Social Psychology Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Instructor Information

Instructor

(Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

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

Phone

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

Office Location

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

Office Hours

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

OFFICE HOURS and APPOINTMENT TIMES: 

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

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

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

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

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.
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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:

The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.

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-2319-003 Social Psychology

Prerequisites

Course Description

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

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

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

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supplies

STUDENT SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 LIBRARY OPERATING HOURS ARE:

FALL and SPRING HOURS:

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

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

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

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

  • 4th Floor Only:

    • Monday-Thursday 9:00-6:50

    • Friday 9:00-12:50

    • Saturday Closed

    • Sunday 2:00 – 5:50

Be sure you check for Holidays and Additional Closings! 

SUMMER HOURS ARE:

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Hours of Operation:

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

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

 

TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT OFF YOUR LECTURE POWERPOINT NOTES:

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

Student Performance

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

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

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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 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. Beth Rodriquez, at DUTTON HALL 202-L, or call her at 806 371-5192.

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

Grading Criteria

YOU CAN SEE YOUR GRADES FOR THIS COURSE AT ALL TIMES BY GOING TO THE COURSE HOMEPAGE, AND CLICKING ON the "MY GRADES" TAB in the MENU to the left of your screen. IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH YOUR GRADE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY, SO WE CAN GET IT CORRECTED RIGHT AWAY! THANKS!

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

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

GRADING SCALE FOR THIS COURSE and ALL ASSIGNMENTS

NOTE: YOUR POINT SYSTEM For your GRADING SCALE has been updated to reflect changes in the Class past the Starting Date:

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

  • Syllabus quiz is worth 10 points.   TOTAL = 10 points

    Unit 1, 2, 3 and 4 Discussions will make up for some of the lost points with your Service project:   

    • ~ Unit 1, 2 and 4 are worth 30 points and Unit 3 Discussion is worth 35.  Total = 125 points                                                                               

  • READING QUIZZES: Unit 1 Reading Quiz worth 10 pt, Unit 2 worth 15 points, Unit 3 and 4 worth 20 each Total = 65 points

    Units 1, 2 and 3 Exams are worth 100 points each and lowest score is dropped:  Total = 200 points

    Unit 4 Final Exam is required for everyone and worth 100 points             Total = 100 points

    Unit 1, 2, 3, and 4 EXTRA CREDIT QUIZZES are NOW worth up to 10 points each   TOTAL EXTRA CREDIT = 40 points

    TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS COURSE are 500 points with a possible 40 extra credit points added.

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 003 : ONLINE SPRING-2 2020

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: YOU CAN ALWAYS WORK AHEAD IN THIS CLASS!  GET IT DONE EARLY and DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! THAT's the WORST STRATEGY YOU CAN HAVE FOR AN ONLINE 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!

OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENTS and IMPORTANT DUE DATES:

POST BY YOUR COMPUTER OR PUT ON YOUR TIME MANAGEMENT DEVICE

NOTE: Due to changes in this course since it began, the following due dates have been changed to accommodate you. Please make a note of these changes from the original calendar.

 Due to the fact that we had to drop the service project for this course, and we started at a different time: I’ve updated the due dates here and am posting the new grade system:

Please double check your TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM and add all new DATES: and note some items have changed in their point value:  All changes are BOLDED and marked with 3 astericks!

March 30th: Class open with Unit 1 covering chapters 1 and 2

Monday, April 6th 11:55 pm:  Syllabus Quiz due

***NOTE: NO SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC or PAPER DUE this semester: Please delete any dates on your calendar associated with the Service Project for this semester.

***Unit 1 Discussion due Monday, April 13th by 11:55 pm: Due to EASTER HOLIDAY and is now worth 30 points

***Unit 1 READING QUIZ changed to MONDAY, April 13th by 11:55 pm

***Unit 1 Extra Credit Quiz is changed to MONDAY, APRIL 13th 11:55 pm, and is now worth 10 points of extra credit!

UNIT 1 EXAM is also changed to close on MONDAY, April 13th by 11:55 pm, as well.

***Unit 2 begins officially opens TUESDAY, APRIL 14th with Chapters 3, 4 and 5.

**Unit 2 Discussion has been added to replace lack of service project paper due Thursday, April 23rd by 11:55 pm and is now worth 30 points.

