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Campus Name: Urban
Course Title: Introduction to Psychology
Course Number: PSY 111
Section Number & CRN: UEA 30997
Instructor Information
Name
Julie Ehrhardt
E-mail Address
jmehrhardt@dmacc.edu
Phone Number
515.278.7945
Fax Number
515.278.7948
Office Location
On and Off campus
Office Hours
By appointment
Instructor Web Page Address http://www.dmacc.edu/Instructors/jmehrhardt
Course Information
Semester & Year
Summer 2013
Date Syllabus Created and/or Revised 5/10/2013
Days & Time & Location M W F 12:50pm – 2:15pm Betts Bldg. Room 121
Course Description &
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Credits
Course Competencies
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Study Tips
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To do well in this class, you must do your homework regularly
(see schedule and dateline on the last pages). Study the
assigned readings, which will help you follow the content of the
lecture. Review your lecture notes. Ask questions. Students are
expected to devote three hours of study time for each contact
hour. This is a fast paced, hands-on course. It is realistic to
expect to spend at least 6 hours per week studying for this class.
If you miss any lecture, it is your responsibility to obtain the
notes from a classmate as soon as possible. Then review the
missed notes and ask the instructor any questions on the missed
material as soon as possible. The content of this course builds
on itself throughout the semester. Consequently, it is important
that students master early concepts, as they will become
building blocks for concepts introduced later in the course.
Students should seek extra help (tutoring, come in to office
hours, etc.) as soon as possible if they feel they are getting
behind on the course material.
Textbooks & Materials :
Required Textbooks &
ISBN
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Psychology in Action w/Wiley Plus: Huffman
EDITION:10th
COPYRIGHT YEAR:2012
PUBLISHER:John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
ISBN: 9781118359884
There are options relating to textbook: e-text or hard copy (New or
Used). Please contact DMACC bookstore for assistance.
You must have access to WileyPlus
Required WileyPlus
Class Section URL:
http://edugen.wileyplus.com/edugen/class/cls331365/
You must have access to a reliable computer to access and
complete on line assignments. DMACC has Computer Labs
available for your use.
The WileyPlus website will be used to:
 complete chapter quizzes/assignment and view quiz
scores in your gradebook
 print lecture notes and chapter assignments
 use practice and review resources including animations,
simulations, tutorials and self-assessments with
immediate feedback
 access your entire textbook online
 view class syllabus and announcements
You will complete your own registration for the WileyPlus
website using the code that you received with your textbook.
Refer to the Student Tutorial packet you have been given for
instructions. You must complete your registration before Friday,
May 31, 2013
WileyPlus Instructions: Go to your WileyPlus course section
URL and log in. Find the quiz for the current chapter under the
“Assignments” tab.
**Technical support from WileyPlus is available at
http://hesupport.wiley.com/wileyplus
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Optional or
Recommended
Books/Materials
American Psychological Association Style Manual, 6th ed.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/apa/index.html
Office 2003 or higher
Course Policies
Attendance
Email communication
Classroom Participation is not a factor for grading.
Instructor will utilize the DMACC email system as the means of
electronic communication. There may also be information posted
on the WileyPlus Class Section Announcements and Documents
sections.
It is your responsibility to check WileyPlus for class
announcements as well as your dmacc.edu email account.
Grading Criteria
Quizzes: 9; each worth 10 points (90)
Exams: five; total points (160)
Research Paper: (150)
A
AB+
B
BC+
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400-373 (93.33%)
372-360 (90%)
359-347 (86.67%)
346-333 (83.33%)
332-320 (80%)
319-307 (76.67%)
C
CD+
D
DF
306-293 (73.33%)
292-280 (70%)
279-267 (66.67%)
266-253 (63.33%)
252-240 (60%)
239-below
Assignments
1) Research Paper (150 points): Students will complete a
research paper about a topic pertinent to the field of
Psychology. The paper must be written in APA format, have
Title and Reference pages, and must include citations within
the body of the paper. A minimum of 4 reference sources are
required. The length of your paper must be a minimum of 8
full pages and must not exceed 12 pages (DOES NOT
including Title and Reference pages). Use Times Roman
script, 12 point font, double-spaced, and with 1” margins.
