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Social Psychology Syllabus for 2018-2019
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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

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.

Amarillo College Web Accessibility Policy Statement

Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.

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.

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

PSYC-2319-001 Social Psychology

Prerequisites

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

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 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:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact 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

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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

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

Available in book store, 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: Our library, Writer’s Corner and MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE and ADVOCACY RESOURCE CENTER:

 

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

 
GREAT RESOURCE:  Mental Health Services and the 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 806-371-5191.  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 www.actx.edu/arc
 

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. 

HYBRID COURSES: Because hybrid courses only meet 50% of the time as a rule, YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND EVERY CLASS ON CAMPUS.  The rest of your work is to be completed ONLINE in your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM.  Again, attendance is expected and required for all ON CAMPUS MEETINGS according to the scheduling set in the COURSE PARAMETERS! Failure to attend will result in loss of points on your final grade.

ONLINE COURSE:  If this is an online course, you should consider being in the classroom working at least TWICE A WEEK.  Students who set regular study hours do much better than those that only get in the classroom before exam time.  You MUST complete the syllabus quiz to be considered ATTENDING THE ONLINE COURSE. If you fail to complete the quiz, even though you have checked into the class, YOU WILL BE COUNTED AS NOT ATTENDING on the COURSE CENSUs AND THIS CAN RESULT IN YOU LOSING YOUR FINANCIAL AID AND BEING ADMINISTRATIVELY WITHDRAWN FROM THE CLASS!  Again, you MUST TAKE THE REQUIRED SYLLABUS QUIZ by the due date to be considered as ATTENDING!

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

GRADING CRITERIA IS UNDER CONSTRUCTIONS DUE TO PROBLEMS IN THIS COURSE: PLEASE COME BACK WEDNESDAY, JAN 18th for updated calendar and grading schedule! THANK YOU: Your grades are based on the following: (in progress)

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

YOUR FINAL GRADE WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

  • SYLLABUS QUIZ = 10 pts
  • STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET RETURNED and ATTENDANCE TAKEN 5 times: = 10 points
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT TOPIC = 10 points
  • UNITS 1, 2, 3 and 4 LABS: Worth 20 points each total 80 points
  • UNITS 1, 2, 3 and 4 READING QUIZZES (Unit 1 = 10 pts, Unit 2 = 15 pts, Unit 3 and 4 = 20 points each). REQUIRED FOR ALL UNITS! 5 questions per chapter.  TOTAL 65 pts
  • Unit 1, 2, and 3 EXAMS (100 points each) and the grade book is set to drop the lowest exam score of these 3 exams (NOTE: YOU MUST TAKE UNIT 4 EXAM REQUIRED) = 200 points
  • Unit 4 FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (100 points): Required for everyone  = 100 points
  • VERIFICATION FORM for 4 hours SERVICE (30 points) and SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY (70 points) = 100 points.  Upload BOTH  AT THE SAME TIME in the SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY & VERIFICATION FORM DROP BOX!   DO NOT HIT SUBMIT UNTIL YOU HAVE UPLOADED BOTH DOCUMENTS. If you do, you will have to call me to get me to dump your submission!

*****NOTE: You may get up to 10 extra points on your essay for getting a WRITER'S CORNER TUTORIAL SESSION. Be sure your tutor sends me your report!

  • EXTRA CREDIT is voluntary= Up to 30 pts added to your points total,  can be comprised of
    • up to 20 points for the UNITS 1-4 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZZES (up to 5 extra credit points on each practice quiz). 
    • OR:  You can sign up for SNACKS and drinks for MOVIE NIGHTS: 10 points each time
    • OR: You can combine the PRACTICE QUIZ POINTS WITH YOUR SNACKS
    • OR: you can make a food DONATION to the food bank ($1.00 of donation for 1 point).
    • NOTE:  YOU CANNOT HAVE MORE THAN 30 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS TOTAL! This can help you with a low score or if you missed a reading quiz or discussion 
  • TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:  = 575 points (+ up to, but not more than 30 extra credit points

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 : HYBRID SPRING-1 2019

WHAT TO DO and WHEN IT's DUE CALENDAR & CHECKLIST

This is your CALENDAR and COURSE GUIDE: It's your best friend when it comes to PASSING and SUCCEEDING in this COURSE!    PRINT IT OFF AND KEEP THIS BY YOUR COMPUTER-WORK SPACE:  Check off items as you complete them! Keep track of your work!

