Appendix A
Syllabi
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Course Title
Introduction to Psychology
Statistics
Experimental Psychology
Social Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Child & Adolescent Development
Learning and Motivation
Personality Theory
Tests and Measurements
History and Systems
Cognition
Physiological Psychology
Senior Research I
Senior Research II
Course Number
PSYC101
PSYC210
PSYC212
PSYC217
PSYC259
PSYC265
PSYC311
PSYC357
PSYC396
PSYC456
PSYC457
PSYC459
PSYC498
PSYC499
Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 101001
Cr Hrs 4
MTRF 11-11:50 AM
Location: LBR 278
Text: Psychology 4th ed. by Peter Gray
Instructor = Ralph Barnes
e-mail: rbarnes@lssu.edu; phone: 635-2422
Office: LBR 238
Office Hours: M 2:30-3:30; T 10-11; W 11-12 & 1:30-3:30 (or call for apt.)
Course Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with an introduction and general knowledge of many of
the major areas and topics in psychology. By quarter's end, it is my hope that every student will
be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
a) how psychologists conduct and evaluate experiments
b) what psychologists can and can't tell us about human thought and behavior
c) the different subfields within psychology
These goals will be met primarily through class lectures and outside reading.
Course Materials
Taking notes in class will be a big help. Therefore, I encourage you to bring something to write
with (e.g., pen, pencil, crayons, magic markers, finger paint, etc.) and something to write on
(e.g., paper, stone tablets, etc.). If you choose to take notes on stone tablets and your name isn't
Moses you will also need a hammer and chisel. Feel free to bring tape recorders if you wish to
get an audio tape of the lecture.
Evaluation
Exams:
Exams will be strictly multiple choice, fill-in-the-bubble type things. Bring a #2 lead pencil
and a picture ID on test days or you are toast. All questions on these exams will come from
the assigned textbook readings. If it is in the assigned reading, even if I don't cover it in class, it
is fair game for exams. If you must miss an exam, notify me in advance to schedule a make-up
exam (the earlier you notify me, the better). Notification of absence should be given prior to the
exam, but under no circumstances should it be given any later than the class period following the
exam. A valid reason for missing an exam must be presented.
Note that for both midterm exam 3 and the final exam, I will include 10 questions from topics
covered on previous exams. The 10 topics that will be repeated on both exam 3 and the final
exam will be those topics that students performed most poorly on in previous exams. I will
announce these in class prior to the exams.
Introduction to Psychology
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Midterm 1 will cover:
Ch1: History & Scope p. 2-17
Ch2: Methods p. 28-49
Midterm 2 will cover:
Ch5: Nervous System p. 140-185
Ch7: Smell, Taste, etc. p. 232-262
Ch8: Vision p. 274-288; 293-303; 307-312
Ch6: Motivation, sleep & emotion p. 186-229
Midterm 3 will cover:
Ch4: Learning p. 96-117; 126-139
Ch9: Memory p. 324-365
Ch10: Intelligence & Reasoning p. 366-390
Ch11: Development of thought and language p. 408-449
10 additional questions on topics from midterms 1 & 2
Midterm 4 will cover:
Ch16: Mental Disorders p. 610-651
Final exam will cover:
Ch15: Personality p. 572-577; 585-609
Ch1: History & scope p. 17-27
Ch12: Social Development p. 450-489
Ch13: Social Perception & Attitudes p. 496-531
Ch14: Social Influence p. 532-569
10 additional questions on topics from midterms 3 & 4
Grades
A student can accumulate up to a total of 170 points in this course before the curve is applied.
The points are distributed as follows:
Midterm Exam 1 & 4
15 points each
Midterm Exam 2
40 points
Midterm Exam 3
50 points
Final Exam
50 points
Total
170 points
You will be graded on a curve. For the final grade, I will look at the distribution of points among
students and fit them into a curve in which approximately 10% of the students get an A, 15% get
a B, 45% a C, 15% a D and 15% receive an F.
Extra Credit
In addition to the 170 points that I have just mentioned, students will be given 6 points of extra
credit for showing up to my office during office hours and giving me feedback on the class. The
purpose of this is for me to get personally acquainted with all my students and to learn what
students feel are the strengths and weaknesses of my course. The extra-credit points can be
Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 101001
earned any time after you get back exam 2 but before you take exam 4. This extra-credit is true
extra-credit and will only be applied after the curve is set.
Important Dates
What
Labor/Labour Day
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Exam 4
gobble gobble
Final Exam
Date
9/6-7
9/13
10/11
11/15
11/30
11/24-26
10-Noon, 12/15
no class
bring photo id & #2 lead pencil
bring photo id & #2 lead pencil
bring photo id & #2 lead pencil
bring photo id & #2 lead pencil
no class
bring photo id & #2 lead pencil
Academic Misconduct
See the handbook regarding cheating & plagiarism (p. 15). If you plagiarize, cheat or help
another student to cheat (or commit any type of academic misconduct) you will be assigned a
failing grade for the entire course.
Students with Disabilities
In compliance with Lake Superior State University policy and equal access laws, disabilityrelated accommodations or services are available. Students who desire such services are to
meet with the professor in a timely manner, preferably the first week of class, to discuss
their disability-related needs. Students will not receive services until they register with
Disability Services and the Resource Center for Student with Disabilities. Proper
registration will enable Disability Services to verify the disability and determine reasonable
academic accommodations. Disability Services and RCSD are located in the KJS Library
Room 101 and 149, extension 2355 or 2454.
Lifespan Development
PSYC 155
Cr Hrs 3
TR 1:30-2:50 PM
Location: LBR 278
Text: The Developing Person: Through the Life Span 6th ed. by Berger
Instructor = Dr. Ralph Barnes & Dr. Susan Ratwik
Dr. Barnes will take care of lectures and Dr. Ratwik will take care of web content.
Barnes
e-mail: rbarnes@lssu.edu; phone: 635-2422; office: LBR 238
Office Hours: M 2:30-3:30; T 10-11; W 11-12 & 1:30-3:30 (or call for apt.)
Ratwik
e-mail: sratwik@lssu.edu; phone: 635-2109; office: LBR 239
Office Hours:
Course Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with introductory knowledge regarding human
development from birth to death. By semester's end, it is my hope that every student will be able
to demonstrate an understanding of the:
a) research methods used in the field of developmental psychology (includes the usefulness and
limitations of experiments, correlational studies, and observational studies).
b) major theories that drive research in the various areas of developmental psychology
c) major factors that influence an individual’s development throughout life
d) concept of plasticity and how it applies to human development
e) variation in human development across time and across culture
These goals will be met primarily through class lecture, outside reading, and WebCT.
Course Materials
The text book, of course (sorry it is so damn expensive). In addition, there will be handouts you
will not want to miss.
Important Dates
What
Labor/Labour Day
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
gobble gobble
Final Exam
Date
9/6-7
9/28
10/26
11/23
11/24-26
12/16 12:30-2:30
no class
bring photo id & #2 lead pencil
bring photo id & #2 lead pencil
bring photo id & #2 lead pencil
no class
bring photo id & #2 lead pencil
Lifespan Development
PSYC 155
Evaluation
Exams:
All midterm exams will be strictly multiple choice, fill-in-the-bubble type things. Bring a #2
lead pencil and a picture ID on test days or you are toast. All questions on these exams will
come from the assigned textbook readings, lecture, handouts, and WebCT content.
The final exam will consist of 2 parts. During the scheduled final exam time you will be given a
40 point, multiple choice exam. You will also be required to turn in the take home segment of
the final exam by the scheduled time of the final exam. The take home segment will be worth 20
points and must be typed (font New Times Roman, size 12) and 1 to 2 pages in length. The
questions for the take home portion of the final exam will given during the 2nd or 3rd to last week
of the semester.
If it is in the assigned reading, even if I don't cover it in class, it is fair game for exams. If you
must miss an exam, notify me in advance to schedule a make-up exam (the earlier you notify me,
the better). Notification of absence should be given prior to the exam, but under no
circumstances should it be given any later than the class period following the exam. A valid
reason for missing an exam must be presented. The sooner you tell me your valid excuse for
missing an exam and ask to schedule a make-up exam, the more likely it is that I can
accommodate your request for a make up exam.
