PSY 102, Sec 021, W2017 (MacKenzie) Faculty of Arts ...

PSY 102, Sec 021, W2017 (MacKenzie)

Faculty of Arts, Department of Psychology

PSY 102 - Introduction to Psychology I ? Winter 2017 Thursdays 1:00 - 4:00pm, TRS3176 | Section 021

Instructor:

Office: Office Hours: Telephone:

Dr. Meagan MacKenzie mmackenzie@psych.ryerson.ca JOR 917 (Jorgenson Hall) Fridays 12:00 ? 1:00pm, or by appointment 416.979.5000, ext. 7108 (If there is no answer, please email me)

Email:

Please be considerate of the number of times you contact me. Only Ryerson e-mail accounts are to be used for communication between faculty and students. You must consult D2L and/or refer to the Course Outline before contacting me with questions. Emails regarding class material should be first directed to the TA, who may choose to forward more difficult inquiries on to the Instructor. Students can expect a response to a legitimate inquiry within 48 hours, not including weekends. If you don't receive a reply in this time period, please re-send your message. The course code (PSY102) should appear in the subjectline of all e-mails, to prevent messages from being discarded as spam. E-mail should not be used as a mechanism to receive private tutorials (especially prior to tests) or to explain material that was covered in lectures you missed.

Website:

D2L at Lecture notes will be posted before class.

Designation: Professionally Related

Length:

One semester

Type:

Lecture (3 hours)

Anti-requisites: PSY 11, PSY 105

Calendar Course Description: This course introduces students to psychology, the scientific study of behaviour and cognition, by examining the basic principles of psychology and their application to everyday experience. The course surveys some core areas of psychology including research methods, biological bases of behaviour, sensation and perception, memory, and cognition.

Course Objectives: 1. to introduce students to psychology and its sub-specialities 2. to make students aware of the scientific nature of the study of behaviour 3. to acquaint students with the multiplicity and interplay of factors involved in the explanation of any behaviour 4. to demonstrate to students the relevance of psychological principles to professional life 5. to prepare students for more in-depth study of psychology's sub-specialities in subsequent courses 6. to enhance students' ability to critically evaluate psychological research findings reported in popular media and in

academic sources 7. to familiarise students with the process of psychological research, through direct experience as a research

participant

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Course Website: This course will use D2L Brightspace; specifically, abridged lecture overviews will be posted on D2L each week, before class. I will also post announcements on D2L.

*All documents posted on the course website are the property of the instructor and are not to be posted elsewhere on the web or distributed without the consent of Dr. MacKenzie.

Required Text: Lilienfeld, S. O., Lynn, S. J., Namy, L. L., Woolf, N. J., Cramer, K. M., & Schmaltz, R. (2016). Psychology: From Inquiry to

Understanding. Third Canadian Edition. Toronto: Pearson Canada.

* Unless otherwise specified, reading assigned for a given class meeting must be completed before arriving in class. Thus, I will assume that you have completed the reading for that day. The material presented in class will be a review of important points from the book and incorporation of new material.

Evaluation Overview: Component Written Assignment 1 Exam 1 Exam 2 Written Assignment 2 Research Contributions FINAL Exam 3

Date Week 4 | Section 021: Feb 9 Week 5 | Section 021: Feb 16 Week 9 | Section 021: Mar 23 Week 10 | Section 021: Mar 30 TBA TBA

Percent of Grade 8% 25% 25% 14% 3% 25%

Please note that any material presented or discussed in class, as well as any material covered in required readings but not discussed in class, is subject to inclusion on the exams. The exams will focus most heavily but not exclusively on material from the book that is discussed in class. Some exam questions on each test will cover material from the book that was not discussed in class (so don't act surprised when that happens--consider yourselves warned!).

More detail on the assignment will be distributed in class during the second week of the semester.

Exams: There will be two midterm exams and a final exam (each worth 25%). Exams will consist of multiple-choice and short-answer questions. Exam 2 is not cumulative. The final exam will focus on content covered after the second midterm (Chapters 7 and 8), but will also include some cumulative questions from the rest of the course (Chapters 1-6).