Save the paper as .doc and it must be emailed to, and
received by instructor, jmehrhardt@dmacc.edu, no later
Monday, July 1, 2013 5:00pm.
Instructor may utilize TurnItIn.com to validate proper
referencing.
No late submissions granted. You may submit drafts for
feedback at any time and/or turn paper in early.
A website link for APA formatting information is provided below.
See rubrics for grading scale.
2) Exams (160 points): There will be five (5) Exams will take
place on the due date listed in the Course Schedule unless
changed by the instructor.
3) Quizzes (90 points): See Course Scheduled for quiz dates.
Quizzes will be completed on WileyPlus. Each quiz has an
assigned date and time deadline for completion. IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE ACCESS TO RELIABLE
INTERNET CONNECTION AND COMPUTER. Any
extension/exceptions to deadline are at discretion of
Instructor.
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Classroom Conduct
https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook
In addition to the Student Handbook Web link, show
consideration for your classmates and Instructor by abiding by
the following:
Cellphones MUST be on vibrate; no texting allowed. Laptops are
not needed in class – if you want to take notes that way, this is
fine but no surfing the web, etc.
Students are expected to be courteous in behaviors and
language to others during class time. Conversations with
another student, sleeping, etc will not be tolerated.
It is expected that you will stay for the entire class period unless
you inform the instructor at the beginning of class that you need
to leave early. If you attend and then leave when you feel like it,
you will need to meet with/contact the instructor before the next
class to discuss this.
Any Exam/quiz to be held in the classroom will begin at start
of class and you will have a designated class time frame to
complete the exam.
Answers will be put on a Scantron so you must use a #2
pencil for testing purposes.
If it is discovered you are not abiding by these expectations,
you will be asked to leave the class for that day and may
return once you agree to follow them.
Missed Quiz/Exams
WileyPlus quizzes have a specified day and time deadline. Any
extension/exceptions to deadline are at discretion of Instructor.
You must contact instructor, by phone or email, PRIOR to the
start of class in order to be eligible to complete missed in-class
quiz/exam. Failure to complete a make-up quiz/exam within a
reasonably designated time assigned by the instructor shall be
grounds for failure of that quiz/exam.
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Late Assignments
Extra Credit
Study Expectations
Weather Policy
Class Cancellation
Procedure
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WileyPlus assignments have a specified day and time deadline.
Any extension/exceptions to deadline are at discretion of
Instructor.
You must contact instructor, by phone or email, PRIOR to the
start of class in order to be eligible to complete missed in-class
assignments. Failure to complete a make-up assignment within
a reasonably designated time assigned by the instructor shall be
grounds for failure of that assignment.
In the event that Extra Credit is made available, you MUST be in
attendance to class the day it is offered AND it must be turned in
on due date to receive the credit. No exceptions will be granted
to this policy.
Students are expected to 1) attend all class meetings, 2)
complete assigned readings, discussion questions, exercises,
and writing assignments prior to each class meeting, 3) ask
meaningful questions and make substantive comments, and 4)
be responsible for all that is mentioned in class or in the required
readings.
“Individual circumstances such as health, childcare, rural roads,
distance from the College, etc. can vary greatly among students
and staff. It is always DMACC’s goal to provide safe learning
conditions, as well as provide the opportunity for students to
attend classes when the vast majority is able to safely attend.
The final decision to come to College can only be made by the
individual student based on their specific extenuating
circumstances that may make it unsafe for them to travel. During
adverse weather, DMACC faculty is considerate of students who
are unable to attend classes due to unique extenuating
circumstances. It is the responsibility of each faculty member to
notify their students (in addition to their dean or provost) through
some predetermined means if they are must postpone or cancel
a specific class due to weather or illness.”
