Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: PSYC-2301- Section: 5C General Psychology

Instructor Information
Instructor	Sonya Briscoe
E-mail	briscoesy@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6364
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 133 Hours: Adjunct - Student conferecnces by appointment.
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.
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	Competency in reading.
Learning Outcomes	1. Compare and contrast the basic theoretical perspectives of sociology. (PSLO 1,2,& 5) Measured by embedded test questions, video assignment, group discussion, and/or research project rubric 2. Identify the various methodological approaches to the collection and analysis of data in sociology.(PSLO 1, 2, 5, Alpha) Measured by test, video assignment, group discussion, and/or research/proposal project rubric; pre-test/post-test 3. Describe key concepts in sociology.(PSLO 1,2,3,5,alpha) Measured by Measured by test, video assignment, group discussion, and/or research/proposal project rubric; pre-test/post-test 4. Describe the empirical findings of various subfields of sociology.(PSLO 1, 2,3,5, alpha) Measured by Measured by embedded test questions, video assignment, group discussion, and/or research project rubric; pre-test/post-test 5. Explain the complex links between individual experiences and broader institutional forces.(PSLO 1,2,5, Alpha) Measured by Measured by test , video assignment, group discussion, and/or research/proposal project rubric; pre-test/post-test
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. Teamwork:     Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. Personal Responsibility:    Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task; analyzes how to use the principles; and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete task with correct 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. Identifies cultural characteristics (including beliefs, values, perspectives and/or practices); demonstrates knowledge of civic responsibility; provides evidence of experience in civic- engagement activities; and describes what she/ he has learned as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic identity in local, regional, national, or global communities; and shows awareness of one's own culture in relation to others.
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 (9th ed.), Bernstein, D. A., Penner, L. A., Clarke-Stewart, A., Roy, E. J. Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 978-1-111-30155-2 / ISBN-10: 1-111-30155-7
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1 (Jan 21-26) (20th MLK Holiday) Introduction and Syllabus Review Reading: Ch 1-Introduction and Research Methods Ch 2-Research in Psychology Week 2 (Jan 27–Feb 2) Reading: Ch 3-Biological Aspect of Psychology Week 3 (Feb 3-9) Reading: Ch 4-Sensation EXAM 1 (Ch 1-3 – Thur, Feb 6) Week 4 (Feb 10-16) Reading: Ch 5-Perception Ch 6-Learning Week 5 (Feb 17-23) Reading: Ch 7-Memory Begin Prep for Midterm Project Week 6 (Feb 24-Mar 1) Reading: Ch8-Cognition and Language EXAM 2 – (Ch 4-8 – Thur, Feb 27) Week 7 (Mar 2-8) Reading: Ch9-Conciousness MidTerm Project - Presentation Night Psychology Active Learning Discussion & Poster #1 - (Thur Mar 5) SPRING BREAK (MAR 9-13) Week 8 (Mar 16-22) Reading: Ch10-Cognitive Abilities Ch11-Motivation and Emotion Discussion #2 Due (Mar 19) Week 9 (Mar 23-29) Reply D2 – Due Tues (Mar 26) Reading: Ch12-Human Development Week 10 (Mar 30- Apr 5) EXAM 3 (Ch 9-12 – Tues, July 9) Week 11 (Apr 6-12) Reading: Ch17-Social Cognition (** Intentionally Out of Order) Ch13-Health, Stress, and Coping Week 12 (Apr 13-19) Reading: Ch14-Personality DB#3 (Apr16) Week 13 (Apr 20-26) Reading: Ch15-Psychological Disorders DB#3 Replies Due (Apr 23) Week 14 (Apr 27-May 3) Reading: Ch16-Treatment of Psychological Disorders Final Project - Psychology Active Learning Discussion & Poster #3 Week 15 (May 4 - 10) EXAM 4 (Ch 13-17 – Thur May 7) Week 16 (May 11-15) Term ends Wed - No CLASS