Midterm 1 will cover:
Berger ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Relevant handouts & web content.
Midterm 2 will cover:
Berger ch. 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
Relevant handouts & web content.
Midterm 3 will cover:
Berger ch. 12, 14, 15, 17
Relevant handouts & web content.
Final Exam will cover:
Berger ch. 18 in part, 19, 20, 21 in part, 22, 23, 24
Relevant handouts, web content, & movie.
Note: the above is subject to change.
Grades
Midterm Exam 1
Midterm Exam 2
Midterm Exam 3
Final Exam
Total
40 points
40 points
40 points
60 points
140 points
Lifespan Development
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Grades continued
You will be graded on a curve. For the final grade, I will look at the distribution of points among
students and fit them into a curve in which approximately 15% of the students get an A, 20% get
a B, 45% a C, 10% a D and 10% receive an F.
I reserve the right to boost all students’ grades if I feel that performance is outstanding and that
people deserve a better grade than indicated by the percentage breakdown given above.
Extra-credit
In addition to the 140 points just mentioned, students will be given 3 points of extra credit for
showing up to Dr. Barnes’ office during his office hours and giving him feedback on the class.
The purpose of this is for Dr. Barnes to get personally acquainted with all the students and learn
what students feel are the strengths and weaknesses of the course. The extra-credit points can be
earned any time after you get back exam 1 but before you take exam 3.
If the take home portion of the final exam is turned in by the last day of regular classes (Dec. 10)
you will get 3 additional extra-credit points.
Academic Misconduct
See the handbook regarding cheating & plagiarism (p. 15). If you plagiarize, cheat or help
another student to cheat (or commit any type of academic misconduct) you will be assigned a
failing grade for the entire course.
Students with Disabilities
In compliance with Lake Superior State University policy and equal access laws, disabilityrelated accommodations or services are available. Students who desire such services are to
meet with the professor in a timely manner, preferably the first week of class, to discuss
their disability-related needs. Students will not receive services until they register with
Disability Services and the Resource Center for Student with Disabilities. Proper
registration will enable Disability Services to verify the disability and determine reasonable
academic accommodations. Disability Services and RCSD are located in the KJS Library
Room 101 and 149, extension 2355 or 2454.
PSYC210 Statistics
Syllabus
Instructor.: Dr. Susan Ratwik
Library 239
X2109 or X2217
Toll Free 1-888-800-LSSU
Home: 906 635-0162
Internet: sratwik@lssu.edu
PREREQUISITE:
Fall 2004
Office Hours:
Tues. 10:30-12:30
Thurs. 10:30-12:30
Fri.
1:00-2:00
(also by appointment)
Adverse Weather: (906) 635-2858
You must have completed the LSSU Math proficiency graduation
requirement before taking this course.
REQUIRED TEXT:
McCall, R.B. (2001). Fundamental statistics for behavioral sciences (8th ed.). Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.
CALCULATOR:
You may bring a calculator to class if you want to. Most calculations will
be carried out using Microsoft Excel on the computers in class.
This course is an introduction to the basic methods of data analysis used by psychologists and
others, including both descriptive and inferential methods. The goals of this course include:
1)
Learning to organize, represent and analyze data in meaningful and useful ways
2)
Learning to draw appropriate conclusions based on statistical information
3)
Learning to communicate statistical information effectively to others
4)
Learning to interpret the statistical information presented by others
The LSSU policies on cheating and plagiarism are covered in the LSSU 2002-2004 Catalog (p.
1). Penalties for cheating can include a failing grade for the course, or dismissal from the
university.
Students having disabilities (vision or hearing problems, learning disabilities) should notify the
instructor and also contact the Resource Center for Students with Disabilities (RCSD) to arrange
for appropriate support.
Examinations
The six exams given during the course and the final exam will cover material from lectures,
exercises, and the text. Exams will include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, essay, and
computational problems. You will need a multiple-choice answer sheet for each exam.
Attending class and completing assigned problems at the end of each chapter should contribute
to your performance on these exams. Missing an exam will result in a score of "0" for that exam,
unless the instructor accepts the reason for the absence. You must notify the instructor in
advance of the exam if you must miss it, or at least within 24 hours of the absence. You must
make up excused exams within the time limits set by the instructor. Students are required to take
makeups before the exam is returned to other students or, in exceptional cases, during finals
week. Please bring your ID card or another picture ID to each exam or makeup exam.
Grade distribution per exam:
PSYC210 Statistics
Syllabus
90+ = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; less than 60 = F.
PSYC210 Statistics
Syllabus
Fall 2004
Fall 2004
The six exams given during the semester each count as 100 points each, and the lowest of these
six scores will be dropped. The final will be a comprehensive review based on problems from
the exams during the semester. The final is required*. It counts as 200 points (or two exams) if
the final exam score is lower than the average of the five highest exams during the semester. If
the final exam score is greater than or equal to the average of the five highest exams during the
semester, however, then the final exam score is equal in weight to the five other exams.
E.g.:
Exam #
Student 1's Scores
Student 2's Scores
1
60**
80
2
70
90
3
75
65**
4
80
85
5
85
95
6
85
95
Total of 5 Highest Exams
395
445
5 Highest Exams Average
79.00
89.00
Final Exam Score
951
652
Course Average Formula
(79 + 95)/2
(445 + 65 + 65)/7
Course Average
87.00
82.1
** This is the lowest score, which is dropped.
The grade distribution for course averages is:
90+ = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; less than 60 = F.
* You are not required to take the final exam if you have an average of 90 or more on your five
highest exams, and none of your exam scores is less than 70, including the dropped score.
Remember, if you do not take an exam during the semester, you receive a score of 0 for it and it
can be dropped as your lowest score, BUT you must then take the final.
1
Since 95 is higher than the student's average for the five highest exams during the term, this student's final exam
is weighted equally (the equivalent of 5 exams) with the five highest exams during the term.
2
Since 65 is lower than the student's average for the five highest exams during the term, this student's final exam
is weighted as two of seven exams.
PSYC210 Statistics
Syllabus
Fall 2004
For students whose programs require them to maintain a particular minimum GPA or achieve a
particular minimum grade in each of their courses, monitoring progress in the course is
particularly important.
SCHEDULE OF READINGS AND EXAMS
The material covered on each exam may differ from the plan below. You are responsible for
finding out in class exactly what material will be covered on each exam.
Chapter
1 The study of statistics
2 Frequency distributions and graphing
Exam 1 Fri. Sept. 17
Chapter
2 Continued
3 Characteristics of distributions
4 Elements of exploratory data analysis
Exam 2 Fri. Oct. 1
Chapter
5 Indicators of relative standing
6 Regression
Exam 3 Fri. Oct. 15
Chapter
7 Correlation
8 Sampling, sampling distributions, and probability
(Oct. 26 - last day to drop classes)
Exam 4 Fri. Oct. 29
Chapter
9 Introduction to hypothesis testing
10 Elementary techniques of hypothesis testing
Exam 5 Fri. Nov. 12
Chapter
11 Beyond hypothesis testing: Effect size and interval estimation
14 Simple Analysis of Variance
16 Nonparametric techniques - Chi Square
“Choose the statistical test” practice
(Thanksgiving recess: Wed. Nov. 24 to Fri. Nov. 26--no class)
Exam 6 Part I: Mon. Dec. 6; Part II: Wed. Dec. 8
PEOPLE WHO WISH TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE FINAL (WITH AN AVERAGE OF 90,
ETC.) ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND CLASS ON THE LAST DAY OF CLASS. THIS IS
TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXEMPTION.
FINAL EXAM:
(for 9:00 section): 7:30-9:30 a.m. Wed. December 15
(for 3:00 section): 3:00-5:00 p.m. Wed. Dec. 15
PSYC210 Statistics
Syllabus
Fall 2004
Helpful Hints for Maximizing Your Success in PSYC210
1.
According to research conducted at LSSU and other universities, attending class and
sitting near the front may help you get the most out of a class.
2.
Many PSYC210 students have benefitted from working with a tutor assigned by the
counseling center. You may want to meet with a tutor in the first or second week of
class.
3.
Past exams will be available on WEBCT. The exams this term will not be the same as in
the past, but there will be enough similarity to help you prepare better.
4.
