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SyllabusPSYC 2301: INTRO INTO PSYCH – Fall 2014 Regular SessionInstructor: Mark Oliver CRN#30817 S 9:00am – 12:00pmPhone Number: (713) 448-9856 Campus: WLOP Rm. 132BSemester: Fall, 2014 email: mark.oliver@hccs.edu REQUIRED TEXTBOOK and CONNECT WEBSITE:King, Laura. (2014) TheScience of Psychology: An Appreciative View. (3rd Ed.) New York: McGrawHill. with ConnectPlus ISBN: 9181259330759YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE AN ACCESS CODE FOR MCGRAW HILL CONNECT PLUS FOR THIS COURSE AND REGISTER AT THE INTERNET SITE BELOW. Access is free for two weeks but then payment must be made to purchase an access code and continue. Free Access ends 9/13/2014. You may register as a courtesy, sign in and access your complete ebook and assignments for 2 weeks prior to purchasing access or buying the book in the book store! Internet access required for this course. Registration:Connect to 2. Click “register now” and enter your email address. You may:Purchase an access code on line directly from McGraw-Hill for $80Purchase a loose-leaf edition of the book and an access code from the HCCS Southwest College bookstore.Start your two-week free trial 3. Complete required information and click “submit”You can begin working on assignments as soon as you register! In this course, you MUST eventually purchase an access code for the connect website, because online assignments are 15% of your grade. You will have access to a digital version of your textbook on Connect through the end of this course once you purchase the access code. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND GOALSPSYC 2301 is a survey of the basic principles underlying human behavior. Emphasis is placed on major areas of study in the field of psychology, such as the experimental method, learning, memory, physiological psychology, personality, health and stress, human development, sexuality, and psychology disorders. This class transfers as three (3) hours of credit to most colleges and universities.Upon completion of this class you will be able to:1. Recognize the key role psychology plays in our everyday lives.2. Have a better insight into the behavior of individuals.3. Have a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of human behavior in general.4. Be more aware of the major concepts in at least nine subject areas of psychology.5. Have some understanding of the scientific method, psychological research, and how important it is to the field of psychology.6. Have an understanding of the services provided by psychologists.7. READ MINDS (Yeah right, don’t you wish you could?!)Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 requires college-level reading and writing skills. Research indicates that you are most likely to succeed if you have already taken and passed ENGL 1301. The minimum requirements for enrollment in PSYC 2301 include placement in college-level reading (or take GUST 0342 as a co-requisite) and placement in college-level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a co-requisite). If you have enrolled in this course without having satisfied these prerequisites, you are at higher risk of failure or withdrawal than students who have done so, and you should carefully read and consider the repeater policy notice that follows. Assessment of CompetenciesHCC requires six core competencies in all HCC education. Computer literacy is a core component of HCC education. Reading comprehension and writing skills should be at the college level. In addition active learning, listening, note taking, and critical thinking skills are necessary to do well in this class. These core competencies will be assessed in the follow manner: Exams – will measure reading comprehension, listening, writing, and note taking skills. The Writing Assignment - will measure writing, critical thinking and computer literacy skills. Participation & Online Assignments - will measure listening, active learning, critical thinking, and computer literacy skills!EVALUATON: GRADES AND TESTINGGRADESYour final course grade will be calculated according to the following formula:Best 3 out of 4 tests worth 16.67% each * 50.00% Participation & online assignments 15.00% Writing assignment – 4 to 6 page Paper 15.00% Final Exam** 20.00% 100%*Student’s lowest grade will be dropped Grading Scale A = 90-100B = 80-89C = 70-79D = 60-69F = Below 60TESTSThe regular exams will consist of mostly multiple choice questions with the possibility of an essay or a couple of short answer questions. The test questions will come mainly from the text and lectures. A few questions could come from other sources such as the syllabus, class discussion, or videos. It is advisable to take all exams at the scheduled times. There will be NO MAKE-UP EXAMS! However, since you can drop your lowest exam grade, if you miss an exam that will be the drop grade. DO NOT MISS MORE THAN ONE TEST!! If you miss more than one you will end up with a ZERO on the second missed exam, which will not be dropped. For each test you need to bring a #2 pencil and a scantron for the multiple choice questions. In addition you can bring one regular 8? X 11 sheet with written notes for the test (notes on the front side only). On the back you will PRINT - your name (last name first), date, and test number. If you choose not to makew a “Review Sheet” you will need to bring a blank sheet of paper and put on the front “NO REVIEW SHEET”, and on the back your name (last name 1st), date, and Test #. The Essay or short answer bonus questions will be answered on the back of the review sheet! Be aware that the Final Exam is a departmental final and you will not be able to bring any notes for that exam.