Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: PSYC-2301- Section: 6C
General Psychology 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Jamie Clark
E-mailclarkjl@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6317
Office
Location:Madison Monroe Education - Room: 228
Hours:N/A
Department
Inmate Instruction
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
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Course Information
Description General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Prerequisites TSI complete in reading.
Learning Outcomes PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information.
PSLO 2: Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication.
PSLO 3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills - Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions.
PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
Core Objectives * Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
* Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Psychology by Douglas A. Bernstein
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Tentative Schedule of Classes
(Subject to change with notice)
Week 1
Pre Assessment
Syllabus
Chapter 1 Introduction and Research Methods
Chapter 1 Quiz
Week 2
Chapter 2 Neuroscience and Behavior
Chapter 2 Quiz
Week 3
Chapter 3 Sensation and Perception
Chapter 3 Quiz
Week 4
Chapter 4 Consciousness and Its Variations
Chapter 4 Quiz
Week 5
Exam 1
Social Responsibility Flyer
Week 6
Chapter 5 Learning
Chapter 5 Quiz
Week 7
Chapter 6 Memory
Chapter 6 Quiz
Week 8
Chapter 7 Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
Chapter 8 Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 7 Quiz
Chapter 8 Quiz
Week 9
Exam 2
Social Responsibility Flyer
Week 10
Chapter 9 Life Span Development
Chapter 9 Quiz
Week 11
Chapter 11 Personality
Chapter 11 Quiz
Chapter 12 Social Psychology
Chapter 12 Quiz
Week 12
Exam 3
Social Responsibility Flyer is Due
Week 13
Chapter 14 Psychological Disorders
Chapter 14 Quiz
Chapter 15 Therapies
Chapter 15 Quiz
Week 14
Exam 5
Post Assessment
Week 15
Final Exam
Major Assignments
Schedule		 Tentative Schedule of Classes
(Subject to change with notice)
Week 1
Pre Assessment
Syllabus
Chapter 1 Introduction and Research Methods
Chapter 1 Quiz
Week 2
Chapter 2 Neuroscience and Behavior
Chapter 2 Quiz
Week 3
Chapter 3 Sensation and Perception
Chapter 3 Quiz
Week 4
Chapter 4 Consciousness and Its Variations
Chapter 4 Quiz
Week 5
Exam 1
Social Responsibility Flyer
Week 6
Chapter 5 Learning
Chapter 5 Quiz
Week 7
Chapter 6 Memory
Chapter 6 Quiz
Week 8
Chapter 7 Thinking, Language, and Intelligence
Chapter 8 Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 7 Quiz
Chapter 8 Quiz
Week 9
Exam 2
Social Responsibility Flyer
Week 10
Chapter 9 Life Span Development
Chapter 9 Quiz
Week 11
Chapter 11 Personality
Chapter 11 Quiz
Chapter 12 Social Psychology
Chapter 12 Quiz
Week 12
Exam 3
Social Responsibility Flyer is Due
Week 13
Chapter 14 Psychological Disorders
Chapter 14 Quiz
Chapter 15 Therapies
Chapter 15 Quiz
Week 14
Exam 5
Post Assessment
Week 15
Final Exam
Final Exam Date December 7, 2020 - 6:00 PM   Through  December 7, 2020 - 9:00 PM
Grading Scale 765-850=A
680-764=B
595-679=C
510-594=D
509 and below =F
Determination of
Final Grade		 The final course grade will be based on total points accumulated (not percentage) from exams (500), weekly quizzes (200), and social responsibility poster (150).

An objective multiple-choice format will be used on all exams. There will be 5 exams during the semester. Each exam will be worth 100 points.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. I strongly recommend regular attendance, both mental and physical. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get notes on what you missed in your absence from another student. Some material covered in class may not be in the textbook and may be covered by exams. Class attendance will influence your final course grade. Your presence in class will involve your attention to lectures, presentations by other students, participation in open class discussion, and reading of the text as well as other materials.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.