It is important to keep up on class work: briefly review the chapter before it is
presented in class, and do the assigned exercises before they are discussed in class. If
you run into difficulties in carrying out an exercise, DO NOT GET BOGGED DOWN.
Go on to the other exercises and later consult with a tutor and/or your instructor.
5.
Practice using Excel as you do exercises. You may wish to bring a hand calculator for
some calculations. It is possible to make mistakes even when using Excel or a calculator,
so always show all your work as you go along, and do each problem twice.
6.
Pay careful attention to the basic terms and phrases used in statistics. Sometimes
similar sounding terms can mean very different things: "standard deviation" and
"standard score" are not the same thing, for example. Sometimes the statistical use of a
word may not be the same as the everyday use: not everyone in a "normal distribution"
may be normal. Briefly reading the chapter before it is presented in class may help you
keep these terms straight.
7.
As you do the exercises, try to identify your own problem solving style preferences.
Do you prefer to represent problems as pictures or images? Do you prefer to translate
problems into sentences? Or do you like to translate everything into a formula? Each of
these approaches may provide a meaningful way to think about solving statistical
problems.
PSYC210 Statistics
Syllabus
Fall 2004
Here is my schedule for Fall 2004. I am often in my office at hours in addition to my office
hours--Stop by for a visit!
Mon.
8:00-9:00 A.M.
PSYC498
NOR202
8:00-8:50
9:00-10:00 A.M.
PSYC210002
NOR214
9:00-9:50
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
PSYC498
NOR202
8:00-8:50
PSYC311
CRW304
9:00-10:20
PSYC210002
NOR214
9:00-9:50
Fri.
PSYC498
NOR202
8:00-8:50
PSYC311
CRW304
9:00-10:20
PSYC210002
NOR214
9:00-9:50
10:00-11:00 A.M.
Office
Hour:
10:30-12:30
11:00-12:00 A.M.
Office Hour:
10:30-12:30
12:00-1:00 P.M.
1:00-2:00 P.M.
Office Hr:
1:00-2:00
2:00-3:00 P.M.
3:00-4:00 P.M.
4:00-5:00
PSYC210001
NOR214
3:00-3:50
PSYC210001
NOR214
3:00-3:50
PSYC210001
NOR214
3:00-3:50
PSYC212 Experimental Psychology Syllabus Spring 2004
Instructor:
Dr. Susan Ratwik
Office Hours:
Library 239
Mon. 10:00-12:00 A.M.
X2109 or X2217
Wed. 10:00-12:00 A.M.
Toll Free 1-888-800-LSSU
Fri.
10:00-11:00 AM
Home: 906 635-0162
(also by appointment)
Internet: sratwik@lssu.edu
PREREQUISITE:
You must have completed PSYC101 and either PSYC210 or MA207 (or
have transferred in the equivalent of one of these) before taking this course.
REQUIRED TEXTS and SOFTWARE:
Kantowitz, B. H., Roediger, H. L. III, & Elmes, D. G. (2001) Experimental psychology:
Understanding psychological research (7th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co.
Sniffy the Virtual Rat, Pro version
You will also need 4 new 1.44MB formatted diskettes.
CALCULATOR:
Students are required to bring a calculator (a Texas Instruments TI-86) to
some classes and to some exams.
This course is an introduction to the basic descriptive and experimental research methods used
by psychologists and others. The goals of this course include:
1)
Learning the rationale for experimental design and procedures
2)
Learning to design and conduct various types of research, including laboratory
experiments, field experiments, and surveys
3)
Learning to communicate research results effectively to others using the editorial
style described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association, 5th ed.
8.
Learning the ethical standards and procedures needed for using and carrying out
research
5)
Learning to use the computer and computer related
systems to facilitate research.
Students will participate as experimenters and subjects, collect data, analyze data, and write
laboratory reports.
Examinations
The three exams given during the course and the final exam will cover material from lectures,
laboratory assignments, and the text. Exams will include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, essay,
and computational problems. You will need a multiple-choice answer sheet for each exam.
Attending class and completing assigned problems at the end of each chapter should contribute
to your performance on these exams. Missing an exam will result in a score of "0" for that exam,
unless the instructor accepts the reason for the absence. You must notify the instructor in
advance of the exam if you must miss it, or at least within 24 hours of the absence. You must
make up excused exams within the time limits set by the instructor. Students are required to take
makeups before the exam is returned to other students or, in exceptional cases, during finals
week.
Laboratory Assignments
Participation in the laboratory section of the class is required. If your instructor excuses a missed
PSYC212 Experimental Psychology Syllabus Spring 2004
lab, it will be made up during finals week Laboratory assignments and reports (both in-class and
out-of-class) will be required for this course. The laboratory assignments include participation in
experiments in the lab, analysis of the results of experiments, and writing up results using APA
stye. Laboratory assignments will represent a total of 150 points.
Grade distribution per exam, for the laboratory assignments, and for the course average:
90%+ = A; 80-89% = B; 70-79% = C; 60-69% = D; less than 60% = F.
SCHEDULE OF READINGS AND EXAMS
The material covered on each exam may differ from the plan below. You are responsible for
finding out in class exactly what material will be covered on each exam.
Part I
Chapter
1 Explanation in Scientific Psychology
2 Research Techniques: Observation and Correlation
3 Research Techniques: Experiments
Exam 1 Thurs. Feb. 6 (100 points)
Chapter
4 Ethics in Psychological research
5 How to Read and Write Research Reports
6 Psychophysics
Exam 2 Thurs. Feb. 27 (100 points)
Chapter
7 Perception
8 Attention and Reaction Time
9 Conditioning and Learning
(Spring Break: March 3-7)
(Mar. 14 Last day to drop the class)
Exam 3 Thurs. April 3
(100 points)
Chapter
10 Remembering and Forgetting
12 Individual Differences and Development pp. 370-389 (selected topics)
13 Social Influence pp. 406-410 (selected topics)
15 Human Factors (selected topics)
FINAL EXAM: Friday May 3, 7:30 AM-9:30 AM
Covers Chapters 10, 12, 13 & 15 and review items
100 points
PSYC212 Experimental Psychology Syllabus Spring 2004
Supplementary materials are available for the course on-line:
#1
Webcta.lssu.edu
(notice that the website is at webcta, NOT webct)
Accessing WebCT for PSYC210
Open Netscape and go to:
http://webct.lssu.edu/
Click on Log on to
Enter your ID (first initial and last name, with no spaces) and password (first initial
and last name): If your name is John Q. Adams:
WEB CT ID: jqadams
PASSWORD: jqadams
Click on add course.
Click on psychology
Click on PSYC212
Click on Go to Course
A variety of information will be available on Webcta, including the syllabus, practice
exams, and your grades. For some information you may need to use Adobe Acrobat
Reader. (If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will be prompted to
download it.)
On-line information # 2 (This can also be found on the Webcta PSYC212 site under links).
Wadsworth Workshops on Statistics and Research Methods
http://www.wadsworth.com/psychology_d/templates/student_resources/workshops/workshops.html
Here is an outline of the information in the Wadsworth Workshops:
Links to Workshops by Glenn Meyer, Trinity University
Instructions:
To view a workshop file, click on the Web Page button next to the workshop title. To download the
workshop as a Microsoft Word document, click on the Word Doc button. Once you have launched
the file, you can save it to your hard drive by selecting SAVE AS from the FILE menu.
Statistics
Central Tendency and Variability
Z Scores
Standard Error
Hypothesis
Testing
PSYC212 Experimental Psychology Syllabus Spring 2004
T-test for One
Sample
T-test for Between Groups and Related Groups
One Way Anova
Two Way Anova
Correlation
Research Methods
What is Science? Ways of Thinking About the World
Experimental Method (Independent and dependent variables)
Reliability and Validity
Non-Experimental Approaches to Research
The Survey Method
True Experiments
Between vs. Within Designs
Getting Ideas for a Study
Style
Confounds - Threats to Validity
#3
Wadsworth Kantowitz, Roediger, & Elmes companion site: http://www.wadsworth.com/cgiwadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&product_isbn_issn=0534364268&discipline_numbe
r=24
This link is also on the PSYC212 http://webct.lssu.edu website, under links. By clicking on the
downward pointing triangle in the window with “Select a chapter...”, you can select a chapter and
take a short quiz on the chapter by clicking on the words “Tutorial Quiz” under Chapter Resources.
