Course Syllabus for PSY 100 – Introduction to Psychology
Summer 2013 – WKU (Dual-Credit)
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A survey course in general psychology designed to give the student an
introduction to the history, methods, and content of modern psychology. Topics
include the history and systems of psychology, psychological research,
physiological psychology, psychological process, developmental psychology,
personality, abnormal behaviors, and social psychology.
Sarah Freeman MA, LPCC, NCC, CHt
270-202-7669
sarah.freeman@wku.edu
By appointment only
Hockenbury & Hockenbury (2012). Psychology (6th ed.). New York, NY:Worth
Publishers
ISBN:978-1-4292-4367-4
Access to Internet and admission to WKU
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
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Describe the major schools and systems of psychology
Identify the major interest areas of psychology as a science and as a
profession.
Describe the goals, and methods of psychological research
Identify the structure of the nervous system and its role in behavior.
Describe the basic processes of sensation, perception
Demonstrate an understanding of memory, learning, and cognitive processes.
Identify and apply the basic theories of motivation, and emotion to human
behavior.
Describe the developmental aspects of behaviors across the lifespan.
Discuss the major definition and ways of assessing intelligence.
Demonstrate an understanding of the major personality theories including how
they conceptualize human personality and guide practice.
Recognize the traits of abnormal behavior.
Describe the assessment and treatment methods for psychological disorders.
Describe the effects of the social environment on behaviors.
Discuss the effects of behavior on the social environment.
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General
Education
Competencies
This course fulfills a portion of Western Kentucky University’s general
education program and addresses the following general education goals:
Provides an understanding of society and human behavior that
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Describes methods of inquiry appropriate to the scientific study of
societal institutions and human behavior
Examines patterns of interaction pertaining to race, gender, ethnic
identity, class, community, and other forms of social grouping
Evaluates the impact of heredity and environment on human development
and individual behavior
Cheating will not be tolerated! Any form of cheating is a serious violation and
will be addressed in accordance with university policy. See “academic offenses”
in the WKU Student Handbook:
(http://www.wku.edu/judicialaffairs/200405Handbook/12AcademicOffenses.pdf)
Teachers and students are engaged in scholarly pursuits. Students who do not
respect others in the classroom or who act in ways that disrupt the learning
process will be asked to leave.
In compliance with university policy, students with disabilities who require
accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids or services) for
this course must contact the Office for Student Disability Services in DUC A-200
of the Student Success Center in Downing University Center. Please DO NOT
request accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter
of accommodation from the Office for Student Disability Services.
The following percentages of total points will be used to determine exam and
semester grades: >89.49 = A, 89.49 - 79.5 = B, 79.49 - 69.49 = C, 69.49 59.49= D, < 59.49 = F
Dropping the Class: If you choose to drop this course be sure to contact Dewayne
Neeley at
dewayne.neeley@wku.edu or 745-2386
If you do not officially drop the course you will receive an F as your final grade on
your high school and college transcript.
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Quizzes (approximately 300 points): Students will be required to complete 1 to 4 quizzes per
chapter throughout the semester. Quizzes will be available during the weeks prior to the section
assessment. For example, Chapters 1-3 will be available until the end of Week 1, which is the same
due date of the first exam. Students may use any resource, with the exception of other students, to
complete the quizzes.
Chapters
Open
Close
1-3
Monday - Week 1
Saturday – June 8
4-6
Monday - Week 2
Saturday – June 15
7-9
Monday - Week 3
Saturday – June 22
10-12
Monday - Week 4
Saturday – June 29
13-15
Monday - Week 5
Thursday – July 5
Written Assignments (100 points): All written assignments must be completed using Microsoft
Word and double spaced using 12 point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins. Please be
sure to proof read your papers before you submit them as they are a reflection of your efforts and
work ethic. All work must be turned in through Blackboard on or before the due date. No late work
accepted.
*Movie Review (100 points)
Discussion Postings (200): Students will be required to engage in online weekly discussions that
apply to one of the modules being studied during the given week. Responses should contain both
opinion and research based information. Students are also required to comment (agree/disagree
and why) on a minimum of 2 other students postings in order to receive full credit. The
discussions are worth up to 20 points each.
Exams (400 points): There will be 5 exams. The exams may cover material from book and CD’s as
well as material covered in class and other assignments. Unless otherwise announced, all regular
exams will be given on Blackboard. You will be given as least one week to take the exams. You must
complete the exam on or before the due date to receive credit. It would be wise to take the exam
during the first couple of days that they are available just in case you have problems accessing the
exam. If you wait until the day the exam is due and have problems, I will not be able to help you and
you will miss that exam and therefore make a zero. Late exams will NOT be accepted. There are no
makeup exams. THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE PROCTORED.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to keep up with online assignments including quizzes, written assignments,
discussion postings, and exams. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to keep up with missed class
materials. Once the assignments close they CANNOT be made up.
Late Work:
Coursework is not accepted late for any reason. Since part of a student’s job in college is to
prepare for successful entry into the workforce, and employers do not “accept late work,” I do
not either. Due dates will be provided for each assignment and announced in class.
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June 8
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June 15
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Modules
Assignments Due
Chapter 1 Introduction and Research
Chapter 2 Sensation & Perception
Chapter 3 Neuroscience and Behavior
Discussion Board #1
Chapter 1-3 Tutorials and Quizzes
Test 1
Chapter 4 Consciousness and Its Variations
Discussion Board #2
Chapter 5 Learning
Chapter 4-6 Tutorials and Quizzes
Chapter 6 Memory
Test 2
June 22
Saturda
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Chapter 7 Thinking, Language, and
Intelligence
Chapter 8 Motivation and Emotion Chapter
Chapter 9 Lifespan Development
Discussion Board #3
Chapter 7-9 Tutorials and Quizzes
Test 3
Chapter 10 Gender and Sexuality
Chapter 11 Personality
Chapter 12 Social Psychology
Discussion Board #4
Chapter 10-12 Tutorials and Quizzes
Test 4
*Movie Review DUE*
June 29
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July 5
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Chapter 13 Stress, Health, and Coping
Chapter 14 Psychological Disorders
Chapter 15 Therapies
Discussion Board #5
Chapter 13-15 Tutorials and Quizzes
Test 5
Be PROACTIVE rather than REACTIVE
Be ACCOUNTABLE for yourself rather than EXPECT others to tell you what to do
COMMUNICATE rather than ASSUME
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