COURSE INFORMATION SHEET
PSYCHOLOGY 2301 - GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Spring 2006
INSTRUCTOR:
Ms. Barbara Moore
OFFICE PHONE:
E-MAIL:
979-743-5222
bmoore@blinn.edu
TEXTBOOK:
PSYCHOLOGY, Sixth Edition, David G. Myers, Worth Publishers, 2001.
OFFICE HOURS:
Thirty minutes prior to class is reserved to assist you with questions and
concerns about class. However, students may also seek help any time I am in the
office. Since I attend meetings in the community and on other campuses,
appointments are encouraged if you wish to see me during the day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course presenting elementary principles of human
behavior, development, and mental processes. Course material includes an overview of psychology,
psychological research basics, biological basis of behavior, perception, learning, cognition, emotion,
motivation, individual development, psychological disorders, and methods of treatment. Three
semester credit hours.
This a Core Course in the 42-Hour Core of Blinn College. As such, students will develop proficiency
in the appropriate Intellectual Competencies, Exemplary Educational Objectives, and Perspectives.
For more information on Core Curriculum visit our web site: www.blinn.edu/corecurriculum.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students completing this course successfully will be able to:
(a)
define the science of psychology and its goals;
(b)
define basic psychological terms and explain important features;
(c)
identify leading contributors to the field of psychology and describe their work;
(d)
explain how biological, social, and psychological factors can affect behavior and mental
processes;
(e)
identify and describe specific psychological principles in real-life situations;
(f)
demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking skills to analyze reports of human behavior; and
(g)
identify real-life situations that may require professional psychological help and how to access
quality assistance.
ADA STATEMENT: Students with documented disabilities may seek support from the Office of
Disability Services. It is the responsibility of the student to ask for assistance, and students are
encouraged to contact the Director of Disability Services as early as possible to initiate services. The
instructor will provide appropriate accommodations as directed by the Director of this office. If you
need assistance in contacting the Disability Office, please ask the instructor or someone in the main
office.
Patricia Moran, Director of Disability Services
902 College Avenue
Brenham, TX 77833
979-830-4157
pmoran@blinn.edu
CIVILITY STATEMENT: Members of the Blinn College community, which includes faculty, staff,
and students, are expected to act honestly and responsibility in all aspects of campus life. Blinn
College holds all members accountable for their actions and words. Therefore, all members should
commit themselves to behave in a manner that recognizes personal respect and demonstrates concern
for the personal dignity, rights, and freedoms of every member of the College community, including
respect for College property and the physical and intellectual property of others.
INSTRUCTOR’S POLICIES: Because of the lecture-discussion method of instruction used in this
course, class attendance is very important. Therefore, students are encouraged to attend each class
meeting. It will be the responsibility of the student to get lecture notes from fellow classmates for any
missed lectures. It is also the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor to obtain class handouts and schedule make-up exams.
Controversial issues are sometimes discussed in this class. Your opinions and comments are
welcomed and encouraged. Class participation is not only encouraged, but expected. However,
participation is not to be confused with inappropriate personal conversations, remarks, gestures,
offensive language, etc. Such behavior interferes with the rights of other students and will not be
tolerated. Disruptive students will be asked to leave the class. Although you may not agree with
another student's comments, we will show respect for that individual. Repeated disruption will result
in the student being barred from the class, and “Fs” will be recorded for missed work during that
period. Consultation with the instructor and Division Chair and/or Dean of Academic Affairs will be
required to determine when, or if, the student will return to class.
If you miss a major exam, you may take a make-up exam before the following class period or during
the week before Final Exams, provided you contact have contacted the instructor within two days of
missing the exam (before or after missing the exam). If you do not contact the instructor during the
two-day period, you will receive a zero for that exam. No make-up quizzes will be given. Cheating
and plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in an "F" for the assignment or exam.
You are considered enrolled in the course until the instructor receives an official drop slip from
Admissions. Informing the instructor you plan to drop does not withdraw you from the course.
NO FOOD OR DRINK (EXCEPT WATER IN A CLEAR CONTAINER) ALLOWED IN
CLASSROOM.
GRADING:
10 Quizzes @ 10 points each
3 Exams @ 100 points each
Project (details given later)
Review Project
Final Examination
Total possible points
A = 600-540
B = 539-480
C = 479-420
D = 419-360
F = 359 or less
100 points
300 points
30 points
20 points
150 points
600
TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE:
January 24
January 31
February 7
February 14
February 21
February 28
March 7
March 14-18
March 21
March 28
April 4
April 11
April 18
April 25
May 2
May 9
Pre-Test, Introduction,
Chapter 2, Chapter 5
Chapter 5, Chapter 6
Exam I
Chapter 7, Chapter 8
Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10
Project Due, Exam II
Spring Break
Chapter 14, Chapter 15
Chapter 15, Chapter 16
Chapter 16, Review
Exam III
Chapter 12, Chapter 13
Chapter 17
Psychology Jeopardy
Comprehensive Final Exam
IMPORTANT DATES:
March 14-18
March 25
April 15
May 9
Spring Break
Holiday
Last day to drop with a "W"
Final Exam