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Here is my schedule for Spring, 2004. I am often in my office at hours in addition to my office hoursMon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
7:00-8:00 A.M.
8:00-9:00 A.M.
PSYC499
CAS207
8:00-9:00
PSYC499
CAS207
8:00-9:00
PSYC499
CAS207
8:00-9:00
9:00-10:00 A.M.
10:00-11:00 A.M.
Office Hour
10:00-12:00
PSYC212
CRW207
9:30-10:50
Office Hour
10:00-12:00
PSYC212
CRW207
9:30-10:50
Office Hour
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00 A.M.
12:00-1:00 P.M.
1:00-2:00 P.M.
PSYC210
NOR214
1:00-1:50
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NOR214
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PSYC210
NOR214
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PSYC210
NOR214
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PSYC210
CAS207
3:00-3:50
PSYC210
CAS207
3:00-3:50
2:00-3:00 P.M.
3:00-4:00 P.M.
4:00-5:00
PSYC210
CAS207
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Social Psychology
PSYC 217
Cr Hrs 3
MWF 10-10:50
Location: CRW 303
Texts: The Social Animal 9th ed. by Aronson
Readings for the Social Animal 9th ed. by Aronson
Instructor = Ralph Barnes
e-mail: rbarnes@lssu.edu; phone: 635-2422
Office: LBR 238
Office Hours: M 2:30-3:30; T 10-11; W 11-12 & 1:30-3:30 (or call for apt.)
Course Objectives
This course is intended to be an introduction to the field of social psychology. By quarter's end, it is
my hope that every student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the:
a) experimental methods used in social psychology
b) pitfalls of social psychology research, and how they can be avoided
c) cognitive processes that effect social behavior and thought
d) relevance of social psychology to other fields
In addition all students should know how to prepare and present research by semester’s end.
These goals will be met primarily through class lectures, outside reading, and work you will do for the
assigned project.
Course Materials
The text books, you will need both of them. Also there will be handouts you will not want to miss.
Evaluation
Exams:
If you must miss an exam, notify me in advance to schedule a make-up exam. Notification of absence
should be given prior to the exam, and under no circumstances should it be given any later than the
beginning of the class period following the exam. A valid reason for missing an exam must be
presented.
The format for the three exams and the final will be short and long answer essay. All questions on
these exams will be limited to materials presented in the assigned textbook readings, lecture, movies
shown in class, and handouts. If it is in the assigned readings, even if I don't cover it in class, it is fair
game for exams.
Project
Students will be assigned a partner and as a team, the pair of students will prepare a presentation of
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research found in Aronson’s Readings About the Social Animal. The presentation must be created
using Powerpoint software and students must present their work in front of class. The grade that
individual students in the group receive will be determined primarily by the contributions of the
individual students involved. For instance, if the project as a whole is a B project, I may assign one
student an A and the other a C if I feel that one student put in significantly more work than the other.
Midterm 1 will cover:
Blue book ch. 2, 3
Red book section II and III
Midterm 2 will cover:
Blue book ch. 4, 5
Red book section IV and V
Midterm 3 will cover:
Blue book ch. 6, 7
Red book section VI and VII
Final will cover:
Blue book ch. 8
Red book section VIII
2 movies
Note: the above is subject to change.
Also note: Each exam will also cover any handouts given out prior to that test so make sure if you
miss a class, you check with me to see if you missed any handouts.
Also also note that I may not require students to be responsible for all material w/in a given section of
the red book for a given exam. You should come to class to find out which material you will and
won’t be responsible for.
Grades
Midterm Exam 1, 2, & 3
Project
Final Exam
Total
50 points each
50
50 points
250 points
You will be graded on a curve. For the final grade, I will look at the distribution of points among
students and fit them into a curve in which approximately 20% of the students will get an A, 30% get a
B, 40% a C, and 10% get a D or lower. I reserve the right to boost all students’ grades if I feel that
performance is outstanding and that people deserve a better grade than indicated by the percentage
breakdown given above.
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Important Dates
What
Labor/Labour Day
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
gobble gobble
Final Exam
Date
9/6-7
10/1
11/27
12/6
11/24-26
12/13
10-Noon
no class
no class
Academic Misconduct
See the handbook regarding cheating & plagiarism (p. 15). If you plagiarize, cheat or help another
student to cheat (or commit any type of academic misconduct) you will be assigned a failing grade for
the entire course.
Students with Disabilities
In compliance with Lake Superior State University policy and equal access laws, disabilityrelated accommodations or services are available. Students who desire such services are to meet
with the professor in a timely manner, preferably the first week of class, to discuss their
disability-related needs. Students will not receive services until they register with Disability
Services and the Resource Center for Student with Disabilities. Proper registration will enable
Disability Services to verify the disability and determine reasonable academic accommodations.
Disability Services and RCSD are located in the KJS Library Room 101 and 149, extension 2355
or 2454.
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Child and Adolescent Development
PSYC 265
Cr Hrs 3
MWF 1-2 PM
Location: CRW 247
Text: The Developing Person: Through Childhood & Adolescence by Berger
Instructor = Dr. Barnes but you can & should refer to me as Ralph, Ralph-dog, or as “el doctoro”
e-mail: rbarnes@lssu.edu; phone: 635-2422
Office: LBR 238
Office Hours: M 2-3; T 11-12; W 11-12; Th 1-3
Course Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with an intermediate level of knowledge regarding human
development up through to the end of adolescence. By semester's end, it is my hope that every student
will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the:
a) experimental methods used in the field of developmental psychology
b) major theories that drive research in various areas of developmental psychology
c) evidence for continuous growth and development
d) evidence for growth via discreet stages
e) relationship between the behavior of the parents (parents to be) and development of their children
f) concept of plasticity and how it applies to human development
These goals will be met primarily through class lecture and outside reading.
Course Materials
The text book, of course. Also there will be handouts you will not want to miss. Seriously.
Evaluation
Exams:
Exams will all contain a 4-option multiple choice segment and may contain short answer and take
home segments as well. Note that the multiple-choice, short answer, and take home segments will all
require comprehension & the ability to apply the material in addition to mere memorization. To take
each exam you must bring a photo ID. Because of the multiple choice segment, you must
remember to bring a #2 lead pencil and a scantron sheet to each test. If you forget to bring either,
you are at the mercy pencil and scantron scalpers. Due to the short answer segments, you should also
bring one sheet of lined paper on which to write. Due to the potential for a take home segment, you
should also show up to the two class periods prior to an exam to find out what the take home question
(if any) is. All take home segments must be turned in typed, double spaced, in Times New Roman
font. All questions on these exams will come from the assigned textbook readings, and handouts.
The final exam will include a take-home segment. The question(s) for the take-home segment will be
given out 1 or 2 weeks prior to the end of the semester. The take-home portion of the final may be
turned in as late as the beginning of the scheduled final exam or earlier for extra-credit (see below).
If you must miss an exam, notify me in advance to schedule a make-up exam. Notification of absence
should be given prior to the exam. However, if you do not notify me before the exam, you must notify
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me as soon as is possible after the exam (therefore it is a good idea to commit my office phone # and
my e-mail to memory). The sooner you tell me your valid excuse for missing an exam and ask to
schedule a make-up exam, the more likely it is that I can accommodate your request.
Midterm 1 will cover: Berger ch. 1, 2, 3, 4
Midterm 2 will cover: Berger ch. 5,6,7,8
Midterm 3 will cover: Berger ch. 9,10,11,14
Final Exam will cover: Berger ch. 12,15,13,16
Note: the above is subject to change.
Grades
Midterm Exam 1
Midterm Exam 2, & 3
Final Exam
Total
80 points
100 points each
160 points
440 points
You will be graded on a curve. For the final grade, I will look at the distribution of points among
students and fit them into a curve in which approximately 15% of the students will get an A, 25% get a
B, 45% a C, and 15% get a D or lower. I reserve the right to boost all students’ grades if I feel that
performance is outstanding and that people deserve a better grade than indicated by the percentage
breakdown given above.
