Summer Sessions 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: PSYC-2314 (Section: 71, CRN: 60701)
Lifespan Growth and Development 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Carol Barbay
Email barbacm@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6311
Office Educational I - Room: 110
Office Hours By Appointment using virtual office application in Blackboard, otherwise labeled JOIN COLLABORATE CONVERSATION link in Course Menu
Additional Contact Information
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.
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.

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.


REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Essentials of Life-Span Development; 6th Edition; John Santrock; ISBN10: 1260054306; ISBN13: 9781260054309; McGraw-Hill Publishing; 2020 OR  Essentials of Life-Span Development; 7th Edition; John Santrock; ISBN10: 1265359849; ISBN13: 978-1265359843_________________; McGraw-Hill Publishing;


Required assignment, quiz and exam content will come from this textbook.

Instructor may include links to lecture notes in the Blackboard section of the course. 
Additional Materials/Resources None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • ENGL-0302 College Reading Skills
  • ENGL-0327 Integrated Reading and Writing
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 Core Objectives or Skills REQUIRED FOR LISTING IN ALL VERSIONS OF CORE ASSIGNMENT for this course include the following:
* 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 LECTURE TOPICS OUTLINE LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY READING AND REVIEW GUIDELINES

MODULE 1

Syllabus review;
Chapter 1; introduction to development
Chapter 2 biological beginnings; 
Chapter 3 physical and cognitive development - infancy;
Chapter 4 Social and Emotional Development - Infancy; 

MODULE 2

Chapter 5 physical and cognitive development - preschool; 
Chapter 6 socioemotional development - preschool; 
Chapter 7 physical and cognitive development - elementary school 
Chapter 8 social and emotional development - elementary school; 

MODULE 3

Chapter 9 physical and cognitive development - adolescence;
Chapter 10 socioemotional development - adolescence;
Chapter 11 physical and cognitive development early adulthood;
Chapter 12 socioemotional development - early adulthood; 

MODULE 4

Chapter 13 physical and cognitive development - middle adulthood;
Chapter 14 socioemotional development - middle adulthood;
Chapter 15 physical and cognitive development - late adulthood;
Chapter 16 socioemotional development - late adulthood
Chapter 17 death, dying and grieving
Major Assignments Schedule

Course activity and assignment list summer 2 session 5 week semester 

Major assignments with due dates and associated required points. -

due dates highlighted in blue

Student can access instructions for course activities and assignments using the Blackboard LMS for the course beginning on the first day of the semester.  These due dates may change depending on weather and other factors. 
                                                                                                            Individualàcumulative points
MODULE 1 
WEEK 1 Optional live synchronous collaborate meeting- WED JUL 12-->0------0
WEEK 1-2 Bonus optional course pretest  MON - FRI  JUL 10-21-->0--------------0
WEEK 1-2 Bonus optional start here quiz  MON-FRI JUL 10-21 --->0-------------0    
WEEK 1 Required preview version 1 core assignment  THU JUL 13 -->10--- 10
WEEK 1 Required TED talk assignment 1 THU JUL 13--->20------------------- --------30
WEEK 1 Optional bonus SOAR assignment 1 THU JUL 13-->0-------------------------30
WEEK 1 Required special rqa assignment 1 FRI  JUL 14 --->10-------------------- 40
WEEK 1 Required regular rqa assignment 1 FRI  JUL 14 --->25------------------ 65

WEEK 2 Optional practice grade calculation  WED JUL 19--->0---------------65
WEEK 2 Optional practice rqa assignment  WED  JUL 19--->0-------------------65
WEEK 2 Optional practice exam  WED  JUL 19--->0--------------------------------------65
WEEK 2 Required attendance assignments  1 AND 2 THU JUL 20 --->20------85
WEEK 2 Required quiz 1 and exam 1 , CHAP 1,2,3,4 THU-MON JUL 20-24 --->125---210

