PSYC 001 Syllabus, Version 1, 15 Jan 2007 Page 1 of 7 PSYC 001: General Psychology Spring 2007 Information in this syllabus is subject to change. This is Version 1; publication date, 15 Jan 2007. Some course information is only available on WebCT WHO Office Hours M TU W TR F Larry Rudiger By appointment Kristin Mount 212A noon-1:00 2:00-3:30 10:00-11:00 Course website: https://www.uvm.edu/webct/ OASYS, online assignment-submission system: http://www.uvm.edu/~psych1/oasys Your WebCT ID and password are the same as your e-mail account. It may take a few days to be added to the WebCT student list. If you are not on the WebCT student list, go to this website: http://www.uvm.edu/~psych1. How to contact us: email [email protected] or phone 656-3836 Instructors can be contacted via the Psych One office. In most cases, you will get a reply within 1 business day. Do not e-mail or telephone individual instructors. When you have questions about course requirements and policies, please consult the syllabus first. To ask questions related to points, examinations, and absences excused by your Dean’s office, contact the Psyc 001 office (212A Dewey) where records are kept. Grades cannot be discussed on the telephone or through non-UVM e-mail accounts. Exam grades, extra credit, research opportunities, additional learning exercises, tips for improving academic performance, and other course information can be found on WebCT. Textbook: Joffe, J.M. & J. Krulewitz (2007) Investigating the mind, brain, and behavior: An introduction to psychology (3rd Ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson You will also need an iClicker in-class response device. Both iClickers and the textbook are available at the UVM store. Section A, # 11109 3:35 – 4:50 11:00-12:15 M/W 301 Williams 101 Fleming Section B, # 11122 5:05 – 6:20 M/W B 106 Angell Section C, # 11123 3:30 - 4:45 TU/TR 103 Rowell Section D, # 11124 5:00 - 6:15 TU/TR 103 Rowell Course Objective PSYC 001 introduces students to the ways psychologists try to understand behavior. It does this through intensive examination of representative research rather than by attempting a general survey of the entire field. The emphasis is on howquestions are framed and evidence obtained to answer them, and how theories are developed and evaluated. By the end of the course, students should be able to think like psychologists and have the skills to be critical analysts of claims made about what we know and about the efficacy of solutions we offer. These skills should serve students well if they continue to work in the field, and make them better-informed consumers of psychological services whether they work in the field or not. This course involves reading, writing, and conference. The learning process is summed up in this quote from Francis Bacon (1561-1626): “Reading maketh a full person, writing an exact person, and conference a ready person.” (Adapted from Of Studies.)PSYC 001 Syllabus, Version 1, 15 Jan 2007 Page 2 of 7 READING Joffe, J.M. & J. Krulewitz (2007) Investigating the mind, brain, and behavior: An introduction to psychology (3rd Ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. The book has six sections. Each has an introductory chapter surveying the area, followed by three to five chapters summarizing specific research studies in that area. As indicated on the Schedule, in addition to the chapter assigned for class discussion (specific studies), read the introductory chapter for the section. This will increase their understanding of the research chapters and provide information of use in class discussion. WRITING A writing assignment is due two hours before the beginning of each class except on the first day of classes and exam days. These are submitted through the OASYS, or Online Assignment System. It can be found here: http://www.uvm.edu/~psych1/oasys. Particularly early in the semester, as you’re familiarizing yourself with the system, allow for plenty of time to complete the assignment before the deadline. Excused absences do not excuse you from completing the writing assignment prior to the class. Late submissions receive credit only in exceptional circumstances. Format and Criteria Details are provided on the writing assignment data-entry form. Grading Assignments are checked for completeness and quality. Full credit is awarded if they meet the criteria indicated. If at least 20 (of the possible 24) assignments are satisfactory and handed in on time you will receive full credit; that is, you can submit late, or skip entirely, four of the assignments without penalty. However, you can earn bonus points for satisfactorily completing more than 20. You will get e-mail feedback about some assignments. Thus you are encouraged to print out and keep a copy of each assignment to consult in class, to amend and correct on the basis of class discussion, and to study from for exams. Plagiarism Use your own words to answer questions, not the textbook-authors’ words. Using or paraphrasing other people’s words without acknowledgement is plagiarism, as is copying all or parts of work written by other Psych 1 students, past or present, and submitting it as your own work. Besides robbing you of the benefit of learning through your own writing, plagiarism is a serious offense against academic honesty. We expect students to be familiar with UVM’s policy on academic honesty. This can be found at http://www.uvm.edu/cses/code_ai.html. It includes the following definition: Plagiarism. This consists of offering as one's own work the words, ideas, or arguments of another. Appropriate attribution by quotation, reference, or footnote is required when using another's work. It is the responsibility of all University of Vermont students to understand the methods of proper attribution and to apply those principles in all written submission…. Plagiarism consists of, but is not limited to, copying portions of the writing of others with only minor changes in wording, with (a) inadequate footnotes, quotes, or other reference forms of citation or (b) only a list of references. Paraphrasing without appropriate citation is also plagiarism. Before a student is sent a warning, we deduct 3 points each time part or all of a writing assignment is plagiarized (thus you receive –3 instead of + 3, a penalty of 6 points). After a warning is sent, we deduct 50 points each time part or all of a writing assignment is plagiarized. Students have the right to have the matter,