Contact me at the number above and we will set up an appointment.
Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. <strong>The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. </strong>
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 Enrollment Center, Suite 700. 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 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.
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
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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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PSYC-2301-HRD1 General Psychology
General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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)
On Campus Course
Exploring Psychology 12th Edition Myers and Myers
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 Library.
Student performance and learning outcomes for PSYC 2301:
1. Learn and gain mastery over the basic facts and research findings, terminology, principles, and theories important in the various areas of lifespan developmental psychology.
2. Develop understanding, skills, and techniques for analyzing human behavior using a scientific approach.
3. Gain a basic understanding of the interaction between genetic and environmental influences on human development.
4. Gain a basic understanding of physical, cognitive, emotional and social development across the lifespan.
5. Gain a basic understanding of family, school and work achievement, and death and dying as they apply to lifespan development.
6. Analyze current issues and controversies in the field of developmental psychology.
7. Practice and develop critical thinking skills, and written communications skills.
8. Find ways to apply psychological findings to everyday life.
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".
Reading your textbook and attending lectures will enable you to do well in this class. Exam questions are pulled directly from the textbook, so you will need the book. What I do not cover in class will not be on exams. Attending lectures will allow you to identify information that both will/will not be on exams.
While in class, please do not use electronic devices for purposes other than notetaking. You can use a laptop for note-taking; however, research shows that taking notes by hand is more effective. Please do not come if you do not plan on paying attention. If you are waiting on an important call, please tell me beforehand. If you receive that call during class, you may then step out of the room to answer and return quietly. If a second call comes, kindly take your supplies and return the next class session.
All students are expected to be tolerant and respectful of other students. There will be zero tolerance for any type of harassment. AC also expects that each student will engage in academic honesty and refrain from cheating and/or plagiarism. I expect each student to complete his/her own work independently rather than copying assignments from classmates or working collaboratively. Exams should be completed independently, as should all other assignments for this class. Penalties for cheating as well as plagiarism are outlined in the Amarillo College Student Handbook.
I expect all students to complete assignments in a timely manner. No extensions of any due date will be provided. Take advantage of the time you have and plan ahead. Even on exams, you will have at least four days to complete them. If you would like to complete an exam before it opens, please contact me as soon as you can. If you are unable to complete an assignment by deadline, you will receive a 0. I do not accept late work.
You can check your grades in our course in Blackboard. For your final overall course grade, I will round up at the standard .5 and above. Grading will be on the scale:
100-89.5% = A
89.4-79.5% = B
79.4-69.5% = C
69.4-59.5% = D
59.4% and below = F
The points will be earned:
80% of overall grade – Exams (4); each Exam is worth 20%% of your total grade
10% of overall grade – Common Assessment Assignment
10% of overall grade - Reading quizzes. There are 13 quizzes and you may drop 3.
It’s college; I know you will want to skip, but if you show up, you will do better in this class. It’s an 8-week hybrid class, so if you miss, you will get behind very quickly. Traditional classes were twice as long (16 weeks) and had twice as many lectures (with a hybrid class, you meet half as often and do most of the work on your own time).
03/17- Syllabus Chapter 1 and mostly 2: Assignment: Andrea Yates
03/24 - ch 3 and 4 - TEST ONE OPENS (ch 1, 2, 3) and is due 03/27 at midnight.
03/31- Chapter 5 and 7 (Test 2 opens 4, 5, 7 due: 04/03 at midnight)
04/07 - Chapter 13 and 14
04/14 - Chapter 15 and 8 TEST 3 OPENS (ch 13, 14, 15) due 04/17 at midnight
04/21 - NO CLASS ON THIS DAY
04/28- Chapter 9 and 10/11 TEST 4 OPENS (ch. 8,9,10/11) and is due 05/01
ALL READING QUIZZES DUE 05/04
COMMON ASSESSMENT "FAKE NEWS" due 04/27 at midnight
Test 1 due 03/27
Test 2 due 04/03
Test 3 due 04/17
Test 4 due 05/01
Office Hours:
I will hold office hours by appointment.
The best way to reach me is by cell phone or email. Please indicate which class you are taking when you leave me a message so I can better prepare to help you.
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