PHOENIX COLLEGE SPRING 2013
Professor Bronnenkant (Prof. B)
Psychology 101
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY
Section: 22189, Room DB222
anna.bronnenkant@phoenixcollege.edu
Office: 602-542-9266
Psychology Office (602) 285-7257
SYLLABUS
CLASS EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
GRADES:
A
90
-
100
POINTS:
676-751
B
80
-
89
601-675
C
70
-
79
526-600
D
60
-
69
451-525
GRADE AREAS
POINTS
28 Participation
2
15 Take Home Tests
20
1 Midterm Test
70
15 Homework
15
1 Final Test
100
TOTAL
TOTAL POSSIBLE
56
300
70
225
100
751
PERCENTAGE
8%
40%
9%
30%
13%
100%
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY Class meets from 5:40 to 6:55 P.M. January 14, 2013 – May 1, 2013
(Final Wednesday May 8, 2013 at 5:00 P.M.)
How to figure your grade:
Points you have received divided by the points possible
TESTS:
Chapter tests are take home, open book tests. The midterm test is in-class (or at my option
take-home or on-line) and open-book on Chapters 1-7. The final is a standardized Department
wide in-class (closed book) test that is cumulative over Chapters 1-15.
You will record all of your answers to all tests on Scantron sheets IN PENCIL.
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BOOKS AND SUPPLIES:
TEXT: Exploring Psychology by David G. Myers
SUPPLIES: 20 Computer Graded Answer Sheets (Scranton) with at least 50 numbers (green
color). Bring paper and pencil or pen to each class.
Recommended: Three-ring Binder with 15 separators (one for each chapter) to keep your
outlines, tests, and homework papers
Extra Credit:
There will be one extra credit assignment distributed two weeks before the end of the
semester that will be worth a total of 20 points. OR, you can do your own extra credit project,
but I must approve it in advance.
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You will also get 5 (easy) extra credit points if you e-mail me so I have your e-mail address,
home address, and phone number.
E-MAIL FORMAT:
In every e-mail you send me, please put your name (last name first, then first name) and “MW
S’13” in the subject line before the subject of your email. Example: “Smith, John MW S’13 re:
Chapter 3 assignment question.”
Absences:
Excused absence - One automatic (no reason necessary, but you still need to tell me you will not
be in class).
Attendance is important. Contact me if you will be absent. If I do not hear from you, your
absence will be unexcused.
Two unexcused absences in a row and you may be dropped from the class at my option. Or
depending on how far we are in the semester, you may receive a failing grade for the
class if you have not also turned in your homework assignments.
There are sometimes reasons why you can’t tell me you will be absent before class. Contact me
as soon as possible after your absence (e-mail is fine).
PARTICIPATION:
I will measure your participation by your classroom discussion and exercises.
HOMEWORK:
You are responsible for obtaining the assignments if you are absent. I can usually e-mail you any
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take-home test if you request. ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE TYPED.
Outlines and assignments are posted on the Phoenix College website
http://www.phoenixcollege.edu under Academics; programs by name; Psychology; Faculty and
Office Hours; and then Anna C. Bronnenkant.
The homework is always to read a chapter a week, do the homework assignments, and any takehome test. “Assignments” refer to the homework and the take-home tests. See the
Assignment schedule below.
YOU WILL NOT PASS THE CLASS IF YOU DO NOT TURN IN ALL HOMEWORK
ASSIGNMENTS.
LATE HOMEWORK:
Everyone gets one “buy,” this means that you can hand in one homework assignment and one
take-home test one class period late without penalty. YOU MUST WRITE “BUY” AND THE
DATE ON THE HOMEWORK OR TEST ASSIGNMENT TO GET FULL CREDIT. You still have to
do the assignment.
Otherwise, homework assignments turned in one class period late receive half credit.
Assignments turned in more than one class period late (other than an excused absence—see
below) will not receive any credit unless approved by the instructor.
Excused absences:
You are responsible for obtaining your homework assignments when you are absent. Homework
and tests given out the day you are in class are due on the due day, or the day you return,
whichever is later. Tests are not posted on the web site. So, tests are due one class period
after you return from your absence. You must write “ABSENT” on the assignment to get
credit.
If you are chronically absent, you may lose the privilege of having an extra class to turn in your
assignments.
Unexcused Absences:
No credit for homework or tests missed with an unexcused absence.
DISCLAIMER:
 I will notify you of any changes in course requirements or policies.
 You are responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with the
information in the Syllabus and Class Expectations.
 You are responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with the college
policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook
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DISABILITY STATEMENT:
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) coordinates services which will ensure students with
disabilities equal access to college programs and resources. Services include interpreting for
the deaf/hard of hearing, note taking, reading, testing accommodations, adaptive technology,
enlarged print and Braille text for handouts and course materials, audio tapes and special
seating arrangements. Certain classroom accommodations such as interpreting services, audio
taped texts and converted Braille materials require preparation time. For this reason, students
with disabilities are encouraged to contact the DRC office prior to registration in order to
provide the necessary documentation. All disability-related information obtained by the DRC
remains confidential.
