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PSYC 001: General Psychology Fall, 2007 Information in this syllabus is subject to change. This is Version 1; publication date, 24 August 2007. Some course information is only available on WebCT. Instructors Office Hours (location, all in John Dewey Hall) Dr. Justin Joffe, Dr. Larry Rudiger Rudiger (205), By appointment Joffe (210A), W 3:00-4:30 Kristin Mount, Laura Selkirk (212A): Mon: Noon-1:00 Tue & Wed: 9:30-11:00 Thu: 2:15-3:15 Course website: https://www.uvm.edu/webct/ Blog: http://psych1.blog.uvm.edu/ 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]. • Use your UVM e-mail account. • In most cases, you will get a reply within 1 business day as e-mail is checked frequently. • Do not e-mail or telephone individual instructors. Phone: 656-3836. Grades and other confidential course-related information cannot be discussed on the telephone. Exam grades, extra credit, research opportunities, additional learning exercises, tips for improving academic performance, and other course information can be found on WebCT. When you have questions about course requirements and policies, please consult the syllabus and WebCT first. Textbook: Joffe, J.M. & J. Krulewitz (2007) Investigating the mind, brain, and behavior: An introduction to psychology (3rd Ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson . ISBN 0-536-32862-5 You will also need an iClicker in-class response device. The textbook and iClickers are available at the UVM store. Section Instructors CRN Time Days Location A Joffe & Mount 90135 8:00 - 9:15 T/R 101 Fleming B Joffe & Mount 90136 11:00 - 12:15 T/R B 106 Angell C Rudiger & Selkirk 90137 3:35 - 4:50 M/W 103 Rowell D Rudiger & Selkirk 90138 5:05 - 6:20 M/W 103 Rowell E Rudiger & Selkirk 92402 3:30 - 4:45 T/R Campus Center Theater Psyc 001: The gist The course has several elements: writing assignments (on textbook readings), class attendance and participation, and examinations. Points are awarded for the various elements of the course as summarized on page 5. Each course element is described in detail below. In general, the number of points for the learning opportunities (writing assignments, class attendance and class participation) depends on the number of assignments completed, responses to in-class questions, or classes attended. The more you do, the more points each is potentially worth. The point-award systems for the assessment elements (quizzes and exams) are more straightforward. To keep track of your progress, you can use the Excel workbook available on WebCT, which also provides more details. Course Objective PSYC 001 introduces students to the ways psychologists try to understand behavior scientifically. 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 adapted quote from Francis Bacon (1561-1626): “Reading maketh a full person, writing an exact person, and conference a ready person.” (Of Studies.)Syllabus, PSYC 001, UVM Fall, 2007, Version 1 Page 2 of 6 Reading Investigating the mind, brain, and behavior. The textbook has six sections. Each has an introductory chapter surveying the area, followed by two 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 your understanding of the research chapters and provide information of use in class discussion. Course blog (http://psych1.blog.uvm.edu/) In addition to the textbook, students are expected to monitor and read the course blog. It will feature information related to the course content. Some of the blog postings may contain information that is central to the class and subject to inclusion on exams. These postings will be clearly marked. Students are encouraged to learn how to subscribe to the blog so that they get notification of postings. Writing A writing assignment is due electronically two hours before the beginning of each class except where noted on the schedule. Exceptions include the first two days of class, exam days, the day before the second exam, and the last day of class. Writing assignments are submitted electronically through the Online Assignment System (OASys). It can be found here: http://www.uvm.edu/~psych1/oasys. Early in the semester, as you’re familiarizing yourself with the system, allow plenty of time to complete the assignment before the deadline. You are encouraged to print out and keep a copy of each assignment to consult during class, to amend and correct on the basis of class discussion, and to study from for exams. Format and criteria. Details are provided on the writing assignment data-entry form in OASys. Grading. Assignments are checked for completeness and quality. You will get feedback on some of them. Full credit is awarded if they meet the criteria indicated. Points. The number of points awarded for each Writing Assignment varies from 2.4 (early in the semester) to 4.8 points (at the semester’s end). The more you do, the more each is potentially worth. If at least 17 (of the possible 20) assignments receive full credit you will get the full 60 points available; that is, you can submit late, or skip entirely, three of the assignments without penalty. However, you can earn up to 15 bonus points by submitting more than 17 assignments. Missed and late writing assignments. These are preparation for class so students cannot “make-up” missed assignments by doing them after the class at which they are due.


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