St. Petersburg College



St. Petersburg College

PSY 1012 – General Psychology

Section 498 - 3 Credit Hours

INSTRUCTOR: Professor Ada Ward-Timmons, EdD (dc)

Contact Phone Number: Cell 727.453.9722 (send text message)

Email: PREFERRED METHOD OF COMMUNICATION. Go to MyCourses and click on your PSY1012 course. Remember to include the appropriate title in the subject line that corresponds to the content of the message. If replying to a previous message, be sure to adjust the subject line accordingly. When composing your email be sure to address your instructor in a professional manner by using the title and name of the instructor: Professor Ward-Timmons or Professor Timmons, preferably. Use correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation in the body of your message; and sign your full name at the bottom of the message.

Campus Email: wardtimmons.ada@spcollege.edu (Students are expected to communicate with the instructor via MyCourses, except in the event of an emergency when MyCourses is offline.)

Expectation for Instructor follow-up: Instructor reviews email multiple times daily Monday through Saturday.

The last daily email check is by 7:00PM Monday through Saturday.

Availability of Course Content/Interaction: The instructor is available for consultation one half hour prior to the beginning of class or by appointment. The instructor is also available by email. In most cases, responses to student e-mail queries will be provided no later than 48 hours.

My Instructor biography page can be accessed at .

 

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

Dean of Social Sciences: Dr. Joseph Smiley, PS105, Tarpon Springs Campus, 727.712.5851

Department Chair: Kimberly Jackson, JC307, Midtown Campus, 727.398.8286

Classroom Location: DC125, Downtown Campus

Office Location: Downtown Campus Faculty Suite, 4th Floor

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction to the field of psychology. It includes the history, scientific methodology, major theoretical schools of thought, various approaches to interpersonal functioning, and human development. The effects of ethnicity, age, race, and gender are integrated into the study of the discipline. This course partially satisfies the SBE 6A-10.30 writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements. Three hours weekly.

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COURSE GOAL

The primary goal of this course is student success in developing an understanding of the science of psychology and its applications.

 

Additional Course Goals

• The student will demonstrate knowledge of the historical roots of the science of psychology.

• The student will demonstrate knowledge of research methods used in psychology.

• The student will demonstrate knowledge of the major theories of psychology.

• The student will demonstrate knowledge of self as both a biological and social organism.

• The student will demonstrate knowledge of universal stages of development and of individual differences.

• The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of ethnicity, age, and/or gender, and/or race on psychological functioning.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this course, the student will demonstrate each of the course goals in the following performance terms:

1. Identifying major theorists and schools of thought from the late 1800’s to the present and recognizing the contributions of major historical figures in psychology.

2. Distinguishing among the descriptive (case study, naturalistic observation, survey), correlational, and experimental approaches to behavioral research.

3. Understanding the psychoanalytic, personality, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive, and Gestalt approaches, including the contributions and research associated with each theory.

4. Recognizing how biology and environment impact behavior in areas such as sensation, perception, states of consciousness, emotion, language, intelligence, motivation, memory, and learning. Recognizing the various approaches to interpersonal functioning and identifying the criteria for classifying abnormal behavior. Examining the medical and psychological models of therapy.

5. Identifying stages of development as delineated by relevant theoretical approaches, including findings in the domains of physical, cognitive and social functioning. Recognizing issues of intelligence and personality that pertain to individual differences.

6. Recognizing individual and group differences in behavior and cognitive processing. Identifying major issues emerging from research in areas such as intelligence, development, memory, states of consciousness, motivation, emotion, stress and health, personality, and abnormal behavior. 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Hockenbury, D.H. & Hockenbury, S.E. (2014). Discovering psychology (6th ed.). New York: Worth

Publishers. (Paperback) (ISBN: 9781464163494)

APA Citation

Hockenbury, D.H. & Hockenbury, S.E. (2014). Discovering psychology (6th ed.). New York: Worth

Publishers.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites for this course: ENC 0020 and REA 0002 or EAP 1695, or an appropriate score on the SPC placement test.

The instructor will assist or refer students, as needed, to develop the following skill set:

• Proficiencies in MyCourses.

• Proficiencies in SPC’s Library Online.

Please Note: For Library Online, your username is your student ID number. Your password is the last four digits of your Social Security Number or 9999 for international students.

• Launching and closing various applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer or Firefox)

• Downloading and saving files to folders created on the hard drive or disk

• Sending, receiving, and opening attachments

• Using the Internet to locate and save information

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Regular access to a computer that is connected to the Internet

• A modem speed no less than 28.8 bps

• Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome is the recommended browser. You can download the latest versions at no charge.

