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SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
PSY 1113 20091
Course: Introduction to Psychology
Section #:208
Day(s) and Time(s): T, R
Start and end dates: 5:00-10:20
Course Delivery Method:
Course format: Lecture
Instructor: Kyle Sprangle
Office Phone:
Office Hrs:
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Division:
Associate Dean:
Office:
Phone Number:
Call #: 13249
Office Email: kyle.sprangle@mail.tulsacc.edu
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:
Director:
Office:
Phone:
COURSE PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A survey of the major areas of study in psychology, such as the biological bases of behavior,
states of consciousness, learning, memory, perception, cognition, motivation, personality theories,
psychological disorders, and therapies
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE:
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
Title: Discovering Psychology
Edition: 4th
Author: Hockenbury & Hockenbury
Publisher: Worth Publishers
Textbooks and supplies may be purchased at: Book store
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 Develop a greater understanding of how the scientific method is used to study human
behaviors
 Study a variety of theorists, their theories, and the application of each
 Learn about how physiology and psychology effects a variety of areas of human behaviors
 Personal growth and enhancement through exposure to basic psychological knowledge
 Have fun and question personal paradigms
TEACHING METHODS: LECTURE, VIDEOS, FIELD TRIP
Discussion, films, community professional speaker, classroom activities, group work, and
presentations will be the primary class activity. Lecture and discussion are designed to highlight
the most complex or important text materials. It is important for the student to understand the
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lectures are not designed to cover all the information assigned from the text. Much of the
homework for this class will be self paced reading, research and opinion papers, and essay
questions.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
2 Papers, 2 Tests, 1 Oral Report, Class Discussion, and Attendance
ATTENDANCE: Mandatory
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK: WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER NOVEMBER
11TH
Course Withdrawal:
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have
financial aid consequences for the student.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email
to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations.
This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates
gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education
and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical
Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions,
beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of
ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any
electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will
be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the
disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of
others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is
not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa
Community College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to
the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the
dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a
faculty member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request
that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the information
contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester
information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website:
www.tulsacc.edu
ABSENCES
All students should know that if an exam is missed, regardless of the reason, an excessive absence
form is filed with the Registrar’s Office. Excessive absences form will also be files as a general rule
if more than 4 hours are missed in a class of 8 days.
MAKEUP TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Make up tests will be given at the instructor’s discretion for valid excused absences. You are also
responsible for getting notes or assignments from a classmate. Assignments will be required on
due dates by all students. Preplans need to be made with your instructor for make up tests or late
assignments. Late assignments will cost you points for each day late.
COURSE CALENDAR:
October
14
16
21
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28
30
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Ch 1 Introduction & Research Methods, Ch 2 Neuroscience, 5 Learning
Ch 10 Personality, Ch 8 Motivation and Emotions / Sexuality
Ch 6 Memory / video, Ch 9 Life Span Development
Mid Term, Ch 11 Social Psychology
Ch 4 Consciousness and its variations / Drug information
Ch 12 Stress, Health, and Coping, Ch 13 Psychological Disorders / Oral Reports
November
4 – Ch 14 Therapies, Ch 3 Sensations and Perceptions/ Oral Reports/ Review
6 – Oral Reports / Final
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TESTS
Mid Term on October 23rd over chapters 1, 2, 5, 10, 8, 6, and 9
Final on October 6th over chapters 11, 4, 12, 13, 14, and drug handout
100pts
100pts
Tests include (T/F, Multiple Choice, Matching, and Essay)
Papers
*All papers are to be in Century School Book or Times New Roman font
*13 Point font size
*Black Ink
*Standard margins (1” top, 1” bottom, 1.25” sides)
*Cover sheet (Title, Name, Date, Semester, and Professor)
Due November 4th (1-2 pages typed double spaced)
50pts
Over “Brown Eyes Blue Eyes” video
Answer these questions (What was it about, your opinion of the activity, different areas it could be
used as a teaching tool, pro’s and con’s to doing this kind of activity today, if you agree with how
they did the study, and how you would react if your child (weather you have one or not) had this
gone through this, and any other comments)
Due When you do your report. No later than last day of class
(2-3 pages typed double spaced + bib page)
75pts
Over Pick any theorist that you either like or just find interesting and read more about their
history and theories. Write a brief historical study on your theorist, what areas of their theory you
either do or do not agree with and explain, if you think their past influenced them and how, add
any changes you would make to their theories and explain why you would make the change, how
you think this theory is applicable today, and any personal experiences or opinion [must have 3 or
more different references other than the book]
Oral Report
Presented on October 30 - November 6th
Present theorist paper
50 pts
Class Participation & Attendance
50 pts
Extra Credit
25pts
Due November 6th (2-3 pages typed double spaced)
Over: Write a paper on Drug use in 2008. It can be a comparison to other decades, prevalence of
use in the school/work force today, historical study on a particular drug or drug class, societal
reactions or acceptance of certain substances and why, effects of drugs on particular subcultures,
how drugs have impacted our society, where you think the progression of drug use is headed, etc.
Just pick a topic on drugs that interests you or you would like to know more about. Include at
least 3 different references.
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Grade Scale
A 100-90% = 431 - 388
B 89-80% = 387 - 345
C 79-70% = 344 - 302
D 69-60% = 301 - 259
F 59 & lower = 258 - 0
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