REMINDER: This calendar is NOT SET IN STONE! We may have to change our timeline due to unforeseen circumstances, so be sure you frequently check your email and announcements for any changes in due dates. NOTE: Any item in your BLACKBOARD CLASSROOM that says REQUIRED will be TESTED ON THE EXAMS!

IMPORTANT: As a hybrid course, it's important you make every class meeting unless it's a true emergency or you are ill (or have a sick child!).  Attendance will be taken in class each week when we meet on WEDNESDAYS from 5:30 to 8:15 pm.  Hybrid courses are difficult because you must do most of your work on your own, including watching films, reading your chapters and taking your reading and practice quizzes on line, and your exams!  IMPORTANT:  GET YOUR WORK DONE EARLY and DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! THAT's the WORST STRATEGY YOU CAN HAVE FOR ANY HYBRID COLLEGE CLASS!

THE TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE is KIMBERLY DUFF's THINK SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2012, PEARSON EDITOR.  You may get it at the AC BOOKSTORE or buy or rent it online from various book dealers. YOU WILL ALSO HAVE MULTIPLE FILMS TO WATCH ONLINE!

COURSE MAP: WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN THIS COURSE

For this course you will be completing the following in the next 8 weeks

  • SYLLABUS QUIZ: Read the course syllabus and take the REQUIRED QUIZ by end of 1st week. REQUIRED TO BE COUNTED AS ATTENDING THIS COURSE! This is 100% required or you may be withdrawn from the class and you can lose your financial aid!
  • STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET and ATTENDANCE POINTS: Return your student info sheet to your instructor by the class after the syllabus quiz closes!  Instructor will take attendance 5 times in semester randomly = 10 points total
  • 4 COURSE UNITS including:
    • Unit 1 comprised of chapters 1 and 2, major film, several short videos and a unit discussion.
    • Unit 2 comprised of chapters 3, 4 and 5, short videos
    • Unit 3 comprised of chapters 6 & 7, and 8 & 9, a major film, short videos, 2 articles and UNIT 2 Discussion over PERSUASION, CONFORMITY, GROUP PRESSURE, LEADERSHIP, and OBEDIENCE and the over the MAJOR FILM, short films and article.  Why did this happen, what do you think you would have done, and what have you done in your life when group pressure would you have you done? 
    • Unit 4 comprised of chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13, short videos, one major film.
  • 1 SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT and ESSAY QUESTIONS, along with your signed SERVICE VERIFICATION FORM, reporting on your selected 4 hours of community service (100 points) including:
    • Investigating, CONTACTING and informing instructor of your service project "TOPIC", which is the "AGENCY" where you will volunteer, submit in the SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC DROP BOX worth 10 points.
    • 4 hours of volunteer community service in an agency of your choice. See instruction sheet!
    • For this assignment, you will write four short ESSAY QUESTIONS related to your experience, as well as a final 5th question related to understanding of data found on graphs on the topic of poverty. SEE TEMPLATE FOR THE EXACT QUESTIONS you will be completing.
    • YOU MUST ALSO SUBMIT the COPY OF YOUR VERIFICATION FORM online in the SAME DROP BOX and at the SAME TIME as you submit your ESSAY! Please do not forget this. If you submit your essay without the VERIFICATION FORM you will have to call me to DUMP YOUR SUBMISSION and then GO BACK AND UPLOAD BOTH OF THESE IN THE DROP BOX AGAIN!  It's a pain for you and for me! THIS VERIFICATION FORM IS WORTH 30 points of your project grade of 100 points! DO NOT FORGET IT! If you do not submit the signed verification form,  you can only submit #5 on your ESSAY, which is the graph problem!  It shows me that you did the SERVICE PROJECT!  Be sure you get this done early!    Again, this form shows you did the 4 hours of service and IS WORTH 30 points on your project!  YOU MUST HAVE YOUR PROJECT SUPERVISOR SIGN THIS FORM!  YOU MUST SUBMIT IT AT THE SAME TIME in THE SAME DROP BOX as your ESSAY to get CREDIT!  If you fail to do this, you may lose partial credit!
    • NOTE: You can get 10 extra points on your essay by SUBMITTING YOUR ESSAY to the WRITER'S CORNER at AC for a TUTOR to assist you with your work!  Great way to maximize your grade!!!
    • TO FIND YOUR SERVICE PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS, TEMPLATE and ASSIGNMENT DROP BOXES go to the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER link on the MENU to the left of your COURSE HOMEPAGE SCREEN.  You will see all those materials there.  Your ESSAY IS WORTH 60 points of the total 100 points.
  • 4 MOVIE LABS:  We will be watching 4 films over the semester, either online or in class to help you understand the concepts related to the textbook and discipline of social psychology. Print off these labs and bring to the class when we discuss the units related to the lab.  Worth 20 points each=80 points total. NOTE: You will turn in all four labs in the last class.  Your instructor will grade these while you watch the final film!
  • 4 READING QUIZZES due 1 day before your UNIT EXAMS: REQUIRED for everyone!  NOTE: You get two attempts on your reading quiz and grade book will take the highest score of the two.
    • Unit 1 READING QUIZ is over chapters 1, and  2: worth 10 pts (10 questions, 5 per chapter)
    •  Unit 2 READING QUIZ is over chapters 3, 4 & 5:  worth 15 pts (15 questions, 5 per chapter)
    •  UNIT 3 READING QUIZ over chapters 6 & 7, 8 & 9.  Worth 20 pts (20questions, 5 per chapter)
    • UNIT 4 READING QUIZ over chapters  10, 11, 12 & 13 worth 20 points (20 questions, 5 per chapter)
    • The four READING QUIZZES are a total of 65 points.  Again, these are required for everyone! NO DROPS!

