Psychology 1106 Introductory Psychology I – Spring 2008
COURSE INFORMATION
Instructor: David R. Brodbeck, Ph.D.
Phone:949-2301 x 4336
E-Mail: dave.brodbeck@algomau.ca
IM: MSN: Brodbeck@auc.ca Yahoo: davebrodbeck, AIM: dbrodbeck2004, xBox Live:
dbrodbeck (beware, I eat n00bs for lunch…)
Office: SH 507
Office Hours: TBA
Time and Location of Lectures: Tuesdays/Thursdays 1:00 – 4:00.
Website: http://people.auc.ca/brodbeck
Blog: http://people.auc.ca/brodbeck/blog
RSS Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/dave_psych
TEXTBOOK
Myers, D. (2003). Psychology (7th Ed) Worth publishing.
We will use roughly half of the book (Chapters 1-9), the other half will be used in PSYC
1107 (a.k.a., 1106, The Sequel).
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is a basic introduction to the science of psychology. You will come away
from the class with a basic background in psychology, including the history of psychology and its
philosophical basis, learning, memory and cognition (among other things). While most people
have an idea of what psychology is from television and the media (i.e., tell me about your
childhood...) there is quite a bit more to it than that.
EVALUATION
Tests: (Test 1 = 27 %, Test 2 = 33 %)
There will be two term tests in this course. They will consist of multiple choice
questions. The dates are listed below
Final Exam:(40 %)
This will take place in the June exam period, and will cover the entire course. The format
will be similar to the term tests, only bigger!
LECTURE SCHEDULE
Class
Notes
May 6
8
Introduction
What is science?
A Bit of History
Biology and Behaviour
Test # 1
Development
Sensation
Perception
Test #2
Consciousness
Learning
Memory
Review
13
15
20
22
27
29
June 3
5
10
12
Reading
Chapter 1
Chapters 2,3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
The University takes a very serious view of such offences as plagiarism, cheating, and
impersonation. Penalties for dealing with such offences will be strictly enforced.
The following web site contains a complete policy statement on academic dishonesty and
attendance. Students are encouraged to read this policy for further clarification of theses issues:
http://laurentian.ca/vpacademic/policies/academicdishonesty.pc
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The general regulations of the university require punctual and regular attendance at the various
academic exercises. If there are extenuating circumstances related to an absence, the instructor
should be notified. Absences in excess of 20% may jeopardize receipt of credit for the course.
ATTENDANCE POLICY FOR THIS COURSE
While I will not take attendance, I would strongly suggest you come to class, see, the thing is, I
will cover stuff in the lectures that is NOT in the book….
MISSED TESTS
Please contact me ASAP so we can set something up. An acceptable excuse (e.g., illness)
will likely result in a make up test. Workload is NOT an acceptable excuse (i.e., “But I have
three papers due and a test next week.” My response to this is “Welcome to University!”)