Extra-credit
Six points of extra-credit are available for those that visit me in my office and give me feedback on the
course (value of the lecture, textbook, exams, etc.). You may do this anytime after you get your first
exam back and before Spring break.
In addition, those that turn in the take-home portion of the final by the beginning of the last regular
class period of the semester will get an additional six extra-credit points.
These points will be applied to your total grade after the final grading scale has been determined and
they are therefore true extra-credit.
Important Dates
What
Exam 1
Date
Feb 2
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Office visit deadline
Spring break
Exam 2
Exam 3
Last regular class
Extra-credit final due
Final Exam
Feb 27
Feb 28-Mar 7
Mar 10
Apr 5
Apr 23
Apr 23
Tuesday, April 27 from 3-5 PM
Academic Misconduct
See the handbook regarding cheating & plagiarism (p. 15). If you plagiarize, cheat or help another
student to cheat (or commit any type of academic misconduct) I will assign you a failing grade for the
entire course.
Students with Disabilities
In compliance with the Lake State University policy and equal access laws, disability-related
accommodations or services are available. Students who desire such services are to meet with the
professor in a timely manner, preferably the first week of class, to discus their disability-related needs.
Students will not receive services until they register with the Resource Center for Student with
Disabilities (RCSD). Proper registration will enable the RCSD to verify the disability and determine
reasonable academic accommodations. RCSD is located in South Hall Office 206. The Telephone
number is (906) 635-2454.
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PSYC311 Learning and Motivation Syllabus Fall 2004
Instructor.:
Dr. Susan Ratwik
Office Hours:
Library 239
Tue. 10:30-12:30
X2109 or X2217
Thu. 10:30-12:30
Toll Free 1-888-800-LSSU
Fri. 1:00-2:00
Home: 906 635-0162
(also by appointment)
Internet: sratwik@lssu.edu Adverse Weather: (906) 635-2858
PREREQUISITE:
PSYC212 Experimental Psychology
REQUIRED TEXT:
Domjan, M. (2003). The principles of learning and behavior (5th ed). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
Sniffy the Virtual Rat
Suggested SOFTWARE: (available through instructor)
Alley Rat
You will also need a calculator for some basic calculations in class.
This course is an introduction to the theory and research of factors influencing the acquisition and
performance of behavior. The topics covered will include classical conditioning, instrumental/operant
conditioning, discrimination learning and complex animal cognition.
Attendance
Attendance is not required in this class, but according to research conducted at LSSU and other
universities, attending class helps you get the most out of a class.
Examinations
The three exams given during the course and the final exam will cover material from lectures, outside
assignments, and the text. Exams will include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and
essay questions. You will need a multiple-choice answer sheet for each exam. Missing an exam will
result in a score of "0" for that exam, unless the instructor accepts the reason for the absence. You
must notify the instructor in advance of the exam if you must miss it, or at least within 24 hours of the
absence. You must make up excused exams within the time limits set by the instructor. Students are
required to take makeups before the exam is returned to other students or, in exceptional cases, during
finals week.
Grade distribution per exam:
90+ = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 60-69 = D; less than 60 = F.
The exams given during the semester each count as 100 points. The final will cover new material,
and will also be a comprehensive review of material covered during the semester.
Learning Assignments
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A total of 100 points will be based on participation in a variety of learning assignments and in-class
experiences. Some assignments are required and some are to be selected from a set of optional
experiences. These will include written assignments, a demonstration with Lumbricus terrestris (the
earthworm) and computerized learning assignments. More details are presented in a separate
handout.
SCHEDULE OF READINGS, ASSIGNMENTS AND EXAMS
The material covered on each exam may differ from the plan below. You are responsible for finding
out in class exactly what material will be covered on each exam.
Chapter
1
2
3
Introduction
Elicited Behavior, Habituation, and Sensitization
Classical Conditioning: Foundations
Exam 1 Thursday Sept. 23
Chapter
4
5
6
100 points
Classical Conditioning: Mechanisms
Instrumental Learning: Foundations
Schedules of Reinforcement and Choice Behavior
Exam 2 Thurs. Oct 21
100 points
(Oct. 26 - last day to drop classes)
Chapter
7
Reinforcement: Theories and Experimental Analysis
8
Stimulus Control of Behavior
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Aversive Control: Avoidance and Punishment
Exam 3 Thurs. Nov. 18
100 points
10
Classical-Instrumental Interactions and the Associative Structure of
Instrumental Conditioning
11
Animal Cognition: Memory Mechanisms
12
Complex Animal Cognition
(Thanksgiving recess: Wed. Nov. 26 to Fri. Nov. 28--no class)
FINAL EXAM:
Tuesday Dec. 14, 7:30-9:30 AM
Ch. 10, 11, 12 & review
100 points
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Here is my schedule for Fall 2004 I am often in my office at hours in addition to my office hours-Stop by for a visit!
Mon.
8:00-9:00 A.M.
9:00-10:00 A.M.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
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PSYC498
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PSYC210002
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10:00-11:00 A.M.
Office Hour:
10:30-12:30
11:00-12:00 A.M.
Office Hour:
10:30-12:30
12:00-1:00 P.M.
1:00-2:00 P.M.
Office Hr:
1:00-2:00
2:00-3:00 P.M.
3:00-4:00 P.M.
4:00-5:00
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SYLLABUS: PSYC 357, PERSONALITY THEORY (FALL 2004)
Classroom: CRW 304
Instructor: Richard D. Shaul Ph.D., L
Office Hours: M-TH 10:00-11:00
Telephone: (906) 63 5-21 88 (Office); (906) 647-3 50 1 (Home)
Course Description: A survey of major personality theories and an understanding of relevant
research and treatment issues. Students will demonstrate competence in the knowledge of
personality theories and the affective foundation of behavior. Prerequisite: 12 hours of
psychology or instructor's permission. Students not meeting the course prerequisites but
having received the instructor's permission to enroll in the course will be dropped from the
class if they do not receive a midterm cumulative score of 65% or better on the first two
examinations.
Textbook: Pervin, L. A. Personality: Theory and Research. New York: Wiley, 1997 (Eighth
Edition).
Course Requirements: Four (4) multiple-choice examinations, written and oral presentation of
your autobiography are required to pass the class. Possible "snap quizzes" over reading
assignments. Regular class participation will be credited.
Grading: The final grade is based on a total of 300 points:
Examinations (4) = 200 points. Autobiography =I00 points. Total = 300 points.
The examination questions will come from the textbook test bank, while quiz questions may
also include lecture content. To do well in class, you must know the text content. Students
receiving a cumulative 65% or bclow on the first two examinations will receive an
"unsatisfactory" midterm grade.
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Course Outline 357)
Assignment
Week 1
Chapter 1 : Personality Theory.
Week 2
Chapter 2: The Scientific Study of People.
Week 3
Chapter 3 : Psychodynamic Theory.
Week 4
Exam 1: Chapter 1,2,3. Chapter 4: Psychodynamic Theory
Week 5
Chapter 4. Chapter 5: Phenomenological Theory.
Week 6
Chapter 5. Chapter 6: Phenomenological Theory.
Week 7
Chapter 6. Exam 2: Chapters 4, 5, 6.
Week 8
Chapter 10: Learning Theory.
Week 9
Chapter 1 1 : Cognitive Theory.
Week 10
Chapter 12: Cognitive Theory.
Week 11
Exam 3: Chapter 10,ll. 12. Chapter 13 : Social Cognitive.
Week 12
Chapter 13, Chapter 14: Social Cognitive. Presentations.
Week 13
Chapter 14. Chapter 15: Info. Processing. Presentations.
Week 14
Chapters 15 & 16. Presentations.
December, TBA
Final Exam: Chapters 13. 14, 15.
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Your autobiography should be 8 to 10 pages in length but should not exceed 10 double-spaced
pages and should be written in complete sentences, with correct grammar
The autobiography should give an indication of your personality characteristics and how they
relate to your home, social, academic, and occupational environments. When writing your
autobiography, you may want to consider the following issues:
1. Strengths and weaknesses
2. Interpersonal conflicts/!osses
3. Earliest memories
4. Most significant events/occurrences and their impact
5. Traumatic experiences and their impact
6. Successes and their impact
7. Discrepancies between the kind of person you are and the kind you would like to be
8. PersonaVinterpersonal goals
3. Your thoughts concerning your hture and how much control over it you have
10. Thoughts/feelings about yourself, etc.
11. Other significant issues
12. Use of appropriate concepts of personality theory in completing your autobiography
.Autobiographies are to be written on a typewriter or computer word
'processor.
