1. Course: ___INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY



Course: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

PSY 1100– Spring 2020

Instructor: James E. Horton

Office: 131 Smiddy Hall

Phone: 328-0136

Email: jhorton@uvawise.edu

Webpage:

Office Hours: Posted on Web Page

Textbook: (Required) Hockenbury, D. and Hockenbury, S. (2008) 5th Ed).

Discovering psychology. NY,NY: Worth.

Course Objectives:

This course will introduce the beginning psychology student to the basic concepts, principles, and theories of the discipline of psychology. The student should emerge from this class with an elementary understanding of the following areas of psychology:

1. The historical development of the discipline of psychology.

2. The role of biology in psychological behavior.

3. A concept of consciousness.

4. A basic understanding of some major theories of learning and memory.

5. A basic understanding of behavioral changes as impacted by maturation and development.

6. A basic understanding of psychopathology

7. An introductory understanding of the interrelationship between psychology and social interactions.

Class Attendance:

Each student is expected to attend class regularly. Attendance will be taken regularly. It is very important for you to attend every class. If extreme circumstances cause you to miss more than one class, you should contact me immediately.

Exams:

Section Exams:

There will be 6 section exams and a final exam.

Final Exam:

The final exam will be comprehensive and will cover the accumulated material of the section exams that preceded them as well as the last material covered.

Honor Code:

The Honor Code of The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is fully supported and each student in this class will be treated as a responsible and honest adult. Violations of the Honor Code will be prosecuted through the Honor Court.

Grading: Grade Percent Range

Section Exams 6 @ 14% 84% A 90-100

Final Exam 16% B 80-89

100% C 70-79

D 60-69

F 59 and below

Special Accommodations: ADA: All students with disabilities requiring accommodations should present the appropriate paperwork from the ADA Coordinator (Faculty Accommodation Notice). It is the student’s responsibility to present this paperwork in a timely fashion and follow up with the instructor about the accommodations being offered. Accommodations for test-taking (e.g. extended time) should be arranged at least 3 class days before an exam. If you are not registered with the Disability Services, please do so as soon as possible by contacting the ADA Coordinator (Zehmer Hall, Office 152, 328-0177).

Sexual Misconduct/Harassment Statement: The University of Virginia’s College at Wise is committed to maintaining a respectful, professional and nondiscriminatory academic, living, and working environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This includes having an environment free from sexual and gender based harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, complicity and retaliation. The College reaffirms its commitment to maintain a campus environment emphasizing the dignity and worth of all members of the college community.

To view the UVa-Wise’s Sexual Misconduct and Interpersonal violence Policy, please visit

If you have questions or concerns, please immediately contact your Title IX Coordinator listed below.

Tabitha Smith, title IX Coordinator

Office of Compliance and Conduct

1 College Avenue

Wise, VA 24293

Office: 276-328-0131 Cell: 276-870-506 Fax 276-376-4876 email tabitha.smith@uvawise.edu

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Tentative Schedule and Reading Assignments:

Date Chapter Title

1/14 1 Syllabus

1/16 1 Introduction and Research Methods

1/21 1 Introduction and Research Methods

1/23 Exam 1 (Chapter 1)

1/28 2 Neuroscience and Behavior

1/30 2 Neuroscience and Behavior

2/4 2 Neuroscience and Behavior

2/6 Exam 2 (Chapter 2)

2/11 4 Consciousness

2/13 4 Consciousness

2/18 5 Learning

2/20 5 Learning

2/25 6 Memory

2/27 6 Memory

3/3 Review

3/5 Exam 3 (Chapters 4-6)

3/10-12 SEMESTER BREAK

3/17 9 Lifespan Development

3/19 11 Personality

3/24 11 Personality

3/26 11 Personality

3/31 Exam 4 (Chapters 9,11)

4/2 14 Psychological Disorders

4/7 14 Psychological Disorders

4/9 14 Psychological Disorders

4/14 Exam 5 (Chapter 14)

4/16 12 Social Psychology

4/21 12 Social Psychology

4/23 Exam6 (Chapter 12)

4/28 Review

4/30 Final Exam

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