Spring 2023
PSYCHOLOGY 200 OMH
EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
CRN# 46251
Online
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor: Dr. Christina Shih
Office Hours: (a) Standard office hours are on Zoom. Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00-9:30am and 12:301:00pm; : . Please sign up to reserve your time slot at: https://calendly.com/christinashih/officehour
before our meeting – I will receive a notification so you don’t need to email me separately. (b) By
appointment: You can also schedule an appointment outside of these time slots and/or an in-person
meeting on campus --in that case, you will need to email me and confirm the appointment time before
coming to my office hour.
Office Location: https://smccd.zoom.us/j/907841090; +1 669 900 9128: Meeting ID: 907 841 090
Email: ShihC@smccd.edu. My response time to emails is generally within 24 hours -- it can occasionally
take longer if I need time to prepare my response or when I receive the email after Thursday afternoon
(too close to the weekend). Please email me again if you do not hear from me after 2 business days. I
do not check my email over the weekend or during the holidays. The last time I will check my email
before the weekend is at 4:30pm on Fridays.
Office Telephone: 650-738-4265. The message in my voice mail is sent via an audio file to my email.
COURSE INFORMATION
Dept. number and section: Psychology 200 OMH, CRN# 46251
Hours: 48.0-54.0 Lecture hours; and 96.0-108.0 Homework hours
Grading Method: Letter grade
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
Transfer Credit: UC; CSU. Please consult with a counselor for the most updated information regarding
course transferability to various 4-year colleges.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Class Location: No class meeting. Please follow the instructions in the weekly module on Canvas.
Final Exam: Instead of a final exam, students will be turning in their project. More information will be
provided later.
Technology Requirement: You need to use Canvas to complete your assignments and Zoom to attend
office hours. You can download both applications on your phone.
Required Text: Sigelman, C. K. & Rider, E. A. (2022). “Life-Span Human Development” (10th ed.)
published by Cengage Learning. ISBN-13 978-0357373651. In an effort to help you successfully
complete the course, access to the e-book and accompanying website will be available to you the first
day of school. You do not need to purchase anything at the bookstore as the cost of all course materials
will be billed to you via WebSmart. You can access to the e-book by following the instructions in Day 1
Orientation module on Canvas.
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CATALOG COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description: A survey of the physical, cognitive and psychological changes that occur across the
life span. Theoretical models, influences affecting development, and research relevant to development
across the life span will be discussed.
Units: 3
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will meet the following outcomes:
• Demonstrate familiarity with major concepts, theoretical perspectives and empirical findings in
the field of human development.
• Apply human development concepts, theories and research findings to everyday life.
• Critically evaluate developmental theories as they apply to physical, psychological, and
sociocultural development across the lifespan.
DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS
If you require accommodations, please advise me during the first week of class in private. To be
provided with the appropriate accommodations, you will need to obtain a signed form from the
Educational Access Center (EAC). Their office can be reached at 650-738-4280 or skyeac@smccd.edu.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
We are human so at times we make mistakes. Sometimes students plagiarize by accident, and
sometimes, students make an error in judgment--especially when they do not have enough time to
complete the assignment. Regardless the reason, it is important for students to learn from their
mistakes. The class policy is that no credit will be given to work resulting from plagiarism and/or any
other form of academic dishonesty, and further disciplinary actions may be taken. ”Violations or
attempted violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to: cheating, fabrication,
plagiarism, multiple submissions, or facilitating academic dishonesty.” “Depending on the seriousness
of the infraction, you may…receive a failing grade on a test, paper, or examination (from
http://catalog.skylinecollege.edu/current/rights-responsibilities/integrity.php).”
TITLE IX POLICY
Title IX Policy Addressing Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Assault:
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to maintaining safe and caring college
environments at Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College. The District has established
policies and procedures regarding Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Assault. A District website has
also been developed which provides you with important information about sexual misconduct and
sexual assault: http://smccd.edu/titleix/.”
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Skyline College is committed to our students and offers many resources in an effort to help our students
succeed (e.g., counseling services, the learning center, and financial aid). Please refer to “Resources”
under “Guidelines and Resources” on Day 1 Orientation module on Canvas.
ENROLLMENT STATUS
Students need to submit the first assignment “Online Learning Readiness” (Day 1 Orientation module) to
show they are active in the course before the assignment due date to remain in the course. After that, it
is important for students to show their active participation by completing assignments on Canvas. If
students do not submit any work for 2 modules/weeks in a row, student may be dropped for nonparticipation.
LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY
Except for exams and assignment/quiz under the last module of the course (prior to the final exam
week), students have 7 days to turn in their late assignment. A portion (10%) of the total possible score
will be deducted for each day that is late.
GRADING
It is your responsibility to check the accuracy of your grades. Check the record on Canvas immediately
after receiving your score. Let me know within 2 weeks of receiving your score if there are any grading
Issues.
Grade Assignment
A
B
C
D
F
Grading Item
Life Story Project
Class Activity
Homework
Quizzes
Total
Percentage
90.0%-100.0%
80.0%-89.9%
70.0%-79.9%
60.0%-69.9%
59.9% and below
Weights
20%
20%
30%
30%
100%
Projects
Instead of exams, students will submit projects in the class. The final project (instead of a final exam)
will be a portfolio describing your own developmental history from various perspectives discussed in this
class (i.e., your life story). Details on this project will be provided at a later date.
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Class Activity Assignments
These are exercises designed to help students understand the key concepts of each module. These
should be done after completing all the readings and videos.
Homework Assignments
Homework assignments are in a discussion format. This allows student interactions and opportunities
to connect/apply concepts they learn in class to their own experiences.
Quizzes
Quizzes: Complete the quizzes (open book) online through CANVAS. For each quiz, you can make three
submissions; only the highest of the three scores is counted toward your grade.
Extra Credit Assignment
Extra credit assignments (various): There will be roughly 42 points of extra credit offered in the class
throughout the semester.
COURSE CALENDAR
Week
Beginning
Type
Topic
Assignment on CANVAS
0
16-Jan
Canvas
Day 1 Orientation
"Day 1 Orientation" module
1
23-Jan
Canvas
Introduction & Research Methods
"Week 1" module
2
30-Jan
Canvas
Theories in Human Development
"Week 2" module
3
6-Feb
Canvas
Genes, Environment, & Development
"Week 3" module
4
13-Feb
Canvas
Prenatal Development and Birth
"Week 4" module
5
20-Feb
Canvas
Health and Physical Development
"Week 5" module
6
27-Feb
Canvas
Sensation, Perception and Attention
"Week 6" module
7
6-Mar
Canvas
Cognition
"Week 7" module
8
13-Mar
Canvas
Memory and Information Processing
"Week 8" module
9
20-Mar
Canvas
Intelligence and Creativity
"Week 9" module
10
27-Mar
Canvas
Spring Break (No School)
"Week 10" module
11
3-Apr
Canvas
Language and Education
"Week 11" module
12
10-Apr
Canvas
Self and Personality
"Week 12" module
13
17-Apr
Canvas
Gender Roles and Sexuality
"Week 13" module
14
24-Apr
Canvas
Social Cognition & Moral Development "Week 14" module
15
1-May
Canvas
Emotions, Attachment, &Relationships
"Week 15" module
16
8-May
Canvas
The Family
"Week 16" module
17
15-May
Canvas
The Final Challenge: Death and Dying
"Week 17" module
18
22-May
Canvas
Final Project Due (May-26)
"Week 18" module
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