  • 4 UNIT EXAMS including Units 1, 2,  3 and 4 EXAMS, covering all chapters in the unit and all films, handouts (anything that says it's required will be on your exam).
    • Exams will have 40 to 50 questions, be timed and have a final closing due date. If you miss an exam, it's a 0 and that is the exam that will be dropped. You get to drop your lowest of the first 3 exam, exam 4 is required as it has some comprehensive concept questions on it.   If you miss an exam in Unit 1, 2 or 3, that's a 0 and that's your DROPPED EXAM.  You may not miss more than one exam in this course in the first 3 units only!  
    • NOTE: Unit 1, 2, 3 and 4 exams will allow only ONE ATTEMPT, so be ready to take it. If you get booted out, go right back in and continue.  If your internet shuts down, then you have to have some screen shot to show me as to the problem to be allowed to retake the exam! If you don't have that, then it's a 0....and that's your drop!  THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE REASON to MISS EXAM 4, is if the AC SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN!  Please do NOT wait until the last minute to take your exams! That's a very bad online course strategy!
    • UNIT 4 IS REQUIRED FOR EVERONE! This has comprehensive concept questions on it!
    • Again, you will have a total of FOUR POSSIBLE EXAM SCORES.  The grade book automatically DROPS your LOWEST OF the 1st three exams. UNIT 4 EXAM Is required as it has some basic course concept questions.   If you miss an exam in Units 1, 2 or 3, that is your DROPPED EXAM. I don't do make-ups except in very RARE and EXCEPTIONA CIRCUMSTANCES!   YOU MUST TAKE EXAM 4, and missing that exam will be a 0 in your course average! Do not FORGET!
  • EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: You may earn UP TO, but NOT MORE THAN 30 extra credit points in the following ways.  EXTRA CREDIT IS STRICTLY OPTIONAL!
    • There are 4 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZZES AVAILABLE for each unit worth up to 5 points each (possible 20 points). You have two attempts up to the closing date. These points can help BUT NOT HURT YOUR FINAL GRADE, and will help you prepare for the exam.
    • You can sign up to bring drinks and snacks for the MOVIE NIGHTS!  10 points!
    • If none of these work for you,  you may also make a donation of food, gift cards or cash to the AC PANTRY or your local food bank.  To get credit, you must download a copy of the PANTRY RECEIPT AND your FOOD PURCHASE RECEIPT in the EXTRA CREDIT DROP BOX to verify your DONATION.   
    • You can do one of these or both of these in combination for UP TO BUT NOT MORE THAN 30 extra credit points. So let's say you had 16 points on the practice quizzes, you could also donate $14.00 worth of food to the pantry for the rest of the 30 extra credit points, as an example.
    • REMEMBER: EXTRA CREDIT IS OPTIONAL, not required, but can help with a missed reading quiz, discussion or a low exam score!  Also, you may not earn more than 30 points in extra credit, with the exception of the 10 extra points for doing the WRITER'S CORNER TUTORIAL on your SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY! That is separate from this extra credit and is added to your service project grade.

