Psychology
Northwest College
PSYC 2316 – Psychology of Personality
CRN 46966 - Fall Semester
Spring Branch Campus | 9:30-11 a.m. | Monday and Wednesday
3-Hour Lecture/ 48 hours per semester/ Term (16 weeks)
Instructor: Jeanne Spaulding
Instructor Contact Information: Office email: jeanne.spaulding@hccs.edu
Office phone: 713 718 5526
Office location: Office AD5 in the Department offices off the 100 hallway
Office hours: Monday and Wednesday from 11:10-12:20 in AD5 and
Tuesday and Thursday in classroom from 3:20-4:20 p.m. and by appointment
Contact me by email to arrange an appointment.
Course Description
PSYC 2316 covers personality theories that apply to both normal personality and
abnormal behavior. Some of the theories covered are psychoanalytic, cognitive,
learning, and socio-cultural. Current research on the biological foundations of mental
health and illness is covered in detail. These theories are related to mental disorders
such as major depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder
and schizophrenia. Case studies of individuals enhance comprehension of mental
disorders. Treatment by psychotherapy and drugs is discussed as well as ethical, legal
and social issues relating to the mentally ill.
Prerequisites
The minimum requirements for enrollment in PSYC 2316 are 1.)having completed and
passed PSYC 2301; and, since PSYC 2316 requires college-level reading and writing
skills, placement in college-level reading (or take GUST 0342 as a co-requisite) and
placement in college-level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a co-requisite). If you
have enrolled in this course without having satisfied these prerequisites, you are at
higher risk of failure or withdrawal than students who have done so, and you should
carefully read and consider the repeater policy notice that follows.
Course Goals
The goals of all psychology courses at Houston Community College are as follows:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to
1. Succeed in advanced psychology courses that include related content and are
required for an undergraduate major in psychology
2. Succeed in advanced psychology and psychology-related courses that include
related content and are required in non-psychology majors such as nursing and
education
3. Understand and evaluate psychological concepts that are covered in this course and
are featured in news reports, self-help materials, and as a part of the process of seeking
and engaging in psychotherapy
Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
1. Define and identify key concepts in multiple (5) areas of personality theory and
abnormal psychology including concepts, facts and theoretical perspectives.
2. Describe and differentiate among the three major contemporary theories of
abnormality, the four types of treatment and the relationship between stress and health.
Also describe and differentiate among the six major classes of psychological disorders.
3. Evaluate the methods used in the study of abnormal psychology the assessment
tools used in this field.
4. Apply the use of the DSM-IV in the process of diagnosis.
Learning objectives
OBJECTIVES FOR SLO #1: Define and identify key concepts in multiple (5) areas of
personality theory and abnormal psychology including concepts, facts and theoretical
perspectives.
CORE DOMAIN 1: THE BACKGROUND AND HISTORY OF THE STUDY OF
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
1. The five attempts to define abnormality
2. Historically, what are the three types of theories about the causes of abnormality
3. Who are four of the major contributors to this history of the study of abnormality
before 1900?
CORE DOMAIN 2: THE MAJOR ASSESSMENT TOOLS USED IN THIS FIELD
1. Define and identify the methods of gathering information about symptoms and
history
2. Define and identify the methods of measuring physiological and neurophysiological
information about the client
3. Define and identify the use of clinical interviews
4. Define and identify the personality inventories such as the MMPI
5. Define and identify projective tests such as the Rorschach Inkblot Test
CORE DOMAIN 3: MAJOR IMAGING TECHNIQUES
1. Define and identify CT scan
2. Define and identify PET scan
3. Define and identify MRI
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OBJECTIVES FOR SLO#2: Describe and differentiate among the three major
contemporary theories of abnormality, the four types of treatment and the relationship
between stress and health. Also describe and differentiate among the six major classes
of psychological disorders.