**NOTE: A minimum raw score of 50% correct must be earned on the final exam in order to have the possibility of passing this class. If you earn a 49% or lower on the final exam, you will automatically get an F regardless of all previous grades that you have earned in the classCOURSE SCHEDULEThe course schedule is to serve as a guideline regarding course material and exams. The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to attend class regularly in order to be prepared for upcoming lectures and exams. Remember that part of your grade is determined by class participation as well. If you miss a class it is advisable to obtain the lecture notes from a classmate. In addition, an outline of the course material can be found in the Student Supplementary Handbook. Do not call the instructor to ask what is missed. My learning web address is Please access the learning web as it will be a valuable asset for you in this class! Links to additional information you need for the class will be on the learning web.RESEARCH PAPER – This assignment will require a considerable amount of time and effort!You will need to write a four to six page (content) research paper on a topic relevant to psychology. We will discuss more about this assignment in class. I will provide a list of approved topics! (See Learning web). However if you want to research a topic not on the list then ask me, the list is not all inclusive! Your research will need to include at least four references, one of which you must obtain from the internet. Do not use Wikipedia (5 points off if you do)! Your textbook can be used as a reference! You need to include at least Two journal articles (Professional (Peer Reviewed) Journals – Not Time magazine, New York Times newspaper, etc.). You will need to use the databases in the library (or you can access the HCCS library system online) for these references. You must use APA style documentation in your paper. DO NOT write the paper in MLA style or you will have points deducted! After you finish your paper you must submit the paper online at to check the paper for mistakes. Make sure that you upload the title & references pages with your paper! The English department will check the paper for grammatical mistakes and sentence structures, the psychology department will check the paper for content, and they will e-mail the paper back to you with their recommended changes. You must turn in both copies of your paper from “askonline” (One from the PSYC & One from the ENGL) along with your corrected copy to receive credit for this assignment. Your topic must be approved by 10/4/2014 – regardless of whether your topic is on the ‘approved’ list! In the research paper you should answer the following questions:Why did you choose this topic? (DO NOT State “It sounded interesting!”)How is this topic related to psychology?What did the research say about your topic and what conclusions did you develop from researching this topic?What did you learn that is pertinent to you? Tie it back to question #1.In the introduction answer questions one and two. For question #1 you MUST use the 1st person. The rest of the paper needs to be written in 3rd person. Question 3 will be answered in the body of the paper and the conclusion, and question four in the conclusion. The content for this paper should be four to six pages type written, double spaced, with a font of 12 (twelve). A separate cover page must be included and should include the following information: In the header to the left the Running Head (in all CAPS) and on the cover page CENTERED: Title, Your Name, PSYC 2301: S 9:00am – 12:00pm (10 points off if incorrect) – NOTE: this is not strict APA style, and a separate Reference Page at the end of the paper. You do NOT need to do an abstract! If you do an abstract, it will not count as part of your 4-6 pages of content! You must use APA style for citing references. (See my learning web page for APA style Citation). Do not put in a folder and please staple papers. The due date for the paper is Friday 11/22/2014! Remember you must include the copies from hccs. as well as your final corrected copy to get credit for the assignment. I will NOT accept papers WITHOUT ALL 3 COPIES! Therefore you must have your paper submitted to hccs. at least 5 days in advance to get the paper back and make corrections prior to 11/22/2014! I will deduct 10 Points per day for late papers. No exceptions! Criteria for Grading Papers: (papers will be graded on the following)Thorough - follow syllabus guidelines-include all requirements and answer each questionAccuracy - your paper should correctly reflect the material about which you are writingCoherent and readable - your writing should be clear and easy to understandConcise - stay within six page limitGrammar and spelling - use correct grammar and spelling-use resource listed above for help.Content - should be interesting and informative, as well as factualFollow literary guidelines - the paper should have an introduction, followed by body of the paper, and end with a conclusion summarizing the information and your analysis.DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!An average college level paper is a C. For an A, I am looking for thorough but