Psychology 101
Instructor: Mary Beth Scott Fall 2003
Numbers: 754-6285 - Home
944-7298 - Cell
874-1400 - Work (Hermitage Learning Center)
E- mail: marybethscott@tds.net
You may contact me anytime except 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and my e-mail is check about every other day.
Required Text(s): An Invitation to Psychology, by Carole Wade & CarolTavris, 2nd Edition
Course Description: Psychology 101 is the first in a series of two general psychology courses designed to provide an overview of the field of psychology, the study of behavior and cognitive processes. The course introduces fundamental concepts in the field of psychology to hopefully spark the interest of students who desire to pursue further studies in the field.
Grading: There are a total of 100 possible points for this course. All tests and the mid-term will count equal value. The final will be counted twice. We will cover Chapters 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, and 11. We will try to complete chapters 1, 2, and 3 before mid-term. Mid-terms are the week of Oct. 6-11. Finals are the week of Dec. 8-13. You may drop one chapter test grade. You may not drop the mid-term, final or your project grade.
There are a total of 1000 points possible for this course. Points will be distributed as follows:
__________TEST 1 Chapter 1 100 points
__________TEST 2 Chapter 2 100 points
__________TEST 3 Mid-Term Chapters 1,2,&3 100 points
__________TEST 4 Chapter 8 100 points
__________TEST 5 Chapter 9 100 points
__________TEST 7 Chapter 10 100 points
__________TEST 8 Chapter 11 100 points
__________TEST 9 Final Exam Comprehensive 200 points
_________ GROUP PROJECT 100 points
Grading Scale: Total Points
90 – 100 A 1000 - 900 = A
80 – 89 B 899 - 800 = B
70 – 79 C 799 - 700 = C
60 – 69 D 699 - 600 = D
59 – Below F Below 599 = F
During the semester, there will be ways to earn additional points for class work and participation. Frequently there are AQuick Quizzes@ for extra points.
NOTE: It is not my policy to give make up exams. However, if you miss a scheduled exam, you must provide appropriate documentation for an excused absence (doctors; note, court appearance receipt, etc.) in order to make up the exam. You are only permitted to make up ONE exam during the semester (this cannot be the final) and one quiz. It will be your responsibility to make arrangements with me to schedule the make-up tests. A make-up test may not be the same test as the one taken by the class.
NOTE: All quizzes and tests will start promptly at the scheduled class time. If you arrive late, you will NOT be given additional time to finish.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES:
You are responsible to read the material and be able to discuss the material during class. Class participation is very important and makes the class more interesting for all.
Attendance: Missing over (4) times for classes that meet two times weekly or over (6) times for classes that meet three times weekly not an excused absence will adversely affect the student grade and could result in a failing grade for the course. In short, come to class. For a class to be excused, bring a note from a physician or explain to me.
Inclement Weather: If Volunteer State Community College is officially open, then all classes will meet as scheduled, all assignments are due, and all schedules tests will be given.
Classroom Deportment: All policies and procedures for classroom misconduct are discussed in the Student Handbook. As a point of emphasis, the Instructor will not tolerate any activity which is disruptive to the classroom setting, which adversely affects others, and which is considered by the instructor to be unethical, immoral, or illegal. Students will be dismissed from the class and the issue of misconduct brought before the Dean of Students.
Note: The Instructor will not allow tobacco, drinking or eating in the classroom. Parents are asked not to bring children to class.
Cheating: Cheating is defined as plagiarism, talking to another student during a test or exam, looking at another students= work during a test or exam, unauthorized use of notes or textbooks during a test or exam, or turning in a paper that is not the students own work. Any student engaging or giving the appearance of engaging in these behaviors will automatically fail the class regardless of the grade point average. All policies and procedures for classroom misconduct are discussed in the Student Handbook.
SPECIAL NOTICE
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, students are encouraged to register with the Office of Student Disability Services for assistance with accommodations. It is the student=s responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The College does not assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to students who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.
Volunteer State Community College is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action Educational Institution. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the College because of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. The College also complies with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended and with the Vietnam Era Veterans= Readjustment Act of 1974. The commitment of equal opportunity applies to all aspects of recruitment, employment and education of individuals at all levels throughout the College.
LIBRARY HOURS
The Volunteer State Library/Learning Resource Center is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays. Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Any exceptions to normal service hours will be posted outside the Library doors. Videocassettes are available in the Library. An on-line catalog listing print and not-print materials, several computerized periodical indexes, reference, sources and databases, as well as Internet access, are available.