CORE DOMAIN 1: BIOLOGICALTHEORIES OF ABNORMALITY
1. Describe and differentiate structural abnormalities in the brain
2. Describe and differentiate poor functioning of the brain neurotransmitter systems
3. Describe and differentiate genetic inheritance
CORE DOMAIN 2: PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORIES OF ABNORMALITY
1. Describe and differentiate between the original psychodynamic theories and the
modern psychodynamic theories.
2. Describe and differentiate between the theories based on classical conditioning and
those based on operant conditioning.
3. Describe the cognitive theories of abnormality
4. Describe and differentiate between the humanistic and existential theories of
abnormality
CORE DOMAIN 3: SOCIAL AND INTERPERSONAL THEORIES
1. Describe and differentiate family systems theory
2. Describe and differentiate social structural theory
CORE DOMAIN 4: BIOLOGICAL TREATMENTS
1. Describe medications
2. Describe herbal medicines
3. Describe new types of therapy
CORE DOMAIN 5: PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES
1.psychodynamic
2.humanistic
3. Behavior
4.Cognitive
CORE DOMAIN 6: INTERPERSONAL AND SOCIAL APPROACHES
1. Family systems therapy
2. Prevention programs
3. Cultural specific therapies
CORE DOMAIN 7: PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO STRESS
1.Sleep and health
2. Personality and health
3. Interventions to improve health
CORE DOMAIN 8: ANXIETY DISORDERS
1. Panic disorder
2. Phobias
3. Generalized Anxiety disorder
4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
CORE DOMAIN 9: SOMATOFORM AND DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS
1. Conversion disorder
2. Somatization disorder
3. Hypochondriasis
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CORE DOMAIN 10: MOOD DISORDERS
1. Major depression
2. Bipolar disorder
3. The theories
4. The treatments
CORE DOMAIN 11: TYPES OF PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS
1. Schizophrenia
2. Other psychotic disorders
3. The theories
4. The treatments
CORE DOMAIN 12: TYPES OF PERSONALY DISORDERS
1. Odd-eccentric disorders
2. Dramatic-emotional disorders
3. Anxious-fearful disorders
4. The theories
5. The treatments
CORE DOMAIN 13: TYPES OF CHILDHOOD DISORDERS
1. Behavior disorders
2. Separation anxiety disorder
3. Mental retardation
4. Pervasive developmental disorders
5. Special issues with children
OBJECTIVE FOR SLO#3: Evaluate the methods used in the study of abnormal
psychology the assessment tools used in this field.
CORE DOMAIN 1: CASE STUDIES
1. Evaluate the advantages of case studies in abnormal psychology
2. Evaluate the disadvantages of case studies, especially the lack of generalizability
and objectivity.
CORE DOMAIN 2: CORRELATIONAL STUDIES
1. Evaluate the necessity of using correlation in the study of abnormality
2. Evaluate the use of cross-sectional and longitudinal research in this area
3. Evaluate the importance of statistical significance
4. Evaluate the difference between correlation and causation
5. Evaluate the importance of representativeness
6. Evaluate the need for good external validity
CORE DOMAIN 3: EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES
1. Evaluate the limitations of human laboratory study
2. Evaluate the limitations of human laboratory study
3. Evaluate the importance of random assignment
4. Evaluate the limitations of generalizability
5. Evaluate the special ethical issues with this type of research, especially in therapy
outcome studies
OBJECTIVES FOR SLO#4: Apply the use of the DSM-IV in the process of diagnosis.
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CORE DOMAIN 1: Apply the use of the DSM-IV in the process of diagnosis
Students will apply
1. What type of information is used in the diagnostic process?
2. How does the psychologist use the Five Axes?
3. How do psychologists use the information in each of the disorder chapters and the
DSM-IV to create a diagnostic report?
CALENDAR for FALL 2010
Aug.30 Introduction and discussion of the syllabus, text and assignments.
Start Chapter 1: Looking at Abnormality.
Sept. 1 Continued. Only a few details on pages 11-21 will be on the test.
Sept. 6 Labor Day Holiday, please read Chapter 1 and ½ of Chapter 2 so we can discuss the theories.