Unit 2 Reading Quiz remains on Thursday, April 23rd by 11:55 pm

Unit 2 Extra Credit Quiz and Unit 2 Exam remain due on Friday, April 24th by 11:55 pm. 

Unit 3 opens as before on Saturday,, APRIL 25th covering chapters 6 & 7 and 8 and 9.

***Unit 3 Discussion remains as before due on WEDNESDAY, MAY 6th 11:55 pm and is now worth 35 points.

Unit 3 Reading Quiz is due Thursday  May 7th 11:5t5 pm as before.

***Unit 3 Extra Credit Practice Quiz remains due FRIDAY, MAY 8th 11:55 pm, but is now worth 35 points.

Unit 3 Exam remains due Friday, May 8th 11:55 pm.  Your lowest score from Units 1-2-3 Exams drops automatically.

Unit 4 opens Satursday, May 9th covering chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13.

**No extra credit from food donations due to problems with delivering. We want you to SOCIAL DISTANCE! So hence, your extra credit quizzes are worth 40 points now

***Unit 4 Discussion has been added and is due now WEDNESDAY, MAY 20th by 11:55 pm for 30 points!

Unit 4 Reading Quiz remains due Wednesday, May 20th 11:55 pm

***Unit 4 Extra Credit Practice Quiz remains due Thursday, May 21st 11:55 pm but is now worth 10 points!

***Unit 4 Exam is now due THURSDAY NIGHT May 21st at 11:55 pm.

Grades will be posted Friday, May 22nd by noon.

ORIGINAL CALENDAR BEGINS HERE:

