Summer Sessions 2023 Course Syllabus Course: PSYC-2301 (Section: 72, CRN: 60700) General Psychology

Instructor Information
Instructor	Carol Barbay
Email	barbacm@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6311
Office	Educational I - Room: 110
Office Hours	Instructor's office hours will be by appointment using virtual meeting room (Collaborate Meeting Room, dedicated to this course in Blackboard).
Additional Contact Information
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.
Required 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. The required textbook for this course is Psychology published by OpenStax. The link to the textbook is as follows:  https://assets.openstax.org/oscms-prodcms/media/documents/Psychology2e_WEB.pdf?_gl=1*gz4153*_ga*MTA4NTc2MzQyMS4xNjgzOTg4MjE4*_ga_T746F8B0QC*MTY4NTM3MjYzNy4yLjEuMTY4NTM3MjY0OC40OS4wLjA. 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 in the Blackboard section of the course. 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
Additional Materials/Resources	None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	1. Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology. (Core Skills 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 2. Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology.(Core Skills 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 3. Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology.(Core Skills 1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 4. Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.(Core Skills  1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 5. Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.(Core Skills  1,2) Measured by course assignments and projects. 6. Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.(Core Skills 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.(Core Skill 3) Measured by course assignment. 8. Improve comprehension of content-area reading material.  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. (Core Skills 1, 2, 5 ) Measured by course assignments and projects.
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.
Lecture Topics Outline	WILL BE EDITED AS NECESSARY DURING THE CURRENT SEMESTER SCHEDULE OF READING AND REVIEW TOPICS MODULE 1 Syllabus review; Chapter 1 introduction to psychology;  Chapter 2 psychological research; ; Chapter 15 psychological disorders;  Chapter 16 therapy and treatment; MODULE 2 Chapter 3 biopsychology; Chapter 6 learning Chapter 7 thinking and intelligence Chapter 8 memory ; MODULE 3 Chapter 9 lifespan psychology; Chapter 10 emotion and motivation; Chapter 11 personality  Chapter 14 - stress, lifestyle and health MODULE 4 Chapter 4 states of consciousness; Chapter 5 sensation and perception; Chapter 12 social psychology;  Chapter 13 industrial-organizational psychology;
Major Assignments Schedule	PSYC 2301-72 SUMMER 2023 -11 WEEKS  Will be updated as necessary through the semester to reduce confusion and increase clarity. – You can access instructions for these activities and assignments using the  Blackboard learning management system for the course beginning on the first day of the semester. These due dates may change because of weather conditions and other factors. Psyc 2301-72 summer 3 semester assignment list with cumulative required point totals * INDICATES REQUIRED ACTIVITIES MODULE 1 WEEK 1 Optional course orientation meeting THU JUNE 8 -  2:00 pm synchronous meeting using course collaborate meeting room  WEEK 1-2 Optional bonus course prequiz  MON - FRI JUN 5-16-->   0>>>>>0 WEEK 1-2 Optional bonus start here quiz  MON - FRI JUN 5-16 -->   0>>>>>0 *WEEK 2 REQUIRED Preview version 1 core assignment WED JUN 14--> 10>>>>10 *WEEK 2 REQUIRED Attendance assignments 1 AND 2 FRI JUN 16 -->20>>>>30 *WEEK 3 REQUIRED Special rqa assignment  1 MON JUN 19--> 10>>>>40 *WEEK 3 REQUIRED Regular rqa assignment 1 MON JUN 19-->   25>>>>65 *WEEK 3 REQUIRED TED Talk assignment 1 THU JUN 22-->    20>>>>85 *WEEK 3 Optional bonus SOAR Assignment 1 THU JUN 22 -->     0>>>>85 *WEEK 3 REQUIRED Quiz 1 /Exam 1 Chapters 1,2,15,16 FRI-SUN, JUN 23-25-->125>>>>210     MODULE 2 WEEK 4 Practice RQA assignment  TUE JUN 27-->     0>>>>210 WEEK 4 Practice exam TUE JUN 27-->                           0>>>>210 WEEK 4 Bonus course evaluation survey FRI JUN 30  - AUG 4--> 0>>>>210 WEEK 5 Optional bonus syllabus quiz  MON -FRI JUL 3-7-->   0>>>>210 WEEK 5 0ptional bonus PERMA assignment - WED JUL 5 -------->0>>>>>210 *WEEK 5 REQUIRED Special rqa assignment 2 WED JUL 5 --->   10>>>>220 *WEEK 5 REQUIRED Regular rqa assignment 2 WED JUL 5-->   25>>>>245 **WEEK 5 REQUIRED