PSY100Y5F Introduction to Psychology Sept. 9, 2013 – April 4, 2014 Contact Information
Lecture Instructor Dr. Dax Urbszat, Office: 4010 CCT Lecture Meeting Time and Location Ph. 905‐567‐4964 Email: dax.urbszat@utoronto.ca LEC 0101 Monday 1‐3pm ‐ IB 110 LEC 0102 Monday 5‐7pm ‐ CC 1080 Lab Instructor LEC 0103 Wednesday 11‐1pm ‐ CC 1080 Dr. Will Huggon, Office: 4055 CCT Ph. 905‐569‐4528 Email: william@psych.utoronto.ca Laboratory Component Admin Support Location: Room 1151 Davis Building Michelle Bae, Office: 2037B Davis Building Please click on the PSYCH Lab Info in Blackboard for Email: mhmichelle.bae@utoronto.ca information
Recommended Materials Weiten, W. and McCann, T., (2012). Psychology: Themes and Variations (Third Canadian Edition), Belmont, Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. PLEASE PURCHASE THE 3rd EDITION. Alloway, T., Wilson, G., and Graham, J. (2012). Sniffy the Virtual Rat: Lite version 3.0. Belmont, Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. DeckChair Student License Key (2013). PSY100 COMPUTER LABS Introductory Psychology. Nelson Education. (DeckChair is bundled with the text and you can buy it separately. See notes for Laboratory Component below) Course Webpage. The website associated with this course is accessible via http://portal.utoronto.ca Note: You don't need to create a new login for Blackboard; it already knows who you are. You just need your UTORid and password. This is the same login that gets you onto the wireless network with your laptop, and the same one that you use to check your email. If you're confused about your UTORid or don't remember your password, go to: https://www.utorid.utoronto.ca/ In order to access course material, monitor course information, and view your grades you must log into Blackboard. If you have any general questions regarding Blackboard, please visit the following help site: http://library.utm.utoronto.ca/help/students Course Evaluation Experiments (4%) Term tests ‐ lecture component (21%) Participation in 4 experiments or completion of substitute 6 tests, short answers assignments Term tests ‐ textbook component (21%) 6 tests, 30 multiple choice questions each Final Exam (33%) Lab work (21%) 2 lab tests @ 6% each; lab report 4%; lab completion 160 multiple choice questions, based on the textbook credits 5% 2013 -2014 - Department of Psychology
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PSY100 LECTURE SCHEDULE TERM 2 TERM 1 Week 1 Jan. 7 ‐ 11 Ch10: Motivation and Emotion Week 1 Sept. 10 ‐ 14 Ch1: Admin and Overview Week 2 Sept. 17 ‐ 21 Ch2: Research Methods Week 2 Jan. 14 ‐ 18 Ch11: Human Development Week 3 Sept. 24 ‐ 28 Ch3: Neuroanatomy Week 3 Jan. 21 ‐ 25 Ch12: Personality Week 4 Oct. 1 – 5 Week 4 Jan. 28 ‐ Feb. 1: TEST (Chapters 1, 2 & 3) during regular lecture time TEST (Chapters 10, 11, & 12) during regular lecture time and and location location Week 5 Oct 8. ‐ 12 Ch4: Sensation & Perception Week 5 Feb. 4 – 8 Ch14: Psychological Disorders Week 6 Feb. 11 – 15 Ch14: Psychological Disorders Thanksgiving ‐ Oct 8 lecture cancelled Week 6 Oct. 15 – 19 Ch5: Consciousness Week 7 Feb. 18 ‐ 22 Week 7 Oct. 22 – 26 Ch6: Learning Family Day and Reading Week: no lectures Week 8 Oct. 29 ‐ Nov 2 Week 8 Feb. 25 ‐Mar. 1 Ch15: Treatment of Disorders TEST (Chapters 4, 5 & 6) during regular lecture time Week 9 Mar. 4 ‐ Mar. 8 and location TEST (Chapters 14 & 15) during regular lecture time and location Week 9 Nov .5 – 9 Ch7: Memory and Cognition Week 10 ‐ Mar. 11 – 15 Ch13: Health Psychology Week 10 Nov. 12 ‐ 16 Ch8: Language Week 11 Nov. 19 ‐ 24 Ch9: Intelligence Week 11 ‐ Mar. 18 ‐ 22 Ch13: Health Psychology (Stress) Week 12 