eTROY
**** Master Syllabus***
Psy 2200 – General Psychology
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should be deleted and replaced by actual course information. Use the information that appears
between the <*** ***> characters as a guide as you build your syllabus. Do not edit or delete any
information located OUTSIDE the <*** ***> characters. DELETE THIS STATEMENT BEFORE
SUBMITTING THE SYLLABUS. *****>
For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the right to make
minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students, via e-mail or Blackboard
announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
<***** Information should include your name, title, mailing address (if applicable), contact phone
numbers, TROY email address. *****>
INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION
<***** Provide a list of your earned degrees here or refer students to your Blackboard Web site.
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The course introduces students to the scientific study and interpretation of human behavior, including
such topics as perception, abnormal behavior, mental hygiene, and selected viewpoints.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (adopted by the Psychology Curriculum
Committee 2012)
1) Recognize the modern definition of psychology and explain what psychologists do. [APA 1.1;
1.2; 1.3; 1.4]
2) Summarize the role of empirical knowledge in psychology. [APA 1.1; 1.2; 1.3]
3) Explain how the nervous system communicates internally, linking world and brain. [APA
1.2.a(3)]
4) Describe how the nervous system initiates and coordinates behavior efficiently. [APA 1.2.a(3)]
5) Describe with the different states of consciousness and how these states affect behavior. APA
1.2.a(3)]
6) Recognize how consciousness can be altered bio-chemically. APA 1.2.a(3)]
7) Describe selected views on the process of learning. APA 1.2.a(1)]
8) Recognize of the nature of memory. APA 1.2.a(1)]
9) Recognize the processes of interpersonal communication and effective problem solving. [APA
1.3; 3.1]
10) Recognize the general nature and measurement of intelligence. [APA 1.2.a(1,3)]
11) Explain various theoretical perspectives of motivation and emotion. APA 1.2.a(3)]
12) Recognize and summarize how an individual develops physically, intellectually, and socially.
[APA 1.2.a(4)]
13) Recognize selected theories and perspectives of personality. [APA 1.2.a(2)]
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14) Recognize and summarize knowledge of psychological disorders and psychological therapies.
[APA 4.1; 4.2]
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additional items, but not delete any of these learning objectives. *****>
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED
<***** Insert information directly from master textbook list unless you are using a newer edition.
Include ISBN. *****>
The textbook provider for the eTROY of Troy University is MBS Direct. The Web site for
textbook purchases is http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/troy.htm.
Students should have their textbook from the first week of class. Not having your textbook will not be
an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the “Late
Registration” section for further guidance.
[<***** Note to faculty: consult the Master Textbook List for the approved textbook(s) for
this eTroy course. The Master Textbook list may be obtained from Dana Bush
(dbush@troy.edu) or at the Troy University Psychology Program Livetext. All psychology
faculty -especially those who will be teaching one of the Psychology Designated
Assessment courses - are expected to have a free LiveText account – contact Marci Shirley
to open your account at mshirley@troy.edu. The Psychology LiveText site has resources for
onground and online faculty. If you have further questions, please consult the Psychology
Curriculum Committee Facilitator, Karena T. Valkyrie at upccfacilitator@troy.eduor
kvalkyrie@troy.edu >****]
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ADDITIONAL READING
Required: <***** Insert any required reading material here. *****>
Recommended: <***** Insert any recommended reading material here. *****>
LATE REGISTRATION
Students who register during the first week of the term, during late registration, will already be one
week behind. Students who fall into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week #1 and
Week #2's work by the end of Week #2. No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a significant
percentage of the term's lessons. Students who do not feel they can meet this deadline should not
enroll in the class. If they have registered, they should see their registrar, academic adviser,
GoArmyEd/eArmyU representative, or Military Education officer to discuss their options.
Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your book in time to make up the work
you missed in Week #1. Not having your book on the first day of class is not an excuse for late work
after the deadlines in the Schedule.
ELECTRONIC OFFICE HOURS
<***** Insert a specific time each week when you will be available for student questions, or a plan
for communicating with students. Be sure to let them know hours you can be contacted by phone.