  • COURSE AND UNIT 1 OPEN MONDAY, March 30rd (Note: Your online course should be open FRIDAY before if you want to peek in!): Read Chapters 1 & 2, Watch Class Divided film and other short videos. IF IT SAYS REQUIRED, there will be exam questions over it.  Reminder; You only have 14 days to finish this unit.
  • ** SYLLABUS QUIZ REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE!  Due MONDAY, APRIL 6th by 11:55 pm (10 pts).  Review your syllabus and take the quiz. Failure to take this quiz can result in you being administratively withdrawn from the course! You could even lose your financial aid!  DO NOT FORGET TO TAKE THIS QUIZ!
  • SOCIAL SERVICES PROJECT-ESSAY TOPIC” due in TOPIC DROP BOX (in COMMON ASSESSMENT: SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER on THURSDAY, April 9th by 11:55 pm. (Type in the name of the SOCIAL PROBLEM and AGENCY or AGENCIES that you are investigating for your paper in the WRITE SUBMISSION BOX). Be sure you have references online or can speak to someone at the agency. To learn about what they do. (10 pt).  Pick an agency or project that you would like to volunteer at OR that you already volunteer at. NOTE: CHURCHES and PRIVATE BUSINESSES may not count (if you are picking one of these, please call me to get the okay at 806 584-7569.   
  • UNIT 1 DISCUSSION: INTRODUCE YOURSELF and CLASS DIVIDED COMMENTS due SUNDAY, APRIL 12th by 11:55 pm (10 pts) Check grammar, respond to a minimum of 1 other student, NO TEXTING LANGUAGE! Remember, "I" is a proper noun! EDIT YOUR WORK! (20 pt)
  • UNIT 1 READING QUIZ: ALL READING QUIZZES ARE REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE:  Due SUNDAY, APRIL 12th by 11:55 pm:  There are 10 questions over chapters 1 & 2, 5 per chapter for 10 points. You can take this twice and grade book takes highest score.
  • UNIT 1 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ (optional) due MONDAY, APRIL 13th by 11:55 pm (up to 5 pts Extra credit!). You have two attempts and this can only help your grade, not hurt you!  THIS QUIZ IS NOT REQUIRED!!! Extra credit only!  Note: extra credit has to be entered in the grade book manually, so be patient. It won’t show up in your total grade right away until your instructor adds it in!
  • UNIT 1 EXAM and UNIT 1 CLOSE MONDAY, APRIL 13th by 11:55 pm (100 pts). You get two attempts on THIS EXAM ONLY! The other three exams only have one attempt. Grade book automatically takes the highest grade for exam 1 and your practice quizzes and your reading quizzes!  ALSO, the grade book automatically drops lowest exam from UNITS 1, 2, 3.  NOTE: Unit 4 exam is required for everyone!
  • UNIT 2 OPEN: OFFICIAL BEGINNING on TUESDAY, APRIL 14th (but will be open before that so you can work ahead): Read Chapters 3, 4 and 5 and watch all required videos and do the tasks (like self-monitoring quiz).  If it says IT'S REQUIRED, that means THERE WILL BE QUESTIONS ON THE EXAM!  NOTE: YOUR UNITS are open in advance so you can work ahead!  Reminder: You only have 12 days to do this unit!  Keep working hard. There is no discussion in this unit!
  • UNIT 2 READING QUIZ: REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE:  Due THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd by 11:55 pm:  There are 15 questions, 5 per chapter over chap 3, 4 and 5 and worth 15 points. You can take this twice and grade book takes highest score.
  • UNIT 2 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ due FRIDAY, APRIL 24th by 11:55 pm (up to 5 pts Extra credit!). You have two attempts and this can only help your grade, not hurt you!  THIS QUIZ IS NOT REQUIRED!!! Extra credit only!
  • UNIT 2 EXAM CLOSES FRIDAY, APRIL 24th by 11:55 pm (100 pts) REQUIRED: Remember, if it says REQUIRED, it's on the exam (videos, assessments, study guide, chapters etc!)
  • REMINDER: Be sure you are GETTING YOUR SOCIAL SERVICE RESEARCH for your ESSAY DONE!  Don't wait!!!!  You only have 21 days left before YOUR ESSAY QUESTIONS will be due on THURSDAY, MAY 14TH BY 11:55 PM.
  • UNIT 3 opens SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH (will be open early so you can work ahead!): Covers chapters 6 & 7 (read together),  and chapters 8 & 9 (read together), and watch the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS film, read the article on ABU GHRAIB, and watch other shorter required videos. If it says REQUIRED (LIKE A VIDEO), it's on the exam! Your will have a UNIT 3 Discussion over the readings and movies that you watch! Note: You only have 14 days to do this unit!  WORK AHEAD!
  • NOTE: KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECT-ESSAY as it is due THURSDAY, MAY 14TH by 11:55 pm In the SOCIAL SERVICE ESSAY DROP BOX!  
  • UNIT 3 DISCUSSION: After reading all four chapters in 6, 7 , 8 and 9, watching the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS film and the shorter films, and the REQUIRED ARTICLE on ABU GHRAIB, you will use your BEST COLLEGE LEVEL WRITING to answer the questions in UNIT 3 DISCUSSION.  Unit 3 Discussion and your responses to other students are DUE no later than WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH by 11:55 pm (worth 30 pts). Don’t wait until the last minute to do this discussion. It’s not easy and will take time to read the article, watch the films, and do the discussion in your best college level writing! Please edit your work carefully and respond to at least one other students post in the discussion. 
  • UNIT 3 READING QUIZ: REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE:  Due THURSDAY, MAY 7TH by 11:55 pm:  There are 20 questions, 5 per chapter over chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9. You can take this as many times as you like.  Grade book takes highest score. Worth 20 points, 5 points per chapter.
  • UNIT 3 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ due FRIDAY, MAY 8TH 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 close FRIDAY, MAY 8TH 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 the UNIT 4 EXAM, you get a 0 on it and that 0 will not be dropped from your grades!! 
  • UNIT 4 opens SATURDAY, MAY 9TH: Covers chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13, along with all required videos and assessments. If it says required, it's ON THE EXAM! You only have 14 days to complete this unit!    Note: Your unit will be open before this date so you can work ahead!
  • SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECT-ESSAY (100 points) will be DUE THURSDAY, MAY 14th by 11:55 pm in the SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT ESSAY DROP BOX (TOTAL 100 points). ABSOLUTELY NO LATE WORK after this date!  Your SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECT-ESSAY QUESTIONS must be complete and submitted in the provided TEMPLATE. This project 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: These 10 points is separate from the other EXTRA CREDIT opportunity.   The points are added to your SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY grade!
  • EXTRA CREDIT POINTS FROM FOOD PANTRY DONATION DUE TUESDAY MAY 19th by 11:55 pm.  How to make a FOOD/GIFT CARD or MONEY DONATION TO 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!  You must upload JPG PHOTOS (take them with your phone) of PANTRY for FOOD BANK RECEIPT along with PURCHASE RECEIPT(S) FOR THE FOOD YOU DONATE in the EXTRA CREDIT DROP BOX.  These are DUE to me in drop box by TUESDAY, MAY 19th by 11:55 pm. 
    • Use photos of PANTRY RECEIPT & YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT IN DROP BOX by 11:55 pm  YOU MUST HAVE BOTH THE PANTRY RECEIPT THEY GIVE YOU AND YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT FOR THE FOOD YOU BOUGHT OR GIFT CARD YOU DONATE. They will not take CASH!
    • NOTE: You can earn up to 30 pts EXTRA CREDIT for up to $30.00 worth of food donated to AC PANTRY, High Plains FOOD BANK or your local food bank).  Completely Voluntary!  NOTE: YOU CAN ONLY GET 30 points extra credit! So, let's say you got 18 points on the unit extra credit quizzes, you can donate up to 12 dollars worth of food to the pantry for a total of 30 points.  THIS CAN HELP YOU IF YOU MISSED AN ASSIGNMENT or DID POORLY ON AN EXAM! It cannot hurt you; only help you to do extra credit. REMEMBER, you can donate more, but YOU CANNOT GET MORE THAN 30 extra credit points!
  • UNIT 4 REQUIRED READING QUIZ over chapters 7 8 9, 10 due WEDNESDAY, MAY 20th by 11:55 pm. Two attempts on this quiz and the extra credit quiz. One attempt on EXAM!
  • UNIT 4 EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ for up to 5 extra credit points over chapters 7, 8, 9 and 10 due THURSDAY, MAY 21st by 11:55 pm.  This can only help you and is not required!
  • REQUIRED UNIT 4 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM (over Unit 4 chapters, films, articles  and assessments,  and about 20 Comprehensive questions) CLOSES THURSDAY NIGHT, MAY 21st at 11:55 pm (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!
  • Final grades posted FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 22nd by noon in WEBADVISOR. Your final grade is the one in MY GRADES that says FINAL GRADE WITH EXTRA CREDIT!