  • OVERVIEW OF IMPORTANT DUE DATES:
  • COURSE AND UNIT 1 OPENS MONDAY, JANUARY 14th: Over chapters 1 and 2 and THE CLASS DIVIDED FILM.
    • For Class 1 TUESDAY, JAN 15th: Read Chapters 1 & 2, Print off the theory handout and the WHY WE NEED SCIENCE PPT LECTURE NOTES.  Other powerpoint lectures are available to you, but it's optional if you want to print them off or not.  Watch the Class Divided film and other short videos. IF IT SAYS REQUIRED, there will be exam questions over it two weeks of class! .  Be sure you take the SYLLABUS QUIZ by the due date noted, and return your STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET to your instructor, the class following the due date for the SYLLABUS QUIZ!
    • For Class 2: THURSDAY, JAN 17th:  Discuss why we need science and theories of social psychology.  We will be filling out the UNIT 1 LAB in class and on your own.
    • For next class: Bring the LAB to finish up, and read CHAPTER 3 for UNIT 2.
    • Fill out your STUDY GUIDES for UNIT 1 READING QUIZ, PRACTICE QUIZ (optional) and UNIT 1 EXAM over chapters 1 and 2.
  • ** SYLLABUS QUIZ REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE!  Due MONDAY, JANUARY 21st by 11:55 pm (10 pts).  Failure to take this quiz can result in you being administratively withdrawn from the course! You could even lose your financial aid!  GET THIS DONE!!!! Access the quiz from the ONLINE MENU on the HOMEPAGE labeled as VIEW SYLLABUS, TAKE QUIZ!
  • Due TUESDAY, JANUARY 22nd in class: Return STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET TO YOUR INSTRUCTOR for 5 points. NOTE:  Attendance will be randomly taken over the next 7 weeks 5 times.
    • For Class 3: TUESDAY, JAN 22nd from 7:00 to 9:45 pm: Note we will be having class every TUESDAY from 7 to 9:45 pm from here out.  Return your STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET for 5 ATTENDANCE POINTS.  Finish chapter 2 on SCIENCE and the LAB, then discuss chapter 3 over HUERISTICS.    
    • For CLASS 4, TUESDAY JANUARY 29th, READ CHAPTER 4 and 5 in UNIT 2!
  • SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC due in DROP BOX NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JANUARY 28th by 11:55 pm.  Research your AGENCY to volunteer at in the SERVICE PROJECT FOLDER.  Call your agency.  Then click on the SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC DROP BOX.  Type in the name of the agency you are working at in the WRITE SUBMISSION BOX.  AGAIN...Be sure you call the agency first before you select your "topic" (agency you will volunteer at).  They may not have placements! (10 pt).  If you submitted your "TOPIC" and don't get 10 points, be sure you check your email. I may have a question over your selection and we need to discuss it BEFORE I OKAY IT!  Be sure you call me at 806 584-7569 before you continue your project!!!! I must approve it. If you get 10 points, then I have approved it.
  • UNIT 1 READING QUIZ: REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE:  Due SUNDAY, JANUARY 27th by 11:55 pm:  There are 10 questions over chapters 1 & 2, 5 per chapter. You can take this twice, but each attempt is different.  Grade book takes highest score.
  • UNIT 1 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ due MONDAY, JANUARY 28th by 11:55 pm  (up to 5 pts Extra credit!). You can take this twice, but each attempt is different.  This can only help your grade, not hurt you!  THIS QUIZ IS NOT REQUIRED!!! Extra credit only!