Assignments: Psychology enables us to pursue new ideas regarding the human mind and behavior, but also to reject incorrect ideas about how we function in our world. Throughout the course, you will encounter a number of groundbreaking or controversial ideas from a number of different sources. You will be asked to evaluate materials provided by your instructor in terms of the quality of evidence for some of these claims. More details regarding the written assignments will be provided as the course progresses.

Experience with Research: In addition to attending lectures, there will be opportunities for you to participate in psychological research outside the classroom, in the psychology building at 105 Bond Street. By participating in actual psychological research (rather than just reading or hearing about the results of such research), you will gain a better understanding of how psychological research is conducted and what kinds of research psychologists are interested in doing, both at Ryerson, and more generally. This research experience component will involve you participating in individual research studies for which you will receive 0.5 - 2% of your final grade in PSY102 (up to a maximum of 3%). You will find out about, and sign-up for, these research opportunities through an online system called SONA. Your log-in

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details for the SONA system will be e-mailed to your official Ryerson e-mail address near the start of the semester. All research studies that you have the opportunity to be involved with will have been reviewed by, and will comply with, the requirements of the Ryerson Research Ethics Board.

Digital Etiquette Policy

Phones etc.: This should go without saying, but let's say it anyway: you should turn OFF your devices before you enter the classroom. Cell phone use of any kind is not allowed and will not be tolerated. The only exception to the rule is if there is a personal emergency that you discuss with me before class.

Laptops: You may use a laptop to take notes during this class. However, in-class laptops also present temptations that many students find irresistible. You should not use a laptop during class to play a game, check the scores, use social media, respond to email, etc. Such activities not only distract you (meaning you will be less able to participate meaningfully in the class), they also distract anyone around or behind you. If you seem distracted by what's on your screen, I will ask you to put your laptop away.

Date Week 1 January 19 Week 2 January 26 Week 3 February 2 Week 4 February 9 Week 5 February 16 Week 6 Mar 2 February 20-24 Week 7 March 9 Week 8 March 16 Week 9 March 23 Week 10 March 30 Week 11 April 6 Week 12 April 13 Final exam period (April 17 ? 29)

CLASS SCHEDULE

Please note that the amount of time spent on each topic may vary slightly.

Topic

Readings

Introduction to PSY102

Syllabus

How Psychology Became a Science

Chapter 1

How Psychology Became a Science (continued)

Chapter 1

Research Methods

Chapter 2

Research Methods (continued)

Chapter 2

Biological Psychology

Chapter 3

Biological Psychology (continued)

Chapter 3

* Assignment 1 due

Exam 1 (25%)

Chapters 1, 2, & 3

Sensation and Perception

Chapter 4

STUDY WEEK ? NO CLASS Consciousness

Chapter 5

Learning

Chapter 6

Exam 2 (25%)

Chapters 4, 5, & 6

Memory * Assignment 2 due Language, Thinking, and Reasoning

Chapter 7 Chapter 8

Review class to prepare for final exam

All chapters

Final Exam (25%)

Major emphasis on Chapters 7 & 8, plus some questions from the rest of the course

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This course covers a lot of material, and is a challenge for some students. To get the most out of this course, here are some recommendations:

Attend class and take notes on both the information on the screen and what I am saying. Keep up with your reading in the textbook. It is ideal to read the chapters we will cover before class, but if you

cannot, try to read them soon after class. Don't leave your studying to the last minute. PLEASE ASK FOR HELP IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING. Come talk to me or the TA as soon as possible.

Important Course Policies:

Attendance: Regular attendance is expected. Students who miss a class are responsible for obtaining information conveyed either verbally or through handouts during that class. All students must be present for the final exam.

Course Changes: Changes may be made in course requirements, evaluation weights, required readings, and/or exam dates. Students will be notified in class of any such changes before being implemented.

Classroom Behavior: An academic classroom is a professional environment and, thus, professional decorum is expected at all times. Students may enter class late or take a bathroom break, if necessary, but should do so in a manner that is not disruptive to the class. Students will be considerate of their peers by not engaging in behavior that could distract from the learning process. Thank you in advance for helping to foster a productive and rewarding lecture environment for all.

