Summer Sessions 2025 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
Additional Contact Information NONE AT THIS TIME
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.




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.




 
LINK TO OPENSTAX PDF
 
https://assets.openstax.org/oscms-prodcms/media/documents/Lifespan_Development_-_WEB.pdf
 

 
Lifespan Development TEXTBOOK FOR PSYC 2314
 
 SENIOR CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS DIANA RISER, CATAWBA COLLEGE ROSE SPIELMAN, CONNECTICUT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAVID BIEK, MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
  
PUBLICATION INFORMATION OER OPENSTAX REQUIRED TEXTBOOK LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT
COLOR PAPERBACK BOOK ISBN-13 B&W PAPERBACK BOOK ISBN-13   978-1-711472-93-5
BLACK/WHITE PAPERBACK VERSION ISBN 13   978-1-711472-92-8
DIGITAL VERSION ISBN-13   978- 1-961584-53-2
ORIGINAL PUBLICATION YEAR               2024
 
 
Additional Materials/Resources NONE AT THIS TIME
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
* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and/or 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 MAJOR ASSIGN DUE DATES SUMMER 2 2025
 
MAJOR ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES 5 WEEKS CLASS - DUE DATES MAY BE CHANGED AS NEEDED 
MODULE 1 

WEEK 1 Course Pretest Online ____FRI JUL 11_____

WEEK 2 Required Regular Assignment 1 MON JUL 14 _____25_POINTS_

WEEK 2 Required Special RQA Assignment 1 MON JUL 14___ ___10__POINTS

WEEK 2 Bonus ICC Opinion Survey 1___WED _JUL 16____

WEEK 2 Required Preview Version 1 Psychology Core Assignment; WED JUL 16_10_POINTS

WEEK 2 Required  TED Talk Assignment 1;  _THU JUL 17____20 POINTS__

WEEK 2 Bonus Module 1 SOAR Assignment  _THU JUL 17____

WEEK 2 Required Attendance Assignments  1 and 2; FRI __JUL 18______20 POINTS

WEEK 2 Required Quiz 1 - Chapters 1,2,3,4 – Online  SUN  JUL 20__25 POINTS

WEEK 2  Required Exam 1 Chapters 1,2, 3,4 - Online SUN __JUL 20_100_POINTS__


MODULE 2 PSYC 2301

WEEK 3  Required Regular Assignment 2; WED JUL 23 ___25_POINTS_

WEEK 3  Required Special Assignment 2; WED JUL 23  ____10_POINTS__

WEEK 3 BONUS PERMA -1 ASSIGNMENT WED JUL 23  ------

WEEK 3  Required Attendance Assignments 3 and 4; THU JUL 24_____20__POINTS

WEEK 3 Required TED Talk Assignment 2 ;  _FRI JUL 25___20 POINTS

WEEK 3  Bonus Module 2 SOAR Assignment; __FRI JUL 25__

WEEK 3 Required Preview Version  2 Psychology Core Assignment; FRI _JUL 25___10_POINTS

