PSYC 210 Course SyllabusCOURSE SYLLABUSPSYC 210DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGYCOURSE DESCRIPTIONAn overview of the human life span from conception through senescence. Continuity of development as well as critical periods faced by the maturing human will be emphasized using contemporary theories and research as foundation materials.RATIONALEHuman development is not only fascinating, it is also useful. This course is of value, therefore, inalmost every area of study. If you are preparing to work with people of any age, this course can help. The more you understand how people grow and think at every age, the more you will be able to act with compassion, wisdom, and understanding.I. PREREQUISITESNoneII. REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASESAmerican Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (Current ed.). Washington, DC: Author.Berger, K. S. (2014). The developing person through the life span (9th ed.). New York, NY:Worth Publishers. ISBN: 9781464139796.Disclaimer: The above resources provide information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in these resources.III. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNINGA. Computer with basic audio/video output equipmentB. Internet access (broadband recommended)C. Microsoft OfficeIV. MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:A. Define developmental terms, concepts, and theories.B. Explain the different developmental stages of the lifespan.C. Discuss the influences of heredity and environment on individual development.D. Examine spiritual formation and apply to personal development stages.Page 1 of 3PSYC 210 Course SyllabusV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTSA. Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notesB. Course Requirements ChecklistAfter reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.C. Discussion Board Forums (5)Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will be required to participate in 5 Discussion Board Forums. Each forum will address a specific topic pulled from the course study materials found in the corresponding Reading & Study folders. A thread of at least 250 words, but no morethan 400 words, in response to the topic/question will be required along with 2 replyposts to classmates, each consisting of at least 100 words but no more than 250 words. Threads and replies must include at least 1 idea/term from the textbook citedand referenced in current APA Format.D. APA Research ProjectThe student will complete APA research assignment in 3 stages as he/she works toward his/her final submission of an Annotated Bibliography. These assignments must all be in current APA format and will be based on 5 peer-reviewed journal articles obtained through the Jerry Falwell Library. At a specified point early in the course, the student will select a topic and identify 5 references/journal articles.E. Case StudyA 3-page APA-style paper, based on the provided case study, will be required. This assignment will test knowledge on information gained during the course and will require the student to use only the course textbook as his/her cited source.F. Final Five WishesThe student will compose a short essay dealing with the Final Five Wishes addressed in Module/Week 8. The paper must be at least 250 words in no fewer than 3 paragraphs. The student must personally answer and discuss the Final Five Wishes questions presented, and end with a clear personal response regarding this assignment. APA format is not required for this assignment.G. Quizzes (8)The student will complete 8 open-book/open-notes quizzes each containing 50 multiple-choice questions that are based on the Reading and Study material assigned within each module/week. The student will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete each quiz. Page 2 of 3PSYC 210 Course SyllabusVI. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIESA. PointsCourse Requirements Checklist 10Class Introductions 10Discussion Board Forums (5 at 60 pts ea) 300Case Study 60APA Research ProjectResearch Topic 30Title Page and References 60Annotated Bibliography 100Five Final Wishes 40Quizzes (8 at 50 pts ea) 400Total 1010B. ScaleA = 900–1010 B = 800–899 C = 700–799 D = 600–699 F = 0–599C. Late Assignment PolicyIf the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email.Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:1. Late assignments submitted within one week of the due date will receive a 10% deduction.2. Assignments submitted more than one week late will receivea 20% deduction.3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted.4. Late Discussion Board threads or replies will not be accepted.Special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, personal health issues) will be reviewed by the instructor on a case-by-case basis.D. Disability AssistanceStudents with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at [email protected] to make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.Page 3 of