COURSE MAP: HOW YOUR ONLINE CLASS IS LAID OUT and WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN THIS COURSE

How this ONLINE CLASS is STRUCTURED: How to navigate your classroom

  1. Use your login and password to see your list of courses and select this course. This will take you to the HOMEPAGE.
  2. You will see the COURSE MENU to the LEFT OF YOUR HOMEPAGE. Click on these links to navigate to your course materials.   The class has “FOLDERS” that contain your course materials including power point lecture notes, handouts, videos, discussions, as well as an EXAM FOLDER with your study guide, quizzes and exams.  You will see the following in the menu list to the left of the screen:
  3. From the  HOME PAGE MENU LIST you will see the following
    1. Your course CALENDAR: Print off the calendar and view the online calendar for this course (that’s this document).
    2. Your online SYLLABUS and SYLLABUS QUIZ: View your course syllabus online and TAKE THE REQUIRED QUIZ by the date on your calendar. IT IS REQUIRED for everyone to be counted on the census. Failure to take the quiz will mean you are withdrawn from the class and may lose your financial aid.  Don’t forget to take the quiz worth 10 points.
    3.  GO TO UNIT 1 (you will also see links to UNIT 2, 3 and 4 which open about a week before they begin so you can work ahead if you want).
      1. NOTE: Each UNIT (Unit 1, 2, 3, & 4) contain the same order of folders  that hold  everything you need for that particular unit.  Each unit is laid out with the following folders:
      2. A TO DO LIST for each UNIT
      3. UNIT CHAPTER FOLDERS for each chapter in the Unit that contain powerpoint notes, handouts, and any other written materials for the unit.
      4. UNIT REQUIRED VIDEOS FOLDER with any and all videos required for each chapter
      5. Unit 1 and Unit 3 have UNIT DISCUSSIONS (not all units have a class discussion, but it will be there if it is). Often, the discussions are over the films you watched.
      6. UNIT EXAM FOLDER: contains your UNIT EXAM STUDY GUIDE, READING QUIZ, EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ (optional) and your UNIT EXAM.  There may also be a link to other study materials provided by the publisher, but these are always optional.
  4. In the menu list you will also see the COMMON ASSESSMENT: SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOLDER: Here is where you will follow the STEP BY STEP procedures for doing and submitting your SERVICE PROJECT TOPIC by the THURSDAY of WEEK 2 (that’s where you are going to volunteer), and the ESSAY QUESTIONS and your VERIFICATION FORM. All materials and instructions, the template that you will write your essay questions in and the verification form, along with a link to multiple community volunteer opportunities can be found in this folder!

