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Summer Sessions 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: PSYC-2301- Section: 71 General Psychology |
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| Instructor | Carol Barbay | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6311 | ||||||||
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| Description | General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1. Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology. (PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 2. Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 3. Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 4. Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 5. Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 6. Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.(PSLO 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 7. 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. 8. Improve comprehension of content-area reading material. (PSLO alpha) Measured by pre-test/post-test scores. 9. Explain how personal ethnic heritage is similar to and different from other cultural perspectives in effects on social cognition. (PSLO 1, 2, 5 ) Measured by course assignments and projects. |
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| 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. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Program Student Learning Outcomes Associate of Arts 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. |
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| Textbooks |
The required textbook for this course is Psychology published by OpenStax- Students may also review course lecture notes for required quiz and exam question content, as well as completing required special rqa assignments and required regular rqa assignments using the link below. You must have access to the following Microsoft Office applications to view the course lecture notes: Word and PowerPoint. if you do not have access to Microsoft Office applications, you can gain access by going to the following webpage: http://lamarpa.edu/Departments/Information-Technology-Services/Microsoft-Office-Pro-Plus-for-Students NOTE LINK TO ACCESS LECTURE NOTES: http://www.teachercb.com/play_summer_intro.html |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
PSYC 2301-71 Major Lecture and READING Topics with Quiz and Exam Weeks WEEK # MODULE 1 Week 1 Syllabus review; read and review ch 1 introduction to psychology; read and review ch 2 research methods Week 1 Read and review ch 2 research in psychology; read and review ch 15 psychological disorders; Week 2 Read and review ch 15 psychological disorders; read and review ch 16 treating psychological disorders Week 2 Read and review ch 16 treating psychological disorders; MODULE 2 Week 3 Read and review ch 3 biopsychology; ; Week 4 Read and review ch 6 learning Week 5 Read and review ch 10 cognitive abilities; Week 6 Read and review ch 10 motivation and emotion; MODULE 3 Week 5 Read and review ch 9 lifespan development; Week 5 Read and review ch 10 motivation and emotion Week 6 Read and review ch 11 personality Week 6 Read and review ch 14 stress, lifestyle and health Week 6 Read and review ch 5 perception; read and review ch 9 consciousness; MODULE 4 Week 7 Read and review ch 4 states of consciousness ; Week 8 Read and review ch 5 sensation and perception Week 9 Read and review ch 13 industrial-organizational psychology Week 9 Read and review ch 12 social psychology Week 10 Read and review ch 12 social psychology; |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
PSYC 2301-71 SUMMER 2019 MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS WITH DUE DATES - YOU CAN ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THESE PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS IN THE BLACKBOARD WEBSITE FOR THE COURSE BEGINNING ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE SEMESTER. MODULE 1 Optional Course Orientation Meeting ? Wed June 5 ? 2:00 pm ? Campus library open computer lab BONUS COURSE PRETEST MON - FRI JUN 3-14 START HERE QUIZ BONUS MON - FRI JUN 3-14 OPTIONAL Orientation BONUS FRI WEEK 1 JUN 7 OPTIONAL Calendar Plan BONUS FRI WEEK 1 JUN 7 OPTIONAL Humanitarian BONUS FRI WEEK 1 JUN 7 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 1 FRI JUN 7 REQUIRED Special RQA Assignment 1 MON JUN 14 REQUIRED Regular RQA Assignment 1 MON JUN 14 OPTIONAL PRACTICE GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT 1 TUE JUN 4 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 1 THU JUN 14 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL 1 ASSIGNMENT 1 THU JUN 14 REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT DRAFT 1 FRI JUN 14 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 2 FRI JUN 14 OPTIONAL START HERE BONUS QUIZ ENDS FRI JUN 14 OPTIONAL COURSE PRETEST BONUS ENDS FRI JUN 14 OPTIONAL PRACTICE GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT 1 FRI JUN 14 REQUIRED QUIZ 1 /EXAM 1 FRI-MON, CHAPTERS 1,2,15,16 JUN 21-24 MODULE 2 OPTIONAL EMAIL BONUS MON JUN 17 OPTIONAL DISCUSSION BOARD BONUS MON JUN 17 OPTIONAL COURSE TREASURE HUNT BONUS QUIZ MON -FRI JUN 17-21 OPTIONAL PRACTICE GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT 2 THU JUN 20 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 3 FRI JUN 21 REQUIRED SPECIAL RQA ASSIGNMENT 2 MON JUN 24 REQUIRED Regular RQA Assignment 2 MON JUN 24 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 2 THU JUN 27 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL ASSIGNMENT 2 THU JUN 27 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 4 FRI JUN 28 REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT DRAFT 2 FRI JUN 28 REQUIRED QUIZ 2/EXAM 2 FRI-MON, CHAPTERS 3,6,7,8 JUL 12-15 MODULE 3 OPTIONAL General Narrative or RQA Project MON JUL 1 COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY BONUS JUL 1-22 REQUIRED GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT FRI JUL 5 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 5 FRI JUL 5 REQUIRED Special RQA Assignment 3 MON JUL 9 REQUIRED Regular RQA Assignment 3 MON JUL 9 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 3 THU JUL 11 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL ASSIGNMENT 3 THU JUL 11 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 6 FRI JUL 12 REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT DRAFT 3 FRI JUL 12 REQUIRED ATENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 6 FRI JUL 12 REQUIRED SGQ 3/EXAM 3 FRI-MON, WEEK 8-9; CHAPTERS 9,10 11,14; JUL 26-29 MODULE 4 REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 4 MON WEEK 7 JUL 16 REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 5 MON WEEK 7 JUL 16 REQUIRED REGULAR ASSIGNMENT 4 MON WEEK 7 JUL 16 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL ASSIGNMENT 4A THU JUL 18 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL ASSIGNMENT 4B THU JUL 18 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 4A THU JUL 18 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 4B THU JUL 18 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 7 FRI JUL 19 OPTIONAL SPECIAL SOAR READING SKILL BONUS FRI JUL 19 OPTIONAL COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY BONUS ENDS MON JUL 22 REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT FINAL VERSION FRI JUL 26 REQUIRED SGQ 4/EXAM 4 FRI-MON, CHAPTERS 4.5.12.13 AUG 9-12 |
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| Final Exam Date | August 9, 2019 - 12:00 AM Through August 12, 2019 - 11:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Your FINAL course letter grade will be based on an approximate percentage of 1000 total possible points as follows: Letter Grades Point Totals Approximate Percentages A 900-1000 90%+ B 800-899 80-89% C 700-799 70-79% D 600-699 60-69% F 599 and lower 59% and below HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR GRADE AT ANY TIME DURING THE SEMESTER 1. Add all of the points you have earned as of today's date, excluding any points from practice activities. 2. Request current required total course points from instructor. 3. Divide your total points by the total number of required points as of today's date. 4. For your final semester grade divide your current total by 620 or use the grade chart on page one of this syllabus. CALENDAR OF TOTAL COURSE REQUIRED POINTS Psychology assignment due date listing with dates REQUIRED POINTS REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 1 FRI JUN 7 -10 REQUIRED Special RQA Assignment 1 MON JUN 14 -20 REQUIRED Regular RQA Assignment 1 MON JUN 14 - 45 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 1 THU JUN 14 - 55 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL 1 ASSIGNMENT 1 THU JUN 14 - 65 REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT DRAFT 1 FRI JUN 14 - 75 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 2 FRI JUN 14 - 85 REQUIRED QUIZ 1 /EXAM 1 FRI-MON, CHAPTERS 1,2,15,16 JUN 21-24 - 210 MODULE 2 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 3 FRI JUN 21 - 220 REQUIRED SPECIAL RQA ASSIGNMENT 2 MON JUN 24 - 230 REQUIRED Regular RQA Assignment 2 MON JUN 24 - 255 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 2 THU JUN 27 - 265 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL ASSIGNMENT 2 THU JUN 27 - 275 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 4 FRI JUN 28 - 285 REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT DRAFT 2 FRI JUN 28 - 295 MODULE 3 REQUIRED GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT FRI JUL 5 - 315 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 5 FRI JUL 5 - 325 REQUIRED Special RQA Assignment 3 MON JUL 9 - 335 REQUIRED Regular RQA Assignment 3 MON JUL 9 - 360 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 3 THU JUL 11 - 370 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL ASSIGNMENT 3 THU JUL 11 - 380 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 6 FRI JUL 12 - 390 REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT DRAFT 3 FRI JUL 12 - 400 REQUIRED QUIZ 2/EXAM 2 FRI-MON, CHAPTERS 3,6,7,8 JUL 12-15 - 525 MODULE 4 REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 4 MON WEEK 7 JUL 16 - 535 REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 5 MON WEEK 7 JUL 16 - 545 REQUIRED REGULAR ASSIGNMENT 4 MON WEEK 7 JUL 16 - 570 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL ASSIGNMENT 4A THU JUL 18 - 580 REQUIRED SOAR READING SKILL ASSIGNMENT 4B THU JUL 18 - 10 - 590 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 4A THU JUL 18 - 600 REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENT 4B THU JUL 18 - 610 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 7 FRI JUL 19 - 620 REQUIRED PSYCHOLOGY COMMON ASSIGNMENT POSTER DOCUMENT FINAL VERSION FRI JUL 26 - 750 REQUIRED SGQ 3/EXAM 3 FRI-MON, CHAPTERS 9,10 11,14; JUL 26-29 - 875 REQUIRED SGQ 4/EXAM 4 FRI-MON, CHAPTERS 4,5,12,13 AUG 9-12 -1000 HOW TO USE THE CHART OF REQUIRED POINTS 1. On any day of the course, divide your total course points by the total required points according to the chart to find your approximate course grade. 2. For example, if Student AB has 300 total course points on FRIDAY JUL 12, the approximate course grade on that date for Student AB would be 300/525 = approximately 57 % or an F. 3. Another example shows if Student XY has 500 total course points on Friday Jul 12, the approximate course grade for Student XY would be 500/525 = approximately 95% or a letter grade of A . 4. NOTE - WHEN YOU ARE ESTIMATING YOUR GRADE IN THIS COURSE, BE SURE TO USE THE ABOVE CHART INSTEAD OF ANY INFORMATION LISTED IN YOUR BLACKBOARD GRADE LISTING, WHICH MAY BE MISLEADING. 5. Calculation of final grade: If, on Wed Jul 25, student XY has a total of 500 course points, the final grade for this student would be 500/620 = 80% or B.. |
