EDHD 320 Human Development Through the Life Span Spring 2008 Section 0101 Tues Thurs 11 00 to 12 15 p m in room EDU 3315 Spring 2008 Section 0201 Tues Thurs 12 30 to 1 45 p m in room EDU 3315 Instructor Angel HaYoung Kim Office 3304 Benjamin Building University of Maryland College Park Department of Human Development Phone 301 314 2670 or 301 405 5194 Email angelkim umd edu Office Hours Tues Thurs 10 00 to 11 00 or by appointment Course Orientation This course will cover central concepts related to parameters of human development individual and social which arise throughout the lifespan Continuity and change within the developing individual will be examined Course Objectives Through this course students will understand theories pertaining to human development demonstrate knowledge of the developmental domains including physical cognitive social and emotional and attain knowledge about how family peers environment and culture influence and are influenced by individual development Required Readings Santrock J W 2005 A topical approach to life span development 3rd ed New York McGraw Hill Companies Inc Course Requirements Three non cumulative exams including the final exam 50 points each Exams will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions Students will be tested on material from the assigned readings and material presented discussed during class While the exams are non cumulative the theories from Unit 1 may be continually applied and discussed throughout the entire semester Each exam will be worth a total of 50 points each Exams will be held on the following dates Exam 1 March 4 Exam 2 April 15 Exam 3 Thursday May 15 8 00 a m to 10 00 a m Four mini assignments 25 points each Students will be required to complete four mini projects assigned to help integrate the knowledge attained in readings and class lectures discussions Specific requirements for these papers will be provided on a separate handout All writing should be typed 12 point font and double spaced ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Mini projects will be due on the following dates Mini Assign 1 Mini Assign 2 Mini Assign 3 Mini Assign 4 February 14 March 13 April 3 April 22 Extra Credit Opportunities Throughout the semester the instructor will give extra credit pop quizzes Quizzes will be based on class readings and discussions In order to perform well on these quizzes it is important that you read the assigned chapters handouts prior to the class in which we will be discussing them There will be no makeups allowed No points will be deducted from your grade for wrong answers these quizzes can only help you Make up Exams Late Work Policy Any written assignments handed in late will be marked down 5 points for each week day not including Saturdays or Sundays they are handed in late Mini assignments are due at the beginning of class Any mini assignments handed in after class will be considered one day late Make up exams will be given only for University approved excused absences with written documentation where appropriate Academic Integrity The University of Maryland College Park Code of Academic Integrity is outlined on the web http www inform umd edu campusInfo Departments JPO It is assumed that all students are familiar with the University s definitions of cheating fabrication facilitation of academic dishonesty and plagiarism Any instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be brought the attention of the University Honor Council Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities will be arranged for students who provide written documentation of disability from the Disability Support Services Students are required to inform the instructor of any accommodations necessary during the first week of classes Policy on Religious Observances Students will not be penalized for missing exams or assignments due to religious observances To adhere with the UMD s policy arrangements will be made for students who provide advanced notice of absences due to religious observances Additional Guidelines Expectations 1 Please be prepared for each class Students will be expected to read all assigned readings and be prepared to discuss them in class 2 Please be on time 3 Please be respectful of other s opinions and viewpoints Final Grades A 239 250 A 232 238 A 224 231 B 214 223 B 207 213 B 199 206 C 189 198 C 182 188 C 174 181 D 164 173 D 157 163 D 149 156 F 148 Course Syllabus Tuesday January 29 Intro to Course Review of Syllabus Unit 1 Introduction to Lifespan Development Thursday January 31 Intro to Lifespan Development perspective Importance characteristics and basic theories Tuesday February 5 Research in Life Span Development Unit 2 Biological Processes Physical Development and Health Thursday February 7 NO CLASS Tuesday February 12 Biological Beginnings Chapter 2 Thursday February 14 Mini Assign 1 DUE Prenatal development and birth Chapter 2 continued Tuesday February 19 Physical Development and Biological Aging Chapter 3 Thursday February 21 Health Chapter 4 Tuesday February 26 Motor Sensory and Perceptual Development Chapter 5 Thursday February 28 Review of Chapters 1 5 Tuesday March 4 EXAM 1 Unit 3 Cognitive Processes and Development Thursday March 6 Cognitive Developmental Approaches Chapter 6 Tuesday March 11 Information Processing Chapter 7 Thursday March 13 Mini Assign 2 Intelligence Chapter 8 SPRING BREAK March 17 21 Tuesday March 25 Language Development Chapter 9 Unit 4 Socioemotional Processes of Development Thursday March 27 Emotional Development Chapter 10 Tuesday April 1 Emotional Development Chapter 10 Thursday April 3 Mini Assign 3 The Self Identity and Personality Chapter 11 Tuesday April 8 Gender and Sexuality Chapter 12 Thursday April 10 Review Chapter 6 12 Tuesday April 15 EXAM 2 Thursday April 17 Moral Development Values and Religion Chapter 13 Unit 5 Social Contexts of Development Tuesday April 22 Mini Assign 4 Families Lifestyles and Parenting Chapter 14 Thursday April 24 Families Lifestyles and Parenting Chapter 14 Tuesday April 29 Peers and the Sociocultural World Chapter 15 Thursday May 1 Peers and the Sociocultural World Chapter 15 Tuesday May 6 Schools Achievement and Work Chapter 16 Thursday May 8 Death and Grieving Chapter 17 Thursday May 13 Review for Final Thursday May 15 FINAL EXAM 8 00 10 00