Example:
I'm available by e-mail at any time, or by phone on weekdays between the hours of 9am and 9pm
Central. I'm also happy to meet with you in the chat room in Blackboard if you set an appointment
with me. You can also post questions or request a chat session in the Course Questions and Answers
section in the discussion forum in Blackboard. I check that forum daily during the weekdays, but for
more immediate and personal assistance, you should contact me via phone or e-mail. *****>
Troy instructors are required to respond to student messages within 24 to 48 hours.
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PREREQUISITES
<***** Insert the prerequisites shown in the Academic Catalog. *****>
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES
<***** Insert a description of any special skills students need to perform well in the class.
Example: The student must possess the knowledge and skills of a high school graduate and the
capability to perform on a college level. Knowledge of basic mathematics, such as multiplying and
dividing fractions and using percentages, simple algebra, and the ability read and construct graphs, is
assumed. Students who feel they do not possess the needed graphical skills should work through the
tutorial listed in the “Useful Web sites” section of this syllabus. *****>
STUDENT EXPECTATION STATEMENT
<***** Include anything you expect students to do each week in terms of how often to log into
Blackboard, how often they must post assignments, take quizzes, or participate in other activities.
Example:
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The student is expected to participate in the course via e-mail exchanges (or other
communication) with the instructor, by reading the assigned readings, submitting comments
to the discussion forums, submitting assignments, and completing exams in a timely fashion.
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Students are expected to check their e-mails daily and the announcements at least every 48
hours. *****>
RESEARCH COMPONENT
<***** Insert any research requirements for this course. *****>
THREE USEFUL WEB SITES FOR THIS COURSE
See the External Links section in Blackboard.
eTROY COURSES AT TROY UNIVERSITY
All eTROY courses at Troy University utilize Blackboard Learning System. In every eTROY course,
students should read all information presented in the Blackboard course site and should periodically
check for updates—at least every 48 hours.
or by receiving an overall 'F' average, then the 'F' stands.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:
Students should refer to the Standards of Conduct section of the Oracle, the student
handbook, for policies regarding misconduct. Students who engage in academic misconduct may
receive a grade of "F" for the course. Your work may be submitted to an on-line plagiarism detection
service. Cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University constitutes
academic misconduct, and disciplinary procedures specified in the Student Handbook will be followed.
The College of Educations defines plagiarism as:
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Three consecutive words that are not common professional language used from another
source without quotation
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Rephrasing another author's words without appropriate citation
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Using another author's ideas or data without appropriate citation
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Submitting another author's or student's writing as one's own
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Directly quoting a source without using appropriate APA or MLA style (whichever is required by
the instructor) citation to show that it is a direct quote.
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Intentionally taking information from a source and not giving appropriate credit
Students who commit plagiarism will be subject to disciplinary actions as outlined in The Oracle for
Academic Misconduct and violation of the Honor Code. The Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary
Procedures define university procedures in these matters. Students have the right to request
consideration by the Student Services Conduct Board.
Consequences for plagiarism in (course number) are as follows: {*NOTE TO FACULTY*:
This is where faculty will outline consequences for plagiarism in any
assignment/assessment/activity in (course prefix and course number) as follows:
Penalty/Failure can only be applied to the assignment. Only in situations where the
assignment is critical to successful completion of the course may the faculty fail the student
for the course.}
HONESTY AND PLAGIARISM - Plagiarism is academic dishonesty and is an unacceptable activity at
Troy University. Based on United States law, words and ideas are intellectual property and are
protected from theft.
Defining Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is representing someone else's ideas or work as your own original ideas or
work. Plagiarism encompasses many things, and is by far the most common manifestation of
academic fraud. For example, copying a passage straight from a book, a website, or any other
source into a paper without using quotation marks and explicitly citing the source is plagiarism.
