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1 | P a g e Psych 100: Introductory Psychology Syllabus Contents Page Required materials ........................................................................... 2 Course requirements ........................................................................ 3 Grading policies ............................................................................... 4 Exam/makeup exam policies ........................................................... 5 Using Moodle................................................................................... 6 Using iClicker and FAQ .................................................................. 7-8 McGraw-Hill Connect assignments ................................................. 9 Extra credit opportunities/research participation ............................. 10-11 Make-up policies and FAQ ................................. 12-14 Emailing policies ............................................................................. 15 Academic honesty statement ........................................................... 16-17 Course objectives ............................................................................ 18-20 Teaching philosophy ........................................................................ 21 General FAQ .................................................................................... 22-24 Technology resource summary ........................................................ 25 Psychology Department addendum on research participation ......... 26-27 Course schedule ............................................................................... 28-29 CONTACT PERSON FOR ALL INQUIRES Fall, 2014 Ms. Margaret Ugolini [email protected] | P a g e PSYCH 100: Introductory Psychology Instructor Dr. John Bickford 631 Tobin Hall Email: See page 15 Administrative Assistants PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON Ms. Margaret Ugolini [email protected] Mr. David Placzek [email protected] Teaching Assistants A number of Teaching Assistants are available. Their names and contact information (as well as full contact info for the Instructor and Administrative Assistants) are posted on Moodle. Required materials iClicker 2 response unit The iClicker 2 response unit is an electronic device used for classroom interaction. iClicker 2 response units are available from the textbook at the University Textbook Annex. For further details on iClicker 2, see pages 7-8. Moodle Moodle is the UMass online course-management system; it functions as a class website. Grades will be reported to students and required online course components will be delivered only via Moodle, so access is required. All students enrolled in this class will automatically be enrolled in Moodle, but you must have a valid computer account assigned by the UMass Office of Information Technology (OIT). For further details on using Moodle, see page 6. McGraw Hill digital learning materials accessed via Moodle Access to the textbook for this class, along with other digital learning materials, is being provided electronically via Moodle. From Moodle, click on the MCGRAW-HILL CAMPUS link. Here you will find access to your digital textbook (it can be highlighted and notated). Here you will also find a button labeled CONNECT. Within Connect you will find all of the electronic learning assignments (Interactivity Assignments, Science of Psychology Assignments, and LearnSmart Assignments). These electronic products are being provided through the University at a huge discount. The Bursar’s Office will bill students directly for these materials. If you prefer a print textbook, the electronic textbook can be printed out section-by-section or you can purchase a printed version at the University Textbook Annex. A quick-start handout on Moodle provides detailed information about accessing the electronic materials. Should you experience any challenges with the McGraw Hill electronic products, you must call the McGraw-Hill Customer Support at 1.800.331.5094. They will be able to resolve almost any problem you could experience with the McGraw Hill Campus technologies. Should your challenge not be resolved, you may email the instructor but you must provide the CASE NUMBER assigned to you by McGraw Hill Customer Support. Whom to contact for what Administrative Assistant Margaret Ugolini is your first point of contact for all questions and concerns about class policies, grading issues, and other logistical matters. If your concern needs to be addressed by the Instructor, Ms. Ugolini will make the decision to escalate it. The Teaching Assistants assist with questions about course material. They can help explain or review major concepts discussed in class and in the readings. They can also help with study strategies and exam preparation. They cannot discuss specific grade concerns at all.3 | P a g e Course Requirements Exams Four in-class, noncumulative multiple choice exams will be given. All are required. Each exam is worth 100 points (400 points total for all four). For further details about exams, see page 5. In-class activities Two kinds of in-class activities, reaction papers and iClicker sessions, will be assigned on an unannounced basis throughout the semester. Both are required and both can only be completed in class when assigned. - Reaction papers. At least eight unannounced in-class reaction papers will be assigned throughout the semester, of which students are required to complete five (three of them may be missed without penalty). Each reaction paper is worth 20 points (100 points total for all five). - iClicker 2 sessions iClicker 2 is a tool for classroom interaction. Students use an iClicker 2 transmitter—a device that looks similar to a television remote control—to respond to questions that are asked in class. Aggregated response data (a summary of how students responded as a class) will be presented on-screen immediately. At least eight unannounced iClicker 2 sessions will be conducted throughout the semester, of which students are required to complete four (four of them may be missed without penalty). Each iClicker 2 session is worth 5 points (20 points total for all four). For further details about iClicker 2, see pages 7-8. McGraw-Hill Connect Assignments Three different types of regular assignments (Interactivity Assignments, Science of Psychology Assignments, and LearnSmart Assignments) are made available under the CONNECT link from the McGraw-Hill


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