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Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 457
Cr Hrs 3
MWF 9-10
Location: CRW 302
Text: Cognitive Psychology by Galotti
Instructor = Dr. Barnes but you can & should refer to me as Ralph, Ralph-dog, or as “el doctoro”
e-mail: rbarnes@lssu.edu; phone: 635-2422
Office: LBR 238
Office Hours: M 2-3; T 11-12; W 11-12; Th 1-3
Course Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with an intermediate level of knowledge regarding cognitive
psychology. By semester's end, it is my hope that every student will be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the:
a) experimental methods used in cognitive psychology
b) relationship of sensation and perception to cognition
c) major theories that drive research in various areas of cognitive psychology
d) cognitive challenges humans overcome on a daily basis
e) common errors in perception, memory, reasoning, etc. and what those errors tell us about human
cognition
In addition, I intend that each student should develop critical skills in regards to understanding,
critically evaluating, and creating psychology experiments.
These goals will be met primarily through class lecture, outside reading and class projects.
Course Materials
The text book, of course. Also there will be handouts you will not want to miss. Seriously.
Evaluation
Exams:
The format for all exams will be short and long answer essay. All questions on these exams will
come from the assigned textbook readings, handouts, and lecture. If it is in the assigned reading,
even if I don't cover it in class, it is fair game for exams. If you must miss an exam, notify me in
advance to schedule a make-up exam. Notification of absence should be given prior to the exam.
However, if you do not notify me before the exam you must notify me as soon as is possible after the
exam (therefore it is a good idea to commit my office phone # and my e-mail to memory). The
sooner you tell me your valid excuse for missing an exam and ask to schedule a make-up exam, the
more likely it is that I can accommodate your request.
Class project:
You will be required to turn in one 5 page (typed, APA format) “project.” You must choose a
cognitive psychology oriented research paper from one of the following journals:
Cognitive Psychology
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erception & Psychophysics
Journal of Experimental Psychology (JEP): Human Perception and Performance
JEP: Learning and Memory
Cognitive Psychology
Then you must choose 1 or 2 experiments in the paper to critique. Then you must design an
experiment that either addresses a shortcoming of the experiment(s) you are looking at or extends
the experiment(s) you have chosen in a way that seems interesting to you. The final product must
contain your evaluation of the value of the original experiment(s) to psychology and your rationale
for creating your alternative experiment. It must include a complete methods section and a brief
discussion regarding how you would analyze your data, and what conclusions you might draw from
your results. Note that to get full credit, you must check with me at all stages and get the thumbs up
from me. I must OK your choice of article, your choice of experiment to cover in the chosen article,
and your design for a new experiment. The final product should contain 1-5 references and
appropriate citations within the body of the text.
Midterm 1 will cover: Galotti ch. 1, 2, 3
Midterm 2 will cover: Galotti ch. 4, 5, 6, 8
Midterm 3 will cover: Galotti ch. 7, 9,
Final Exam will cover: Galotti ch. 10, 11, 12
Note: the above is subject to change.
Grades
Midterm Exam 1
Midterm Exam 2
Midterm Exam 3
Final Exam
Class Project
Total
3,567 points
3,567 points
2,067 points
3,067 points
1,600 points
13,868 points
You will be graded on a curve. For the final grade, I will look at the distribution of points among
students and fit them into a curve in which approximately 20% of the students will get an A, 30% get
a B, 40% a C, and 10% get a D or lower. I reserve the right to boost all students’ grades if I feel that
performance is outstanding and that people deserve a better grade than indicated by the percentage
breakdown given above.
Extra-credit
One class project is required but up to two more can be turned in for extra-credit. Each extra class
project will be worth up to 1,600 points. The same rules apply for extra projects as for the original
project. These points will be applied to your total grade after the final grading scale has been
determined and they are therefore true extra-credit.
Important Dates
Cognitive Psychology
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What
Date
Exam 1
Feb 4
Spring Break
Feb 28-Mar 7
Exam 2
Mar 19
Project # 1
Mar 22
Exam 3
April 7
Projects #2 & #3
April 23 & 26 respectively
Last regular class
April 23
Final Exam
Wednesday, April 28 from 7:30 to 9:30 AM
Academic misconduct.
See the handbook regarding cheating & plagiarism (p. 15). If you plagiarize, cheat or help another
student to cheat (or commit any type of academic misconduct) I will assign you a failing grade for
the entire course.
Students with Disabilities
In compliance with the Lake State University policy and equal access laws, disability-related
accommodations or services are available. Students who desire such services are to meet with the
professor in a timely manner, preferably the first week of class, to discus their disability-related
needs. Students will not receive services until they register with the Resource Center for Student
with Disabilities (RCSD). Proper registration will enable the RCSD to verify the disability and
determine reasonable academic accommodations. RCSD is located in South Hall Office 206. The
Telephone number is (906) 635-2454.
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Physiological Psychology
PSYC 459
Cr Hrs 3
TR 3-4:20
Location: CRW 304
Text: Biological Psychology 8th ed. by Kalat
Instructor = Dr. Ralph Barnes
e-mail: rbarnes@lssu.edu; phone: 635-2422
Office: LBR 238
Office Hours: M 2:30-3:30; T 10-11; W 11-12 & 1:30-3:30 (or call for apt.)
Course Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with an intermediate level of knowledge regarding
physiological psychology. By quarter's end, it is my hope that every student will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the:
a) experimental methods used in neuroscience, physiological psychology, and similar fields
b) workings of the human nervous system at the cellular level
c) anatomy of the human nervous system
d) connection between neurophysiology and a myriad of human behaviors
In addition every student should be able to prepare and present scientific research by semester’s end.
These goals will be met primarily through class lectures, outside reading, handouts and the course
projects.
Course Materials
The text book, of course. Also there will be handouts you will not want to miss. Seriously.
Important Dates
What
Labor/Labour Day
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
gobble gobble
Final Exam
Evaluation
Projects:
Date
9/6-7
9/28
10/28
11/30
11/24-26
12/14 3-5 PM
no class
no class
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I will assign students into groups of 3 or 4. Each group will be given a topic for their presentation.
Once the groups have been given their topics, they must research the topic, prepare a Powerpoint
presentation, and then present their work to the class. It is quite likely that you will have to use
interlibrary loan in order to get what you need for the project so do NOT start your project at the last
minute. Your references must be approved by me and copies of each reference must be submitted to
me. Students are encouraged to show me a rough draft of their presentation in order to get feedback.
The grade that individual students in the group receive will be determined primarily by the
contributions of the individual students involved. For instance, I may assign one student 500 points
and the other students 200 points each if I feel that one student put in significantly more work than
the others.
Exams:
The format for all exams will be short and long answer essay. All questions on these exams will
come from the assigned textbook readings and handouts. If it is in the assigned reading, even if I
don't cover it in class, it is fair game for exams. If you must miss an exam, notify me in advance to
schedule a make-up exam. Notification of absence should be given prior to the exam, but under no
circumstances should it be given any later than the class period following the exam. A valid reason
for missing an exam must be presented.
Midterm 1 will cover:
Module 1.1-1.2 Mind-Brain & Genetics
Module 2.1-2.2 NS Cells & Nerve Impulse
Module 3.1-3.2 Synapse
Fields (2004)
Module 4.1-4.3Gross Anatomy of NS
Gazzaniga, Ivry, & Mangun: ch. 4 Methods of Neuroscience
Bower & Parsons (2003)
Midterm 2 will cover:
Module 5.1-5.2 Development & Plasticity of Brain
Module 9.1-9.3 Wakefulness & Sleep
Module 10.3 Hunger
Module 14.1 & 14.2 Lateralization & Language
Midterm 3 will cover:
Module 6.1-6.3 Vision
Module 7.1-7.4 Audition, Mechanical Senses, Chemical Senses, Attention
Final Exam will cover:
Module 12.1-12.3 Emotional Behaviors
Module 15.1-15.3 Psychological Disorders
Student presentations on various psychoactive chemicals.
