Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: PSYC-1300- Section: 72B Learning Framework

Instructor Information
Instructor	Eric Hernandez
E-mail	hernandezea@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 410 Hours: Monday 8AM-11AM & 1PM-5PM, T/R 9:30AM-10:15AM
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies 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.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; 2) factors that impact learning; and 3) application of learning strategies. Students use assessment instruments (learning inventories) to identify their strengths and weaknesses as learners. Develops skills and techniques necessary for success in college including memory development, note-taking, test preparation, study skills and time management. Assists the student in making adequate social and persona
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	PSLO 1: Reading Skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 2: Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. PSLO 3: Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. PSLO 4: 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
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. Textbook Title : On Course: Strategies for Success in College, Career, and Life. Ninth Edition, Cengage Publishing. Authors: Skip Downing and Jonathan Brennan For students taking PSYC 1300-the book is available through e-book format on Blackboard. If you prefer not to have an electronic version, you must opt-out of the first day book materials program.
Lecture Topics Outline	Late Work Policy: Late work will NOT be accepted with the only exception being documented emergencies. If such emergency occurs, contact the instructor immediately and be prepared to provide proof of the emergency. Otherwise, complete all assignments within the unit time frame or on the required due date. Missed Assignments Policy: Assignments completed in class cannot be made-up due to absence. Many of the assignments in this course require your presence. Missed Exam Policy: Missed exams will be assigned 0 points. The only exception to this policy will involve a medical or other emergency (your own or a dependent relative?s). In such cases, you must contact the instructor immediately (email) and provide them with documentation of the emergency. A student?s lowest exam grade will replace the first missed exam with proper documentation. A second missed exam will receive a zero. Undocumented missed exams will be assigned 0 points. Plagiarism is not tolerated. Minimum failure of the assignment for a first offense. Future offenses result in a grade of F for the course. Policy regarding assignment submissions: Students will be allowed 2 submission attempts per assignment. All assignment submissions must be in a compatible file format. Failure to do so means I cannot read your assignments, thus will not grade them. Extra Credit I will NOT offer individual extra credit. However, throughout the semester I may offer various opportunities to the entire class that are optional but highly recommended. The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus during the semester, if needed. The instructor also reserves the right to extend assignments, projects, or presentations at his discretion.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Introduction; Syllabus Review Week 2: Chapter One Discussion Week 3: Chapter Two Discussion Week 4: Chapter Three Discussion Week 5: Exam 1 Week 6: Chapter Four Discussion Week 7: Chapter Five Discussion Week 8: Chapter Six Discussion Week 9: Exam 2 Week 10: Chapter Seven Discussion Week 11: Chapter 8 Discussion Week 12: Chapter 9 Discussion Week 13: Project Due Week 14: Thanksgiving Week Week 15: Exam 3
Final Exam Date	December 7, 2020 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 10, 2020 - 5:00 PM
Grading Scale	Course Grades: Points A = 495 - 550 B = 440 - 494 C = 385 - 439 D = 330 - 384 F = 329 or below
Determination of Final Grade	Exam 1 = 100 points Exam 2 = 100 points Assignments= 100 Points Project = 150 points Discussions = 100 points
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Late Work Policy: Late work will NOT be accepted with the only exception being documented emergencies. If such emergency occurs, contact the instructor immediately and be prepared to provide proof of the emergency. Otherwise, complete all assignments within the unit time frame or on the required due date. Missed Assignments Policy: Assignments completed in class cannot be made-up due to absence. Many of the assignments in this course require your presence. Missed Exam Policy: Missed exams will be assigned 0 points. The only exception to this policy will involve a medical or other emergency (your own or a dependent relative?s). In such cases, you must contact the instructor immediately (email) and provide them with documentation of the emergency. A student?s lowest exam grade will replace the first missed exam with proper documentation. A second missed exam will receive a zero. Undocumented missed exams will be assigned 0 points. Plagiarism is not tolerated. Minimum failure of the assignment for a first offense. Future offenses result in a grade of F for the course. Policy regarding assignment submissions: Students will be allowed 2 submission attempts per assignment. All assignment submissions must be in a compatible file format. Failure to do so means I cannot read your assignments, thus will not grade them. Extra Credit I will NOT offer individual extra credit. However, throughout the semester I may offer various opportunities to the entire class that are optional but highly recommended. The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus during the semester, if needed. The instructor also reserves the right to extend assignments, projects, or presentations at his discretion.
Attendance Policy	Communication for this class will occur through the Q&A discussion forum (using student accounts in BLACKBOARD) and postings to the Announcements page inside your BLACKBOARD course. It is a good idea to check the ANNOUNCEMENTS page for messages daily. It is OK to send emails to me at hernandezea@lamarpa.edu as a follow-up if you have not received a response in BLACKBOARD. Students are welcome to call or visit the instructor during office hours for assistance and clarification. I recommend downloading the NEW Blackboard App (Blackboard Student) to your smartphone as it will send you notifications of ANNOUNCEMENTS and deadlines.I will be providing virtual office hours to support informal learning and to provide the opportunity for you to ask CONTENT related questions. See the virtual office hours handout for more information. I expect you to read the assigned readings and complete the assignments within the designated window and deadlines. I expect that you will consult this syllabus, assignment guidelines, rubrics, as well as Blackboard announcements, before emailing me or scheduling an appointment during office hours. I will do my best to respond to emails within 48 hours between Monday and Friday during the hours of 9:00am-6:00pm (I do not respond to emails during the weekend), but I typically only respond to emails once a day, so please do not expect an instantaneous response to your email. If it is a situation that requires immediate assistance, you should call my office phone (but again, no guarantee I will be available or respond immediately). When emailing me I expect you to demonstrate standard email etiquette and that you will use the same respect in email that you would in the classroom (e.g., addressing me as Mr. Hernandez, saying ?please? and ?thank you?). Do not be surprised if I suggest that you ask a question in person or office hours, as I am not able to fully answer complex questions via email and questions regarding course performance are often better discussed in person
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	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. 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.
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA.
Other	Note to students I would really like to speak with you if you have any questions or concerns! It's better to meet early in the course, than to wait until you have a major challenge. No question or concern is too small to discuss together. Most importantly, be assured that I want students to learn and receive the grade they deserve.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.