  1. In the MENU you will also see the SEND EMAIL, MY GRADES (where you can see your grades for the course, BLACKBOARD HELP, LINK to the WRITER’S CORNER for help with your discussions and papers.   You will also find the link to the COURSE EVALUATIONS to evaluate your instructor and SMART TUTORING link, for help if you need it.

THIS COURSE will include the FOLLOWING TASKS for you to complete:   

  • 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! (10 points)
  • SEND your INSTRUCTOR an EMAIL with your phone number where you can be reached and hours to reach you. (10 points)
  • 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 SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECT and ESSAY QUESTIONS discussing your selected issue (100 pts).  I will be sending you instructions on this project in the next week or so. 
  • 4 READING QUIZZES due 1 day before your UNIT EXAMS: REQUIRED for everyone! 
    • 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!
    • NOTE: Remember, the PRACTICE QUIZZES for EXTRA CREDIT are due at the same time as the exam and are optional. THE READING QUIZZES for each UNIT are due the day before the EXAM and ARE REQUIRED! No drops allowed! You must take all four!

  • 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 exams, while 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!  
    • EXAM 1 will allow you to have TWO ATTEMPTS on the exam, just in case this is your first time to take an online exam. The grade book is automatically set to take the highest score.
    • Unit 2, 3 and 4 exams will allow only ONE ATTEMPT, so be ready to take it.
    • UNIT 4 IS REQUIRED FOR EVERYONE! 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 EXCEPTIONAL 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 can take these as many times as you like up to the closing date. They can help you BUT NOT HURT YOU, and will help you prepare for the exam.
    • You can 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.

 

WEEKLY TASKS, READINGS & ASSIGNMENTS:  WEEKS 1 through 8

In WEEK 1 you will need to

  1. Print your calendar, Unit 1 Exam Study guide, THEORY HANDOUT, power point lecture notes if you want, and the SERVICE PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS SHEET.  Download the TEMPLATE and save it to your computer, where you will write your essay! 
  2. You will have a paper in this course and you will be getting the instructions for that paper in the next week or so. Be sure you read it through and follow all instructions.
  3. Review your online syllabus and then take the REQUIRED quiz BY THE DUE DATE! Failure to take this quiz may result in being withdrawn from the course!  YOU HAVE TO BE WORKING in the class to be counted as attending! It's not enough to simply log in.
  4. TAKE a LOOK AT UNIT 1 DISCUSSION this week, so you can be thinking about your discussion answers as you read chapters 1, and 2!
  5. READ CHAPTER 1 this week and fill out study guide and outline your chapters! WOW!  1/8th of the way there!
  6. Watch THE CLASS DIVIDED VIDEO, as well as all the short videos that say required.  TAKE PARTICULAR TIME with CH 1 and CH 2 over the information on SCIENCE and SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY!  There are several questions over SCIENCE on the quizzes and EXAM!

In WEEK 2 you will be

  1. Read Chapter 2 and watch THE CLASS DIVIDED video!  Fill out your study guide!  SCIENCE, WHEN DONE WELL, is AMAZING!  Be sure you take a look at and REVIEW YOUR THEORY HANDOUT!!
  2. Complete the UNIT 1 DISCUSSION and respond to at least 1 to 2 other student(s). BE SURE YOU EDIT YOUR WORK and, WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT USE TEXTING LANGUAGE! THIS IS A COLLEGE LEVEL ESSAY, not a TEXT MESSAGE TO YOUR FRIENDS!  You will lose a lot of points for not editing your grammar, spelling and writing mechanics. Be sure you answer all the questions being asked!  
  3. Take the UNIT 1 READING QUIZ by the due date! REQUIRED over chaps 1 & 2, 10 questions, 10 points
  4. You can take UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ for up to 5 extra credit points. NOT REQUIRED!