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 (Jan 21-26) (20th MLK Holiday) Introduction and Syllabus Review Reading: Ch 1-Introduction and Research Methods Ch 2-Research in Psychology Week 2 (Jan 27–Feb 2) Ch 3-Biological Aspect of Psychology Week 3 (Feb 3-9) Reading: Ch 4-Sensation EXAM 1 (Ch 1-3 – Thur, Feb 6) Week 4 (Feb 10-16) Reading: Ch 5-Perception Ch 6-Learning Week 5 (Feb 17-23) Reading: Ch 7-Memory Begin Prep for Midterm Project Week 6 (Feb 24-Mar 1) Reading: Ch8-Cognition and Language EXAM 2 – (Ch 4-8 – Thur, Feb 27) Week 7 (Mar 2-8) Reading: Ch9-Conciousness MidTerm Project - Presentation Night Psychology Active Learning Discussion & Poster #1 - (Thur Mar 5) SPRING BREAK (MAR 9-13) Week 8 (Mar 16-22) Reading: Ch10-Cognitive Abilities Ch11-Motivation and Emotion Discussion #2 Due (Mar 19) Week 9 (Mar 23-29) Reply D2 – Due Tues (Mar 26) Reading: Ch12-Human Development Week 10 (Mar 30- Apr 5) EXAM 3 (Ch 9-12 – Tues, July 9) Week 11 (Apr 6-12) Reading: Ch17-Social Cognition (** Intentionally Out of Order) Ch13-Health, Stress, and Coping Week 12 (Apr 13-19) Reading: Ch14-Personality DB#3 (Apr16) Week 13 (Apr 20-26) Reading: Ch15-Psychological Disorders DB#3 Replies Due (Apr 23) Week 14 (Apr 27-May 3) Reading: Ch16-Treatment of Psychological Disorders Final Project - Psychology Active Learning Discussion & Poster #3 Week 15 (May 4 - 10) EXAM 4 (Ch 13-17 – Thur May 7) Week 16 (May 11-15) Term ends Wed - No CLASS
Final Exam Date	May 7, 2020 - 5:30 PM   Through  May 7, 2020 - 8:30 PM
Grading Scale	900 - 1000 = A 800 - 890 = B 700 - 790 = C 600 - 690 = D 590 – below = F
Determination of Final Grade	The final course grade will be based on total points accumulated (not percentage) from exams (40%), psychology active learning posters & discussion (20%), and presentation (10%), final project (15%), common assignment (15%). Exams: 4 @ 100pts = 400 Psychology Active Learning Posters, Presentations, & Discussions: 3 @ 100 = 300 MidTerm Project: 150 Final Project/Common Assignment: 150 Total Possible Points - 1000
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	You are responsible for all materials (including textbooks, computer, and the technology) required for coursework. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Silence your cell phones for the duration of class. Electronic devices - (cell phones, laptops, the internet) may be used only as part of classroom activities. Unrelated use of electronic devices (talking/texting/scrolling/social media) during class is prohibited by LSCPA and it is also a distraction for you, your classmates and your instructor. Having to address such wastes valuable time. Problematic behavior may result in you being asked to exit the classroom. Respectful behavior: Be respectful of instructors, fellow students and the academic environment. Instructors have NO obligation to tolerate disruptive behaviors of any kind. This includes excessive/disruptive talking. Problematic behavior may result in you being asked to exit the classroom and/or dismissal from the course. Sleeping in class: Please be aware that attendance requires not just your presence but your attention. If you sleep in class you will be asked to leave and counted absent for the day. NOTE: In accordance with the attendance policy, five (5) absences can result in administrative removal from the course. Please be mindful of students with disabilities: Some may be visible and others may not. Most of us are extremely considerate of disabilities we recognize, but less aware and thus less sensitive to those we cannot see. Invisible disabilities may include such conditions as (ADHD, asthmas, allergies, chronic pain, hearing impairments, migraines, seizures, vision impairments, and many more). Something as simple as body sprays and fragrances may affect/trigger asthma or migraines. Lighting or excessive noise can become problems for those with hearing disorders or epilepsy. Let us all keep these things in mind, and BE CONSIDERATE OF THE NEEDS OF THOSE AROUND US.
Attendance Policy	Attendance and punctuality are expected. Your preparation, and participation are expected. The privilege of making up an assignment (including exams) should not be assumed. If possible, make arrangements in advance, for known scheduling problems/conflict. If you miss an exam or assignment because of an excused absence that was not prearranged, speak to the instructor as soon as possible regarding the missed work. NOTE: Students missing more than 5 classes without acceptable excuse/circumstances are subject to being administratively dropped.
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
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.