  • UNIT 1 EXAM and UNIT 1 CLOSE MONDAY, JANUARY 28th by 11:55 pm (100 pts and grade book drops lowest exam from UNITS 1, 2, 3. You have ONE ATTEMPT ONLY ON  YOUR EXAM! Be ready to take it when you start!  NOTE: Unit 4 exam is required for everyone!)
  • UNIT 2 OPEN TUESDAY, JANUARY 29th: For unit 2, Read Chapters 3, 4 and 5 and watch all required videos and do the tasks (like self-monitoring quiz).   We will be watching THE GRAND TORINO in class.  Remember: If it says IT'S REQUIRED, that means THERE WILL BE QUESTIONS ON THE EXAM!  
    • CLASS 4 TUESDAY JANUARY 29th:  Discuss chapters 4 and 5.  Sign up for SNACKS for next weeks movie (10 points extra credit).
    • For next class on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5th, bring snacks and read chapters 6 and 7 over ATTITUDES and PERSUASION. We will watch GRAND TORINO! BRING YOUR UNIT 2 LAB to complete during the film. Remember, you will turn in all four labs the last class of this semester, March 5th for grading!
  • UNIT 3: We will begin covering this next week's class: Covers chapters 6 & 7 (read together), and chapters 8 & 9 (read together), and watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS film and other shorter required videos. If it says REQUIRED, it's on the exam! Note: You have 27 days to do this unit. This doesn't include the days during SPRING BREAK) from Saturday, March 9th to SUNDAY, MARCH 17th when nothing is due!
    • CLASS 5 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5th:  Finish Unit 2 and begin UNIT 3:  We will watch GRAND TORINO related to concepts in UNIT 2, chapters 3, 4 and 5.  Then we will begin discussing UNIT 3 and chapter 6 and 7 on attitudes and persuasion
    • For next class, CLASS 6 on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12th:  Read chapters 6 and 7, if you didn't already and fill out your study guides.  As well, read chapters 8 and 9, READ THE ARTICLE on ABU GHRAIB. BRING UNIT 3 LAB as we will watch Human Behavior Experiments in class. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS on UNIT 3 LAB for our class discussion. Bring that to class for attendance points!
    • SIGN UP FOR SNACKS AND DRINKS for next weeks FILM!  Worth 10 extra credit points!
  • UNIT 2 READING QUIZ: REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE:  Due SUNDAY, 10th by 11:55 pm:  There are 15 questions, 5 per chapter over ch 3, 4 and 5. You can take this twice.  Grade book takes highest score.
  • UNIT 2 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ due MONDAY, FERUARY 11th by 11:55 pm  (up to 5 pts Extra credit!). You can take this twice, but each attempt is different! This can only help your grade, not hurt you!  THIS QUIZ IS NOT REQUIRED!!! Extra credit only!
  • UNIT 2 EXAM CLOSES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11th by 11:55 pm (100 pts): Remember, if it says REQUIRED, it's ON THE EXAM! (videos, assessments, study guide, chapters etc!). The grade book is set to automatically drop the lowest exam from Exams 1, 2 and 3. Exam 4 Required!
    • For Class 6, FEBRUARY 12th: BRING YOUR SNACKS if you signed up for it!  We will start our UNIT 3 discussion related to chapters 6 & 7, and WATCH THE HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS FILM.  We will discuss our LABS and work on the concepts in chapters 8 and 9.
    • For next week, CLASS 7, FEBRUARY 19th: Finish reading chapters 8 and 9, fill out your study guide to prepare for the exam, WORK ON YOUR SERVICE PROJECT, and read chapters 10 and 11 in UNIT 4.  We are moving right along! NO TIME TO WASTE!  SIGN UP to bring snacks for FEBRUARY 26th REMEMBER THE TITANS MOVIE night!
  • REMINDER: Be sure you are GETTING YOUR SERVICE PROJECT HOURS, ESSAY and VERIFICATION FORM DONE and you can submit it to the WRITER'S CORNER for TUTORING. Be sure your tutor sends me a report so you get your extra points on your paper. You will want to make any changes suggested by your tutor and then SUBMIT y our ESSAY and SIGNED  VERIFICATION FORM IN the DROP BOX!  Don't wait!!!!  You only have until FRIDAY, MARCH 1st by 11:55 pm to get your service hours, verification form and essay done!
  • UNIT 4 will start next week.  Covers chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13, along with all required videos and assessments.  AS WELL, YOUR SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY and VERIFICATION FORM are due FRIDAY, March 1st by  11:55 pm, and any EXTRA CREDIT FOOD BANK DONATIONS are due TUESDAY, March 5th by 11:55 pm If it says required, it's ON THE EXAM
  • CLASS 7 on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th: We will finish discussing chapters 8 and 9 and in the second half of the class, we will discuss chapters 10 and 11 over PREJUDICE and AGGRESSION.  Next week, we will watch our fourth movie. BRING UNIT 4 LAB as we watch REMEMBER THE TITANS discussing prejudice and aggression...WHO DO WE HURT and WHO DO WE HATE?
  • UNIT 3 READING QUIZ: REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE:  Due SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24th by 11:55 pm:  There are 20 questions, 5 per chapter over chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9. You can take this twice, but each attempt is different.  Grade book takes highest score. Worth 20 points.
  • UNIT 3 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ due MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th by 11:55 pm  (up to 5 pts Extra credit!). You have unlimited attempts and this can only help your grade, not hurt you!  THIS QUIZ IS NOT REQUIRED!!! Extra credit only!
  • UNIT 3 EXAM DUE and UNIT 3 closes MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th by 11:55 pm  (100 pts).   NOTE: Blackboard Grade book will Drop lowest exam from Units 1, 2, 3 with total of 200 exam points, and REMEMBER the UNIT 4 Exam is REQUIRED for everyone. If you don't take it, you get a 0 on it and that 0 will not be dropped from your grades!!  
    • For CLASS 8 on FEBRUARY 26th: Bring your snacks if you signed up for them. We will watch REMEMBER THE TITANS over concepts in chapters 11 and 12 on PREJUDICE and AGGRESSION.  After the movie, we will begin to discuss chapters 12 and 13: Who do we love and like, and who do we HELP!
    • For our last class, TUESDAY, MARCH5th: Bring any and all extra credit receipts you have from pantry donations.  SIGN UP TO BRING SNACKS TO OUR LAST MOVIE: The MIRROR HAS TWO FACES!  It's an UPBEAT and FUN FILM!  Read chapters 12 and 13. Fill out your study guide so you'll be ready for the exam!
  • SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY (70 points) AND THE SIGNED VERIFICATION FORM ( 30 points) will be DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 1st  by 11:55 pm in the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY DROP BOX (TOTAL 100 points). ABSOLUTELY NO LATE WORK after this date!  The  verification form must be signed by your project supervisor and uploaded in the DROP BOX along with your SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY. These are both required by the state of TEXAS!  