Additionally, paraphrasing is plagiarism where you fail to cite your original source and, in some
cases, where you fail to use quotation marks as well. It is very important that students properly
acknowledge all ideas, work, and even distinctive words or phrases that are not their own. (1)
All of the following are considered plagiarism:
• Turning in someone else's work as your own
• Copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
• Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
• Giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
• Changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
• Copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work,
whether you give credit or not (2)
Additionally, if you download a paper from the Internet and submit it as your own work or if you
submit a paper you wrote and submitted in a previous class, you have committed acts of
plagiarism.
Penalties:
At Troy University, penalties for plagiarism include, but are not limited to, a reduction of grade on
an assignment and/or a course as well as such sanctions as loss of student privileges, probation,
suspension, and expulsion. These penalties for plagiarism are described in the Standards of
Content section of The Oracle: The Troy University Student Handbook.
Guidelines to Academic Honesty:
If you are unsure if an assignment is plagiarized, use the following checklist for guidance:
You need to cite the specific source(s) in your work, even if:
1. You put all direct quotes in quotation marks.
2. You changed words used by the author into synonyms.
3. You completely paraphrased the ideas to which you referred.
4. Your sentence is mostly made up of your own thoughts, but contains a reference to the
author's ideas.
5. You mention the author's name in the sentence.
When in doubt, provide the proper citation to show that the ideas and materials are not your own.
Academic honesty is a cornerstone of learning and should be practiced with all academic
assignments.
Sources:
1. http://www.virginia.edu/honor/documents/PlagiarismSupplementFINAL.pdf
2. http://www.plagiarism.org/plag_article_what_is_plagiarism.html
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3. http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/plagiarism
4. Oracle: Troy University Student Handbook, 2010-2011
TROY E-MAIL
All students were required to obtain and use the TROY e-mail address that is automatically assigned to
them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills, statements, e-mails from
instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu (@troy.edu) address.
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All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct e-mail address is listed in
Blackboard by the beginning of Week #1. E-mail is the only way the instructor can, at least
initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid e-mail address is
provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important information that could
affect your grade.
Your troy.edu e-mail address is the same as your Web Express user ID following by @troy.edu.
Students are responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY e-mail account. You can get to
your e-mail account by logging onto the course and clicking “E-mail Login”. You will be able to
forward your TROY e-mail to your eArmy e-mail account. You must first access your TROY e-mail
account through the TROY e-mail link found on the Web site. After you log in to your TROY e-mail
account, click on “options” on the left hand side of the page. Then click on “forwarding.” This will
enable you to set up the e-mail address to which you will forward your e-mail.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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Upon Enrollment: < e.g., check e-mail address, post bio, etc.>
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Discussion Board:
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Quizzes:
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Required Examinations:
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Research Paper: *****>
Note to instructors: All courses are expected to include a discussion board component. In Week 1
there should be at least two forums: Ask the Instructor, Student Introductions (You may title this
forum anything you wish.), in addition to any Week 1 discussion topic. Throughout the course there
should be sufficient discussion topics to maintain student-instructor interaction.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
In addition to interaction via Blackboard and e-mail contact, students are required to contact the
instructor via e-mail or telephone by the first day of the term for an initial briefing. Although physical
class meetings are not part of this course, participation in all interactive, learning activities is required.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty of
any type (i.e., an illness, employment change, etc.) which may prevent completion of this course,
notify the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in failure for an assignment
and/or failure of the course. See “Attendance,” above.
If I have not heard from you by the deadline dates for assignments, exams, or forums, no
make-up work will be allowed (unless extraordinary circumstances existed, such as hospitalization).
Requests for extensions must be made in advance and accompanied by appropriate written
documentation if the excuse is acceptable to the instructor. "Computer problems" are not an
acceptable excuse.
<***** You may insert any additional requirements you may have for students to get extensions,
such as type of documentation accepted, etc. *****>
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY
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Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent completion of the course. If circumstances will
prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the term, the student should complete a
request for an incomplete grade.
Note: A grade of incomplete or “INC” is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must be
requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade Form.
Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final assignment or test
of the term. The form will not be available after the last day of the term. A grade of “INC” does not
replace an “F” and will not be awarded for excessive absences. An “INC” will only be awarded to
student presenting a valid case for the inability to complete coursework by the conclusion of the term.
It is ultimately the instructor’s decision to grant or deny a request for an incomplete grade,
subject to the policy rules below.
Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (INC)
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An incomplete cannot be issued without a request from the student.
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To qualify for an incomplete, the student must:
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Have completed over 50% of the course material and have a documented reason for
requesting the incomplete. (50% means all assignments/exams up to and including the
mid-term point, test, and/or assignments.)
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Be passing the course at the time of their request.
If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted.
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An INC is not a substitute for an F. If a student has earned an “F” by not submitting all
the work or by receiving an overall F average, then the F stands.
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
This is an eTROY class. It is not a “correspondence course” in which a student may work at his/her
own pace. Each week there will be assignments, on-line discussions, and/or exams with due dates.
Refer to the schedule at the end of this syllabus for more information.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
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ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES
All grades will be posted in the student grade book in Blackboard and will be assigned according to the
following or similar scale:
A
B
C
D
F
Postings:
FA:
90 – 100%
80 – 89%
70 – 79%
60 – 69%
59% and below
Grades in Blackboard, in the Grade Center.
“FA” indicates the student failed due to attendance. This grade will be given to any student
who disappears from the course for three or more weeks. See the Attendance section of this
syllabus for additional information.
SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
<***** Include any specific instructions you have for students to submit assignments, such as where
or how they will be submitted (assignment feature, discussion board, etc.) here.
Example:
There are five assignments listed in the course schedule: Please note the due dates on them. Your
responses must be typed, using 12pt. font, double-spaced, in MS-Word format. Failure to
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comply will result in point deductions. The assignments must be turned into the Assignments Section
by mid-night of the due date (note: Blackboard and I operate on central US time).
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Include your names on the assignments and submit the assignment to the Assignments
Section. Points will be deducted for failure to follow the format requirements. No e-mail
attachments will be accepted, due to the risk of viruses. *****>
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE & INSTRUCTIONS
<***** Insert your plan for giving examinations, including dates (or refer students to schedule at end
of syllabus), type of tests administered (proctored or not proctored, open or closed book, multiple
choice or essay, time limits and policies, etc. Example follows:
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The exams will be multiple-choice.
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They will be available for a specific time period. See the Course Schedule in the back of this
syllabus for the dates during which time the exams will be available.
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The exams will be delivered online via Blackboard. They will be found in the Assignments
section. The exams will be timed. Points will be deducted if the student overruns the time
limit for the exam. See the exam instructions for the time limit and how the overrun
deductions are calculated. *****>
For any instructors giving proctored exams, the following should be included in the
“Assessment” section of your syllabi:
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This course requires one proctored exam. The dates of this exam are [date] through [date].
You are responsible for choosing an acceptable proctor and submitting the online proctor form
to eTROY before this exam begins. Instructions for doing so may be found at
http://www.troy.edu/ecampus/testing/ or under the “Tech/Proctor Info” button in Blackboard.
The proctor form will be available beginning October 19 and you should start preparing
immediately. All questions about the proctor form or proctor options should be directed to
eTROY. Contact info is available at the posted link.
Student Expectation Statement
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As an online learner with Troy University you are expected to:
Meet all appropriate deadlines - from the application process to the course assignment
deadlines to preparing for graduation there are deadlines every step of the way that have
been established to make the process easier for students to achieve their goals. It is the
student's responsibility to meet all appropriate deadlines. Routinely review the eTROY
Academic Calendar and adhere to the deadlines. Start with completing your official application
documents within the first term to meeting graduation intent deadlines.
Use your Troy email - the Troy University email is your official notification for all that goes
on with your online program and events and notices related to the University.
Be sure to read your email and keep all correspondence with Troy staff and faculty for
future reference.
