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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
COURSE SYLLABUS
PSY 200-60
3 CREDIT HOURS
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Summer, 2014
PREREQUISITE(S)
Students are required to complete prerequisites for this course. Students who enroll without completing
prerequisites for this course may be withdrawn by the College and may not qualify for a refund of tuition. It
is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all course prerequisites are completed and documented at
the College.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a survey of behavior with an emphasis upon psychological processes. This course includes
the biological bases for behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of
personality.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will…
…describe and differentiate among the major theoretical approaches, current findings, and historical trends
in the primary domain of psychology.
…describe, classify and critique the major research methods used in psychological research.
…demonstrate an ability to adapt psychological principles to a broad array of intrapersonal, interpersonal,
and/or community needs.
TIME AND LOCATION
This class meets Monday through Thursday from 10:05 a.m. until 12:20 p.m., in room 2929 of the Martin
Campus.
REQUIRED TEXT
General Psychology for Shelton State Community College
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Randall E. Jarrell
TELEPHONE
205-391-2474
E-MAIL
rjarrell@sheltonstate.edu
LOCATION OF OFFICE
Room 2717 Martin Campus
OFFICE HOURS
I am available by appointment on Monday though Thursday (9:3010:00 a.m.) in room 2717 of the Martin Campus.
DIVISION CHAIRPERSON
Mr. Kevin Burns (205-391-3934); Ms. Renna Clements
kburns@sheltonstate.edu
rclements@sheltonstate.edu
SSCC ATTENDANCE POLICY
SSCC Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered, to
be prompt and to remain in class/lab for the entire time. Attendance will be recorded at every
class/lab meeting. On the final grade report, instructors are required to identify the last day of
attendance for all students who receive a grade of “F” or “U.” Students who are unable to attend
class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from the class.
Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
INSTRUCTOR’S CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY
Unexcused absences are not acceptable in this class; there are no “free cuts”; all absences must be
excused. Regular class attendance is viewed as a requisite to a comprehensive understanding and mastery
of the subject matter. The instructor considers lack of attendance as a matter of great concern. Any student
who is unable to attend class regularly or is absent on three consecutive class days must contact the
instructor. Upon consultation with the student, the instructor may determine that the student should
withdraw from the class. Your instructor considers student success to be paramount, and a corollary of this
success is regular class attendance. In this regard the burden of responsibility rests with you the student.
A student will be allowed to make up missed work and/or tests, or to submit an assignment past the due
date, if the absence is excused. The absence will be considered excused only if extenuating circumstances
are documented. A student must be able to verify such extenuating circumstances as sickness, death in the
immediate family, military, or certain legal obligations. Work-related excuses, child-care, and travel will
not excuse an absence. The student must submit appropriate documentation of extenuating circumstances
to the instructor to make up missed work. Any missed material will not be re-taught by the instructor.
MAKE UP POLICY
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2005, the manner in which make up work, test(s), or assignments will be
given for excused absences, as allowed by the Standard College Policies, shall be left solely to the
discretion of the instructor.
Documented excused absences will enable students to make up a missed test when the student:
1) initiates the make up process by presenting a documented excuse within one week of returning to
class, and
2) makes arrangements with the instructor for making up the test during the instructor=s listed
office/student hours, and
3) keeps the appointment and makes up the missed test. The instructor will grade and return the test
prior to the next regularly scheduled test.
*All tests must be made up by June 26, 2014. (The last day of class for the semester)
DAILY ACTIVITIES, CLASS PARTICIPATION, EXTRA POINTS
Students have the opportunity to earn extra points on their final exam by actively participating in scheduled
class activities such as question and answer sessions, small group activities, etc. Students must be present
to earn these extra points. In fact, the instructor will make sure that everyone who attends each class will
participate, and therefore everyone who attends class will be eligible for extra points. Students must attend
class on time and stay for the entire class session in order to receive an extra point credit for that day.
Students who have perfect attendance and participate will automatically receive an additional 5 points for a
total of 25 bonus points. All class participation points will be added to the final exam grade.
FINAL EXAMNATION
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014 (10:30 am-12:30 pm)
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT POLICY
Students are expected to be honorable in all college assignments. Suspected cases of academic
misconduct are reported to the Dean of Instructional Services. Academic misconduct or dishonesty
(such as cheating and plagiarism) is not permitted in this class.