MODULE 2 
WEEK 3 Bonus optional course survey  MON-FRI JUL 24-28--->0------210
WEEK 3 Bonus optional course syllabus quiz  MON -FRI JUL 24-28--->0---210
WEEK 3 Required attendance assignments 3 and 4 WED JUL 26--->20----------------230
WEEK 3 Required special rqa assignment  2 THU  JUL 27--->10------------------------- --240
WEEK 3 Required regular rqa assignment  2 THU  JUL 27--->25--------------------------265
WEEK 3 Required TED talk assignment  2 FRI  JUL 28--->20-----------------------------------285
WEEK 3 Bonus optional SOAR assignment  2 FRI JUL 28--->0--------------------------------285
 WEEK 3 Required preview version  2 core assignment FRI  JUL 28--->10----------295
WEEK 3 Required quiz and exam 2  CHAPTERS 5,6,7,8  THU-MON JUL 27-31--->125-------420

MODULE 3 
WEEK 4 Required regular rqa assignment 3 TUE AUG 1--->25-------------------- ------445
WEEK 4 Required special rqa assignment  3 TUE AUG 1--->10-----------------------------455
WEEK 4 Required TED talk assignment  3 WED AUG 2--->20-----------------------------------------475
WEEK 4 Optional bonus SOAR assignment 3 WED AUG 2--->0-----------------------------475
WEEK 4  Optional bonus ICC opinion survey template form assignment  WED AUG 2 0---------475
WEEK 4 Required attendance assignments 5 & 6 THU AUG 3--->20---------------------495
WEEK 4 Required preview version 3 core assignment  FRI AUG 4--->10------------505
WEEK 4 Required grade calculation assignment  FRI  AUG 4--->20-------------------525
WEEK 4 Required quiz 3 and exam 3 ,  CHAP 9,10,11,12,  THU-MON   AUG 3-7 --->125----------650
 
 MODULE 4 

WEEK 5 Required final version core assignment   TUE AUG 8--->130-----------------780
WEEK 4 Required attendance assignment  7 TUE AUG 8--->10-------------------- --------- 790
WEEK 5 Bonus optional attendance assignment 567 assignment  WED AUG 9--->0----790
WEEK 5 Required special assignment 4 WED AUG 9--->20------------------------------------810
WEEK 5 Required regular rqa assignment 4  WED AUG 9--->25----------------------------835
WEEK 5 Optional bonus SOAR assignment 4 THU  AUG 10--->0------------------------------835
WEEK 5 Required TED talk assignment  4 THU  AUG 10--->40------------------------------------------875
WEEK 5 Optional Bonus Disadvantages with Online Courses Assignment FRI AUG 11 --->0>>>875
WEEK 5 Bonus optional orientation assignment FRI AUG 11--->0-------- ---------------875
WEEK 5 Ending date for minimum late penalty  SAT AUG 12--->0--------------------------875
 WEEK 5 Required quiz and exam 4  CHAP 13,14,15,16,17; WED-SUN AUG 10-13 --->125---1000
 
Final Exam Date August 9, 2023 - 12:0 AM   Through  August 13, 2023 - 11:59 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 below 59% and below

REQUIRED EXAMS X 4 = 400 POINTS = 40%

REQUIRED QUIZZES X 4 = 100 POINTS = 10%

REQUIRED REGULAR RQA ASSIGNMENTS X 4 = 100 POINTS = 10%

REQUIRED SPECIAL RQA ASSIGNMENTS X 4 = 50 POINTS = 5%

REQUIRED GRADE CALCULATION ASSIGNMENT X 1 = 20 POINTS = 2%   

REQUIRED TED TALK ASSIGNMENTS X 4 (3X20 POINTS + 1X40 POINTS) = 100 POINTS = 10%

REQUIRED FINAL VERSION CORE ASSIGNMENT  X 1 = 130 POINTS = 13%

REQUIRED PREVIEW VERSION CORE  ASSIGNMENTS  X 3 = 30 POINTS = 3%

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE ASSIGNMENTS X 7 = 70 POINTS = 7%

TOTAL POINTS = 1000 = 100%

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 earned total points by the total number of required points as of the current date. 

4. For your final semester grade divide your final total earned points 1000 or use the grade chart listed above on this syllabus.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies THE CONTENT OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE CHANGED AS NECESSARY DURING THE SEMESTER TO REDUCE UNCERTAINTY AND CONFUSION
1. Welcome to Psyc 2314 Lifespan Psychology! This course will be an 5 week course. 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. The Start Here section has useful information for assisting you in being more successful in online courses in general and in this course specifically.

2. This course will involve the study of Life-Span Growth and Development. In this course we will explore social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences on developing humans from conception to death.

