PSYC101 - 1: Introduction to Psychology
Spring, 2004
Instructor:
Dr. Doris M. Van Auken Meetings: TR
Office: 181 Vincent Office
Phone: 239-8386
Office Hours: M — F
Final Exam: Mon. 5/3
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to psychology and will cover a wide range of topics. We will be discussing the methods, data, and theoretical interpretations in the areas of learning, sensation, perception, psychophysiology, intelligence, personality, cognition, developmental, abnormal, and social psychology. It is important to remember that this course is an overview of many topic areas in psychology and will provide the student with a basis for further study.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS:
The student will be able to: The
student will be better able to:
1.) Define basic psychological terms 1.) Generate ideas and synthesize results.
2.) Understand the role of psychology in everyday life 2.)
Recognize and use multiple ways of thinking.
3.) Recognize the different areas of psychology 3.)
Ask relevant questions.
4.) Discuss the research methods used in psychology 4.)
Distinguish between fact, opinion, and judgment.
5.) Understand how environmental experiences affect
behavior 5.)
Understand and apply the Scientific Method.
6.) Understand how we perceive, remember, and solve
problems 6.)
Analyze, interpret, and appreciate the work of others.
7.) Recognize how others affect our behavior 7.)
Evaluate and use available information sources.
8.) Think more critically about the mind and behavior 8.)
Seek help when and where needed.
TEXT:
Required: John L.
Santrock (2003). Psychology: Brief Edition (2nd Ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Optional: Study
Guide to accompany the text. (A copy
will be on file in the library)
ATTENDENCE POLICY:
Because
this course covers many topics in a short period of time attendance is
required. Therefore, I will take
attendance at the beginning of each class meeting (sign-in sheet). You may not miss more than 3 classes
without your grade being affected. If
you are more than 15 minutes late for class it will be considered an
absence. It is in your best interest to
let me know before you will be absent or late for class, or as soon as possible
following an absence or late arrival for class.
Any student missing 6 classes will be asked to withdraw from the
class.
STUDENT
MISCONDUCT:
The 2003/2004 Student Handbook states “As a Catholic community, faculty, staff, and students have a oral and ethical responsibility to uphold the principle of unquestioned honesty, and refrain from an activity or behavior that would suggest academic dishonesty and lack of personal integrity. Students shall be honest in their academic work and shall support the honesty of others. They shall, moreover, guard against any appearance of dishonesty. For further information on student misconduct please refer to the Student Handbook.
One issue of concern is plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (1997) as “presenting the ideas or words of another as one’s own.” Notice this definition is NOT plagiarized. Presenting the work of another as your own is dishonest and constitutes cheating. There is never an acceptable reason for plagiarizing. The penalty for plagiarizing is an automatic zero on that assignment. Plagiarizing cheats you, the student, and insults me, the professor. It is in your best interest to refrain from this behavior.
Examples of plagiarizing include, but are not
limited to the following:
1.
Copying word for word from a source, without citing the source in the
text and on the reference page.
2.
Re-wording a passage from a source, without citing the source of the
idea in the text and on the reference page.
3.
Buying a paper on the Internet.
It can be traced.
4.
Copying the work of a friend or parent, etc.
ELECTRIC DEVISES:
Electronic
devises such as cell phones, pagers, PDA’s, and CD players must be turned off
and stored while in the classroom. Use
of such devises for any reason will result in the student being dismissed from
class and credited with an unexcused absence for the day. If you have a valid need for a cell phone or
pager to be turned on (a small child, a sick child, you’re a labor coach, etc.)
you must inform the instructor of this necessity at the beginning of class.
EVALUATION:
Workshops:
(13
points)
All students must attend one Cross and Anchor’s Workshop and write a brief summary, (min. of 1 typed, double-spaced page, max. of 2 pages, labeled Required Workshop) of the event. These workshops are scheduled monthly and are posted on bulletin boards and announced via e-mail. You are responsible for knowing when these workshops are scheduled. There are usually 3 or 4 each semester. You may select the one you prefer to attend. SUGGESTION: Don’t wait until the end of the semester to do this.
Class Participation: (29 classes @ 3 points/class. TOTAL: 87 points)
Attendance is necessary in order to do well in
this class. Lectures will contain many
examples and explanations to enhance the material covered in the text. You should come to class prepared, having
read the material listed for that day.
You will receive 3 points for each class meeting. If you arrive late, you will receive 2 points
for that day. If you do not attend class
you receive 0 points. NO
EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES!
Exams: (6 @ 100 points
each)
There will be 6 exams.