If the Instructor needs to cancel class, Instructor will notify the
Instructor Absence Line and request a notice be placed on the
classroom door. If time allows, the Instructor will also send an
email to your dmacc.edu account notifying of cancellation and
any subsequent make-up assignment.
Academic
Dishonesty/Plagiarism
Academic integrity, based on the values of honesty, trust
fairness, respect, and responsibility, is a fundamental principle of
scholarship at DMACC. DMACC’s Academic Misconduct Policy
(ES 4670) prohibits: Plagiarism, falsification, unauthorized
collaboration during a test or on an exam, course or test. Work
that violates these values is incompatible with the goals of this
class and will not be tolerated. Students who are found
responsible for a violation of this policy will receive a failing
grade for the exam/test or assignment. Students have the right
to appeal and may do so by following the procedures described
in the Academic Misconduct policy.
It is important for you to be familiar with and follow DMACC’s
Academic Misconduct policy. Students are encouraged to review
DMACC’s Academic Misconduct Policy on-line at
https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook/polprocedures/pages/academic
misconduct.aspx or in the DMACC Student Handbook.
DMACC Information
Instructor Home Pages
Add/Drop Dates
http://www.dmacc.edu/instructors/jmehrhardt
https://go.dmacc.edu/registration/pages/add_drop.aspx
Refund Policy
https://go.dmacc.edu/registration/Pages/refund.aspx
Support Services
Services for Students
with Disabilities
Course Syllabus
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https://go.dmacc.edu/student_services/disabilities
Any student with a documented disability who requires
reasonable accommodation should contact the Disability
Services Coordinator at 515-964-6850V or hlcoon@dmacc.edu
or the counseling & advising office on any campus to apply for
services.
DISCLAIMER: “This syllabus is representative of materials that will be covered in this class; it
is not a contract between the student and the institution. It is subject to change without
notice. Any potential exceptions to stated policies and requirements will be addressed on
an individual basis, and only for reasons that meet specific requirements. If you have any
problems related to this class, please feel free to discuss them with me.”
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in or
allow discrimination covered by law. This includes harassment based on race, color,
national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. Veteran
status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures
is also included to the extent covered by law. Individuals who believe they have been
discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint
Procedures. Complaint forms may be obtained from the DMACC Web site, the
Ombudsperson, Judicial Officer, Human Resources Department, the campus Provost's
Offices, and Academic Deans’ Offices.
Students who wish additional information or assistance may contact the Executive Dean,
Student Services, Laurie Wolf, Bldg. 1 on the Ankeny Campus, 515-964-6437 or the
Judicial Officer, Debbie McKittrick, Bldg. 1 on the Ankeny Campus, 515-964-6574 or
they may refer to Student Services procedure ES 4645 located at
https://go.dmacc.edu/student_services/int. Click Policies & Procedures.
Employees and applicants who wish additional information or assistance may contact the
EEO/AA Officer, Dr. Sandy Tryon, Human Resources, Bldg. 1 on Ankeny Campus, 515964-6301 or refer to HR Procedures 3000, 3005, 3010, 3015, and 3020 at
http://www.dmacc.edu/hr/hrpp.asp
Program Development/Academic Support Services Director, Sharon Bittner, is the official
Student Accommodation Office/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for DMACC. The ADA
Coordinator’s office is located in Bldg. 6-10e on the Ankeny Campus and may be contacted
by voice (515-964-6857) or sgbittner@dmacc.edu. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for
ensuring that the college complies with federal regulations that guarantee qualified
students with disabilities equal access to all programs and services. Any student, faculty, or
staff member may contact the ADA Coordinator’s office for clarification of federal
regulations, appeal of a grievance, or resolution of a disability-related problem.