Attendance assignments 3 AND 4 THU JUL 6 --> 20>>>>265 *WEEK 5 REQUIRED TED Talk assignment 2 FRI JUL 7-->   20>>>>285 *WEEK 5 Optional bonus SOAR assignment 2 FRI JUL 7-->   0>>>>285 *WEEK 5 REQUIRED Preview version 2  core assignment FRI JUL 7--> 10>>>>295 WEEK 6 Optional bonus ICC survey template assignment-FRI JUL 14->0>>>>>295 **WEEK 6 REQUIRED quiz 2/exam 2 Chapters 3,6,7,8 THU -MON  JUL 13-17-->  125>>>>420         MODULE 3 *WEEK 6 REQUIRED TED assignment 3 WED JUL 12-->     20>>>>440 *WEEK 6 Optional bonus SOAR assignment 3 WED JUL 12--> 0>>>>440 WEEK 6 Optional no-points synchronous online meeting THU JUL 13 0>>>>440  2-3 PM **WEEK 6 REQUIRED attendance assignments 5 and 6 FRI JUL 14--> 20>>>>460 *WEEK 7 REQUIRED regular rqa assignment 3 WED JUL 19--> 25>>>>485 *WEEK 7 REQUIRED special rqa assignment 3 WED JUL 19-->    10>>>>495 WEEK 7 Optional no-points synchronous online meeting THU JUL 20 0>>>495  2-3 PM WEEK 7 Bonus optional syllabus quiz  MON-FRI JUL 17-21--0>>>>>>495                                                                           *WEEK 7 REQUIRED preview version 3 core assignment FRI JUL 21--> 10>>>>505 WEEK 8 Optional no-points synchronous meeting THU JUL 27 ---> 0>>>>>505 2-3 PM **WEEK 8 REQUIRED quiz  3 and exam 3 THU - MON JUL 27-31-->     125>>>> 630 WEEK 8 Optional practice grade calculation assignment  SAT JULY 29-->0>>>>630 WEEK 9 Optional bonus core directions bonus assignment  MON JUL 31------->0>>>>>>630 MODULE 4 WEEK 9 Optional bonus aa 567 assignment TUE AUG 1 -->   0>>>>630 *WEEK 9 REQUIRED attendance assignment 7 TUE AUG 1-->     10>>>>640 *WEEK 9 REQUIRED special assignment 4 WED AUG 2 -->   20>>>>660 *WEEK 9 REQUIRED regular rqa assignment 4 WED AUG  2-->     25>>>>685 WEEK 9 Optional no-points synchronous meeting THU AUG 3 --> 0>>>>685 2-3 PM *WEEK 9 Optional bonus SOAR assignment 4 THU AUG 3--> 00>>>>685 *WEEK 9 REQUIRED TED assignment 4 THU  AUG 3-->                40>>>>725 *WEEK 9 REQUIRED   grade calculation assignment FRI AUG 4-->   20>>>>745 WEEK 9 Optional bonus course survey ends FRI AUG 4-->  0>>>>745 WEEK 9 Optional bonus PERMA assignment  FRI AUG 4-->             0>>>>745 *WEEK 10 REQUIRED final version core assignment  TUE AUG 8-->  130>>>>875 WEEK 10 Optional no-points synchronous meeting THU AUG 3 ---> 0 >>>>>875  2-3 PM WEEK 10 Optional bonus orientation assignment THU AUG 10-->  0>>>>875 WEEK 10 Optional Bonus Disadvantages with Online Courses Assignment FRI AUG 11 --->0>>>>>875 WEEK 10 Ending date for minimum late penalty ---------------------------------> SAT AUG 12 ---> >>>>>875 **WEEK 10 REQUIRED quiz 4/exam  CH 4, 5, 12, 13 WED-SUN AUG 9-13--> 125>>>>1000 OK
Final Exam Date	August 9, 2023 - 12:0 AM   Through  August 13, 2023 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale	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
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 1000 or use the grade chart above. To calculate interim course grades use the table included below.  SEMESTER WEEK NUMBER SEMESTER MODULE NAME OF ASSIGNMENT OR COURSE ACTIVITY DUE DATE OR ACTIVITY DATE OR  AVAILABILITY DATES UNIT REQUIRED POINTS CUMULATIVE REQUIRED POINTS MODULE 1           1 1 OPTIONAL COURSE ORIENTATION THU JUNE 8 2-3 PM ULTRA COLLABORATE NA NA 1 1  BONUS COURSE PREQUIZ MON-FRI JUNE 5-16 0 0 1 1 BONUS START HERE QUIZ MON-FRI JUNE 5-16 0 0 2 1 PREVIEW VERSION 1 CORE ASSIGNMENT WED JUNE 14 10 10 2 1 OPTIONAL COURSE DISCUSSION THU JUNE 15 2-3 PM ULTRA COLLABORATE 0 10 2 1 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 1 AND 2 FRI JUNE 16 20 30 3 1 REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 1 MON JUNE 19 10 40 3 1 REQUIRED REGULAR ASSIGNMENT 1 MON JUNE 19 25 65 3 1 REQUIRED TED ASSIGNMENT  1 THU JUNE 22 20 85 3 1 BONUS SOAR ASSIGNMENT 1 THU JUNE 22 0 85 3 1 REQUIRED QUIZ 1 AND EXAM 1 FRI-SUN JUNE 23-25 125 210 MODULE 2           4 2 PRACTICE REVIEW QUESTION AND ANSWER ASSIGNMENT TUE JUNE 27 0 210 4 2 PRACTICE EXAM TUE JUNE 27 0 210 4 2 BONUS COURSE EVALATION SURVEY BEGINS FRI-FRI JUNE 30-AUG 4 0 210 5 2 BONUS SYLLABUS QUIZ MON-FRI JULY 3-7 0 210             5 2 REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 2 WED JULY 5 10 220 5 2 REQUIRED REGULAR ASSIGNMENT 2 WED JULY 5 25 245 5 2 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENTS 3 AND 4 THU JULY 6 20 265 5 2 REQUIRED TED ASSIGNMENT 2 FRI JULY 7 20 285 5 2 BONUS SOAR ASSIGNMENT 2 FRI JULY 7 0 285 5 2 REQUIRED PREVIEW VERSION 2 CORE ASSIGNMENT FRI JULY 7 10 295 6 2 REQUIRED QUIZ 2 AND EXAM 2 THU-SUN JULY 14-16 125 420 MODULE 3           6 3 REQUIRED TED ASSIGNMENT 3 WED JULY 12 20 440 6 3 BONUS SOAR ASSIGNMENT 