Module 1.4 Careers in physiological psychology
Note: the above is subject to change.
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Grades
Midterm Exam 1, 2, & 3
Course project
Final Exam
Total
1042 points each
500 points
1042 points
4668 points
A = 88-100 % correct
B = 76-87 % correct
C = 64-75 % correct
D = 52-63 % correct
F = 51% and lower
Do not be fooled by this grading scale. You should expect that this course will deliver unto you a
serious ass-whuppin’.
Academic Misconduct
See the handbook regarding cheating & plagiarism (p. 15). If you plagiarize, cheat or help another
student to cheat (or commit any type of academic misconduct) you will be assigned a failing grade
for the entire course.
Students with Disabilities
In compliance with Lake Superior State University policy and equal access laws, disabilityrelated accommodations or services are available. Students who desire such services are to
meet with the professor in a timely manner, preferably the first week of class, to discuss their
disability-related needs. Students will not receive services until they register with Disability
Services and the Resource Center for Student with Disabilities. Proper registration will enable
Disability Services to verify the disability and determine reasonable academic
accommodations. Disability Services and RCSD are located in the KJS Library Room 101 and
149, extension 2355 or 2454.
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PSYC498 Senior Research I
Fall 2004
Instructor.:
Dr. Susan Ratwik
Office Hours:
Library 239
Tues. 10:30-12:30
X2109 or X2217
Thurs. 10:30-12:30
Toll Free 1-888-800-LSSU
Fri.
1:00-2:00
Home: 906 635-0162
(also by appointment)
Internet: sratwik@lssu.edu Adverse Weather: (906) 635-2858
PREREQUISITE:
You must have completed the prerequisites (including PSYC212
Experimental Psychology) before taking this course.
TEXTS and MATERIALS:
REQUIRED:
Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B. & Zechmeister, J. S. (2002). Research methods in psychology
(6th ed.). NY: McGraw-Hill.
Highly recommended:
American Psychological Association. Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (5th ed). Washington, DC: Author.
A TI-86 calculator or some other calculator for in-class calculations
(Note: The same text and materials are used for both PSYC498 and PSYC499).
Course Goals
This course has three primary goals. First, it will increase your understanding of the methods and
content of experimental psychology, and help you to develop skills related to carrying out research,
including writing reports in APA style, and using a statistical package to carry out analyses. Second,
the course will provide a basis for carrying out your own research project in PSYC499 during Spring
semester. During Fall term you will begin to develop the design for your own project. You will be
consulting outside the class with either Dr. Barnes or with me while selecting and developing a
topic. This Fall, in PSYC498, you will (1) choose a research area and general topic of interest to you
(2) select a recently published experimental article (1998 or later) related to your topic of interest
which you plan to partially replicate and modify (3) write a research proposal (described in greater
detail later), and (4) present your research proposal to the class. Finally, this course will increase
your knowledge of current research in psychology, in part through the development your research
project.
Your reading assignments in the textbook will be accompanied by statistical analysis assignments on
the computer.
Useful supporting material is available at our WebCT location:
webct.lssu.edu
or
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072494468/student_view0/index.html
Examinations
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The five quizzes (total of 250 points) and the final exam (50 points) will include multiple choice,
short answer, essay, and computational items. You will need your calculator, a Scantron sheet,
and a pencil with an eraser for each quiz. You may bring to each quiz or exam a 4" X 6" note
card with hand-written notes (no Xeroxed notes) on both sides.
Additional Assignments - 200 points
The development of your study proposal in assignments Study i - Study vi will be worth and
your final research proposal (Paper Part I and Paper Part II) will be worth 150 points.
You will be allowed two unexcused absences from class, but each additional absence will result
in a decrease in your course percentage by 10 points.
Grades
The grading scale below (% correct) applies to each of the quizzes and assignments in the
course.
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79 D = 60-69
Chapter readings are from from Shaughnessy, Zechmeister & Zechmeister. More information on
assignments and quizzes will be available later.
1. Interpreting psychological research
Chapter 14
Communication in Psychology (Reading research articles)
Finding and evaluating appropriate research studies
Saving and organizing references (using EndNote - available in the Learning Center on 5
computers)
Assignment 1a: Turn in an initial annotated bibliography consisting of at least 20 references and
abstracts for research studies or review articles related to one research area which is of interest
to you. Use FirstSearch to find the references, and use EndNote to generate the records for these
references. The annotation should consist of a brief statement which evaluates the reference-how
does it relate to your area of interest? The references must be from appropriate psychology
journals or chapters (or from other appropriately related areas). You will also need to write a
two-page analysis of your area of interest as reflected in your bibliography: What are the
important IVs and DVs? What are some potential research questions in this area?
2 . Review of data analysis procedures
Chapter 12
Data Analysis and Interpretation Part 1: Describing Data, Confidence Intervals,
Correlation
SPSS procedures for data description, confidence intervals, and correlation
APA reporting of descriptive data analysis results
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Fall 2004
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Assignment 2a: Carry out statistical analyses using SPSS. Write an appropriately formatted
report of the results, including a results section and a short discussion section.
Assignment 2b: Meet with either Dr. Barnes or with me to briefly go over a potential research
idea. When making the appointment, provide us with an annotated bibliography (including
abstracts) of potential published studies related to your idea. Turn in a one-page summary of
your interview, including a plan to revise your bibliography.
3. Research designs: Rationale and statistical analyses - basics
Chapter 13
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part II Tests of Statistical Significance and the
Analysis Story - pp. 401-414
SPSS procedures for two independent groups
Assignment 3a: Carry out statistical analyses using SPSS. Write an appropriately formatted
report of the results, including a results section and a short discussion section.
Assignment 3b: Update your annotated bibliography to reflect the discussion
4. Research designs: Rationale and statistical analyses - between groups
Chapter 7
Independent Groups Designs (and analysis of variance or ANOVA)
Chapter 13
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part II Tests of Statistical Significance and the
Analysis Story - pp. 414-423, 425-427.
SPSS procedures for independent groups ANOVA
APA reporting of between groups ANOVA results
Assignment 4a: Carry out statistical analyses using SPSS. Write an appropriately formatted
report of the results, including a results section and a short discussion section.
Assignment 4b. Write a brief research proposal of your current research proposal, including the
appropriate subject pool, independent variables, dependent variables, predicted outcomes, and
annotated bibliography including at least 4 articles and the actual articles themselves. Turn in a
coPSYC to me and to Dr. Barnes as well, if you plan to do your study with him next semester.
5.
Research designs: Rationale and statistical analyses - within groups or repeated
measures
Chapter 8
Repeated Measures Designs
Chapter 13
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part II Tests of Statistical Significance and the
Analysis Story - pp. 427-432.
SPSS procedures for within groups or repeated measures ANOVA
APA reporting of within groups or repeated measures ANOVA results
5a. Assignment: Carry out statistical analyses using SPSS. Write an appropriately formatted
report of the results, including a results section and a short discussion section.
5b. Revise your brief research proposal, based on my comments and the comments of Dr.
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6.
Research designs: Rationale and statistical analyses - complex designs and
interactions
Chapter 9
Complex Designs
Chapter 13
Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part II Tests of Statistical Significance and the
Analysis Story - pp. 432-441.
SPSS procedures for complex designs
APA reporting of complex design analyses including interactions
6a. Assignment: Carry out statistical analyses using SPSS. Write an appropriately formatted
report of the results, including a results section and a short discussion section.
6b. Turn in the final coPSYC of your brief proposal, including copies of instruments, plans for
administration of treatments, etc.
Final Exam: Monday December 13 7:30 to 9:30 AM
Mon.
8:00-9:00 A.M.
9:00-10:00 A.M.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
PSYC498
PSYC498
PSYC498
8:00-8:50
8:00-8:50
8:00-8:50
PSYC210002
NOR214
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PSYC311
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PSYC311
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10:00-11:00 A.M.
Office
Hour:
10:30-12:30
11:00-12:00 A.M.
Office Hour:
10:30-12:30
12:00-1:00 P.M.
Office Hr:
1:00-2:00
1:00-2:00 P.M.
2:00-3:00 P.M.
3:00-4:00 P.M.