Sept. 8 Chapter 2: Contemporary Theories of Abnormality. *Assignment on your two favorite theories
and why (1-2 pages) with class discussion (5 points).
Sept. 13 *Finish Chapter 2 and group reports on your favorite theory and hand in typed assignment.
Sept. 15 Cover parts of Chapter 3: The Research Endeavor. See the objectives for this chapter.
Start Chapter 4: Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality.
Sept. 20 Demonstration of personality tests. Finish Chapter 4.
Sept. 22 Review for Test 1.Bring your Learning Objectives. Discuss the essays and extra credit.
Sept. 27 *Test I: Chapters 1-4 and short essay. Bring Scantron and pencil. Hand in extra credit on
Learning Objectives at the beginning of class, and pick it after you finish the exam.
Sept. 29 We will go over the multiple choice test and then start Chapter 5: Treatments for Abnormality.
Oct. 4
Oct. 6
Chapter 5 Continued. Choose the disorder for your case 1 report.
Chapter 6: Stress Disorders and Health Psychology (including PTSD)
Oct. 11 Chapter 7: Anxiety Disorders.
Oct. 13 Continued. Videos of DSM training cases. We will cover parts Chapter 8: Dissociative and
Somatoform Disorders. Create your case report notes by Monday.
Oct. 18 *Group discussions on Cases (5 points). Review for Test II. Remember Learning Objectives.
Oct. 20 *Test II: Chapters 5-8. Hand in extra credit and pick up afterwards.
Oct. 25 * Hand in typed Case report. Be very careful to follow the guidelines exactly. Do not use typical
English paper format. Overview of Mood Disorders with DSM-IV Criteria.
Oct. 27 Chapter 9: Mood Disorders and videos. Choose your disorder for case 2 report.
Nov.1
Nov. 3
Parts of Chapter 10: Suicide. Discussion of depression and suicide.
Chapter 11: Schizophrenia
Nov. 8 Chapter 11 continued, videos. Start Chapter 12: Personality Disorders.
Prepare your case one notes.
Nov. 10 Finish Chapter 12 and Review DSM-IV Criteria. Group Discussions on Cases (5 points)
Nov. 15 *Test III: Chapters 9-12. Discussion of withdrawal policy at 10:10.
Nov. 17 *Hand in Case 2 report. Go over multiple-choice. Start Chapter 13: Childhood disorders.
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Nov. 18: *Last day for Administrative/student withdrawals – 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 22 Finish Childhood Disorders with DVD. Handout on Chapter 18 project (5 points).
Nov. 24 Happy Thanksgiving and find an article from the internet that covers mental illness, treatment,
legal issues, etc. in the news. See handout
Nov. 29 Cover parts of Chapter 14: Cognitive Disorders: Dementia, Delirium and Amnesia
Dec. 1
Chapter 16: Sexual Disorders and Gender Identity Disorders (certain parts only).
Chapter 17: Substance-Related Disorders (certain parts only)
Dec. 6
Chapter 18: Mental Health and the Law
Dec. 8 * Final group activity: Reports on Chapter 18 project. Review for the Final Exam on Chapters
13-14 and 16-18
May 15 * (Wednesday) *Final Exam at 9 a.m.
* Reminds you there is an exam or graded activity that day.
Instructional Methods
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Student Assignments
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Assessments
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Instructional Materials
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Student Supplemental Handbook
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HCC Policy Statement - ADA
Services to Students with Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning,
psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the
respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized
to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support
Services Office.
(District ADA Coordinator – Donna Price – 713.718.5165
Central ADA Counselors – Jaime Torres - 713.718.6164
Martha Scribner – 713.718.6164
Northeast ADA Counselor- Kim Ingram – 713.718.8420
Northwest ADA Counselor – Mahnaz Kolaini – 713.718.5422
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Southeast ADA Counselor – Jette Lott - 713.718.7218
Southwest ADA Counselor – Dr. Becky Hauri – 713.718.7910
Coleman ADA Counselor – Dr. Raj Gupta – 713.718.7631)
HCC Policy Statement: Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the
coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available
to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual
achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field.
Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You
are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in
the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance
of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with
honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary
proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of
scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating
on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
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Copying from another students’ test paper;
Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or
part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged
incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written
work offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a
grade of 0 or F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or
recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student
Handbook)
HCC Policy Statements
Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is
the best way to succeed in this class. Research has shown that the single most
important factor in student success is attendance. Simply put, going to class greatly
increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend all lecture and labs
regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during your absences. Class
attendance is checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for
nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences.
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If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information
that is discussed in class is important for your career, students may be dropped from a
course after accumulating absences in excess of 12.5% hours of instruction. The six
hours of class time would include any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or
leaving class early.
You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the
decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class.
However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that you have “lost” the
class.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class,
including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to
find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or discussion
or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.
Class attendance equals class success.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy
If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the
course prior to the final date of withdrawal. Before, you withdraw from your course;
please take the time to meet with the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to
do so. The instructor may be able to provide you with suggestions that would enable
you to complete the course. Your success is very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the
Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more than SIX
total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a certificate
and/or degree.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an
Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that
you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic
performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn
about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring,
child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your
academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you may withdraw yourself online (except for
flex entry classes) OR contact a HCC counselor or your professor to withdraw you and
this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript.
(**Final withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length,
please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any
HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal
deadlines.) Remember to allow sufficient time (at least 24-hour response time)
when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or
counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a
day before the deadline. Some professors may not be willing to process the
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withdrawal requests or have specific timelines for processing withdrawal
requests, please consult with your individual professor for details. If you do not
withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class
as your final grade.
Repeat Course Fee
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat
failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course
more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is
to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC
will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a
course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing
grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study
habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course
participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
International Students
Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your student Visa. Once a W is
given for the course (after you have submitted withdrawal form formally), it will not be
changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International
Student Office at 713-718-8520, if you have any questions about your visa status and
other transfer issues.
Classroom Behavior
As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop
and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this
responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes
it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect
the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical
goal.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to
be respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your
fellow students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices,
and will not use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the
instructor.
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in
classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring,
or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a
reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for
information regarding reasonable accommodations
Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
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Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student
grades are to be derived
Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions,
and lectures
Description of any special projects or assignments
Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make
up
Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of
any special projects or assignments
Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all
assignments
Grading
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HCCS Grading Scale
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F
TEXTBOOKS:
Nolen-Hoeksema, Susan. (2008) Abnormal Psychology, Fourth Edition., Media and Research Update.
Boston: McGraw-Hill. If you can find a used 4th Edition you may use this also, but you will not have the
Faces Interactive. We will be using cases from the Faces Interactive on the publisher’s website and some
Xerox copies from class for the essay questions. You will be given a set of Learning Objectives that you
will need to learn and understand, and bring to class when we review for test.
Publisher website: www.mhhe.com/nolen4
DISABILITIES OR LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES: Please inform your instructor at the
beginning of the semester if you have a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning,
psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) that may limit your ability to participate fully in this course.
Arrangements will be made to assist you if you have documentation from the ADA counselors in
office RC12.The phone number is 713 718 5422. The Testing Center phone is 713 718 5671.
If English is your second language, you may use a bi-lingual dictionary (book form) during
exams with the permission of the instructor. Tutoring is available to help you.
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SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: This includes, but is not limited to, cheating on tests (including
inappropriate notes for the tests), plagiarism, and collusion. A zero will be given for any paper or
test on which there is cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism includes copying the text word for word
on the essays. You will get an F in the course if it happens twice. See the student handbook for
details.
ATTENDANCE: Please discuss with me if you are having difficulty attending to class. Note that
you can receive up to 25 points for completion of in-class quizzes and exercises so that
attendance is very important. Usually you will not know in advance when we will have an
activity or quiz and there are no make-ups.