Nov. 26 ‐ 30: Week 12 ‐ Mar. 25 ‐ 29 Ch16: Social Psychology TEST (Chapters 7, 8 & 9) AND Laboratory Test Week 13 – Apr. 1 ‐ 5 (Material covered in Labs) during regular lecture time TEST (Chapters 13 & 16) AND Laboratory Test and location during regular lecture time and location There will be 6 term testing sessions. On tests 3 and 6, in addition to textbook and lecture questions, your tests will include short answer questions based on labs. Make‐ups are scheduled ONLY for missed lab tests. All tests are conducted during your regular PSY100Y5F class times. Test duration for tests 1, 2, 4 and 5 is 50 minutes. Test duration for tests 3 and 6 is 100 minutes. Laboratory Component All PSY100 students must be enrolled in one of the 24 lab sections. During each of 10 two‐hour Labs, there will be an experiment or simulation assignment that must be completed for attendance credits. Each completed lab is worth .5% for a total 5%. If you miss your lab you must attend one of the other sections on the same day. There are no make‐up labs ‐ only the sections that are now scheduled. If you are in the last scheduled lab, and you miss it, there is no way to make up that credit. PLEASE NOTE that the Student License Key for the PSY100 lab software, while not mandatory, is strongly recommended because it will allow you to access your "DeckChair Tutor" account to run the labs 24/7 (anytime from anywhere, to redo the labs, collect data and review the experiments for the term tests). If you choose the "no cost" option you must make special arrangements with the Lab Instructor (email: william@psych.utoronto.ca) to gain access during your assigned Practical and for access during a fixed and restricted number of Open Hours during the term.
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PSY100 LAB SCHEDULE WEEK 1 LABS are for sections PRA0101, PRA0102... to PRA0112 (1 to 12)
WEEK 2 LABS are for sections PRA0113, PRA0114 to PRA0124 (13 to 24)
PSY100 Lab Schedule: Term 1 Calendar
Please note which weeks you are to attend
It takes two weeks to get through all lab sections.
9
SEPT.
10
NO LABS
16
Week 1
Scientific
Method
Week 2
OCT.
Week 1
Week 2
Week 1
Week 2
Week 1
NOV.
Week 2
Week 1
Week 2
Scientific
Method
12
13
18
19
20
Scientific
Method
24
Scientific
Method
30
1
Illusions and
Illusions and
Psychophysic
s
Psychophysics
7
8
Illusions and
Psychophysics
14
15
UTM
CLOSED
DREAM
Thanksgiving ANALYSIS
21
22
DREAM
DREAM
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
28
29
Operant Cond Operant Cond
Sniffy the Rat
Sniffy the Rat
4
5
Operant Cond
Sniffy the Rat
11
12
Cognitive
Cognitive
Stroop Task
Stroop Task
18
19
Cognitive
Stroop Task
25
26
Lab TESTS
(2)
11
THIS WEEK
17
23
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Lectures
Start on 9th
Scientific
Method
25
Scientific
Method
26
Scientific
Method
2
Illusions and
Psychophysics
27
Scientific
Method
3
Illusions and
4
Illusions and
Psychophysics
Psychophysics
11
Illusions and
Illusions and
Psychophysics
Psychophysics
16
17
18
9
Illusions and
Psychophysics
Scientific
Method
DREAM
ANALYSIS
10
DREAM
ANALYSIS
23
DREAM
ANALYSIS
DREAM
ANALYSIS
24
DREAM
ANALYSIS
30
Operant Cond
Sniffy the Rat
31
Operant Cond
Sniffy the Rat
6
Operant Cond
Sniffy the Rat
7
Operant Cond
Sniffy the Rat
13
Cognitive
Stroop Task
14
Cognitive
Stroop Task
20
Cognitive
Stroop Task
21
Cognitive
Stroop Task
27
25
DREAM
ANALYSIS
28
1
Operant Cond
Sniffy the Rat
8
Operant Cond
Sniffy the Rat
15
Cognitive
Stroop Task
22
Cognitive
Stroop Task
29
Lab TEST
Lab Tests are during Lectures in the 3rd & 6th test sessions (last test each term)
If you are in Monday Labs: Oct 14th moved to October 21st - mark you calendar.