GRADING POLICY
There will be a total of four tests (including the final examination) during the semester, each counting 25%
of the student=s grade. All four tests must be taken; any tests that are not taken will be assigned a grade of
“0”. The numerical average of the four tests will provide the derived letter grade. The final exam is not
comprehensive and will cover only subject matter taught after the three previous tests. Letter grades will
be assigned according to the following standards enumerated in the college catalog:
90-100......A
80-89........B
70-79........C
60-69........D
0-59.........F
You may wish to keep a record of your test scores below:
Test 1_______________
Test 2_______________
Test 3_______________
Test 4_______________
Students are responsible for bringing a #2 pencil with a non-smearing eraser and a clean and
undamaged AccuScan Advantage #28040 answer sheet form for each test.
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM CLASSES: According to the published College Calendar, the last
day to withdraw from this class is June 20, 2014. College policy does not allow students to drop a course
after this date.
MULTI CULTURAL ORIENTATION
Whenever possible, an attempt will be made to include and emphasize the contributions of our diverse
culture to psychology.
STATEMENT ON DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT
The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both employment and
educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual=s race, color,
gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of
Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be
tolerated.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 state that
qualified students with disabilities who meet the essential functions and academic requirements are entitled
to reasonable accommodations. It is the student=s responsibility to provide appropriate disability
documentation to the College.
The College complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. All inquiries or concerns should be directed to the Dean of Student Services at
(205) 391-2216.
EATING, DRINKING, AND TOBACCO IN THE CLASSROOM
(Reference Standard College Policies/Student Conduct Code, P. 164/180)
“Food and drinks are not allowed in the classrooms on any Shelton State Campus.”
“Use of tobacco in any form is not permitted at any time by any faculty member, staff, student, vendor, or
visitor inside any building on a Shelton State Campus.”
DISRUPTIVE DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM
(Reference SSCC Catalog/Student Handbook, P. 176-177, #23)
AA student or organization may be disciplined and is in violation of the Student Conduct Code for any of
the following: #23; Disruptive devices such as tape recorders, radios, beepers, cell phones, or other
electronic devices in the student center, hallways, lecture rooms, classroom, library, or any other place
which will interfere with the normal activity of the college.@
STANDARD COURSE POLICIES
The Standard College Policies apply to all classes at the college and are a part of every official course
syllabus; each student receives a copy when he or she completes the vehicle registration/waiver procedure.
It is also available at the College website, www.sheltonstate.edu. It is the responsibility of the student to
have a copy of these policies and to abide by them. This class syllabus is intended to give further detail
about the policies and expectations in this class. College policies are also published in the Schedule of
Classes and the SSCC College Catalog/Student Handbook. Students are expected to be aware of and abide
by College policies in every class.
STUDENT EMAIL (Bucs Mail)
All students who are or have been registered for classes at Shelton State Community College are provided
an email account. Students who are currently registered must have an email account. Electronic mail is the
official method of communication for delivery of information. Shelton State designated communicators
may use this email account to send communications to the student body. Student email addresses will be
recorded in the college’s electronic directories and records. To activate/sign in to your Bucs Mail account,
visit the Bucs Mail icon at www.sheltonstate.edu.
QUALITY ENHANCEMENT PLAN (QEP)
Shelton State Community College’s Quality Enhancement plan (QEP) Improving Student Success In
Online Classes
PSY 200-60
COURSE OUTLINE CALENDAR-SUMMER 2014
This course outline and the dates established therein are tentative, and the instructor reserves the right to
change them.
DATES
TOPIC
CHAPTER
5-27
Introduction to Psychology
1
5-28
Biology and Behavior
2
5-29
Biology and Behavior
2
6-2
Consciousness
4
6-3
TEST I (and begin Chapter 5)
5
6-4
Learning
5
6-5
Learning
5
6-9
Memory
6
6-10
Motivation and Emotion
9
6-11
TEST II (and begin Chapter 10)
10
6-12
Health and Stress
10
6-16
Human Development
8
6-17
Human Development
8
6-18
Personality Theory and Assessment
11
6-19
Personality Theory and Assessment
11
6-23
Social Psychology
14
6-24
TEST III (and begin Chapter 12)
12
6-25
Psychological Disorders
12
6-26
Psychological Disorders
12
ALSO……..
***MAKE UP TEST DAY; 1:30 PM; ROOM 2929 MARTIN CAMPUS***
6_27
FINAL EXAM
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM