General Psychology
Psychology 1
Spring 2014
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 11:30-12:20pm in For1
Call # 01799
Section # 05
Instructor: Shannon Hassett
Office: Forum 6F
Office Hours: Monday: 2:30-3:30; Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 1:30-2:30
Office Phone #: (408) 864-8297
E-mail: hassettshannon@deanza.edu (Emails: Due to the large number of students I
serve, my ability to answer individual questions by email is EXTREMELY limited.
Please ask questions before, during or after class or during my office hours.) Please do
not e-mail me that you have missed class unless you have missed an exam, have missed a
class in the first two weeks of the quarter, or have missed four classes and have a valid
excuse (i.e., hospitalization, death of a loved one).
Webpage: http://www.deanza.edu/faculty/hassettshannon/psyc1/ (Chapter Outlines,
Study Guides, Homework & Extra Credit can be found here)
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Required Text: Essentials of Psychology: Concepts and Applications, 3rd Edition, Jeffrey
S. Nevid
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Course Description:
This is an introductory survey course of the general field of psychology. Some of the
topics we will cover include: research methods, conditioning, memory, personality
development, aggression, emotions, stress, therapy, sexuality, motivation, consciousness,
biology and behavior and abnormal psychology.
Student Learning Outcomes:
As a result of taking this class, you should be able to:
1) Describe the ways in which psychology is grounded in the scientific method
2) Demonstrate by reference to supporting research, findings that underlie everyday
knowledge and beliefs as they relate to psychology
3) Create real life examples that show how psychology is present in many human
endeavors
4) Contrast the 5 main models (cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, biological, socialcultural) used to explain psychopathology and treatment
Course Format:
This course will be presented in a lecture and discussion format, with demonstrations and
in-class activities.
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Performance Evaluations:
1) Three exams will be given throughout the quarter. The first two exams will consist of
multiple-choice and short answer questions. The final will consist of multiple-choice
questions. Exams will cover the text, lectures, discussions, homework and videos,
with an emphasis on lectures. Study guides for each exam are posted on my faculty
webpage (http://www.deanza.edu/faculty/hassettshannon/psyc1/ ). The first two
exams will be worth 60 points. The final will be worth 80 points. You will need a
scantron (#2052—the brown form) and a # 2 pencil for the exams, so come prepared.
You are allowed to make-up one exam IF you miss a regularly scheduled exam (this
only applies to the first two exams). You must notify me by one day after the
scheduled exam to be able to take the make-up. Failure to take an exam (in class or a
scheduled make-up) will result in you being dropped, if it is before the drop deadline.
Failure to take the final will result in a failing grade in the course. Please be
forewarned that the make-up exam is more difficult than the regularly scheduled
exam. You will need to take the make up during my office hours.
2) Four in-class group-learning activities will be assigned during class sessions. Please
see the schedule. It is highly recommended that you bring your textbooks and class
notes for the activities. A group grade will be assigned. Each activity is worth 10
points. If you miss an in-class activity, see my webpage for an alternate make-up
assignment http://www.deanza.edu/faculty/hassettshannon/psyc1/assignments.html).
3) There will be homework assigned online
(http://www.deanza.edu/faculty/hassettshannon/psyc1/assignments.html) which will
help prepare you for each of the three exams. The homework assignments will total
60 points. I will not accept late work, NO EXCEPTIONS!
4) You can earn a maximum of 10 points on extra credit. There will be a few different
options announced in class and online.
Grades:
Grades will be calculated on the points you earned during the term, plus any extra credit.
The total points possible are 300.
A= at least 90% (270+)
B= at least 80% (240-269 points)
C= at least 70% (210-239 points)
D= at least 60% (180-209 points)
F= below 60% (less than 180 points)
Note: On page 4 you are given a place to keep your grades, which enables you to monitor
your performance in this class.
*The California Community College Board of Governors recently passed revisions to
Title 5 regarding course repetition. “Students may enroll in a course only three (3)
times if they received a substandard grade (D, F, NP or NC) or withdrew from a class
with a "W."”
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Class Attendance:
Attendance is required. It is your responsibility to sign the roll sheet. You are allowed to
miss a maximum of four class sessions. If you miss more than four class sessions you
may be dropped. Please see the catalog for dropping procedures, as it is up to you to
drop; otherwise you may end up with an “F” instead of a “W”.
