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Syllabus for PSYC 2301-Introduction to Psychology Begins 07/11/2011 Ends 08/11/2011 Instructor: Raynie Gibbs Class Day/Time: WEB Office: Wilkerson Hall 235 Section: WB8 Office Phone: 335-6658 Classroom: n/a Email: [email protected] Office Hrs: by appointment Course Description: This course is intended to present a basic understanding of psychological terms, theories, and methodologies. This scientific discipline focuses studies on behavior and mental processes, cognitive abilities such as problem solving, decision making, and communication, affective states like building self-esteem and sociability, and behavioral events where one participates as a group member. Information acquisition, interpretation, and communication of a psychological nature are the basis on which this course is predicated. In this way, psychological principles are understandable in the context of biology, the brain, neurotransmitters and hormones, personality theory, learning principles, lifespan development, relationships, abnormal psychology and therapies. A wide application of topics is the focus of this introductory course. Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: none Course Objectives: Students will gain a basic understanding of psychological terms, theories, and methodologies in the scientific discipline that studies behavior and mental processes. Key terminology will be emphasized because knowledge of the terminology is essential to an understanding of the basic concepts of psychology. In this way, psychological principles are understandable in the context of biology, the brain, neurotransmitters and hormones, personality theory, learning principles, life-span development, relationships, abnormal psychology, and therapies. Required Textbook: Carpenter, S & Huffman, K. (2010). Visualizing Psychology-2nd Ed. Hoboken, NJ: J Wiley & Sons, Inc. Assignments: 1) Read the Chapters, Interactive Web Exercises 2) Discussion Board Topic with 2 Responses to classmates 3) Learning Style Test Results Paper – Due July 24 4) Psychological Autobiography – Due August 7 5) Test Reviews 6) Tests SUGGESTED COURSE CALENDAR - Week of: July 11-17 Course Begins, Discussion Board Topics 1-2 Read Chapters 1-7, Watch the Interactive Web Exercises July 18-24 Discussion Board Topic 3 Review for Test #1 Test #1 Learning Style Test Results Paper Due Sunday July 24July 25-31 Discussion Board Topics 4-5 Read Chapter 8-13, Watch the Interactive Web Exercises Aug 1-7 Discussion Board Topic 6 Review for Test #2 Test #2 Psychological Autobiography Due Sunday August 7 Aug 8-11 Final Discussion Board Topic Read Chapter 14 & 15 Review for Final Exam Final Exam June 1 Psychological Autobiography: You will write a 5-7 page Psychological biography of yourself. The goal of this paper is for you to identify how you became who you are based on psychological influences in your life. You must have 3 sources for the psychological theories in your paper, including at least one professional journal article. The paper will be created in Microsoft Word, written in APA format, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font, with 1-inch margins. The paper will include a title page and Sources (Works Cited) page. Learning Style Paper: You will take an online learning style test to determine your learning style. You will write a 1 page paper discussing your results, what they mean, and whether or not you agree with them. The paper will be created in Microsoft Word, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font, with 1-inch margins. Grades: Grades will be calculated based on review & test grades, the Psychological Autobiography, discussion board responses and essays. Discussion Board 20% Learning Style Paper 20% Reviews 10% Tests 20% Psychological Autobiography 30% Letter Grades for the semester will be assigned based on total points earned. 110-90 A 89-80 B 79-70 C 69-60 D 59 OR Below F Late Work / Make-up Work Policy: Anything turned in after the due date will receive a grade of zero (0). If for any reason you will miss a test, you must make arrangements with me IN ADVANCE to make-up the test at a designated time. I do not accept late work. Talk to me individually in emergency cases. Earning a Grade of Incomplete Policy: A grade of “Incomplete” may be given only if (1) the student has passed all work completed, and (2) he/she has completed a minimum of 75% of the required coursework. A grade of “I” will only be assigned when the conditions for completions have been discussed and agreed upon by the instructor and the student. Academic Ethics and “The Honor Code”:You are expected to do your work without cheating. Tests should reflect your own efforts and Psychology Autobiographies should reflect your own creativity. If unethical behavior is discovered, it will be forwarded to the department chair for disposition. Special Needs: Odessa College complies with Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you have any special needs or issues pertaining to your access to and participation in this or any other class at Odessa College, please feel free to contact me to discuss your concerns. You may also call the Office of Disability services at 432-335-6861 to request assistance and accommodations. Learning Resource Center (Library): The Library, known as the Learning Resources Center, provides research assistance via the LRC’s catalog (print books, videos, e-books) and databases (journal and magazine articles). Research guides covering specific subject areas, tutorials, and the “Ask a Librarian “ service provide additional help. Student E-mail: Please access your Odessa College Student E-mail, by following the link to either set up or update your account: http://www.odessa.edu/gmail/. All assignments or correspondence will be submitted using your Odessa College email. Student Portal: Please access your Odessa College Student E-mail, by following the link to either set up or update your account: http://www.odessa.edu/gmail/. All assignments or correspondence will be submitted using your Odessa College email. Technical Support: For Blackboard username and password help and for help accessing your online course availability abd student email account contact the Student Success Center at


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