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PSYC-2301-004 General Psychology
General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Exploring Psychology, 11th Edition, David G. Myers & C. Nathan DeWall with access code
pencil, pens, spiral notebook, and access to a computer. If you do not have your own computer, you will need to use AC computers located on the 4th floor of the Ware Student commons or the Underground located in the basement of the Ware student commons. Your notes, assignments, discussions and exams will be online so you need to make sure you have reliable internet access.
These are the MINIMUM competencies. After studying the material presented in this course, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:
1. Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology.
2. Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology.
3. Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology.
4. Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.
5. Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.
6. Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
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".
I expect you all to attend class online, participate in class assignments, quizzes and exams, be prepared for class exams, and respect everyone else who is the class. Each student is expected to engage in academic honesty and refrain from cheating and/or plagiarism. This means that although this class is online you should be doing your own work. I whole heartedly expect you to use your notes and books on all assignments and exams, you just may not use your friend or classmates. All students are expected to be tolerant and respectful of other students’ responses within class. There will be zero tolerance for any type of harassment!! I want this to be an environment everyone can learn and feels safe!!
Grading criteria:
There will be a total of 800 possible points for the semester. You will be able to check your grade on AC connect. Grading will be on the standard grade scale:
100-90% 800-720= A
89-80% = 729-640= B
79-70% = 639-560= C
69-60% = 559-480= D
Below 60% Below 480= F
The points will be earned:
400 points for exams
250 points for ONLINE CLASS assignments and attendance
150 chapter reading quizzes
Total points possible: 800 points
You will need to check online every day for updates and assignments. If you miss assignment and exam due dates, then that will negatively impact your grade. It is extremely important to come to class. If you miss a class in the 8 week format you get behind very quickly. Your work online illustrates your participation and attendance. If you have a problem with something contact me right away. After the fact makes it hard to work with you on a solution before it’s too late.
Class Schedule/Outline:
The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus and/or calendar if needed.
Date Lesson/Lecture
Monday June 8th Chapter 1- Thinking Critically with Psychological Science
**Chapter 1-3 reading quizzes due Thursday June 18th by 11:59 pm
Tuesday June 9th Finish chapter 1
Wednesday June 10th Chapter 2- The Biology of Mind
Thursday June 11th Discussion post chapters 1 & 2 due Thursday June 11th by 11:59 pm
Monday June 15th Chapter 3 Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind
Tuesday June 16th Chapter 3 Drug assignment due Tuesday June 16th by 11:59 pm
Wednesday June 17th Chapter 3 Drugs
Thursday June 18th Finish Chapter 3 Drugs
***Exam 1 covering chapters 1-3. It will open Thursday June 18th and you will need to take it by Sunday June 21st. It will close at 11:59 pm. Do not wait until 10:00pm on Sunday to take the exam. If you run into issues that late I will not be able to help before the exam closes.
Monday June 22nd Chapter 4 Development
**Chapter 4-7 reading quizzes due Thursday July 2nd by 11:59 pm
Tuesday June 23rd Chapter 4 adolescent discussion post due Wednesday June 24th by 11:59 pm
Wednesday June 24th Finish chapter 4
Thursday June 25th Chapter 5 Gender and Sexuality
Monday June 29th Chapter 6 Sensation and Perception
Tuesday June 30th Chapter 7 Learning
Wednesday July 1st Chapter 8 Memory
Thursday July 2nd Finish 8 chapter
***Exam 2 covers Chapter 4-7. It will open Thursday July 2nd and closes Sunday July 5th. It will close at 11:59 pm. Do not wait until 10:00pm on Sunday to take the exam. If you run into issues that late I will not be able to help before the exam closes.
** Chapter 8-11 reading quizzes due Thursday July 9th by 11:59 pm
Monday July 6th Chapter 9 Thinking, Language and Intelligence
Tuesday July 7th Chapter 10 Motivation
Wednesday July 8th Chapter 11 assignment due Wednesday July 8th by 11:59 pm
Thursday July 9th Chapter 11 Emotions, Stress and Health
***Exam 3 covers chapter 8-11. It will open Thursday July 9th and you will need to take it by Sunday July 12th. It will close at 11:59 pm. Do not wait until 10:00pm on Sunday to take the exam. If you run into issues that late I will not be able to help before the exam closes.
Monday July 13th Chapter 12 Social Psychology
**Chapter 12-15 reading quizzes due Thursday July 23rd by 11:59 pm
Tuesday July 14th Finish chapter 12
Wednesday July 15th Chapter 13 Personality
Thursday July 16th Finish chapter 13
Monday July 20th Assignment over Chapter 14 &15 due Tuesday July 21st by 11:59 pm
Tuesday July 21st Chapter 14 Psychological Disorders
Wednesday July 22nd Finish Chapter 14
Thursday July 23rd Chapter 15 Therapy
July 27th-30th Finals Week
***Exam 4 covers Chapters 12-15. It will open Thursday July 23rd and you will need to take it by Monday July 27th. It will close at 11:59 pm. Do not wait until 10:00pm on Monday to take the exam. If you run into issues that late I will not be able to help before the exam closes.
Good luck on your finals and have a great rest of summer break!!
Office Hours:
Virtual office hours during class time
If you cannot be here at that time, we can always try to set-up an appointment that will work for both of us. The best way to reach me is my e-mail: eerodriguez@actx.edu
If you email me within the AC connect class then when I reply it will go to your gmail account that is connected with this course. If you do not check your gmail then make sure to email me from the email you use most with your section number so I know what class you are enrolled in.
Most issues can be fixed before or after class.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU CHECK YOUR EMAIL EVERY SINGLE DAY
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