concise, thoughtful, original, well-written (grammar and content) paper with a clear presentation (easy to see that you answered each question thoroughly & the paper flows well). Also for an ‘A’ you need to include more than two journal articles & more than 4 references overall. If you do not follow directions in writing your paper, you will earn an F. This paper will require a substantial investment of time and effort therefore do not wait until the week it is due to get started!INSTRUCTOR’S RESPONSIBLITIESPrepare class activities, discussions, and lecturesFacilitate an effective learning environmentPrepare class assignments and examsEvaluate and provide prompt feedback on exams, assignments, and class activities.STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIESAttend class, be on time, and participate in class discussions and activitiesRead and comprehend the textbookComplete the required assignments and examsAsk for help when there is a question or problemKeep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts, and all assignmentsDISABILITIESAny student with a documented disability (e.g., physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office [(713) 718-7909] at the beginning of each semester. Instructors are only authorized to provide accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.NEW WITHDRAWAL POLICYThe State of Texas imposes penalties on students who drop courses excessively. That is, if you repeat the same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. In addition, students are limited to no more than 6 total course withdrawals! To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and the counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. You now may drop the class online! It is still encouraged to talk with your counselor even if you are withdrawing online. The deadline for dropping the class 10/31/2014 @ 4:30pm! You may drop your class online by going to: . You can drop a course by returning to the same online enrollment page that you used to register for classes. From the drop-down menu, select enrollment – drop instead of enrollment – add. Therefore once you have dropped the class, verify with registration that you are indeed withdrawn from the class.ATTENDANCERegarding class attendance: It is important to come to class and be on time! It has been my experience that poor attendance records tend to correlate highly with poor grades. Class attendance is necessary in order to earn a grade for this course. I will drop any student who misses more than 6 hours of class time (more than 2 classes) prior to the drop date. If you have missed more than 6 hours of class time and want to continue in the class please talk to me! Staying in class will depend on whether you can keep up, rather than the reason for missing class Remember attendance figures into your participation grade. If you are not present when I get to your name on the roll you will be counted as absent. Last day to drop is 10/31/2014! (NOTE: No cell phone use in class! If you are caught texting or talking on the phone in class you will be asked to leave!)ACADEMIC HONESTYA zero will be given on any test or assignment on which there is cheating or plagiarism. Also it is your responsibility to keep someone else from copying your work. You may be given an ‘F’ in the course for either cheating or plagiarism. Please be aware on your research paper that copying straight from a reference is considered plagiarism and is illegal in this country.PARTICIPATION/ONLINE ASSIGMENTS (15% of the grade).Participation is defined as making pertinent comments, asking relevant questions, or bringing to the class relevant materials about class topics. Participation includes being present and attentive. The instructor will evaluate the quality - not just the quantity - of your participation. Remember this is a subjective grade. Also the LearnSmart quizzes are part of your participation grade. If enough students do not participate in class discussion extra homework or a pop quiz may be assigned.Most of the topics will be covered in class lectures. However you may be responsible for some material not discussed in class. Remember you are responsible for everything listed in the Student Supplemental Study Guide. All tests including the final exam will be based on these key concepts and core objectives. In addition, there are a couple of concepts we will cover that are not listed in the Study Guide – see schedule.* HINT - If you read the chapter before class and do the LearnSmart quizzes you will be able to participate better in the discussions.REVIEW SHEETOn all tests except for the final exam you will be required to have a review sheet to turn in with the test. This sheet must:1. Must be on regular size paper (8? X 11)2. Notes only on the front side of the paper (No notes on back of sheet!)3. No copies, type written, etc., must be hand written in your handwriting!!4. Do not paste or glue5. Make your own sheet -it cannot look identical to anyone else’s sheet6. Put your name (last name first), date, and exams # on the backside of sheet.7. You may choose not to make a ‘review sheet’, but you must turn in a blank SHEET with ‘NO REVIEW SHEET’ written on the front & your name, date, exam #, on the back.PHONE CALLSOnly call in case of emergency! Please speak clearly when leaving a message including your name and a number where you can be reached. I will not return calls concerning what was missed in class or what will be on the