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PSY100 Lab Schedule: Term 2 Calendar
2013/2014
Labs & Lectures
Start on January
6th
JAN.
Week 1
6
RECOGNITION
MEMORY
13
Week 2
20
Week 1
Positive
Psychology
27
Week 2
FEB.
Week 1
3
LAB REPORT
WORKSHOP
10
Week 2
LAB
REPOR
T
DUE on
24th
Week 1
7
8
RECOGNITION
MEMORY
14
RECOGNITION
MEMORY
21
Positive
Psychology
28
Positive
Psychology
4
LAB REPORT
WORKSHOP
11
LAB REPORT
WORKSHOP
18
17
UTM CLOSED
Family Day
Social
Psychology
READING
26
4
27
Social
Psychology
5
Social
Psychology
Lab TESTS (2)
11
WEEK
28
Social
Psychology
6
Social
Psychology
7
Social
Psychology
13
Self Esteem &
Self Esteem &
Self Esteem &
Correlations
Correlations
Correlations
17
18
19
20
Self Esteem &
Self Esteem &
Self Esteem &
Correlations
Correlations
Correlations
24
25
26
27
NO LABS
THIS WEEK
31
APR.
21
Social
Psychology
Social
Psychology
Week 2
20
DURING
Social
Psychology
3
Self Esteem &
Correlations
19
25
10
Week 1
10
RECOGNITION
MEMORY
17
RECOGNITION
MEMORY
24
Positive
Psychology
31
Positive
Psychology
7
LAB REPORT
WORKSHOP
14
LAB REPORT
WORKSHOP
NO LABS
24
MAR.
Week 2
RECOGNITION
MEMORY
15
RECOGNITION
MEMORY
22
Positive
Psychology
29
Positive
Psychology
5
LAB REPORT
WORKSHOP
12
LAB REPORT
WORKSHOP
9
RECOGNITION
MEMORY
16
RECOGNITION
MEMORY
23
Positive
Psychology
30
Positive
Psychology
6
LAB REPORT
WORKSHOP
13
LAB REPORT
WORKSHOP
12
1
2
3
14
Self Esteem &
Correlations
21
Self Esteem &
Correlations
28
4
Lab TEST
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IMPORTANT COURSE POLICIES **PLEASE READ** Missed Test Special Consideration Request Process Students who miss a test due to circumstances beyond their control (e.g. illness or an accident) can request that the Department grant them special consideration. Students must present their case to the Department (NOT the Instructor) by submitting a request via the online Special Consideration Request form at: https://utmapp.utm.utoronto.ca/SpecialRequest. Students are to submit original supporting documentation (e.g., medical certificates, accident reports, etc.) to the Psychology Academic Counselor or drop it in the drop box located outside the Psychology office (2037B Davis Building). Students have up‐to one week from the date of the missed test to submit request. Late submissions will NOT be considered without a letter of explanation specifying and documenting the reasons for the lateness. . Medical certificates or physician’s notes must be completed by the Physician and MUST include the statement "This Student [name] was unable to write the test on [date(s)] for medical reasons". This documentation must show that the physician was consulted within one the day of the missed term test. A statement merely acknowledging a report of illness made by the student to the physician is NOT acceptable. For further information on this procedure please see: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/psychology/undergraduate‐studies/missed‐testslate‐submissions If you missed your test/assignment deadline for a reason connected to your registered disability, please be advised that the department will accept documentation supplied by the UTM AccessAbility Resource Centre. IMPORTANT: The Department of Psychology verifies the authenticity of medical certificates by contacting medical offices. Students are NOT to make any changes or alteration to completed medical certificates. Students who submit forged or altered documentation are subject to severe academic penalties. Extension of Time Special Consideration Request Process Students who seek to be granted more time to complete their term work beyond the due date without penalty, owing to circumstances beyond their control (e.g., illness, or an accident), must do so by submitting a request directly to the Instructor for the period up to and including the last day of the term. The decision as to whether or not to apply a penalty for the specified period rests with the Instructor. Students who seek to be granted more time to complete term work beyond the last day of the term must submit their request directly to the Department. This request covers the period following the last day of classes and ends the last day of the exam period. This is done by submitting a request via the online Special Consideration Request form at https://utmapp.utm.utoronto.ca/SpecialRequest. You are advised to seek advising by the departmental Undergraduate