TARDINESS AND LEAVING EARLY: This is disruptive to the class and thus will count as ½
absence if more than ten minutes. If you feel you have a valid reason, please discuss it with your
instructor outside of class time. As with absences, it is the student’s responsibility to ask if there
were handouts or special announcements.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Receiving a W in a course may affect the status of your
student Visa. Once a W is given for the course on the Withdrawal date (Nov. 6th this semester),
it will not be changed to an F because of the visa consideration. Please contact the International
Student Office at 713-718-8520, if you have any questions about your visa status and other
transfer issues.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Students, in order to withdraw, will need instructional or
counseling faculty approval before the withdrawal deadline each term. The State of Texas
has begun to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. If you take the
same course more than two times, you have to pay extra tuition.
In 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting students who started college in Fall
2007 or later to no more than six total course withdrawals throughout their academic
career in obtaining a baccalaureate degree. There may be future penalties imposed.
I offer opportunities for tutoring or other assistance throughout the semester. Please discuss any
problems you are having as soon as possible so that you can receive passing grades. If you
decide to withdraw, then you need to email me requesting that I withdraw and giving your
reason before November 12, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. Otherwise, you will be given whatever grades
earned (A, B, C, D, or F) for the course.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: Students who talk among themselves is disruptive to both the other
students and the instructor. Both faculty and students are expected to treat each other with
respect in a way that facilitates learning. During the second week of class a seating chart will be
created. If you want to sit in a different part of the classroom, this is the time to request this. If
your behavior is impeding the other students’ ability to hear the lecture or discussion, it is the
option of the instructor to move you to another seat or withdraw you from the class for repeated
disruptions.
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES IN PSYCHOLOGY: It is highly recommended that psychology majors
join the psychology honor society (Psi Beta) if you received an A in Psyc 2301, or have a 3.5 in
all psychology courses and a 3.0 overall. There are also lectures and other activities sponsored by
Psi Beta., and lectures in the community.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION: There will be lectures, discussions, in-
class activities and videos/media. The instructor is responsible for the lectures, but students are
expected to attend classes and to participate in discussions and activities. These in-class
activities earn points, which cannot be made up, so attendance is very important. If a student is
absent or tardy, it is their responsibility to ask after class about any announcements or handouts.
The lectures will cover most of the textbook material on which you will be tested. Talking
between students during lecture is considered disruptive. Students should be ready at any time
to answer questions about the lecture or text.
Evaluation will measure the different skills needed on multiple-choice and essay tests, and in-class
discussions and possible outside activities. Tests I-IV will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions (50 points) and
one essay (15 points). Students will receive 3-5 essays two weeks before each test to prepare. Many of the essays
will involve cases from the Faces Interactive on the McGraw-Hill web site, but some will be theoretical or cases that
will be on reserve
Students may outline the answers to the essays on the essay sheet, and use it during the test. Any notes not
pertaining to the essays are considered cheating! One essay will be chosen randomly for all students to write in
class. Since these essays are meant to fulfill the “writing across the curriculum” requirement of HCC, they are
expected to be well written, with correct spelling and grammar. Essays earning less than 10 points may be rewritten
for additional partial credit. You will have a handout for guidance.
GRADING SYSTEM:
4 Tests, one essay and 50 M/C question, 65 points each, one dropped
In-class activities and assignments
Final exam: 65 questions plus one essay
195 points
25 points
80 points
300 points
A=270-300 points or 90%
B=240-269 points or 80%
C=210-239 points or 70%
D=180-209 points or 60%
There will be no make-up exams without arrangements made before the next class period. , but one
exam will be dropped.
Extra credit (up to 15 points) can be earned by writing out the answers to the learning objectives
and handing them in just before each exam. You will also be given the option of using a Service
Learning project and report to improve your grade. Relevant outside lectures or activities may
be used for extra credit with approval of the instructor.
Please note: Students may bring their one essay sheet with handwritten notes on it, which is
handed in with the test. Notes should pertain to the essays only. Notes on other material are
considered cheating! Number your essay notes. No Xeroxing is allowed.