 30 points total!

 

  • UNIT 1: Classes: 
    • CLASS 1 M, July 2nd: Read chapter 1 and we will watch NATUE NURTURE FILM
    • Class 2 Tu, July 3rd: Chapter 1 go over THEORY HANDOUT & Why We Need Science
    • Class 3 W, July 4th: HOLIDAY and NO CLASS! Have fun!
    • Class 4, July 5th: Finish up discussion on SCIENCE and begin CHAPTER 2 on BRAIN and NERVOUS SYSTEM.  Bring the BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL!
    • FOR NEXT WEEK, read chapters 2, 3 and 6. Watch PAY ATTENTION TO THIS movie online
  • SYLLABUS QUIZ (online) is due by SUNDAY, JULY 9th by 11:55 pm (10 pts): Required for census to be counted in course!
  • TURN in STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and return by MONDAY, JULY 10th class 3, for 5 pts attendance.
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT:  FIND YOUR AGENCY RIGHT AWAY!
    • TUESDAY, JULY 10th, 11:55 pm: GO TO THE SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER from the MENU LIST ON YOUR HOMEPAGE. Find the VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOLDER and GO TO THE AMARILLO VOLUNTEER MATCH SITE to find the many opportunities in our community.  Call your agency and make sure they can accommodate you! THEN:  by TUESDAY, JULY 10th, write a line in the SERVICE PROJECT "TOPIC" drop box online about what you will be doing and what agency you will volunteer for.  THIS IS WORTH 10 points.
    • FOR THIS PROJECT: You will have a 4 hour volunteer requirement for this class.  Then, you will write about your experience in 5 ESSAY QUESTIONS that you will turn in on TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th by 11:55 pm.  YOUR SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT volunteer hours and the ESSAY over your experience are worth 100 points!!!! There is no time to waste! This is ONLY a 6 week course!  Get started now!  REMINDER: You must complete your ESSAY in the PROJECT TEMPLATE that I PROVIDE FOR YOU!  I will not grade projects that are not in the TEMPLATE FORMAT!  You will find a copy of the TEMPLATE for your ESSAY with the 5 essay questions in your SERVICE LEARNINGPROJECT FOLDER online. I have also emailed you a copy of this. Follow all instructions on the instruction sheet.
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT TOPIC due TUESDAY, JULY 10th by 11:55 pm: Be sure you go over SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER, topics, instructions and GET STARTED! YOUR TOPIC is ONE SENTENCE as to the AGENCY/PROJECT you will be doing in the TOPIC DROP BOX.  You will find that in the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER.  
  • WEEK 2:
    • Class 5 M, July 9th: Chapter 2 Neurotransmitters, Brain Trainer Manual and CH 3 Drugs and drug chart
    • Class 6, Tu, July 10th: CH 2TRIUNE BRAIN and BRAIN TRAINER MANUAL, CH 3 Drugs. Service Project Topic due tonight, July 10th by 11:55 pm in the "TOPIC" drop box.
  • CH 3 DREAM LAB DUE IN CLASS WED, JULY 11th for 10 points. Print off lab and Complete with a DREAM .
    • Class 7 W, July 11th:Chapter 3: LAB 1: DREAM LAB and Consciousness, Meditation, hypnosis Sleep.  PRINT OFF DREAM LAB and bring to class for 10 points!
    • Class 8 TH, July 12th:  Finish Chapter 3 and start discussing CHAPTER 6:  Finish Consciousness, brief RELAXATION HYPNOSIS experience, and start Chapter 6 on SENSATION & PERCEPTION.  Watch the PAY ATTENTION TO THIS FILM on your own!
    • BE WORKING ON YOUR SERVICE PROJECT HOURS!!!!! Get it done early!

WEEK 3:

    • Class 9: M, July 16th:  Finish discussing Chapter 6: You watch PAY ATTENTION TO THIS film on your own! 
    • UNIT 1 EXAM opens MONDAY, right after class, and EXAM 1 is due SUNDAY, JULY 23rd. Also, your Unit 1 Practice Quiz and the  Ch 1 SCIENCE PRACTICE QUIZ are due by Sunday, July 23rd by 11:55 pm for up to 5 extra credit each.
  • Take your UNIT 1 Practice Quiz by SUNDAY, JULY 23rd 11:55 pm for up to 5 extra credit points and SCIENCE QUIZ for up to 5 extra credit points.
  • UNIT 1 EXAM (and Unit 1) CLOSES SUNDAY, JULY 23rd by 11:55 pm (100 pts).
  • UNIT 2 STARTS TUESDAY, JULY 18th in CLASS 8, and covers classes 4, 5, 7 and the handout in CHAPTER 8 over Memory: For Unit 2, READ CHAPTERS 4, 5,7 and 8, watch PARENTING WITH LOVE & LOGIC film for CH 4 and watch REMEMBER THIS for Chapter 8.  Print Learning Lab for class and print off Unit 2 Study guide and fill in as we discuss material and in your reading!
  • Class Schedule for UNIT 2:
    • Class 10 Tu JULY 17th: Begin Chapter 4: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, bring HUMAN DEVELOPMENT HANDOUT to class to discuss theorist, print off ch 4 ppt notes & Love and Logic notes.
    • Class 11 W JULY 18th:  Chapter 4 and Parenting with Love and Logic film: Parenting without violence
    • Class 12 TH July 19th: Chapter 6 Sexuality and begin discussing CH 7 on Learning.
  • PRINT LEARNING LAB for MONDAY and TUESDAY, JULY 24th and 25th for IN CLASS LEARNING LAB. Finish Tuesday, JULY 25th.   Each day we work on it will be worth 5 lab points or 10 points if we finish it in one class.  