    • NOTE: You can also get 10 extra credit points for submitting your paper for TUTORING to the WRITER'S CORNER.  Your tutor MUST SEND ME a TUTORIAL REPORT! Be sure they do!  Note: This 10 points is separate from the other EXTRA CREDIT opportunity.   The points go on your SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY!
    • REMEMBER: YOU MUST UPLOAD BOTH YOUR ESSAY AND VERFICIATION FORM AT THE SAME TIME!!!!  If you forget, CALL ME (as long as it's between 9 am and 9 pm).  BE CAREFUL..if you wait until the last minute to upload your work and you screw it up, it could cost you! NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!  I MEAN IT!
    • NEXT TUESDAY: TURN IN YOUR UNITS 1, 2, 3 and 4 LABS STAPLED TOGETHER with your name on it!  NO NAME, NO GRADE!  I will be grading these while you watch the last movie!
  • EXTRA CREDIT:  If you made a FOOD DONATION TO AC PANTRY OR LOCAL FOOD BANKS:  You may donate to the AC PANTRY (we have FOOD PANTRIES on all campuses!) or you can donate to the High Plains FOOD BANK, or if you live in another community, you can use your local food bank!  These are DUE to me  IN CLASS our last class by TUESDAY, MARCH 5th!!!! I need your Pantry Receipt and your purchase receipt with your name on both stapled together!  Please NOTE: You can earn up to BUT NO MORE THAN 30 pts EXTRA CREDIT NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY GET 30 points extra credit! So, let's say you got 10 points on your practice quizzes, and signed up for SNACKS for 10 points, you could still donate another 10 dollars of food to complete your 30 points!  This is your last chance!
    • FINAL CLASS 9 TUESDAY MARCH 5th:  Bring your snacks. Bring any last EXTRA CREDIT RECEIPTS if you made a food donation!  Finally, read chapters 12 and 13!   TURN IN YOUR UNITS 1, 2, 3, 4 LABS STAPLED TOGETHER WITH YOUR NAME ON IT!  I will be grading these while you watch the movie!
  • ALL OF YOUR FINAL QUIZZES AND EXAMS, INCLUDING YOUR UNIT 4 REQUIRED READING QUIZ, PRACTICE QUIZ FOR EXTRA CREDIT (OPTIONAL) AND YOUR REQUIRED UNIT 4 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM ARE DUE BY FRIDAY MARCH 8th by NOON! that's 12:00 pm (*NOT MIDNIGHT...THAT's NOON, DAYTIME, LUNCH TIME! Don't miss this deadline! PERIOD)
  • UNIT 4 READING QUIZ is REQUIRED AND IS due FRIDAY, MARCH 8th by 12 NOON (not nighttime...daytime!  It covers Chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13 in the textbook.  IT's worth 20 points.
  • UNIT 4 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ is optional and will be due by FRIDAY, MARCH 8th by NOON!  over chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13, as well as all required videos.
  • REQUIRED EVERYONE HAS TO TAKE THIS EXAM:  YOUR UNIT 4 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM (over Unit 4 chapters, films, articles  and assessments,  and about 20 Comprehensive questions) CLOSES MFRIDAY, MARCH 8th by NOON!   (100 pts)  THIS EXAM IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE. If you miss this exam, you will get a ZERO ON IT and may fail this course!  BE SURE YOU DO THIS EXAM!  It's  not droppable!
  •   FRIDAY by 2 pm: You will be able to see your grades in the MY GRADES: It's the column that says FINAL GRADE WITH EXTRA CREDIT!  I will have your final grades in WEBADVISOR by 2:00pm!  WEEKLY TASKS, READINGS & ASSIGNMENTS:  WEEKS 1 through 8

