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PSYC-2301-021 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)
Tech Supported
Exploring Psychology, 11th Edition, David G. 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 campus.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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".
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: It is expected that each online student will do their own work. Assisting a student while they are taking an online exam is cheating - don't do it and don't let others help you! Not only could you be caught (and the methods of catching cheaters are becoming more sophisticated daily) but you are cheapening your own education. The only purpose of grading this course (in this instructor's opinion) is to show your level of understanding the material. Education is your investment in YOURSELF - why would you want to cheat yourself?
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
NO CELL PHONES OR PAGERS ARE ALLOWED TO BE TURNED ON IN THE CLASSROOM, EVEN ON VIBRATE. THIS ALSO MEANS NO TEXT MESSAGING. THESE ARE VERY DISRUPTIVE TO THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT. IF YOU ARE ON CALL OR HAVE AN EMERGENCY AND NEED TO HAVE THEM ON, PLEASE TALK TO ME BEFORE CLASS. OTHERWISE, PLEASE PLACE THESE DEVICES IN BACKPACKS, PURSES, ETC.
Disruptive behavior in class will not be tolerated. This includes talking amongst yourselves during lecture or oral reports. This is a college course, and you are expected to behave accordingly. Disruptive behavior of any kind will result in your removal from class.
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS AT ALL TIMES.
There will be four to six exams and an oral project which are worth 80% of your final grade.There will also be graded quizzes, short essays, etc. worth 20% of your final grade. Some of the projects will include group work. All quizzes and major exams will be online. All graded work will go towards the final grade. You will also have an opportunity for extra credit. This instructor reserves the right to alter the exam schedules and grading opportunities.
The grading criteria is as follows:
A=90-100
B=80-90
C=70-80
D=60-70
F=BELOW 60
All incomplete work and late assignments will be dealt with on an individual basis; however, all missed assignments will be initially recorded as a 0. This will keep your grade average updated at all times. It is your responsibility to contact your professor concerning make-up work. Points will be deducted from all late assignments. All assignments are open for lengthy periods to give everyone a chance to complete them, regardless of work schedules, etc. This is the only fair policy for those students who come to class and complete all assignments. I recommend that you do not take your quizzes and major exams on your cell phones due to many issues in the past.
You will also be required to complete a service project for SACS.
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Meets Expectations |
Needs Improvement |
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Knowledge |
31 to 40 points Reflects knowledge gained through research of website and reflects on own experiences and personal knowledge of the subject making sure to answer every part of the question presented. Referencing direct information from at least 2 of the articles |
21 to 30 points Reflects using minimal information form website source and most from personal knowledge and experience making sure to answer all parts of the question presented. Referencing direct information from at least 1 of the articles |
11 to 20 points Reflects only using personal knowledge and nothing from website source Answer most of the questions presented. Does not directly reference anything from the articles |
5 to 10 points Reflects only on using personal knowledge and doesn’t not answer all the question presented. Does not directly reference anything from the articles |
0 to 4 points Does not answer any part of the question using experience and/or own experiences Does not directly reference anything from the articles |
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Organization |
31 to 40 points Information is clearly organized. |
21 to 30 points Information is semi-organized. |
11 to 20points Information is loosely organized |
5 to 10 points Information is present, but very difficult to understand due to poor organization |
0 to 4 points Information is unclear, unorganized or not present |
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Mechanics |
16 to 20 points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work. Required word count is meet |
11 to 15 points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work with minimal errors. Required word count is meet |
6 to 10 points Proper grammar and spelling used throughout written and oral work with major errors. Does not meet required word count |
3 to 5 points Very poor grammar and spelling used through written and oral work. Does not meet required word count. |
0 to 2 points Extensive grammatical and punctuation errors. Does not meet required word count |
It’s college; I know you want to skip, but if you just show up you will do better in the class. I will take attendance during the semester. If you have over 2 absences, you may be dropped a letter grade. Three tardies will count as one absence. If you do not have more than one absence, I will add two points for your final grade. I understand that things come up, but please try you best to be in class and be on time!!!
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Class Schedule/Outline:
EXAM ONE WILL COVER CHAPTERS 1-3
(UNIT TWO) OPENS SEPTEMBER 8TH
(chapter 4)- Developing Through the Life Span
(chapter 5)- Gender and Sexuality
(chapter 6)- Sensation and Perception
(chapter 7)- Learning
EXAM TWO WILL COVER CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6 and 7
(UNIT THREE) OPENS SEPTEMBER 28TH
(chapter 8) - Memory
(chapter 9)- Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
(chapter 10)- Motivation and Emotion
(chapter 11)-Stress, Health and Human Flourishing
EXAM THREE WILL COVER CHAPTERS 8, 9, 10, and 11
(UNIT FOUR) OPENS OCTOBER 6TH
(chapter 12)- Personality
(chapter 13)- Social Personality
(chapter 14)- Psychological Disorders
(chapter 15)-Therapy
EXAM FOUR (FINAL) WILL COVER CHAPTERS 12, 13, 14, and 15
Instructor reserves the right to modify this outline. Students will be notified if changes occur.
I will hold office hours by appointment.
The best way to reach me is my e-mail: jihunt@actx.edu or through e-mail in blackboard (online component of class)
You can call 806-934-7223 or 934-7230 -and leave a message for me.
Most issues can be resolved before or after class, however we can always set-up an appointment that will work for both of us if more time is needed.
More than likely I will not allow you to make-up any exam or quiz ; but if there are extreme circumstances please come talk to me so we can figure something out!! I do want you all to be successful!!
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