• If you are using America Online, please be sure that you have Version 7.0 installed.  If you are using an earlier version, download Version 7.0 from your AOL homepage.

• WebTV is not compatible with the software used in online courses.

• In order to complete course projects, Microsoft Office 97 or higher is required.  If you do not have access to Microsoft Word, please visit one of the college’s learning labs or another location where Microsoft Word is installed.  Please do not send files in other formats, such as WordPerfect.  If you are using a MAC, please use Firefox.

• You will need Flash Player to view the videos.  If you cannot view the videos, please go to to download the latest version.

• If you have a “pop-up blocker” of any sort on your computer, please disable it to view quizzes and tutorials.

• Students will need Quick Time 7.6.2 to view certain videos within tutorials, which can be downloaded for free at:  .   

IMPORTANT DATES

Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of “W”: March 22 (Regular), 2017

Course Dates: January 9, 2017 through May 4, 2017

Campus Closed: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16, 2017; Spring Break – March 5-12, 2017; Spring Holiday – April 14-16, 2017

Midterm Exam Date: March 1, 2017

Final Exam Date: May 3, 2017

ATTENDANCE

The instructor will record student attendance during each scheduled class. Attendance will be taken TWICE during the class: once at the beginning of class and again after the break.   Because this class meets once per week, students may accrue up to two unexcused absences before exceeding the maximum number of absences allowed. If you exceed the maximum number of allowed absences, you are required to speak with the instructor to determine an academic plan for successful completion of the course. If you do not consult with the instructor, you will need to withdraw from the course before the 60 percent point in the term to receive a grade of “W.”  If this occurs after the 60 percent point in the term, you will receive a grade of “WF.”  If you are in your third attempt at completing the course, you will be given a grade of “WF” at any point that you attempt to withdraw or at any point that you violate the attendance policy. Excused absences that have been communicated with the instructor and documented accordingly will not count against you. Frequent communication with the instructor is highly recommended!

Please note: The 60% point in the semester is March 22, 2017.

Students classified as “No Show” for the first two weeks will be administratively withdrawn. Immediately following the 60% point of the term, the instructor will verify which students are actively participating.  Active participation is defined as completing the weekly in-class or online activity that is assigned. The attendance activity may be an in-class activity/discussion, written assignment, team collaboration, or quiz. If the attendance activity is not completed by the weekly due date, the student will be counted as absent. Two or more consecutive absences may result in inactive participation. Students classified with inactive participation may be administratively withdrawn with a “WF.”  If illness or other emergencies prevent your active participation, please notify the instructor immediately to determine an academic plan. Students will be able to withdraw themselves at any time during the term.  However, requests submitted after the 60% deadline will result in a “WF”. Students and the instructor will automatically receive an e-mail notification to SPC email whenever a withdrawal occurs. Please note: Monitoring of attendance will continue throughout the semester.

In the event illness or other viable emergencies prevent class attendance, please notify the instructor immediately and make arrangements to obtain class handouts and make up any missed assignments. Students are responsible for all materials covered in class regardless of circumstance. Excused absences that have been communicated with the instructor and documented with viable causes will not count against you. Frequent communication with the instructor is highly recommended!

Important Note: Frequent tardiness (3 or more) may be considered as unexcused absences. BONUS: Students with no absences or tardy arrivals will be awarded 10 bonus points to be averaged into the final grade.

Students can monitor attendance via MyCourses. Go to the “Reports” tab and under “Reports” click “Attendance”.

DROPPING THE COURSE

Withdrawing after the 60% deadline in a course can have serious consequences. If you withdraw from a course after the deadline posted in the academic calendar, you will receive a final grade of “WF,” which has the same impact on your GPA as a final grade of “F.” A grade of “WF” may impact your financial aid and cause you to have to repay some of your assistance. If you are thinking about withdrawing from a course, please consult your academic advisor and/or your financial aid counselor first to be sure you understand all the possible outcomes of your decision. Any student that has decided to withdraw needs to do so in the MySPC registration area found at , as well as contact the instructor.  If this is your third time taking the course, you cannot withdraw from the course without receiving a grade of “WF.”

EXPECTATIONS

Students are expected to arrive on time for each class and actively participate in class discussions/activities. (Frequent tardiness can be considered as absence from class, e.g. 3 tardies=1 absence; 6 tardies=2 absences, etc.) The class is conducted as interactive sessions that require verbal communication during total class discussions and active participation in in-class and out-of-class team (group) activities. Instructor will grade assignments within a week from the date it is due, except where extenuating circumstances occur. Students will be apprised if/when such situations arise. Instructor will respond to e-mails within 24 hours, 5 days a week (Monday-Friday).

