Developmental Psychology (Psych 350)Professor McDermottBarlett 65Welcome Scholars!• This class is for you and about youWould you rather…..• Talk about – The brainOR– RelationshipsWould you rather…..• Learn about – Infants OR– AdolescentsWould you rather…….• Discuss– IntelligenceOR– EmotionsPsych 350 – Spring 2014• This class is FOR YOU and ABOUT YOU.Psych 350 – Spring 2014• Many topics of interest will be covered in order to provide a strong foundation of knowledge in developmental psychology.• This class has a high, yet reasonable, work load.• Effort is expected and supported. • Meet the Fantastic Tas!Course TAs• Wanette Vargas– Tobin 529• Christine McCall• Lauren Pelzcar• Patrick Schmidtz• Amanda Schleicher• Sarah WolfeCourse E-mail• General Questions –[email protected](going online by the end of the week)• Confidential Matters–[email protected]: IT MAY TAKE 24-36 HOURS FOR A RESPONSE, PLAN ACCORDINGLYREQUIRED READINGMOODLE PAGE• Visit often to enjoy– The most up-to-date syllabus– Weekly assignments– Quiz Administration– Reflection AssignmentsCourse Requirements• Readings • Reflection Responses• Quizzes• ExamsExams• Four exam, the lowest grade will be dropped• In class exams are not cumulative, the final IS• The final exam is REQUIRED for students who missed an exam for any reason• The final exam is OPTIONAL for students who have taken the previous three examsAdditionally…• Make-ups• Special Needs• Religious Observances• Extracurricular ActivitiesClass Expectations• This is a highly valued learning environment– No computers, phones, digital devices without written permission– Be courteous, many opinions so think before you speak and do not monopolize the floor– Uphold your academic integrityWhat is Development?• Development• Developmental psychology • Developmental scienceIs there a framework for studying Development?Are there implications for understanding
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