Syllabus Addendum
To access additional information related to DMACC policies and procedures that impact the
classroom (i.e. use of technology, weather-related cancellations, classroom conduct, etc.),
the DMACC student handbook, registration information (including add/drop dates and
refund dates), student service information (including counseling and advising), the DMACC
academic calendar, and campus-specific resources (i.e. Academic Achievement Center,
library, computer, labs, etc), go to https://go.dmacc.edu/handbook and click “Syllabus
Addendum” in the left navigation.
If you do not have access to a computer and need a printed version of any of the
information described above, contact your instructor.
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Course Schedule:
Due date and time for
Chapter Quiz to be completed
on WileyPlus
Date
5-22
n/a
5-24
Introductions, Syllabus and Wiley Plus Review
Clarify syllabus and WP review and
registrations
5-27
No class – Holiday
n/a
5-29
Chapter 1
5-31
Chapter 2
6-3
Chapter 3
6-5
Chapter 4
6-7
Finish Chapters for exam if necessary: work
on Research Paper
6-10
Exam 1 in class (Ch. 1-4)
6-12
Chapter 5
6-14
Chapter 6
6-17
Chapter 7
6-19
Finish Chapters for exam if necessary: work
on Research Paper
6-21
Exam 2 in class (Ch. 5-7)
6-24
Chapter 8
n/a
Quiz 1:
6-3 Closes at Noon
Over Ch.1 and 2
Quiz 2:
6-10 Closes at Noon
Over Ch. 3 and 4
Quiz 3:
6-17 Closes at Noon
Over Ch. 5 and 6
Quiz 4:
6/20 Closes at Noon
Over Ch. 7
6-26
Chapter 9
Quiz 5:
6-28 Closes at Noon
Over Ch. 8 and 9
6-28
7-1
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Research Paper due – email to
jmehrhardt@dmacc.edu by 5:00pm
Quiz 6:
7-3 Closes at Noon
Over Ch. 10 and 11
7-3
Exam 3 in class (Ch. 8-11)
7-5
Chapter 12
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7-8
Chapter 13
7-10
Chapter 14
7-12
Chapter 15
Quiz 7:
7-16 Closes at Noon
Over Ch. 12 and 13
Quiz 8:
7-20 Closes at Noon
Over Ch. 14 and 15
7-15
Finish Chapters for exam if necessary
7-17
Exam 4 in class (Ch. 12-15)
7-19
Chapter 16
7-22
Chapter 17
7-24
Chapter 18
7-26
No class and prepare for Final Exam
7-30
Exam 5 on WileyPlus
The Final Exam
See next page for Research Paper Rubric
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Quiz 8:
7-20 Closes at Noon
Over Ch. 16 and 17
Quiz 9:
7-29
Closes at Noon
Over Ch. 18
Final exam:
7-30 Closes at 2:00pm
Over Ch. 16-18
Research paper grading information
Criteria
Writing Skills
Is the student professional in the
preparation and writing of the
report?
1. Structure & Organization (20
pts)
_____ Clear introduction; clear and
appropriate transitions;
_____ Organization emphasizes the
central theme;
Yes
No
2. Content (30 pts)
_____ Assignment parameters
(length, subject, objectives) are
observed;
_____ Orderly development;
_____ Assertions are clearly
supported and/or illustrated.
Yes
No
3. Grammar and Mechanic (30
pts)
_____ Sentence structure complete
with correct spelling, punctuation,
capitalization;
_____ Title page;
_____ Margins and font/type style
correct.
Yes
No
4. Research (20 pts)
______ Consists of relevant
materials;
_____ Effective research.
Yes
No
5. Format (50 pts)
_____ APA format is used
effectively and correctly;
_____ reference page correctly
formatted and alphabetized;
_____ sources are appropriate to
the assignment and traceable;
_____ sources correctly cited;
_____ number of citations and
sources adequate for paper
Yes
No
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