Psychology 1000
General Psychology
Syllabus
Instructor:
Vince Brolley
Office Hours:
Monday
Tuesday/Thursday
Wednesday
Friday
7:55am – 8:10 am
9:40 am – 12:15 pm
8:45 – 9:30 am
7:55 – 8:10 am
9:40 am – 12:15 pm
2:00 pm – 2:20pm
Phone:
224-0401 (Office)
Office Location: Room D313 at IVCC
223-8923 (Home)
E-Mail address:
vince_brolley@ivcc.edu
Text:
Psychology – ninth edition
Wade & Tarvis – Course Access Code – CRSWEP3-17743
Course Time/Location:
Spring, 2008
Room D318
9:30 am – 10:45 am, Tuesday & Thursday
Catalogue Description: PSY 1000 is an introductory course dealing with the analysis
and description of human behavior with special reference to learning, memory,
development, emotion, and personality. Emphasis is placed upon psychological
principles as they relate to daily life and, to some extent, the human background
underlying the development of modern psychology.
Student Learning Objectives:
(1)
To help the student gain an overall view of contemporary psychology.
(2)
To have the student become aware of psychology’s relevance to human behavior.
(3)
To appreciate the human background underlying the development of modern
psychology.
Outcomes Related to Course-Specific Goals:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Recognize, define, apply, and understand the language (terms) of the science of
psychology.
They will be able to recognize that psychology is an empirical science based
upon objective study of human/animal behavior.
The student will recognize and understand the basic theorists and theoretical
principles of psychology.
The student will be able to develop an understanding of larger psychological
concepts and their application in the world around them.
The student will demonstrate that they understand many of the principles upon
which psychology is found and can utilize critical thinking skills to analyze new
findings in psychological research.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of human diversity including
race, ethnicity, culture, gender, abilities, sexual orientation, and age as it applies
to the study of human behavior.
Attendance: Class attendance is required. Attendance and class participation are vital
to the discussion of human behavior and, therefore, are figured into the evaluation
policy. Excessive absences (5+) could result in instructor-initiated withdrawal from the
course. Students must attend a minimum of 20 class sessions to pass. No one can leave
class early.
If a student misses class, lecture notes must be obtained from fellow class participants.
Punctuality-Please Arrive to Class On Time: Frequently, important instructions will
be given at the beginning of class. Also, late arrivals are distracting for the rest of class.
Excessive tardiness will have an adverse affect on grades by counting as absences.
Tests: There will be five (5) tests as listed on the tentative class schedule. Exam
questions may include, but are not limited to: multiple choice, true-false and short
answer/essay. Exams will count for the great majority (66%) of the semester’s points.
I will determine your final grade by dropping the lowest test score from your test scores
and then averaging the remaining scores, along with the final examination to come up
with your average test score. The final will count no more than the other test scores and
is not cumulative. YOU MUST TAKE THE FINAL EXAM. If you skip the final, I will
average your first scores and then lower your grade by one letter.
Make-Up Exam Policy: You may not make-up tests. If you miss an exam your grade is
simply determined by the average of your other exam scores. Special make-up
arrangements will be made if you have to miss the final. Obviously, if you miss an
exam, it will constitute your “lowest” test score.
Final Grade: The final grade will be determined by totaling question, quiz, project and
test scores in the following proportions:
Tests –
66%
Questions –
5%
Quizzes –
10%
Projects –
15%
Class Participation 4%
100%
Class participation will be assessed. Students will be given questions relating to the
material to be discussed in class and should be prepared to respond to said questions. If
students are unable to respond to said questions they can count on being called on
during the classes that follow.
Your ultimate grade for the course will be assessed as follows:
A = 92 – 100%
B = 80 – 91%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 59% or lower
Miscellaneous: Pagers and cell phones must be turned off during class. Any type of
use of a telecommunication device is prohibited, including READING AND/OR
RESPONDING TO TEXT MESSAGES. Violation of this rule will result in the loss of
Class participation credit. Please do not sleep during class. Do not do homework or
prepare for other classes during class time. Also, please bring necessary items to
participate in class including pencils for tests since exams will be graded through
scantron means.
Questions for Class: On ten (10) designated Mondays, students will post on MyPsych
Lab (2) written questions they have after reading the assigned material for class. These
questions will be reviewed by the instructor with a goal of increasing the efficiency of
lectures and encouraging students to read the assignments prior to class. The questions
must be related to the assigned material for class that day. The questions will be graded
and be responsible for 5% of the student’s final grade. Questions must be posted when
due to receive credit – no make-ups.
Quizzes: On ten (10) designated Wednesdays, short quizzes shall be assigned on the
reading material for class. Said quizzes will constitute 10% of the final grade for the
class. All quizzes will be taken through MyPsychLab, as discussed in a supplement to
this syllabus. Students must attend the class for which the quiz is assigned to receive
credit. No make-ups.
Projects: A supplement to this syllabus will discuss Projects assigned for this class,
RESOURCES
Special Needs: IVCC is committed to responding to the needs of students with
disabilities. IVCC provides academic accommodations, auxiliary aides and services to
those who qualify. Please contact the Special Needs Coordinator at 224-0284 or the
Counseling Center at 224-0360 or stop by office B-204 to make an appointment.
Peer Tutoring: In IVCC’s continuing efforts to help students excel in their class work, a
peer tutoring program has been set up through the Peer Tutoring Center. To use the
Center’s services, contact Cathi Nelson at cathi_nelson@ivcc.edu, or call her at 224-0479
or stop by the Peer Tutoring Center at B-201.
Counseling: IVCC is eager to assist students with regard to their academic plans,
career goals, and transfer planning. These services can be accessed through the
Counseling Center. Appointments can be set up by calling 224-0360, visiting the
Counseling Center Reception Desk at E-201 and, in some occasions, merely by walking
into the Counseling Center.
In addition, the Counseling Center can provide personal counseling.
Incompletes: Incompletes will only be given as a result of prolonged absences due to
illness or injury. No incomplete will be given unless three (3) tests have been
completed.
Withdrawals: Please contact me to complete the necessary paperwork to officially
withdraw from the class.