Phone: * (602) 285-7477; Location LC Building. *
ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
ASSIGNMENT TOPIC
ASSIGNMENT DUE
1/14/13 Introductions
E-Mail your professor
Ch. 1: The Science of Psychology
5 Extra Credit Points!!
1/16/13 Ch. 1:The Science of Psychology
Read Chapter 1
1/21/13
NO CLASS MLK BIRTHDAY
1/23/13 Ch. 2: Biology of the Mind
Read Ch. 2
1/28/13 Ch. 2: Biology of the Mind
1/30/13 2/1/13 Ch. 3: Consciousness
Ch. 1 Homework and Take–home Test
due
Read Chapter 3
2/4/13 Ch. 3: Consciousness
Ch. 2 Homework and Take–home Test
2/6/13 Chapter 4: Nature, Nurture, and
Diversity/ Lifespan Development
Read Chapter 4
2/11/13 Chapter 4: Nature, Nurture, and
Diversity/ Lifespan Development
Chapter 5: Lifespan Development
2/13/13 Chapter 5: Lifespan
Development
2/18/13
2/20/13 Chapter 6: Sensation &
Perception
2/25/13 Chapter 6: Sensation &
Perception
2/27/13 Ch. 7: Learning
Read Chapter 5
Ch. 3 Homework and Take–home Test
NO CLASS PRESIDENT’S DAY
Read Chapter 6
Ch. 4/5 Homework and Take–home
Test
Read Chapter 7
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3/4/13 Ch. 7: Learning
3/6/13 Ch. 8: Memory
Ch. 6 Homework and Take–home Test
Read Chapter 8
3/11/13-3/15/13
3/18/13 Ch. 8: Memory
3/20/13 Ch. 9: Thinking, Language, &
Intelligence
SPRING BREAK- NO CLASS
Ch. 7 Homework and Take–home Test
Read Chapter 9
MIDTERM DUE NEXT WEEK
3/25/13 Ch. 9: Thinking, Language, &
Intelligence
3/27/13 Chapter 10: Motivation
MIDTERM: Chapters 1-7 due
Ch. 8 Homework and Take–home Test
Read Chapter 10
4/1/13 Chapter 10: Motivation
Ch. 9 Homework and Take–home Test
4/3/13 Chapter 11: Emotions, Stress &
Health
4/8/13 Chapter 11: Emotions, Stress &
Health
4/10/13 Ch. 12: Personality
Read Chapter 11
4/15/13 Ch. 12: Personality
Chapter 11 Homework and Take-home
Test due
Read Chapter 13
Ch. 12 Homework and Take–home Test
Read Chapter 14
Ch. 13 Homework and Take–home Test
Read Chapter 15
Ch. 14 Homework and Take–home Test
Ch. 15 Homework and Take-home Test
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS AFTER
THIS DATE
Study for Final
Extra Credit Project Due
4/17/13 Ch. 13: Psychological Disorders
4/22/13 Ch. 13: Psychological Disorders
4/24/13 Ch. 14: Therapies
4/29/13 Ch. 14: Therapies/ Chapter 15:
Social Psychology
5/1/13 Chapter 15: Social Psychology
“JEOPARDY” REVIEW
5/8/13
FINAL EXAMINATION
Ch. 10 Homework and Take-home Test
Read Chapter 12
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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 11/22/94
PSY101
LEC
3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Introduction to Psychology
To acquaint the student with basic principles, methods and fields of psychology such as learning,
memory, emotion, perception, physiological, developmental, intelligence, social and abnormal.
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Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competency
PSY101
Introduction to Psychology
1. Describe the historical roots of psychology. (I)
2. Describe the research methods used by psychologists. (I)
3. Describe the relationship between body and behavior and the mechanisms of sensation and perception and
states of consciousness. (I)
4. Define the terms and describe the concepts and processes of learning and conditioning, thinking and memory,
and motivation and emotion. (II)
5. Describe the basic theories of human development and personality. (III)
6. Define the terms and describe the issues in the area of intelligence and intelligence testing. (III)
7. Describe stress and its effects on behavior. (IV)
8. Describe health psychology and factors to control stress. (IV)
9. Identify the major categories of abnormal behavior. (IV)
10. Describe the major therapeutic approaches used for the treatment of abnormal behavior. (IV)
11. Describe the factors that influence group behavior and interpersonal relationships. (V)
12. Describe how psychology is applied in real world situations. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Outline
PSY101
Introduction to Psychology
I. History and science of psychology
A. History of psychology
B. Research methods
C. Biology of behavior
D. Sensation and perception
E. States of consciousness
II. Influences of the environment
A. Learning and conditioning
B. Thinking and memory
C. Motivation and emotion
III. Development and individual differences
A. Human development
B. Intelligence
C. Personality
IV. Conflict and adjustment
A. Adjustment and stress
B. Abnormal behavior
C. Therapy
V. Social psychology
A. Interpersonal relations
B. Social interactions
VI. Applied psychology
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