PSYC 1101
Introduction to Psychology
Summer 2013
Instructor: Dr. Barry Kicklighter
Office Location: Russell 309
Office Phone: 678-359-5036
E-mail address: bkicklighter@gdn.edu
Office Hours: M-T 12:30-1:30
General Course Description
This course is a broad survey of the major topics in psychology, including research
methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning,
memory, personality, and abnormal psychology. Credit Hours: 3
Textbook
Ciccarelli, Saundra. (2008) Psychology (2nd or 3rd Edition). Prentice Hall.
Online Information
PowerPoint presentations and outlines presented in class, as well as most homework
assignments, are available online at http://www.gdn.edu/Faculty/bkicklighter/.
Instructional Objectives
To assist student in acquiring knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, and issues of
psychology and in understanding how these may apply in real life situations.
Student’s Responsibility
Attendance and class participation. Records of attendance will be kept. While class
attendance will not directly affect the course grade, it is expected that students will attend class,
and they are responsible for knowing information given in class. No one will be allowed to enter
the class room during a quiz or after 15 minutes. Class participation, discussion of relevant
topics, and asking questions is always encouraged.
Cell Phone Disruptions: Cell phones are not allowed during class time. Each occurrence
of cell phone usage will result in a 2 point test grade reduction.
Talking Disruptions: You are encouraged to participate in class discussions, but personal
talking will result in a warning and then a 2 point test grade reduction.
Preparation for class and completion of assigned work: In order to take the best
advantage of classroom lecture and discussion, it is important to prepare for classes ahead of
time by reading assigned material. Tests should be taken on the assigned day, and assigned work
should be completed by the due date.
Awareness and communication: It is the student’s responsibility: 1) to be aware of test
dates and assignment deadlines; 2) to obtain notes or other information missed; 3) to turn in
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assignments by deadline dates; 4) to communicate any special circumstances, events, or needs
that will interfere with his/her course work to the instructor in a timely fashion.
Academic Honesty
See the Gordon College Academic Catalog 2011-2012 for the official college policy.
Evidence of cheating on examinations or plagiarism of written assignments will, at minimum,
result in a grade of zero for the test or assignment.
Evaluation and Assessment
Exams: There will be 3 exams and a final. Exams will cover material discussed both in
the textbook and in class.
Assignments: Assignments may be completed with other students. All paper assignments
are due prior to or at the beginning of class on the due date and must be completed on assigned
forms. All assignments can be turned in early and assignments that are available on the
instructor’s webpage can be emailed to the instructor prior to class time. NO ASSIGNMENTS
WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE BEGINNING OF CLASS TIME ON THE DUE DATE.
Quizzes: On most days, we will have a quiz at the beginning of class based on the key
terms found in the chapter that will be discussed that day in class. A list of each chapter’s key
terms is found at the end of the chapter. The chapter that should be studied is shown on the
course schedule beside the class date. Any correct answers will result in a .25 bonus point on the
upcoming test. There will be no makeup quizzes.
Extra Credit Essay Assignment: Three essays will be offered during the session. These essays
should be typed, double-spaced, and one and one-half to two pages long. These will be counted as a
possible five extra credit points. The essays will be evaluated to ensure that you followed the instructions
and that you put some thought into the answer.
Grading Scale
Your final grade will be based on the following:
Exams: 200 points
Assignments: 52 points
Grading Scale
A = 225-250 points
B = 200-225 points
C = 175-200 points
D = 150-175 points
F = 0–150 points
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Introduction to Psychology
Tentative Schedule
Summer 2013 – 8:00 - 10:05 Russell 326 (M-F)
DATE CHAPTER
TOPIC/READINGS
6/25
1
Introduction & Psychology: The Science (1.1;1.2;1.6-1:9) (1.1;1.2;1.7-1:10)
6/26
1
Psychology: The Science (1:10-1:1:14) (1:11-1:15)
2
Neural & Hormonal Systems (2.1-2.4) (2:1-2:7& 2:14)
6/27
2
The Brain (2.5-2.11) (2:8-2:13) (Brain Assignment Due by 8am)
6/28
11
Stress & Health (ALL)
Memory (ALL)
7/1
6
Extra Credit Essay Assignment 1 Due
Sensation & Perception (3.1, 3.7-3.11) (3:1-3:2;3:11-3:17)
7/2
3
TEST 1 (CHs: 1,2,11)
7/3
4
Consciousness (ALL)
7/4
NO CLASS - HOLIDAY
7/5
Learning: Operant Conditioning & Observational Learning (5.4-5.13)
7/8
5
(5.7-5.23) Extra Credit Essay Assignment 2 Due
Learning: Classical Conditioning (5.1-5.3) (5.1-5.6)
7/9
5
(Operant Assignment Due by 8am)
8
Lifespan (8.1-8.6) (7.1-7.10)
7/10
(7)
TEST 2 (CHs: 3,4,5, 6)
7/11
8
Lifespan (8.8-8.10) (7.11-7.219)
9
Motivation (9.1-9:7) (9.1-9:13)
12
7/12
(13)
Social Psychology (12.1-12:7) (13.1-13.10)
Social Psychology (12.8-12:13) (13.11-13.20)
7/15
12
Extra Credit Essay Assignment 3 Due
13
Theories of Personality: Psychoanalytic Perspective (13.1-13.4) (12.1-12:6)
7/16
(12)
TEST 3 (CHs: 8,9,12)
Theories of Personality: Humanistic Perspective, Trait & Biology
7/17
13
(13.5-13.9) (12.7-12:17)
7/18
14
Psychological Disorders (ALL) (Disorders Assignment due by 8am)
7/19
15
Psychological Therapies (ALL)
7/22
Final Exam (CHs: 13,14,15)
*ITALICS ARE USED FOR SECOND EDITION.
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