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| Instructor Policies |
THIS IS A DRAFT DOCUMENT - THE CONTENT MAY BE CHANGED AS NECESSARY DURING THE SEMESTER *For further details about assignments, see additional information using link in Blackboard section of this course. WELCOME TO PSYC 2301 Online 1. This course will be an 11 week course. 2. Please consider this message your invitation to explore the Start Here section of this course once you have access to the course as well as a welcome to this course. 3. The Start Here section has useful information for assisting you in being more successful in online courses in general and in this course specifically. 4. This course will involve an introductory survey of the major areas of psychology, such as learning, social, testing, personality, developmental and physiological. 5. The emphasis in this course will be on psychology as the scientific study of behavior and we will study both human and animal behavior. In order to do your best in this course, you will need a basic level of skill in reading English. 6. This course is an online course. 7. All assignments, projects, quizzes, exams and other course activities will be completed online. 8. In order to complete this course you will need a reliable computer with a reliable connection to the internet in order to complete the course activities. 9. If you do not have a computer with reliable connection to the internet, you will need to arrange access to these resources. 10. You should have basic computer-related skills as described in Step Five of the Start Here section of the course (Technical Requirements for the Course). 11. Because this course is a fully online course, you will need computer-related skills and a reliable connection to the internet. 12. There will be an OPTIONAL orientation meeting during the first week of the semester. 13. If you cannot attend the orientation meeting, please get in touch with me if you have questions about the course. 14. During this orientation meeting, we discuss the syllabus for the course as well as course policies and procedures. 15. The required written assignments and optional written project documents will be graded as they are received. There will be no re-submissions or corrected documents accepted. 16. You will have 2 opportunities to complete each required quiz and exam. The higher of the 2 grades for each required quiz and exam will be used as the recorded score for purposes of calculating your final course grade. 17. REQUIRED: LATE WORK MUST INCLUDE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DOCUMENT A LATE SUBMISSION APPROVAL STATEMENT APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR. WORDING OF LATE SUBMISSION STATE IS AVAILABLE FROM INSTRUCTOR PENDING ACTUAL APPROVAL OF LATE SUBMISSION. 18. LATE WORK APPROVAL APPLIES ONLY TO REQUIRED WORK AND DOES NOT APPLY TO BONUS OR EXTRA CREDIT WORK. The orientation meeting is planned as follows: Date: Wed June 5, 2019 Location: Lamar State College Port Arthur Campus Library Open Computer Lab Time: 2:00-3:30 pm SEAHAWKS SOAR LINK The link below will allow you to access the SOAR reading skill training videos necessary for completing the required SOAR reading skill assignments, which are part of this course. http://www.lamarpa.edu/Faculty-Staff/QEP/SOAR-Training GRIEVANCES, COMPLAINTS, AND CONCERNS REGARDING THIS COURSE: If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that cannot be resolved through discussion with the instructor, please consult Michell Davis, Ed.D., GEDS Department Chair ( Email: davisml1@lamarpa.edu; Phone: 409-984-6341) |
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| Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a strong positive relationship between attendance, participation and college success. I STRONGLY recommend regular participation in this course, both mental and physical. Participation will help you succeed in this course!! Caution: I will not automatically drop your name from the class roll because you do not participate in class activities. MAKEUP POLICY ? There are limited opportunities to make up missed work in this course. Missed required work such as required quizzes and exams as well as missed required rqa assignments and required special rqa assignments may be completed according to the following guidelines: 1. Required assignments, quizzes and exams may be submitted late by instructor approval. 2. Students who have missed required work because of official college business and who can provide verification from a college official such as an athletic coach or student organization sponsor may turn in required work late for credit such as an assignment, quiz or exam. Bonus or extra credit work may not be submitted late for any reason. 3. No other justification will be accepted for turning in or completing work after the published due date. 4. If there is a technical problem with BlackBoard which affects all students, such as the system not working properly, there may be an extension of the availability for the quiz or exam or due date for a required assignment. 5. All students are responsible for reading and understanding these guidelines. 6. All students are responsible for maintaining a reliable connection to the internet for completing work in this course. 7. Failure to complete an exam or study guide quiz because of a failed wireless connection is not an acceptable reason for an extension of quiz or exam 8. All work will be graded as submitted. There will be no re-submissions or corrected work accepted. |
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| 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. | ||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||