In WEEK 3, it's a busy week and it's time to

  1. Take UNIT 1 EXAM by the DUE DATE! UNIT 1 is now closed.  Remember, Unit 1 exam has TWO ATTEMPTS, so don't wait until the last minute to take it. If you do, then you can't use your second attempt if you do poorly. YOU MAY NOT REVIEW THE EXAM QUESTIONS IN BETWEEN ATTEMPTS! You can review the exam AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME and when the exam is closed for everyone. 
  2. BE SURE YOU TAKE THE UNIT 1 EXAM (REQUIRED) by the due date, as well as the UNIT 1 PRACTICE QUIZ for EXTRA CREDIT if you want!.
  3. Read Chapter 3 and start chapter 4 over the HEURISTICS and MENTAL SHORTCUTS, as well as OVER THE SELF and how we form self concepts! Fill out those study guides! 

In WEEK 4 you will be halfway home, so you will

  1. Finish reading chapters 4 and then move onto CHAPTER 5 over how we make social judgments related to our own and others behaviors.  Be sure you watch the videos over the FUNDAMENTAL ATTRIBUTION ERROR and how we explain our OWN and OTHER'S BEHAVIORS! This is a very important concept in SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY!   It's especially important right now given the current political climate where we have a leader who refers to people with name calling, shaming and blame for all wrongs:  These people are "EVIL and ANGRY and DANGEROUS"! 
  2. Take the UNIT 2 READING QUIZ REQUIRED by due date.  Its 15 questions, 5 questions per chapter and worth 15 points.
  3. Take the EXTRA CREDIT PRACTICE QUIZ if you WANT TO (helps, can't hurt!) worth up to 5 extra pts!
  4. Take the UNIT 2 EXAM over all chapters, films and handouts.  YOU ONLY GET 1 ATTEMPT SO BE READY!
  5. UNIT 3 opens up this week!  PRINT OFF YOUR UNIT 3 STUDY GUIDE, and fill it out while you read.  Print off ppt slides if you want, and any other required handouts. Be sure you watch all films.
  6. Read your UNIT 3 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS about PERSUASION and watch the MOVIE, the short videos and read the required ARTICLE.  Do this BEFORE YOU READ THESE CHAPTERS so you can be watching and reading in a critical mode to answer the questions being asked!
  7. Read chapters 6 and 7 together over the next week!   

In WEEK 5, you are over the hump, but you have several things to d0!   This week so you will NEED to:

  1. Stay focused; finish up reading chapter 6 and 7 and, if you want you can watch the short films for these chapters!  Be sure you fill out your study guide as you read!  You might want to watch all the movies and read the articles for chapters 8 and 9 as well this week! You only have a few days to finish Unit 3 in WEEK 6!
  2. Don't forget about your SOCIAL SERVICE ESSAY ! You can write your essay early and submit it to the WRITER'S CORNER for a tutorial that will get you 10 extra points on your paper (If you make the changes they suggest!).

In WEEK 6, YIKES!  KICK IT IN GEAR!  You will need to

  1. READ CHAPTERS 8 and 9 and watch the short films, the HUMAN BEHAVIOR EXPERIMENTS film and the ARTICLE. 
  2. COMPLETE the UNIT 3 discussion and edit it well for your writing mechanics, grammar, spelling, etc. BE SURE YOU POST to at least 1 to 2 other students in a substantive way!  DO NOT USE TEXTING LANGUAGE! THIS IS A COLLEGE LEVEL ESSAY!
  3. COMPLETE UNIT 3 READING QUIZ over chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9.
  4. Take UNIT 3 PRACTICE QUIZ by due date, 11:55 pm for EXTRA CREDIT (not required!)
  5. Take UNIT 3 EXAM by DUE DATE, 11:55 pm!  Remember, this exam has ONLY 1 ATTEMPT!
  6. UNIT 4 opens up and covers chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13.  !  Keep moving by printing off your UNIT 4 study guide, your ppt lecture notes, if you want!  Remember, you have only 14 days for this whole unit!  DO NOT SLOW DOWN!!!!!  You have 14 days for this final unit!  KEEP GOING!
  7. REMINDER: Finish your community service and START YOUR ESSAY!  It's DUE AT THE END OF NEXT WEEK! I don't take ANY LATE WORK FOR ANY REASON!  Get it done! NO EXCUSES!