4:00-5:00
PSYC210001
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PSYC499 Senior Research II
Spring 2004
Instructor:
Dr. Susan Ratwik
Office Hours:
Library 239
Mon. 10:00-12:00 A.M.
X2109 or X2217
Wed. 10:00-12:00 A.M.
Toll Free 1-888-800-LSSU
Fri.
10:00-11:00 AM
Home: 906 635-0162
(also by appointment)
Internet: sratwik@lssu.edu Adverse Weather: (906) 635-2858
PREREQUISITE:
You must have completed PSYC498 before taking this course.
TEXTS and MATERIALS:
REQUIRED:
Shaughnessy, J. J., Zechmeister, E. B. & Zechmeister, J. S. (2002). Research methods in psychology
(6th ed.). NY: McGraw-Hill.
Highly recommended:
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological
Association (5th ed). Washington, DC: Author.
Course Goals
This class is intended to increase your understanding of and appreciation for experimental
psychology research. This semester you will complete your research project and present it to the
class and faculty. In order to accomplish these goals you are required to meet with your instructor at
least once a week during the scheduled class period. Less than weekly contact will lower your
grade. You are also encouraged to communicate with your instructor by telephone, e-mail, etc.
The main steps in completing your research project are: 1) Preparation and modification of your
final research proposal and 2) Request for Human Subjects Review (see protocol and example on
WebCT); 3) IRB approval of your project; 4) Data collection; 5) Data analysis; 6) Presentation of
your study 6) Final revisions to research paper
1) Preparing your almost-final proposal. Due by Friday January 30th.
Your research proposal must be turned in to your instructor by the third week of class (or
before). This will include your revised versions of the Introduction, Method, and Results
sections and will present your research plan in detail as you intend to actually carry it out.
Examples of ALL MATERIALS to be used in the study must be included in ready-to-use forms
in appendices. All IVs and their levels, DVs, presentation rates, stimulus values, etc., must be
described. The introduction of your proposal should provide justification for these choices.
You should be specific about the number of subjects, amount of time per subject, whether
subjects are to be run individually or in groups, and where you plan to carry out your
experiment.
2)
Preparing your Request for Human Subjects Review. Due by Friday January 30th.
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Spring 2004
You must prepare a Request for Human Subjects Review (see Webct for examples) at the same
time as your final proposal. In order to do this, you must know exactly what you will be doing
with your participants, and so your research proposal must be finished first.
3) The length of time it will the committee take to review your request will depend upon the
amount of risk which your study presents to participants.
4)
Data collection usually takes about two weeks. All data must be collected by the end of the
8th week of class (Friday Feb. 27). You must spend 20 hours collecting data in this course,
and document your effort. If your study does not require 20 hours, you will need to arrange
with another student to make up your hours. You must request instructors' permission to
solicit their students as subjects in your experiment. Only psychology classes may be used
as your subject pool unless you have my permission. Since students will be drawn from
several classes for most experimenters, it will be essential that you keep track of your
subjects, including the name, ID#, and class (and section of the class) to which the extra
credit is to be applied a minimum of two weeks before the end of the term. It is your
responsibility to turn in an alphabetized list of students getting extra credit to each
instructor in a timely way. Reporting extra credit participation correctly, efficiently,
and in a timely way is one of the ethical requirements of this course.
a.
Before you begin to run any student subjects you MUST RUN YOUR
INSTRUCTOR AS A SUBJECT and OBTAIN HER PERMISSION TO
CONTINUE.
b.
Once you have received permission to run subjects you must:
i. Reserve a room through the scheduling office for all of the appropriate times.
If you are using the psychology laboratory, post the times on the door of the
room.
i. Make up subject sign-up sheets, filling in the appropriate times, locations.
These are designed so that the subject can later find the experiment, and so
that you can identify people in case of emergencies. E.g.:
The subject fills in this side and leaves it
with you (the experimenter).
The subject takes this part with him/her.


Participant=s Name: Wilhelm Wundt
Participant=s Tele. Number: X2217
Experimenter=s Name: Susan Ratwik
Experimenter=s Telephone #: X2109
Time/Date: Fri. Jan. 16, 8:00 A.M.
Time/Date: Fri. Jan. 16, 8:00 A.M.
Location: LBR278 (library auditorium)
Location: LBR278 (library auditorium)
Experiment name: Psychic Phenomena
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i.
Subjects must also fill in an informed consent sheet (see attached
information sheet in IRB packet) and an experiment evaluation
form. After completing your data collection you will return the
informed consent sheets (in a manila envelope indicating your
name and the date) to your instructor by the beginning of the 9th
week of class.
ii.
All extra credit must be reported to the appropriate instructor in
writing (typed) within 2 days of the completion of data collection.
5) Your entire data analysis should be completed by the end of the ninth week of class (Friday
March 19) and MUST be completed by the end of the 10th week of class (Friday March 26).
Data analysis includes data preparation (scoring tests, calculating subject performance, etc.),
data entry into Excel/SPSS. I will be working with you individually on this. The data analysis
included ANOVAs, post hoc analyses, graphs of all main effects and interactions, tables (means
and standard deviations for all main effects, interactions, etc.). The actual SPSS analyses do not
take long (usually), but the preparation of output, graphs, and interpretation of results often
takes longer than people expect.
6)
You will present your study to the class, to the psychology faculty, and to other interested
observers during the 11th to 13th week of the semester. The class will decide as a group
whether it prefers having presentations as blocks (three or more presenters in a row probably on a weekend) or during class.
Your presentation must include appropriate visual aids, and a written handout (up to
about 5 pages) including an abstract and any other materials which you believe will
help your listeners understand and appreciate your result. Your written handout will
be distributed to all observers.
You are required to be present at each student=s research presentation in order to show
support for your colleagues and in order to learn as much as possible about the wide range
of psychological research being carried out in this class. You will write a brief (one page
typed) critique of each presentation highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and indicating
what you learned from the presentation.
7) Your final written paper is due on Wednesday, April 21, of the 14th week of the term.
It is essential that each of the above stages be completed in a timely manner. You are encouraged
to complete assignments before they are due. Failure to meet any deadline, unless extenuating
circumstances prevail (e.g., hospitalization, etc.) will result in a "Z" grade and your inclusion in
next year's PSYC499 class.
Your final exam will consist of questions based on the presentations. The final exam is
scheduled for 7:30-9:30 AM on Wednesday, April 30.
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Spring 2004
Your research study (including meeting with your instructor) is 80% of the course grade. The
final exam is 15% of the course grade. Your critiques of other students projects is 5%.
Mon.
Tues.
Wed.
Thurs.
Fri.
7:00-8:00 A.M.
8:00-9:00 A.M.
PSYC499
CAS207
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CAS207
8:00-9:00
PSYC499
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9:00-10:00 A.M.
10:00-11:00 A.M.
Office Hour
10:00-12:00
PSYC212
CRW207
9:30-10:50
Office Hour
10:00-12:00
PSYC212
CRW207
9:30-10:50
Office Hour
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00 A.M.
12:00-1:00 P.M.
1:00-2:00 P.M.
PSYC210
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PSYC210
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PSYC210
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Week Starting Monday:
Tasks
Due Date
I.
Jan. 12
First class meeting
First individual meeting (see sign-up sheet)
Mon. Jan. 12
By Friday at 3:00
II.
Jan. 19
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
III.
Jan. 26
Individual meeting
Revised Proposal
Human Subjects Review request form
By Friday at 3:00
By Friday at 3:00
By Friday at 3:00
IV.
Feb. 2
Individual meeting
Revision of Human Subjects Review request (if
needed)
By Friday at 3:00
V.
Feb. 9
Individual meeting
Begin data collection (if IRB approval has come)
By Friday at 3:00
VI.
Feb. 16
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
VII.
Feb. 23
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
Break
Mar. 1
VIII.
Mar. 8
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
IX.
Mar. 15
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
X.
Mar. 22
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
XI.
Mar. 29
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
XII.
April 5
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
XIII.
April 12
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
XIV.
April 19
Individual meeting
By Friday at 3:00
Finals
April 26
Final Exam
Wed. April 28,
7:30-9:30 am
May 1
Graduation!!!!
Individual meeting times (other times are available by arrangement):
Mon.
Wed.
Thursday
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10:00-10:30 A.M.
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