PSY 101 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I

PSY 101(Spring 2004)

COURSE SYLLABUS

Instructor: Dr. Sidney E.Hardyway, Associate Professor

Office Hours: Posted

email: sidney.hardyway@volstate.edu

REQUIRED TEXT: Invitation to Psychology: By Carole Wade

Carol Tavris

Second Edition

Special Notice:

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DESCRIPTION: The first in a series of two general psychology courses designed to provide an overview of the field of psychology and human behavior. This course includes the topics f philosophical perspectives, history, biology, learning, personality, human sexuality, abnormal, therapies, applied psychology.

GENERAL EDUCATION OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES

1. A Primary course objective is to establish the student's knowledge base in the themes, contents and processes of psychology.

2. Course content in intended as an introduction to fundamental concepts in the field of psychology; and in addition prepare students who desire to pursue further studies in the field.

3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the research methodology employed in the field of Psychology

4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical approaches to psychology, included but not limited to: psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, social-learning, biological, and humanistic approaches.

ASSESSMENT:

The level at which the general education goal of this course has been achieved will be determined by a cumulative assessment of the students' achievement of the specific course outcomes. Additionally, the faculty evaluation and/or student questionnaires will provide evidence of the level of success.

The outcome statements will be assessed through written, objective examination, class participation/discussion, quizzes, and outside reading materials. These objective written examinations will cover textbook assignment, lecture/discussion materials, outside reading materials, structured classroom exercises and audiovisual presentations. Students answer multiple‑choice, true‑false, matching, completion, and short essay questions to demonstrate their ability to identify, describe and apply various psychological concepts.

Grading Policies

There are a total of ____points possible for this course. These are accumulated as follows:

Test 1: Chapters 1 - What is Psychology?

& 2 Theories of Personality 100 points

Test 2: Chapters 8 - Learning

& 9 - Behavior in Social

and Cultural Context 100 points

Test 3: Chapters 10 - Psychological Disorders

& 11 - Approaches to Treatment

and Therapy 100 points

Class Activity (quizzes, research, etc) 300 points _________

Total _________

NOTE: Your final grade is determined by adding together all accumulated points after the final exam.

FINAL GRADE SCALE (% of total pts)

90% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

Below F

Other possible grades for this course

N = Audit ‑ No grade or credit. The student must have registered as an audit in order to receive this grade.

W = Withdrawal ‑ A grade of W is given by the Admissions Office after a student has processed a drop/add form through the Admissions Office. Note: The instructor does have the right to administratively withdraw a student from class resulting in a grade of W; but this is not automatic. Students wishing to withdraw must do so through SOTEP and the Admissions Office. Please consult with me prior to withdrawing from the course.

I = Incomplete ‑ An incomplete is given at the discretion of the

instructor and must meet the following conditions:

(a) Student attends regularly.

(b) Student has completed 80% of the course work and is

passing.

(c) The instructor feels the student can realistically complete

the course work in the following semester.

NOTE: If the course work is not completed prior to the exam period of the following semester, the grade is automatically converted to an F by the Admissions Office.

CHEATING: Cheating is defined as plagiarism, talking to another

student during a test or exam, looking at another student's work during a test or exam, use of notes or books during a test or exam, or turning in a paper that is not the student's work. Any student caught engaging in these behaviors will be given an automatic failure for the course regardless of the grade at that point.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: If Vol State is officially open all

classes will meet as scheduled, all assignments will be due, and any scheduled tests, quizzes, or exams will be given. Any missed work will be subject to the policies outlined in this syllabus

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