Heartland Community College
Division: Social and Business Sciences
Course Prefix and number: PSY 209.92
Course Title: Human Growth and Development
Online Course
CREDIT HOURS: 3
CONTACT HOURS: 3 LECTURE HOURS: 3 LABORATORY HOURS: 0
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include prerequisites):
Prerequisite: PSY 101. This course examines human development from conception to death
with some focus on research methods and developmental theories. This course addresses all the
major areas of development (physical, social, emotional and cognitive) and the interaction
among these areas.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
Instructor name: Peter Fauver
Phone number to contact instructor: It is better for you to email me, than to call
this number. If you call the department phone, someone will send me an email
stating that you called.
Dept. phone (309) 268-8595
Instructor e-mail address: peter.fauver@heartland.edu
Location of instructor's office: ICB 2102 (SBS Adjunct Office)
Instructor's office hours:
I will be flexible with meeting times and try my best to
find a mutually agreeable time. I am also available by appointment on skype or we
can schedule to meet on HCC main campus.
TEXTBOOK:
Required: Berk,
L.E. (2010). Exploring Lifespan Development (2nd
ed.). Boston, MA: Ally & Bacon.
My Expectations of my students:
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Treat other students and your instructor with respect
Set aside time every day for this class (everyone has 5 extra
minutes)
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns
Commit an honest effort to complete work in a timely manner
Commit to successful completion of this course
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFER:
This course fulfills 3 of the 9 semester hours of credit in Social Sciences required for the A.A. or
A.S. degree. This course should transfer as part of the General Education Core Curriculum
described in the Illinois Articulation Initiative to other Illinois colleges and universities
participating in the IAI. However, students should consult an academic advisor for transfer
information regarding particular institutions. Refer to the IAI web page at www.itransfer.org for
more information.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Course Outcomes:
1. Apply and communicate the major theoretical perspectives of developmental psychology.
2. Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of research in psychology, and an appreciation of
the major research methods.
3. Identify and appraise the factors involved in the many different aspects of psychological
development across the life span.
4. Have acquired an awareness and appreciation of how the family system influences the
individual across the lifespan.
5. Understand the importance of culture, and other broad environmental influences, on the
development of the individual.
6. Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the many developmental and life challenges faced
by people at every stage of life.
7. Apply the theories and concepts of developmental psychology to real life.
General Education Outcomes:
CO 2, PS 2, DI 1, DI 2, CT 2
COURSE OUTLINE:
This outline is a brief representation of what each instructor will include while teaching Human
Growth and Development. Additional material may be included, and each instructor may vary
the presentation of the topics as well as how much time is spent on each topic.
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Research Methods
Genetics
Prenatal Development
The Newborn
Cognitive Development
Language Development
Emotional Development
Sex and Gender
Education
Parenting and Family
Peers and Social Development
Puberty
Identity and Self Esteem
Sexuality and Teen Pregnancy
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Love and Attraction
Marriage and Divorce
Career Development
Parenthood and Family
Issues at Midlife
Aging and Care for the Elderly
Cognitive Development and Dementia
Death and Dying
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Every instructor will require a minimum of 10 pages (equivalent to 10 typed, double spaced, pages) of
writing from each student. This may be accomplished through a combination of various writing
requirements such as: term papers, essay questions on exams, journaling assignments, writing within
projects, reflective papers, or other written assignments.
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Final grades will be determined according to the following scale:
Exams
3 exams x 100pts each
=300pts
Activities & Quizzes
=100pts
Writing
4 Papers x 25pts each
=100pts
=500 total points
A >= 450pts
B >= 400pts
C >= 350pts
D >= 300pts
F<
300pts
Exams (60% of your total grade)
There are three tests. The tests are comprehensive, meaning that they include information from
previous chapters in addition to the chapters in that unit. The tests are mainly multiple-choice questions,
with some short answer or essay included.
Writing (20% of your total grade)
You will be required to submit a total of four papers during the course of the semester. Topics will
be assigned and discussed in blackboard. All writing assignments are to be typed, double spaced, and
600-700 words long, no more, no less. You will be graded for proper grammar, correct spelling and
punctuation. You will submit your paper to blackboard & safe-assign.
Blackboard activities and Quizzes (20% of your total grade)
Included with every chapter are multiple quizzes and reviews. Research in psychology has shown
that the simple act of taking a quiz improves student's performance on future tests. These quizzes may be
taken, and re-taken as often as you like until the due date. I encourage you to take, and retake, all of the
quizzes and reviews.
LATE WORK POLICY:
Due to the fast-paced setting of 8 week classes:
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No late Quizzes will be accepted.
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Late papers will be penalized 10% of earned points every calendar day late.
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No late Exams will be allowed without prior approval from your instructor or
documented emergency
SYLLABI DISCLAIMER:
The instructor reserves the right to change any and all assignments, rules or requirements in this
class without prior notice. Students will be notified of any changes in assignments, rules or
requirements at the earliest possible moment.
Course Calendar
Monday
June 3
Quiz Due by 10pm
Intro Quiz
Wednesday
June 5
Quiz Due by 10pm Exam
Chapter 1
June 10
Chapter 2
June 12
Chapter 3
June 17
Chapter 4
June 19
Chapter 5
June 24
Chapter 6
June 26
Chapter 7
July 1
Chapter 8
July 3
Chapter 9
July 8
Chapter 10
July 10
Chapters 11 & 12
July 15
Chapter 13
July 17
Chapter 14
July 22
Chapter 15
July 24
Chapter 16
July 29
Chapter 17,18, & 19
July 31
FINAL
EXAM
The Final Exam
will contain
questions from
all chapters.
Exam One (1-6)
Due June 31 by
10pm
Exam Two (7-14)
Due July 21 by
10pm