In WEEK 7, YOUR ESSAY IS DUE and you WILL BE

  1. Reading chapters 10 and 11 over PREJUDICE and AGGRESSION. Watch the short films, look at your power point notes, etc and fill out your study guides.   
  2. THURSDAY of this week: YOUR ESSAY is DUE by 11:55 pm...No exceptions! 
    1. UPLOAD your SAVED TEMPLATE WITH YOUR ESSAY  QUESTIONS and the GRAPH QUESTIONS IN #5 in the SERVICE PROJECT DROP BOX by the DUE DATE AND TIME!
    2. BE SURE YOU SUBMIT it in a WORD, RICH TEXT FORMAT or PDF FORMAT!  Do not use goggle docs or other word processors because we can’t open them to grade them!
    3. This assignment is worth 100 points towards your grade! GET IT DONE!
  3. Start reading chapters 12 and 13 over LOVE AND LIKING and then PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR (what we call altruism.  Fill out those study guides.

In WEEK 8, you are ready to crash and burn, but a few more things to finish up, such as

  1. Read chapter 12 and 13 over LOVE AND LIKING and PRO SOCIAL BEHAVIOR, fill out that study guide! Watch the short videos and do any of the required assessments!
  2. Turn in EXTRA CREDIT DOCUMENTATION by TUESDAY, if you are going to donate to the pantry! I need your AC PANTRY receipt along with your food purchase receipt!  Take a phone photo and upload into the EXTRA CREDIT DROP BOX. See the link on the MENU to the left of your HOMEPAGE online! 
  3. By WEDNESDAY, 11:55 pm finish up your UNIT 3 READING QUIZ over chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13.  It's worth 20 points!  You are almost there!!!
  4. By THURSDAY, 11:55 pm finish up UNIT 4 PRACTICE QUIZ for up to 5 extra credit points!
  5. By THURSDAY, 11:55 pm, UNIT 4 EXAM IS DUE!  CONGRATS! YOU ARE DONE!
  6. By FRIDAY, noon, your final grades will be submitted.  YOUR FINAL GRADES WITH EXTRA CREDIT COLUMN in your MY GRADES is the GRADE YOU GET IN THIS CLASS! 
    1. If you are on the "line" between two grades, I always give the higher grade IF YOU HAVE DONE ALL YOUR WORK, taken advantage of the extra credit practice quizzes and am a student in good standing!  If you've slacked off a bunch and are missing assignments, your grade will be the lower of the two!  GET IT DONE! EVERY POINT COUNTS IN THIS CLASS! TAKE PRIDE IN EXCELLENCE!

GRADING SCALE FOR THIS COURSE and ALL ASSIGNMENTS

YOUR FINAL GRADE WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

  • SYLLABUS QUIZ = 10 pts
  • SOCIAL SERVICE ESSAY TOPIC = 10 points
  • Unit 1 Discussion (20 points) and Unit 3 Discussion (35 points) =  55 points total
  • 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.  Then, Unit 4 FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (100 points): Required for everyone = 100 points.  TOTAL EXAM POINTS = 300 points.
  • SOCIAL SERVICE PROJECT ESSAY QUESTIONS  = 100 points.  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).  You can combine this with your donation to the food bank.
    • ..AND/OR you can just DONATE up to $30 worth of food to AC Pantry or your local food bank.
    • 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.   You must submit your PANTRY/FOOD BANK receipt AND your purchase receipt.  (Please see instructions above). REMEMBER, you cannot get more than 30 extra credit points TOTAL, but this can help offset a low score!
    • NOTE: You can get an extra 10 points on your paper for doing the WRITER’s CORNER TUTORIAL, but that’s not counted as this extra credit! It’s separate.

 TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE:  = 540 points (+ up to, but not more than 30 extra credit points …except the 10 extra credit points on your paper for the WRITER’S CORNER TUTORIAL.)

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 or TO SET UP TUTORING: 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!
    • If you are not doing well in this course, I WILL CONTACT YOU for a TUTORING SESSION. We can do that in person or online!  I want you to succeed. You can contact me as well for help! That’s my job and I’m always happy to work with you!  THANKS!  ~ Dr. Harding

Additional Information

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

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

 

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

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

Syllabus Created on:

02/09/20 10:54 AM

Last Edited on:

04/12/20 12:41 AM