WEEK 3 BONUS ICC OPINION SURVEY ASSIGNMENT FRI JUL 25

WEEK 3  Optional BONUS Grade Calculation Assignment FRI _JUL 25

WEEK 3  Required Quiz 2 Chapters 5,6,7,8; ONLINE SUN __JUL 27___25_POINTS

WEEK 3  Required Exam 2 - Chapters 5,6,7,8; ONLINE SUN __JUL 27___100_POINTS_





MODULE 3 PSYC 2301



WEEK 4 Required  TED Talk Assignment 3 ;  _TUE JUL 29____20 POINTS

WEEK 4 Bonus SOAR Assignment 3  __TUE JUL 29___

WEEK 4  Required Regular Assignment 3;  __WED JUL 30___25_POINTS__

WEEK 4 Required Special Assignment 3 ; __WED JUL 30___10_POINTS_ 

WEEK 4 BONUS SYLLABUS TREASURE QUIZ ___FRI AUG 1

WEEK 4 Optional Course Bonus Syllabus Module 3 Quiz Online  _____FRI AUG 1___

WEEK 4 Required Attendance Assignments 5 and 6;  FRI AUG 1____20_POINTS__


WEEK4  Required Quiz 3 – Chapters 9,10,11,12; Online  __SUN AUG 3__25 POINTS

WEEK 4  Required Exam 3; Chapters  9,10,11,12; Online  _SUN AUG 3_100 POINTS


MODULE 4 PSYC 2301

WEEK 5 Optional Bonus AA 567 Assignment  ___MON AUG 4__

WEEK 5 Required Attendance Assignment 7  _ TUE AUG 5_ 10_POINTS__

WEEK 5  Required Final Version Core Assignment  _TUE AUG 5__130_POINTS



WEEK 5  Required Preview Version 3 Core Assignment;  _TUE AUG 5 ___10_POINTS_

WEEK 5  Optional Bonus Orientation Assignment  ___THU AUG 7____

WEEK 5  Module 4 Required TED Talk Assignment 4;  _THU AUG 7__40_POINTS_

WEEK 5  Bonus SOAR Assignment 4   __THU AUG 7 ___  


WEEK 5  Required Regular Assignment 4;  __WED AUG 6___25__ POINTS

WEEK 5 Required Special Assignment 4  __WED AUG 6__20_POINTS_ 

WEEK 5  Optional PERMA Bonus Assignment -2 FRI AUG 8 __



WEEK  5 Required Quiz 4 – Chapters 13,14,15,16,17 ; Online SUN _AUG 10___25__POINTS__

WEEK  5 Required Exam 4; Chapters  13,14,15,16,17; Online SUN _AUG 10____100_POINTS_

 
Final Exam Date August 7, 2025 - 12:0 AM   Through  August 11, 2025 - 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 Mid-Semester Review 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. You are also required to have access to a reliable access 

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 Mid-Semester Review  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 meeting 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. This meeting will use the Class Collaborate Course Room online location.

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 "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. *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.

12. 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; OFFICE 131-133 EDUCATIONAL BUILDING 1)

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. ONE GOOD PLACE TO START WOULD BE THE MID-SEMESTER REVIEW SECTION OF THE COURSE MENU, ENDING WITH THE MID_SEMESTER REVIEW 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.

17. 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. 

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

19. required that all assignments created and submitted by students will be saved and submitted as MS WORD doc or docx files. NO OTHER FILE FORMATS ARE ACCEPTABLE.

20. Required that students administer the ICC Opinion Survey provided by the instructor to 10 people and use the results in Preview Version and Final Version Core Assignments which required submitting ICC Survey results.  required course assignments. Student may use these results in one optional bonus assignment as well.



21. All assignment created by students must be saved in doc or docx file format. Using any other file format will result in a 1 point penalty for that assignment. Assignments submitted in pages file format will receive a 0 points score.

22. Optionally, students may complete an individual copy of the  ICC Opinion Survey provided by the instructor for personal use and use the results in two bonus course assignments. 



23. During this course, students are required to complete a Required Course Core Assignment, to be completed in 4 versions or stages. In versions or stages 3 and 4, students will include 2 tables, Table 1 containing 200 responses to an ICC Opinion Survey with a required subtitle; and Table 2 containing a minimum of 60 calculated measures of central tendency with a required subtitle. Failure to include these tables with their respective subtitles will result in a penalty of 202 points for a missing satisfactory Table 1 and a penalty of 62 points for a missing satisfactory Table 2 in the Final Version Core Assignment. 

 

24. There will be detailed instructions for completing Tables 1 and 2 in the submission areas for Core Assignment Versions 2, 3 and 4.

 

25. In order to gather the regularly required 200 responses for creating Table 1, students are required to administer the ICC (Intercultural Competence and Communication) Opinion Survey to each of 10 individuals.

 

26. For those students unable to gather the required 200 opinion survey responses, the instructor will provide an Alternate Table 1 containing 200 alternate responses, which students may use in creating their respective Table 2 components. Use of the Alternate Table 2 will result in the Final Version Core Assignment having a maximum points availability of 105 points rather than the regular 130 points.
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 none at this time
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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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:Dr. Steven Zani
Email:zanisj@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6431