If you will be late to class, please do not enter class any later than 11:40 or this will count
as an absence. It is your responsibility to be in class and on time.
Responsibility and Respect
* If you miss a class it is your responsibility to get the notes from a classmate; I do NOT
give out my notes. Be sure to follow the schedule in the syllabus to see what we will be
covering that day. Missing a class does not excuse you from turning in assignments or
missing an exam.
*Please come prepared to class every day to take notes. Please don’t get up to sharpen
pencils, etc while class is in session. .
***PLEASE shut off (and keep off) ALL electronic devices (this includes, but is not
limited to laptops, ipads, cell phones and mp3 players) while class is in session, as it is
very distracting to you as a student as well as to others. All of these devices need to be
put away in your backpack and must remain there until class is over. If it becomes a
problem, I will ask you to leave class and this will count as an absence.
*Please be respectful to everyone in the class by using appropriate language and
appropriate topics of discussion. If you do not abide by these rules you may be dropped
from the class.
* I encourage and expect class participation, but I want every student to feel that he/she
has the opportunity to participate. I will not allow a few students to dominate
discussions.
****PLEASE do not call or e-mail me that you are going to miss class or have missed
class, unless you have missed an exam or have missed a class within the first two weeks
of the quarter or have missed four classes and have a valid excuse. Please e-mail me
only if you have a situation that needs to be addressed & you cannot get a hold of me
during my office hours. Each quarter I have roughly 300 students. PLEASE keep this in
mind when e-mailing me. If you do e-mail me, please include a subject line that states
what class you are in; otherwise it will be deleted.
Academic Integrity:
I expect that all students will act in accordance with the De Anza Code of Conduct Policy
(http://www.deanza.edu/studenthandbook/pdf/studentrights.pdf, p.11-14) Academic
dishonesty, cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. If you are caught cheating or
plagiarizing you will fail the exam/assignment and will not be allowed to make it up.
Your name will also be forwarded to the student disciplinarian officer, and she/he may
take further action.
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Helpful Links for Student Success
Tutoring & Writing Center: http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess/
Disability Support Programs & Services: http://www.deanza.edu/dsps/
Counseling & Advising Center: http://www.deanza.edu/counseling/
Psychological Services: http://www.deanza.edu/psychologicalservices/
Health Services: http://www.deanza.edu/healthservices/
Exams:
(200 points total)
1. ____/60 points
2. ____/60 points
3. ____/80 points
Your Personal Grade Record
Homework:
(60 points total)
In-Class Learning Activities
(40 points total)
1. ____/10
2. ____/10
3. ____/10
4. ____/10
Extra Credit: ____/10
Total Points:______/300
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Tentative Schedule of Assignments and Important Dates
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Topic
Introduction to course
The Science of Psychology
The Science of Psychology cont.
Social Psychology
Social Psychology cont.
Activity #1
Learning & Behavior
Memory
Memory cont.
Activity #2
Bio. Foundations of Behavior
Homework #1 Due
Exam #1 (Ch. 1,14,5,6)
Bio. Foundations of Behavior cont.
NO CLASS (Holiday)
Psychological Disorders/Treat.
LAST DAY TO DROP!
Psychological Disorders/Treat. cont.
Activity #3
Personality
Personality cont.
Homework #2 Due
Exam #2 (Ch. 2,12,13)
Personality cont.
Consciousness
Consciousness cont.
Motivation, Emotions, & Health
Motivation, Emotions, & Health cont.
Activity #4
Homework #3 Due/
Last day to turn in extra credit
Final Exam (Ch.11,4,8,10)
11:30am-1:30pm
Chapter
1
14
5
6
2
12&13
11
4
8/10
Dates
4/7
4/8-10
4/14-15
4/16-17
4/21-24
4/24
4/28-5/1
5/5-8
5/12
5/12
5/13-14
5/14
5/15
5/19-22
5/26
5/27-29
5/30
6/2-4
6/4
6/5
6/9
6/9
6/10
6/11
6/12
6/16-17
3/18-19
6/23
6/23
6/23
6/23
6/25
*Note: The above schedule is tentative and is subject to change if necessary.
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