                                  

HOW TO VIEW "YOUR GRADES & FEEDBACK" in "MY GRADES: Keep track of your GRADE!

Keep up with your grades. To see your grades and any feedback from me on your assignments (discussions and your service project essay) do the following:

  1. Click on MY GRADES in the MENU list to the left of your COURSE HOMEPAGE online!
  2. Go down the list of items to find the ASSIGNMENT or TEST, etc that you want to look at. It will show you your grade there.
  3. To view comments from your instructor, click on COMMENTS. To view the grade scoring system (CALLED A RUBRIC), click on VIEW RUBRIC.  You will want to view this when you look at your SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY!  Discussions will have comments but no rubric. Be sure you read comments about your work. APPLY FEEDBACK SUGGESTIONS! This will help your grades.
  4. Keeping up with your grades can inspire you to work harder and find better ways to study!
     

A FEW TIPS TO SUCCEED IN ONLINE and ON CAMPUS COURSES

  • We know a lot about what allows students to succeed in college courses! Here are a few tips for you to consider:
    • FOLLOW YOUR CALENDAR and have some type of TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM that reminds you of due dates!  I send out reminders to your email, but you should be in the habit of GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS. Develop something that works for you!  Our technology gives us a natural advantage in that!
    • WORK AHEAD: In this class, units will be opened early. WORK AHEAD. Get things done early in the class!  DO YOUR SERVICE HOURS AND WRITE YOUR ESSAY BY WEEK 3!  I promise PROCRASTINATION IS THE WORST STRATEGY YOU CAN HAVE FOR COLLEGE LEVEL CLASSES and ONLINE COURSES ESPECIALLY! 
    • BE THERE! CHECK IN: Go online, if this is an online course, at least 2 to 3 times a week.  Studies show that people, who frequent their online classes, do better than those that check in infrequently.  PRETEND THIS IS A REAL CLASS, even if it's "VIRTUAL"!  If this is IN CLASS as an on campus course, BE IN CLASS!  Attendance and success in the class are POSITIVELY RELATED! The better the attendance, the better the grade!
    • NEW TERRITORY: Forget how you studied in high school! If you are new to college, throw away your "HIGH SCHOOL ROAD MAP".  It won't work here!  It takes some time to get these skills!  We can help you!  We want you to be successful and achieve your DREAMS!
    • LOTS OF FOLKS WANT TO HELP: Use our resources including our WRITER'S CORNER, COUNSELING SERVICES, and RESOURCE CENTER (if you need social services, we have somebody to help you with all that with the AC PANTRY and other things!), and FINANCIAL AID. 
    • HELP WITH BLACKBOARD:  If you do not understand HOW TO USE BLACKBOARD, go to the WARE CENTER on WASHINGTON STREET CAMPUS and get with the SUPPORT CENTER folks who will TEACH YOU HOW TO DO THIS!  You have to know how to access things to be successful!  We have lots of people to help you with this!
    • BE PERSISTENT!  Only 1 in 4 AMERICAN ADULTS has a college education. This is not meant to be easy!  It's hard and it takes building skills, and STICKING TO IT!  YOU CAN DO IT1
    • CALL ME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: You have my cell phone number at 806 584-7569. Call me between 9 am to 9 pm and I'm happy to talk with you (I might have to call you back but leave me  your NAME, the CLASS YOU ARE IN, and the QUESTION YOU HAVE, so I can be prepared to assist you when I call you back!  Remember, I DO NOT TEXT!  Please call or email!

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:

 

  • 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:

11/21/18 9:04 AM

Last Edited on:

01/22/19 5:10 PM