GRADING

Your grade is based on the following five categories:

1. Chapter Quizzes (Worth 100 possible points)

2. In-Class Activities/Team Tasks (Worth 200 possible points)

3. Individual Tasks (Worth 100 possible points)

4. Content Exams (Worth 200 possible points)

5. Team Research Project (Worth 100 possible points)

Chapter Quizzes (Worth 100 possible points)

Students are required to complete ten 10-point chapter quizzes consisting of multiple choice, true/false, or short answer questions.

In-Class Activities/Team Tasks (Worth 200 possible points)

Students will engage in four in-class focus group sessions requiring a minimum amount of research using the course text and possible extension into internet searches via SPC Online Library, and collaboration with team and classmates. Each activity must be comprised of written responses to focus group questions in paragraph and/or essay format using the form provided as a writing prompt. Each assignment is worth 50 possible points.

Individual Tasks (Worth 100 possible points)

Students will complete three individual tasks comprised of one two-week sleep investigation outside of class, and two in-class inventories.

Content Exams (Worth 200 possible points)

The Midterm and Final Exams each consist of 50 multiple choice, true/false, and short answer questions; each question is worth two points. The Midterm Exam covers Chapters 1-7. The Final Exam covers Chapters 8-14. The exams are not comprehensive.

Exams are open-book, open-note, and must be completed independently. Students will have 2 hours and one attempt to complete each exam. Each exam is worth 100 possible points. Mark your calendars in advance to prepare for exam dates. No alternate dates will be made available. Missed exams result in zero points.

Team Research Project (Worth 100 possible points)

Students are expected to participate in ONE MAJOR team (group) research project during the session. Each member of the team is required to take an active equitable role in developing the project. Evidence of participation must be clearly distinguishable. Team members who do not contribute actively will receive zero points for the task.

**For written reports, students are required to submit a well-written essay of 500-1000 words, excluding the title and reference pages. Essays are to be typed in APA format, including properly formatted title and reference pages. Sample APA Tools are available in MyCourses under the Course Content tab. For assistance with APA formatting and writing effective essays by applying standard American English appropriately, students are required to seek assistance from the writing tutors serving in the Writing Center. Assistance verification from an assigned writing tutor must accompany all essay submissions. Essays NOT reviewed by a Writing Tutor will NOT be accepted for grading and a grade of 0 will be assigned.

GRADING SCALE

The student’s final grade in this course is determined on the basis of his/her accumulated points:

A = 630 – 700 points (90 – 100%)

B = 560 – 629 points (80 – 89.8%)

C = 490 – 559 points (70 – 79.8%)

D = 420 – 489 points (60 – 69.8%)

F = 0 – 419 points (0 – 59.8%)

Students can monitor academic status via MyCourses. Go to the “Reports” tab and under “Reports” click “User Progress”. An Essay Grading Rubric is available in Student Resources under the Table of Contents as a guide in tabulating the scores assigned to written assignments.

COURSE OUTLINE

Deadlines and due dates can be accessed via the Course Calendar (Calendar Tab).  The due dates for each required component are listed there.  All assignments (including online quizzes, team tasks, and extra credit tasks/written essays) are due by 11:59PM on the due date.

Chapter Quizzes (10pts each X 10 quizzes = 100pts)

Chapter quizzes will be given at the end of each of the following chapters: 1-7; 9, 10, 12

Chapter Quiz Due Dates: Chapter 1 – 1/23 Chapter 6 – 2/20

Chapter 2 – 1/30 Chapter 7 – 2/27

Chapter 3 – 2/6 Chapter 9 – 3/27

Chapter 4 – 2/6 Chapter 10 – 4/3

Chapter 5 – 2/13 Chapter 12 – 4/17

In-Class Activities/Team Tasks (50pts each X 4 required tasks = 200pts)

Sleep Violence Team Research Activity – Focus Groups (Ch. 4) – 2/1

Sexual Orientation Team Research Activity (Ch. 8) – 3/15

Parenting Styles Team Research Activity – Focus Groups (Ch. 9) – 3/22

Ethics: Obedience & Authority Experiments (Ch. 11: Milgram & Zimbardo) – Focus Groups 4/5: videos

Individual Tasks (50pts each X 1 activity; 25pts each X 2 activities = 100pts)