Each exam will consist of multiple choice, true/false, and
fill-in-the-blank questions. There will
also be a section of short answer essay questions. The questions will cover the material in the
assigned text chapters as well as all of the lecture material. You will be provided with a list of questions
to use as a study guide. There will be
questions that are straight information; however, you should also expect to see
questions that require you to apply your knowledge. Exam dates are listed on the syllabus. NO MAKE-UP EXAMS will be
given. If you miss an exam, your make-up
will be the comprehensive final exam. NO
EXCEPTIONS, NO EXCUSES!
You may bring one 5” x
8” index card to each exam with handwritten notes on each side. There are three rules for your card: 1.) It must be in your own
handwriting, 2.) You must be able to
read the notes without a magnifying glass, and 3.) You must not share your card with any
other student. This card is NOT
a substitute for studying! It
will help you to focus your studying and will help relieve test anxiety.
Optional Comprehensive Final: There will
be an optional comprehensive final exam.
If you have missed an exam, the comprehensive final will count as your
make-up test. You may also take the
final to substitute for your lowest test score, which will be dropped and
replaced with you score on the final exam.
If your final exam score is lower than you lowest test score in will be
dropped. There is no way the final exam
can hurt your grade. It is your last
chance to do well in this class. Please
let me know ahead of time if you plan to take the comprehensive final
exam. NO Cards
allowed on the final exam.
If you think a grade is inaccurate and you wish to dispute it, you may do so in writing within 7 days. You must explain why you think your grade should be changed and show strong support for your argument. I will respond to your argument in a timely fashion.
Options for replacing one test score: I understand
that some people are just not good test takers.
For this reason the following options will be available. You may chose one of the
options and complete that option to replace one exam score. You must notify the instructor that you will
be completing an option before the exam you wish to replace is given. All optional work must be turned in on or
before April 15 in order for me to score your work and return it to you before
final exams.
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Option 1:
Write a paper on any topic covered in the chapters of the exam you wish
to replace. Your paper should:
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Be
§
Have a minimum of five (5) references, which
must be cited and referenced.
1 –
textbook
3 - professional journal articles (EX: Journal of Applied Psychology)
1 - other source (internet, popular magazines, etc.).
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Option 2:
Keep a journal of 10 of the 13 chapters to be covered in this
course. Each entry is worth a total of
10 points. Each journal
entry should:
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Be 2 typed pages (double spaced please) and should
include the following:
1.)
Summary – A one-page summary of the
chapter, including the major topics.
(worth 4 points)
2.)
2 Comments – Something you found interesting,
something you found hard to believe, or something you want to know
more
about. (worth 2
points)
3.)
2 Questions – Several questions, which you
may have concerning the reading. (worth
2 points)
4.)
2 Real-life Examples – Two
examples from your own personal experience, related to the readings in that
chapter.
(worth 2 points)
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Extra Credit: The only opportunities for extra
credit come in the form of
in-class projects, movies, and workshops.
Important Note:
ABSOLUTELY NO PAPERS/JOURNALS/EXTRA CREDIT WORK WILL
BE ACCEPTED AFTER
FINAL GRADE:
Your final grade will be based on your final point
total. There are 700 points
possible in this class. Cutoffs for
grades are listed below. All points from
the above mentioned extra credit will be added to your final point total. No other papers, assignments, or other work
may be completed for extra credit.
POINTS REQUIRED FOR
EACH GRADE:
A+ =
686 A = 651 A- = 630
B+ =
609 B = 581 B- = 560
C+ =
539 C = 511 C- = 490
D
= 420 F = 350
TOTAL
POINTS = 700
How to do well in
this course:
PSYCHOLOGY 101 - 1 Course
Schedule – TR
Day Date Chapter Topic EXAM
chap.
T 1/13 Intro.,
PQ4R, Study Strategies
R 1/15 1 What is Psychology?
T 1/20 14 Social
Psychology
R 1/22 14 Social
Psychology, cont.
T 1/27 EXAM
1
R 1/29 6 Learning
T 2/3 6 Learning,
cont.
R 2/5 6 Learning,
cont.
T 2/10 7 Memory
R 2/12 EXAM
2
T 2/17 8 Thinking,
Language, & Intelligence
R 2/19 8 Thinking,
Language, & Intelligence
T 2/24 9 Emotion
only
T 3/2 3 Human
Development
R 3/4 3 Human
Development, cont.
T 3/9 SPRING
BREAK (Yesssss)
R 3/11 SPRING
BREAK
T 3/16 3 Human
Development, cont.
R 3/18 EXAM
4
T 3/23 10 Personality
R 3/25 10 Personality,
cont.
T 3/30 10 Personality,
cont.
R 4/1 11 Psychological
Disorders
T 4/6 11 Disorders,
cont.
T 4/13 12 Therapies
T 4/20 2 Bio.
Foundations/Neuroscience
R 4/22 2 Bio.
Foundations & Neuroscience, cont.
T 4/27 4 Sensation
and Perception
R 4/29 EXAM
6
M 5/3