Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: PSYC-2314- Section: 2E Lifespan Growth and Development

Instructor Information
Instructor	Eric Hernandez
E-mail	hernandezea@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Student Center - Room: 410 Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10:00-11:00AM and 12:30-2:00PM/ Tuesday & Thursday 11:00AM-12:30PM / Friday 9:00AM-11:00AM
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	Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1. Describe the stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span from birth to death.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 2. Discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the development process of the individual.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 3. Identify factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues such as sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage and parenting.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by embedded test questions, course assignments and projects. 4. Explain the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences throughout the lifespan as an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity and change.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 5. Describe the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive,learning, humanistic and psychodynamic).(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 6. Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan.(PSLO 1,2,5) Measured by embedded test questions, course assignments and projects. 7. Discuss the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 8. Calculate current course grade accurately, using information provided by instructor relating to individual scores from projects, assignments, quizzes and exams.(PSLO 3) Measured by course project. 9. Improve comprehension of content-area reading material. (PSLO alpha) Measured by pre-test/post-test scores.
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. HDEV6 by Rathus ISBN: 978-0-357-04117-8
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: History, Theories, and Methods Week 2: Methods cont. Begin Heredity & Prenatal Development Week 3: Prenatal Development cont. Begin Birth and the Newborn Baby Week 4: Newborn cont. Begin Infancy Week 5: Infancy Week 6: Infancy, Unit 1 Exam Week 7: Early Childhood Week 8: Spring Break Week 9: Early Childhood Week 10: Middle Childhood Week 11: Adolescence Week 12: Adolescence, Unit 2 Exam Week 13: Early Adulthood Week 14: Early Adulthood Week 14: Middle Adulthood Week 15: Late Adulthood Week 16: Life's Final Chapter Week 17: Unit 3 Exam
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 6: Unit 1 Exam (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6) Week 12: Unit 2 Exam (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12) Week 14: Class Presentations Week 17: Unit 3 Exam (Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, & 19)
Final Exam Date	May 11, 2020 - 10:00 AM   Through  May 11, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Grading Scale	Based on Total Points 895 - 1000 = A 795 - 894 = B 695 - 794 = C 595 - 694 = D < 595 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Exams = 390 Points Quizzes = 110 Points In-class Assignments, Activities, Discussions & Homework = 300 Points Project "CASSA" = 200 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	I will take attendance. I do this for two reasons: (1) I use it to get to know who you are, and (2) to encourage you to come to class. I encourage class attendance because you may miss an important exercise, activity, or topic discussion that may be crucial for understanding a concept or topic. There will also be the opportunity to earn a few extra bonus points for regular attendance. In short, come to class every day you possibly can! It is up to you to drop the course if you decide not to attend class any longer. I will not drop you from the course. Caution: dropping or failing a course can have serious financial aid impacts. Speak to a financial aid counselor before doing either of these things. You are not sitting in a room by yourself. You will be expected to be aware of the other students in class and contribute meaningfully toward their education. Specifically, you will have opportunities throughout the class to ask questions that are relevant and helpful to the whole class, and speak up during discussions, offering insights and clarifications that will benefit others in the class. You will have opportunities to participate in activities, helping yourself and your classmates learn the material more meaningfully. If you're absent, you should make it a point to get lecture notes from one of your classmates. You might use this as a convenient excuse to talk to that attractive classmate you noticed in the first week of class! Here's a starter. Pardon me, [sir or madam], but I regretfully cannot attend our class next Tuesday, I have noticed your thorough and careful not taking all term. Would you be ever so kind as to make a copy of your notes for me? Here's my telephone number. From there on, it's up to you to get that first date - oops - I meant notes. Good luck! Being late to class is strongly discouraged, but something we all might suffer once or twice in a semester. If you're unavoidably late, please be very quiet when you enter the room so disrupt the class as little as possible. Check with your classmates after class to see whether you missed any important announcements or information. Similarly, leaving class early is also discouraged. PLEASE inform me at the beginning of class if you're planning on leaving early, and again, plan to sit in a place that will create the least disturbance when you leave.
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.
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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.