Grades: Will be assigned and interpreted in a manner consistent with that described in the Ryerson Undergraduate Calendar.

Posting of Grades: In line with Ryerson University policy, exam grades and the assignment will be posted on D2L. You can view your grades through your student portal. Students who wish NOT to have their grades posted on D2L must inform Dr. MacKenzie in writing within the first two weeks of class. Students will receive their final course grade only from the Registrar.

Electronics: The use of electronic devices may not be used in class. All electronic devices must be silenced during class. Laptops may be used for note taking only. Students who fail to comply with these guidelines will be asked to leave the classroom.

Missed Classes and/or Evaluations Students are required to inform their instructors of any situation which arises during the semester which may have an adverse effect upon their academic performance, and must request any considerations and accommodations according to the relevant policies and well in advance. Failure to do so will jeopardize any academic appeals.

Medical certificates ? If a student misses the deadline for submitting an assignment, or the date of an exam or other evaluation component because of illness, he or she must submit a Ryerson Student Medical Certificate AND an Academic Consideration form within 3 working days of the missed date. Both documents are available at ryerson.ca/senate/forms/medical.pdf. If you are a full-time or part-time degree student, then you submit your forms to your own program department or school. If you are a certificate or non-certificate student, then you submit your forms to the staff at the front desk of the Chang School.

Religious observance ? If a student needs accommodation because of religious observance, he or she must submit a Request for Accommodation of Student Religious, Aboriginal and Spiritual Observance AND an Academic Consideration form within the first 2 weeks of the class or, for a final examination, within 2 weeks of the posting of the examination schedule. If the required absence occurs within the first 2 weeks of classes, or

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the dates are not known well in advance as they are linked to other conditions, these forms should be submitted with as much lead time as possible in advance of the required absence. Both documents are available at . If you are a full-time or part-time degree student, then you submit the forms to your own program department or school. If you are a certificate or non-certificate student, then you submit the forms to the front desk of the Chang School. Students with disabilities ? In order to facilitate the academic success and access of students with disabilities, they should register with the Access Centre . Before the first graded work is due, students should also inform their instructor through an "Accommodation Form for Professors" that they are registered with the Access Centre and what accommodations are required. Make-up exams MAY consist of multiple choice/short answer/essay questions. If the request for a make-up exam is approved, you will write the make-up exam within 5 days of the missed examination date.

Late Submission of Written Assignment: Unless there are legitimate, extenuating circumstances (that can be supported by documentation), no extensions will be granted. A penalty of 10% of the total value of the paper will be imposed for every day that it is late (including weekends). Requests for an extension for papers will be granted only for legitimate medical or compassionate circumstances. Job-related circumstances will not be considered.

Professional Communication and Conduct: Students are responsible for being aware of university and departmental policies and procedures (), including the Student Code of Academic Conduct () and the Student Code of Non-Academic Conduct (ryerson.ca/senate/policies/pol61.pdf). At Ryerson we are committed to maintaining the highest levels of academic integrity and, with that in mind, please refer to and also Ryerson's policies on cheating (). Departmental policies can be found at .

Special Arrangements: Students requiring special arrangements or accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreter), please speak to the instructor as soon as possible. Students with disabilities that require academic adaptations may want to talk with me after class and/or contact Student Learning Support .

Mark dispute policy: If you wish to have an assignment re-graded, you must submit a document outlining where you believe your mark to be incorrect. Dr. MacKenzie will re-grade your ENTIRE assignment, and it is possible that your grade may go up or down. Section IC of provides details regarding the procedures involving mark dispute.

Resources/Support: Student Services are able to provide you with a great deal of additional help from personal counseling, learning

success, health promotion, to financial and career advice: . The Centre for student Development and Counselling (CSDC) at 416-979-5195 as well as

may also serve as useful resources. Many additional resources for successful learning can be found at . For information on the Academic Accommodation Support, please see . The Ryerson Writing Centre () offers free one-on-one tutorials on all aspects of written work (4th floor of Student Learning Centre, 341 Yonge Street; 416598-5978 x) and there is also English Language Support (). The Library offers a reference service accessible on and off campus. Through the Ask a Librarian Live service, professional Librarians are available to answer questions and assist in finding information

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