test (Note: Do Not Text me!). If you need to contact me and it is not an emergency, please email me at mark.oliver@hccs.edu. I will typically respond to emails within 24 hours.SEXUAL HARASSMENTIt is a violation of HCC policy for an employee, agent, or student of the College to engage in sexual harassment as defined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines. Any student who has a complaint concerning this policy has the opportunity to seek resolution of such a complaint in accordance with procedures set forth in the Student Handbook. Report any complaints immediately to College Administration or call the Institutional Equity & Compliance Office 713.718.8271.EXTRA CREDIT (You may earn up to five points towards the grade on your next test (excluding the FINAL EXAM!) by doing one of these)Participate in Psychology club ( for information contact Eileen.Mello@hccs.edu )Attendance at HCCS sponsored lectures and programsService learning-volunteer work doing community service (approved HCCS site)Do the LearnSmart quizzes for the chapters listed under ‘Extra Credit’In order to receive extra credit, you must have signed documentation, verifying your involvement.Honors ProgramSome of you may qualify for participation in HCC’s Honors Program. For more information call (713) 718-7777.EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.MISCELLANEOUS* No use of cell phones, I-Phones, smart phones, etc. during class. They should be turned off & put up during class!! If you are caught talking or texting in class you will be asked to leave! It is rude and distracting* Please put your name, date, title, and class on all papers to be turned in.* Points will be deducted for papers turned in without proper identification* Students are responsible for abiding by the Code of Student Conduct as printed in the Student handbook.* On emails - please put “HCC student & your name” in the subject line, otherwise it could be deleted as Spam!* Use of a laptop, tablet, or Ipad? in class is ok, & audio recordings are OK, No Video Recordings!* No children or guests permitted in classCourse Schedule – Fall Regular 16 week sessionWeek one08/20/14Introduction – Chapter one! Register on Connect Website. Read chapters 1 & 2,take the LearnSmart quizzes by 9/5! Down-load/print Syllabus & Final Exam Objectives Week Two09/06/14Finish chapter 1 & start chapter 2! For 9/12Read chapter 3 & do LearnSmart quiz Week Three09/13/14Finish 2 & start 3 – Biological psychology Week Four09/20/14Finish chapter 3 & Review for Exam IWeek Five09/27/14EXAM ONE – Chapters 1, 2, & 3! DiscussPaper Topics & Start chapter 6Week Six10/04/14Paper Topics Due! Finish Chapter 6 &Start Chapter 7Week Seven10/11/14Finish Chapter 7 & Review for EXAM IILearnSmart quizzes for chapters 6 & 7 due! Week Eight10/18/14EXAM TWO – Chapters 6 & 7! Start chapter 9! For 10/24 read: chapter 9 & chapter 5 Psychoactive Drugs (pp162-171) & Gender Development Chapter 11 (pp356-369)Week Nine10/25/14Chapters 9, 5 (pp 162-171), & 11(pp 356-369)233934059690Week Ten10/31/14LAST DAY TO DROP @4;30PM11/01/14Chapter 12 PersonalityWeek Eleven11/08/15EXAM III – Chapters 9, 12, 5(pp162-171) &(pp356-369) Start chapter 15 – PsychologicalDisordersWeek Twelve11/15/14Chapter 15 – Psychological Disorders24288754064000Week Thirteen11/22/14PAPERS DUE!! Chapters 16 – Therapies &Chapter 17 – Health PsychologyWeek Fourteen11/29/2014NO CLASS!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!Week Fifteen12/06/14EXAM FOUR – (Chs. 15, 16, & 17)Review for FINAL EXAM!24288751841500Week Sixteen12/13/14FINAL EXAM! @ 9:30 – 11:30am1524635-158115FREE Online Tutoring forall HCC Students!Registration is simple:?Go to hccs. ?Use your own e-mail address?Choose a user name and password YOU will remember? Add your HCC student ID (W) number ***************************************?Submit questions and papers 24 / 7/ 365 and get an answer within 24 hours – and usually much faster?Get help with Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Physics, Psychology, Government, Art, Philosophy, Humanities, and papers in all subjects. Other subjects are coming soon!NOTE: You only have to upload your paper 1x to the psychology department - they will send your paper to English department!Course Goals The goals of all psychology courses at Houston Community College are:Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to 1. Succeed in advanced psychology courses that include related content and are required for an undergraduate major in psychology2. Succeed in advanced psychology and psychology-related courses that include related content and are required in non-psychology majors such as nursing and education3. Understand and evaluate psychological concepts that are covered in this course and are featured in news reports, self-help materials, and as a part of the process of seeking and engaging in psychotherapyStudent Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to:1. Demonstrate knowledge in multiple (8) areas of psychology including concepts, facts and theoretical perspectives.2. Define and identify the basic research and evaluation methods used in psychology, including the strengths and weaknesses of each method.3. Demonstrate knowledge of and identify concepts related to personal development and the development and behavior of others.4. Apply psychological concepts to the solution of current issues and problems including ethics, coping with stressful events, health and wellness, parenting, learning, memory, and /or evaluation of media presentations.Learning objectives OBJECTIVES FOR SLO #1: Demonstrate knowledge in multiple (8) areas of psychology including concepts, facts and theoretical perspectives.CORE DOMAIN 1: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGYMajor schools of thought in psychologyCORE DOMAIN 2: BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIORComponents of the neuronComponents of the synapseAction potentialMajor neurotransmittersMedullaCerebellumHypothalamusLimbic systemComponents of the cerebrumPlasticityEndocrine systemCORE DOMAIN 3: LEARNINGLearningReinforcementPunishmentObservational learningCORE DOMAIN 4: MEMORYCharacteristics of short-term memoryCharacteristics of long-term memoryCORE DOMAIN 5: HUMAN DEVELOPMENTPhases of prenatal developmentPiaget's stages of cognitive developmentErikson's stages of psychosocial developmentAlzheimer's diseaseCORE DOMAIN 6: STRESS AND HEALTHGeneral Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)CORE DOMAIN 7: PERSONALITYPersonalityConscious, unconscious, preconscious mindId, ego, and superegoFreud's psychosexual stagesBig Five personality traitsCORE DOMAIN 8: ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR AND THERAPIESPhobiasPanic disorderObsessive-compulsive disorderDissociative identity disorderSchizophreniaMajor subtypes of schizophreniaMajor depressive disorderBipolar disorderPersonality disordersOBJECTIVES FOR SLO#2: Define and identify the basic research and evaluation methods used in psychology, including the strengths and weaknesses of each method.CORE DOMAIN 1: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGYScientific methodDescriptive methodsRepresentative sample Experimental methodCORE DOMAIN 2: BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIORMethods of studying the brainCORE DOMAIN 3: LEARNINGMethods used by Pavlov, Watson, and SkinnerCORE DOMAIN 4: MEMORYRecallRecognitionCORE DOMAIN 6: STRESS AND HEALTHSocial Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)CORE DOMAIN 7: PERSONALITYObjective tests (inventories)Projective testsCORE DOMAIN 8: ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR AND THERAPIESPurpose, organization, and content of the DSM-IVOBJECTIVE FOR SLO#3: Demonstrate knowledge of and identify concepts related to personal development and the development and behavior of others.CORE DOMAIN 1: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGYDifferences among the major theoretical perspectives in psychologyCORE DOMAIN 2: BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIORProcesses that occur when a neuron is activatedHow neurotransmitters affect behaviorFunctions of the frontal lobesDifference between the central and peripheral nervous systemsFunctions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systemsHow the pituitary gland affects behaviorHow the adrenal glands affect behaviorCORE DOMAIN 3: LEARNINGHow classical conditioning modifies an organism's responses to stimuliHow operant conditioning modifies an organism's responses to stimuliDifference between positive and negative reinforcementFactors that influence the effectiveness of punishmentCORE DOMAIN 4: MEMORYInformation-processing approach to memoryReconstructive memoryThe function of schemasCauses of forgettingCORE DOMAIN 5: HUMAN DEVELOPMENTEffects of teratogens and other negative factors on prenatal developmentRelationship between contact comfort and attachmentDifferences among the various patterns of attachmentDifference between the social learning and gender schema theory explanations of gender role developmentProcess of cognitive development as Piaget explained itProposed causes of Alzheimer's diseaseCORE DOMAIN 6: STRESS AND HEALTHEffects of stress on the immune systemEffects of daily hassles on stressFactors that influence individual's capacity for resisting the effects of stressCORE DOMAIN 7: PERSONALITYFunction of defense mechanisms in Freud's theoryViews of humanistic theorists regarding the personalityBandura's concept of reciprocal determinismCORE DOMAIN 8: ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR AND THERAPIESCriteria for abnormal behaviorPossible causes of schizophreniaSymptoms of major depressive disorder.Symptoms of Bipolar disorderOBJECTIVES FOR SLO#4: Apply psychological concepts to the solution of current issues and problems including ethics, coping with stressful events, health and wellness, parenting, learning, memory, and /or evaluation of media presentations.CORE DOMAIN 1: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGYStudents will applyEthical standards for psychological researchCORE DOMAIN 2: BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIORStudents will applyPrinciples of behavior geneticsCORE DOMAIN 3: LEARNINGStudents will applyPrinciples of behavior modificationCORE DOMAIN 4: MEMORYStudents will applyTechniques for improving memoryCORE DOMAIN 5: HUMAN DEVELOPMENTStudents will applyEffects of the authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive parenting styles on children's developmentCORE DOMAIN 6: STRESS AND HEALTHStudents will applyDifference between problem-focused and emotion-focused copingCORE DOMAIN 7: PERSONALITYStudents will applyViews of Abraham Maslow regarding self-actualizationCORE DOMAIN 8: ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR AND THERAPIESStudents will applyDifference between psychologists and psychiatristsCore Curriculum ................
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