Counsellor prior to the deadline of assignment. Original supporting documentation (e.g., medical certificates, accident reports, etc.) must be submitted to the Psychology Academic Counselor or dropped off in the drop box located outside the Psychology office (2037B Davis Building). Students are expected to submit requests to the Department before the last day of the term, unless demonstrably serious reasons prevent them from doing so. In the event of an illness, medical certificates or doctor’s notes must confirm that student was ill on the due date of the assignment (for a one‐day extension). For a longer extension, documentation must specify the full duration during which academic work could not be carried out. For extensions of time beyond the examination period you must submit a petition through the Office of the Registrar. http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/registrar/current‐students/petitions. Penalties for Lateness A penalty of 10% per calendar day (i.e., including week‐ends and holidays, during which students are not able to submit term work) up to and including the last day of classes, will be applied by the Instructor. After the last day of classes, the Page 5
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penalty of 10% per calendar day will be applied by the Undergraduate Coordinator on behalf of the Department. No penalty will be assigned if request for special consideration, described above, was successful. Academic Guidelines It is your responsibility to ensure that you have met all prerequisites listed in the UTM Calendar for this course. If you lack any prerequisites you WILL BE REMOVED from the course up until the last day to add a course. Further information about academic regulations, course withdrawal dates and credits can be found in the University of Toronto Mississauga Calendar at: http://www.erin.utoronto.ca/regcal/. You are encouraged to read this material. If you run into trouble and need advice about studying, preparing for exams, note taking or time management, free workshops and advice are available from the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre at 905‐828‐5406. AccessAbility Services Students requiring academic accommodations for learning, physical, sensory, or mental health disabilities or medical conditions should contact the AccessAbility Office (2047 Davis Building), 905‐828‐3847. http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/accessability/ Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Honesty and fairness are considered fundamental to the university's mission, and, as a result, all those who violate those principles are dealt with as if they were damaging the integrity of the university itself. When students are suspected of cheating or a similar academic offence, they are typically surprised at how formally and seriously the matter is dealt with ‐‐ and how severe the consequences can be if it is determined that cheating did occur. The University of Toronto treats cases of cheating and plagiarism very seriously. Please take the time to review the Academic Integrity website: http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/academic‐integrity/students. Common trends in academic offences:  Plagiarizing/concocted references  Collaboration/unauthorized assistance  Purchasing work  Recycling work ‐ "double‐dipping"  Resubmitting of altered work for re‐grading  Electronic devices (cell phones) or any unauthorized aids  Altering medical certificates and UofT documents From the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters: “It shall be an offence for a student to knowingly: represent as one's own any idea or expression of an idea or work of another in any academic examination or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work, i.e. to commit plagiarism. Wherever in the Code an offence is described as depending on "knowing”, the offence shall likewise be deemed to have been committed if the person ought reasonably to have known.” All students must refer to this website to obtain information on what constitutes plagiarism. http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/advice/using‐sources/how‐not‐to‐plagiarize. If questions arise after reading the material on the website, consult your instructor. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Page 6
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