WEEK 4:

    • Class 13 M July 23rd: Chapter 7: Learning LAB Part 1 (worth 5 pts or 10 if we finish it)
    • Class 14 TU July 24th: Chapter 7 Learning LAB part 2 ( worth 5 points if we didn’t finish last class), and start CHAPTER 8: Print out and read the chapter 8 memory booklet. The exam is over this booklet!
    • Class 15 W, July 25th:  Discuss Chapter 8: MEMORY BOOKLET
    • Unit 3 EXAM opens after class on Wednesday, July 25th and is DUE by SUNDAY, JULY 30th along with Unit 3 PRACTICE QUIZ and CH 7 LEARNING QUIZ (up to 5 extra credit points each).   Remember, practice quizzes can only help you, they can't hurt you!
  • UNIT 3 OPENS CLASS 16 THURSDAY, JULY 26th. Read chapters 10, 11 and 12, Watch film with Robert Sapolsky on STRESS, and take PERSONALITY TEST and do UNIT 3 PERSONALITY & CAREER written lab. See all Instructions on the LAB SHEET that you will be using for your LAB. Print off your UNIT 3 Study Guide and fill in as you read your chapters and as we discuss material in class. KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SERVICE PROJECT...IT's DUE REALLY SOON!!!! Like….NEXT WEEK!
    • Class 16 TH, JULY 26th: START UNIT 3: Read chapters 10 on Motivation & Emotion, and download your UNIT 3 Chapter 12 PERSONALITY LAB online, save to your computer to complete by FRIDAY AUGUST 3rd 11:55 pm. You will submit this COMPLETE LAB IN THE PROVIDED TEMPLATE ONLINE!
  • DUE SUNDAY, JULY 29th 11:55 PM: Your Unit 2 PRACTICE QUIZ & the CH 7 LEARNING QUIZ for up to 5 extra credit points each. These quizzes can only help you they can't hurt you and you have as many attempts as you need.
  •  UNIT 2 EXAM opens WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th and will close on SUNDAY, JULY 29th by 11:55 pm. Take it online (worth 100 pts). Remember, you get to drop the lowest exam from Units 1, 2, 3.

WEEK 5:

    • Class 17 M, July 30th:  Finish discussing chapter 10, Motivation & Emotion, go to CHAPTER 11 over STRESS. Keep working on your UNIT 3 PERSONALITY and CAREER LAB.
    • Class 18, Tu, July 31st:  Chapter 11 and WATCH ROBERT SAPOLSKY film ONLINE on your own!  Be sure you finish the LAB over CAREER AND PERSONALITY by FRIDAY, August 3rd.
    • Class 19,W, August 1st: Discuss chapter 12 handout on personality theorists. Don't forget your UNIT 3 PERSONALITY CAREER LAB due FRIDAY ONLINE! 
    • UNIT 3 EXAM opens after class 19 on WEDNESDAY August 1st, and it along with the UNIT 3 PRACTICE QUIZ are due by SUNDAY, AUGUST 5th 11:55 pm.  
  • UNIT 4 OPENS THURSDAY, AUGUST 3rd CLASS 18.  Read chapters 13, 14 and 15, and all the HANDOUTS that are required~!  Watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS for CH 13 and other short videos for chapters that say required, fill out study guide for Exam 4.  REMINDER: While you get to drop your lowest exam from Units 1, 2 or 3, UNIT 4 EXAM is required for everyone!
    • Class 20, TH, August 2nd: Chapter 13: Social Psychology and the HUMAN BEHAVIOR FILM in class. Discuss conformity and the great conformity experiments! Be sure you read chapter 14 and 15 and print off ALL THE HANDOUTS FOR NEXT WEEK! They are required and will be a part of the exam!  Remember, Personality & Career Lab due tomorrow!
  • UNIT 3 PERSONALITY/CAREER LAB due FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd 11:55 pm and submit online in UNIT 3 LAB DROP BOX in the TEMPLATE PROVIDED(worth 30 pts)
  • UNIT 3 PRACTICE QUIZ (up to 5 extra credit points), and UNIT 3 EXAM CLOSES ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 5th by 11:55 pm. (100 points)

WEEK 6

  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY due in SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY DROP BOX BY MONDAY, AUGUST 6th by 11:55 pm. (100 pts).  YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY in the TEMPLATE provided to you in the SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER!  I will not grade essays that are not in the template.  This will show you EXACTLY what is being asked.  Please follow all instructions on the template as well as the instruction sheet for your project and essay

    • Class 21, M, August 6th: Read chapter 14 and go over all the handouts over ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY.  Print off DIAGNOSIS LAB for IN CLASS LAB (worth 10 points)
    • Don't forget your SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY is due TONIGHT, August 6th 11:55 pm in the drop box.   
    • Class 22 TU, August 7th: : Finish Ch 14, do IN CLASS DIAGNOSIS LAB in GROUPS (worth 10 points): Bring your lab print it online.
    • Class 23 W:  Finish CH 14 and start Chapter 15 over Therapy and handout. Do therapy demos in class. MAKE SURE YOU BRING THE HANDOUTS for the demos...exam questions over the handouts.
  • EXTRA CREDIT DOCUMENTATION DUE by THURSDAY, AUGUST 9th in class: Last point you can give your instructor your AC PANTRY receipt and your purchase receipts for the food (Up to $30.00 for 30 points).  Remember, you can combine practice quiz points with donation points for UP TO, BUT NO MORE than 30 extra credit points!
    • Class 24 TH, August 9th, Finish chapter 15 and therapy handouts.
    • UNIT 4 Practice Quiz and UNIT 4 Exam is REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE! This exam will be due SUNDAY, AUGUST 12th by 11:55 pm
    • FINAL GRADES POSTED MONDAY AUGUST 13th by noon.
  • Take Practice Quiz and fill out your UNIT 4 Study Guide. Remember to print off all handouts because a lot of the exam will be over the handouts for chapters 14 and 15.  Practice Quiz due SUNDAY, AUGUST 13th by 11:55 pm
  • UNIT 4 FINAL EXAM REQUIRED  for everyone and closes on SUNDAY, AUGUST 12th by 11:55 pm (100 pts). CLASS IS CLOSED Remember, while you get to drop your lowest exam from Units 1, 2 or 3, UNIT 4 EXAM is required for everyone!
  •  FINAL GRADES POSTED ON WEBADVISOR BY MONDAY, AUGUST 13th by noon.

GRADING CRITERIA:

YOU CAN SEE YOUR GRADES FOR THIS COURSE AT ALL TIMES BY GOING TO THE COURSE HOMEPAGE, AND CLICKING ON “MY GRADES” TAB in the MENU LIST 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 IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS:

  • SYLLABUS QUIZ                                                                                                                      = 10 pts
  • STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET RETURNED by due dat to instructor in class         = 5 pts
  • RANDOM STUDENT ATTENDANCE POINTS up to 15 points                                              = 15 points
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT TOPIC (the agency you will be working at)            = 10 points
  • UNITS 1, 2, & 3 EXAMS worth 100 points each

NOTE: you get to drop lowest exam of the 3 or if you miss an exam it is your drop!  UNIT 4 EXAM is required for everyone!  

As well, you get two attempts on each exam.                                                                                   = 200 pts

  • UNIT 4 FINAL EXAM over Unit 4 & a few comprehensive questions (required!)                             = 100 pts
  • TOTAL EXAM POINTS = 300 points
  • LABS:
    • UNIT 1 IN CLASS DREAM LAB                                                                         = 10 pts
    • UNIT 2 IN CLASS LEARNING LAB                                                         = 10 pts
    • UNIT 3 PERSONALITY & CAREER WRITTEN LAB turned in online      = 30 points
    • UNIT 4 IN CLASS DIAGNOSIS LAB                                                        = 10 points
    • TOTAL LAB POINTS = 60 points
  • SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY                                                                                                                   = 100 points
  • EXTRA CREDIT:  PRACTICE QUIZZES (6 quizzes include Unit 1, Science, Unit 2, Learning Unit 3 and 4 up to 5 extra credit points each).  = 30 points.  If you didn’t take the practice quizzes OR you didn’t do well on them, you can make up the difference in UP TO 30 POINTS by donating $1.00 worth of food to the AC FOOD PANTRY.  In other words, you can donate all food and not take your practice quizzes or you can take the practice quizzes and donate some food up to 30 extra credit points.

                                                                                                                        Total        500 + 30 Extra Credit pts

Additional Information

HOW TO REVIEW YOUR EXAMS and QUIZZES, as well as COMMENTS AND RUBRICS FOR YOUR PAPER AND DISCUSSIONS:

TO REVIEW YOUR EXAMS: Click on MY GRADES in the menu tab, scroll down and select the quiz or exam and click to review! You can see what you missed AFTER THE FINAL DUE DATE and TIME ONLY! Sorry, but I can’t open exams between because there was too much cheating going on!

  In order to see your instructor's comments on your work (such as your discussions and your paper), GO TO "MY GRADES" tab in the menu to the left of your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM SCREEN.  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!

Note: Any work that is turned in to this instructor MUST BE STAPLED!  I do not accept unstapled pages nor do I accept work that is paper-clipped or corners folded over. IT MUST BE STAPLED TOGETHER (for example, your study guides must be stapled!).  DO NOT TURN IN WORK THAT IS UNSTAPLED.  I SUGGEST YOU INVEST IN A TINY TOT STAPLER IN ORDER TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT!

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