1. Sleep/Dream Activity (Ch. 4) – Two-week Data Reports: Sleep Record & Dream Chart (20pts each) &

1-pg Summary (10pts): Charting dates: 1/15-1/28; Due date: 2/1; Submit both charts and summary to dropbox

2. Multiple Intelligences Inventory (Ch. 7) – 2/22

3. Emotional Intelligence Assessment Test (Ch. 8) – 2/22

Team Research Project (100 pts)

Psychological Disorders Team Research Project – (Chs. 13/14): 1500-word written report (50pts), Visual Presentation (25pts), Oral Presentation (25pts); Written Report & Visual Presentation due 4/23 (submit to dropbox); Oral Presentations 4//26

Content Exams (100pts each X 2 exams = 200pts) consist of the Midterm Exam and the Final Exam.

Midterm Exam – 7:00PM–8:50PM: (Chs 1-7) Wednesday, 3/1

Final Exam – 7:00PM–8:50PM (Chs 8-14) Wednesday, 5/3

A student who does not submit an assignment by 11:59PM on the due date will receive a zero for the assignment.  No work will be accepted after its deadline.

All assignments are subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.  Please pay particular attention to our Homepage (Notices Tab) and your email (Communication Tab). Review the calendar periodically for updates.

EMERGENCY STATEMENT PLAN (ESP)

In the event of a weather emergency or natural disaster that prevents students from attending class for a period of time, your instructor will email you with instructions on how to complete this course in an online modality.

ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCE SERVICES

This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable to everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to inform your instructor immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. Also, inform your instructor of any changes that can be made to make the course more welcoming to, accessible to, or usable to students who take this course in the future.

If you have any documentation of a disability or feel you may have a disability:

St. Petersburg College recognizes the importance of equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Services (AS) is the campus office that works with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. Students registered with AS, who are requesting accommodations, are encouraged to contact their instructor by the first week of the semester. Students who have, or think they may have, a disability (e.g. learning disability, ADD/ADHD, psychiatric, medical/orthopedic, vision, and/or hearing), are invited to contact the Accessibility Coordinator (AC) that serves their campus for a confidential discussion. To find the AC for your specific campus, please go to the college-wide Accessibility Services website: .

COLLEGE POLICIES and SYLLABUS ADDENDUM

Please consult the following link for college policies: . In addition, please carefully review the Academic Honesty policy: . The Department of Social Sciences can be accessed at: .

MATTERS OF CIVILITY and RESPECT

Students are expected to respect diverse opinions during class discussions, some of which may center on sensitive topics. Rude, crude, or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated and may result in class withdrawal. However, the discussion and academic exploration of inherently sensitive and controversial issues in the classroom are welcome. Students must demonstrate personal respect for all others in the classroom and state sensitive subject matter in a way that reflects maturity and respect to other students on topics such as race, culture, gender, or sexual orientation.

Obtaining a college education represents a serious challenge for many students that go beyond the rigors of the curriculum. The personal sacrifices students make in choosing to take on the challenges of a college education is well noted. Thus, students can expect that classroom discussions and assigned readings are relevant to the course objectives and will remain focused on the topic at hand. As such, all students are expected to contribute to the classroom community by sharing critical opinions and thoughts on the assigned topic(s). All assignments are graded fairly, consistently, and are returned promptly (typically by the next class for exams and no more than one week for written assignments). Students will have opportunity to meet with the instructor after each class.

Class will begin and end on time. THEREFORE, STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN CLASS ON TIME. Upon entering, all cell phones must be switched OFF and REMOVED FROM SIGHT. It is intellectually impossible to hold a telephone conversation (including texting) and be actively participating in the class at the same time. In addition, students who choose to bring laptops to class must use them for purposes that immediately pertain to the course conversation at hand. Students must refrain from surfing the internet, reading/responding to email, playing video games, etc. Students must disconnect from your ALL other electronic devices upon entering the classroom and remain disconnected throughout class. Students who are found using said devices in class is viewed as emitting unacceptable disrespect towards the classroom community and will be asked to quietly vacate the classroom for the remainder of the session with the expectation that a private consultation be held with the instructor prior to the next class meeting. Should the student fail to schedule the consultation, said student will not be permitted to attend class until such a meeting has taken place.

Students are expected to complete exams and assignments independently, unless the assignment is given a team or group status. Cheating may result in failure of the course.

Plagiarism is not tolerated. Academic honesty violations may result in failure of the course.

Please be reminded that online communication through MyCourses or other means is saved, stored, and can be referenced. Please do not put anything in an email, drop box, or discussion forum that you would not openly share.

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