3. In order to do your best in this course, you will need a basic level of skill in reading English.

4. This course is an ONLINE course for purposes of lecture and discussion. All written assignments, projects, quizzes, exams and other similar course activities will be completed online. In order to complete this course you will need a reliable computer with a reliable connection to the internet in order to complete most course activities.

5. If you do not have a computer with reliable connection to the internet, you will need to arrange access to these resources. 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).

6. Because this course is an online course, you will need computer-related skills and a reliable connection to the internet.

7. There will be a live synchronous orientation session during the first week of the semester.  During this orientation session, we discuss the syllabus for the course as well as course policies and procedures.

8. The orientation meeting will be held ONLINE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF THE SEMESTER IN THE COLLABORATE ULTRA DEDICATED MEETING ROOM FOR THE COURSE. Students may join the meeting using the JOIN COLLABORATE ULTRA MEETING LINK IN THE COURSE MENU. 

9. *For further details about assignments, see additional information available by accessing your course in the "My Courses" area of my.lamarpa.edu

10. *I will not discuss your grades over the phone. If you want to discuss your grades, you may make an appointment using the Collaborate Ultra Meeting Room dedicated to your course.  I will also send a grade summary by email if you request this method.

11. *For help with logging on to www.lamarpa.edu, my.lamarpa.edu or your course website, or assistance with changing your my.lamarpa.edu password, get in touch with: Lamar State College - Port Arthur Help Desk Phone: 409-984-6150 or 1 800 477-5872, ext. 6150

12. *I will not discuss your grades over the phone. I will send a grade summary on request during the semester using email. If you want to discuss your grades in detail, we can meet using my virtual office.

13. 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 the chairperson of the GEDS Department. (Office: EDUC 131-133)

14. YOU CAN FIND FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS COURSE BY ACCESSING THE "MY COURSES" AREA AFTER LOGGING IN TO THIS COURSE USING my.lamarpa.edu. AFTER YOU HAVE LOGGED INTO THE COURSE, CHECK THE COURSE MENU LINK FOR ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION.

14A.. Instructor does not accept corrected or resubmitted documents, which have been mistakenly, incorrectly or incompletely submitted using a Blackboard submission page. This policy applies also to  mistakenly using a Blackboard submission page.

14B. Instructor does recommend using a pre-submission procedure by which students attaches a version of an assignment to an email message, with the question, "Am I completing this assignment correctly?" To be effective this procedure should be used 48-72 hours BEFORE the assignment due date.

15. A GOOD PLACE TO START WOULD BE THE START HERE SECTION OF THE COURSE MENU, ENDING WITH THE START HERE BONUS QUIZ. OTHER GOOD PLACES TO CHECK WOULD BE THE COURSE LECTURE NOTES SECTION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECTIONS OF THE COURSE MENU. ALL ASSIGNMENTS AND BONUS WORK WILL BE GRADED AS SUBMITTED.

16. Instructor will not accept re-submitted or corrected document. 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. 

17. Required that students read and understand course policies. No assignments received late will receive full credit for any reason. 

18. There will be a minimum late penalty of 1 point for each assignment received late through Saturday August 12, 2023.  Late assignments received on Sunday August 13 will receive 1 point of course credit only. Late work received after August 13 will receive 0 points course credit. 

19. 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.
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 WILL BE LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE UP MISSED WORK IN THIS COURSE, PRIMARILY BECAUSE OF TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BLACKBOARD SYSTEM BEING UNAVAILABLE AND AFFECTING ALL STUDENTS.

1. 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 OR DUE DATE FOR EXAMS AND STUDY GUIDE QUIZZES.

2. ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING AND UNDERSTANDING THESE GUIDELINES.

3. ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING A RELIABLE CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET FOR COMPLETING WORK IN THIS COURSE.

4. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND EXAM OR STUDY GUIDE QUIZ BECAUSE OF A FAILED WIRELESS CONNECTION TO THE INTERNET IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE REASON FOR AN EXTENSION OF QUIZ OR EXAM AVAILABILITY.

5. Using a wireless connection to the internet to complete course exams and quizzes IS NOT RECOMMENDED. A failed wireless connection to the internet is not acceptable justification for extending the availability periods for exams and quizzes. 
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