3 WED JULY 12 0 440 6 3 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 5 AND 6 FRI JULY 14 20 460 7 3 REQUIRED REGULAR ASSIGNMENT 3 WED JULY 19 25 485 4857 3 REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 3 WED JULY 19 10 495 7 3 BONUS SYLLABUS QUIZ MON-FRI JULY 17-21 0 495 7 3 REQUIRED PREVIEW VERSION 3 CORE ASSIGNMENT FRI JULY 21 10 505 8 3 REQUIRED QUIZ 3 AND EXAM 3 THU-SUN JULY 28-30 125 630 8 3 PRACTICE GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT SAT JULY 29 0 630 8 3 BONUS CORE DIRECTIONS ASSIGNMENT MON JULY 31 0 630 MODULE 4           9 4 BONUS ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT-567 ASSIGNMENT TUE AUGUST 1 0 630 9 4 REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENT 7 TUE AUGUST 1 10 640 9 4 REQUIRED GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT FRI AUGUST 4 20 660 9 4 BONUS COURSE EVALUATION SURVEY ENDS FRI-FRI JUNE 30-AUGUST 4 0 660 9 4 REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT 4 WED AUGUST 2 20 680 9 4 REQUIRED REGULAR ASSIGNMENT 4 WED AUGUST 2 25 705 9 4 BONUS SOAR ASSIGNMENT 4 THU AUGUST 3 0 705 9 4 REQUIRED TED ASSIGNMENT 4 THU AUGUST 3 40 745 9 4 BONUS PERMA ASSIGNMENT FRI AUGUST 4 0 745 10 4 REQUIRED FINAL VERSION CORE ASSIGNMENT TUE AUGUST 8 130 875 10 4 BONUS ORIENTATION ASSIGNMENT THU AUGUST 10 0 875 10 4 REQUIRED QUIZ 4 AND EXAM 2 THU-SUN AUGUST 10-13 125 1000                         CONTRIBUTIONS TO YOUR FINAL GRADE FROM REQUIRED POINT SOURCES REQUIRED EXAMS = 400/100 = 40% REQUIRED QUIZZES = 100/1000 = 10% REQUIRED REGULAR ASSIGNMENTS = 100/1000 = 10% REQUIRED SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS = 50/1000 = 5% REQUIRED CORE ASSIGNMENT = 160/1000 = 16% REQUIRED TED ASSIGNMENTS = 100/1000 = 10% REQUIRED COMBINED GRADE CALCULATION = 20/1000 = 2% REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENTS = 70/1000 = 7% TOTAL 1000/1000 REQUIRED POINTS = 100%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT 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 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. If a student submits a submission page without a document attached or included, that submission will receive a course credit score of 0,which is the equivalent of an incorrectly submitted document.  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. All quizzes and exams in this course will be completed online using the Blackboard Learning System. Students must use a wired, dedicated connection to the internet for completing exams and quizzes, which will be timed activities. . This requirement means that difficulties because of dropped internet connections associated with wireless connections will not be used as a reason for extended quiz or exam availability time. 18. All submitted assignments will be graded and marked with the number of points assigned. An explanation for the grading details result will be available by email request. The purpose of this policy is to encourage more effective two-way communication between the course instructor and individual students. 19. All late assignments will be assigned a point credit of 1 point. Late reception of assignments will be defined as reception by the Blackboard system after the due date and due time. There will be a 15 minute grace period after the due date and due time, during which there will be no late penalty assessed. 20. All assignment created by students must be saved in doc or docx file format. Using anyother file format will result in a 1 point penalty for that assignment. Assignments submitted in pages file format will receive a 0 points score. 21.Required that students administer the ICC Opinion Survey provided by the instructor to 10 people and use the results in two required course assignments. Student may use these results in one optional bonus assignment as well. 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 GEDS Department Chair. There may be occasional, unannounced bonus course activities added to module content folders in Blackboard
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. 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. 9.There will be no re-submissions or corrected work accepted.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect	As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct	LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting	For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern	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.
Department Information	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Steven Zani Email: zanisj@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6431