Go through the orientation - the orientation for both undergraduate and graduate online
learners has been designed to assist students to have a successful educational experience with
their online programs. Information on how to access Blackboard and other learning tools are
included in the orientation along with valuable resources on how to learn in the online
environment.
Make sure that your computer meets the technical requirements and that you have
adequate Internet connection. Students must have access to a working computer that they
have administrator rights on and access to the Internet. Students can use University computer
labs, a public library, etc. to access the Internet but some courses may require the ability to
download course related software.
Make sure you are ready for online learning - eTROY works on nine week terms. Does
your learning style match an accelerate course pace? Do you have the time to dedicate to an
interactive course? eTROY courses are not self-paced courses, you must meet all the timelines
established by the instructor and participate in all activities assigned. Read your academic
catalog - your academic catalog is your 'bible' for your online degree program. Please
familiarize yourself with your degree program. The undergraduate and graduate catalogs can
be found online at http://www.troy.edu/catalogs/ . Pay close attention to admission
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requirements and prerequisite courses. Know the requirements for your degree plan. If you
have questions your academic counselor will assist you.
Access your degree program - a link is available for students to view all degree
requirements, prerequisites, major requirements and minors, if applicable.
Be sure to read and follow your syllabus.
Be sure to register during the registration timeframes - There are four weeks of
registration for each term. Register early and order your books. eTROY runs on nine week
terms. Waiting until the first week of classes to register and order books is too late. It is the
online learners' responsibility to be prepared for the first day of the term. eTROY students are
required to order their textbooks through MBS Direct to insure the student has the proper
materials for the course. The link to order textbooks from MBS is
http://www.mbsdirect.net/Index.htm . eTROY is not responsible for issues regarding
textbooks that have not been ordered through MBS Direct.
Work with your instructor - while in an online course the online learners are expected to
work with the faculty who teach the course when questions arise related to the course and the
grades. The staff cannot 'fix a grade'. Once the course is completed for a grade and there are
still issues, there are appropriate procedures that online learners must follow to address their
concerns.
Be courteous, polite and respectful - to faculty, staff and fellow students. Inappropriate
behaviors and comments will not be tolerated.
Be ethical in your coursework - Cheating, plagiarism, and other such behaviors will not be
tolerated at Troy University. Specific penalties will be determined by the faculty and the
consequences will adhere to Troy University policy.
Notify the University re: American with Disability Act - Eligible students, with
appropriate documentation, will be provided equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic
skills and potential through the provision of academic adaptations and reasonable
accommodations. Further information can be found at
http://www.troy.edu/etroy/studentservices/adaptiveneeds.htm
eTROY Policies and Procedures Revised June 2012
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eTROY COURSES AT TROY UNIVERSITY - All eTROY courses at Troy University utilize
Blackboard Learning System. In every eTROY course, students should read all information
presented in the Blackboard course site and should periodically check for updates-at least
every 48 hours.
Troy E - mail - All students were required to obtain and use the TROY e-mail address that is
automatically assigned to them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills,
statements, e-mails from instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu
(@troy.edu) address.
• All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct e-mail address is listed in
Blackboard by the beginning of Week #1. E-mail is the only way the instructor can, at
least initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid e-mail
address is provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important
information that could affect your grade.
Your troy.edu e-mail address is the same as your Web Express user ID following by
@troy.edu. Students are responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY e-mail
account. You can get to your e-mail account by logging onto the course and clicking 'E-mail
Login'. You will be able to forward your TROY e-mail to your GoArmyEd e-mail account if
applicable. You must first access your TROY e-mail account through the TROY e-mail link
found on the Web site. After you log in to your TROY e-mail account, click on 'options' on the
left hand side of the page. Then click on 'forwarding.' This will enable you to set up the e-mail
address to which you will forward your e-mail.
STUDENT/FACULTY INTERACTION - Interaction will take place via e-mail, telephone,
discussion board forums, comments on written assignments and office visits (if needed and
possible).
• The student will participate in this course by following the guidelines of this syllabus and any
additional information provided by the instructor, the eTROY center at Troy University, or Troy
University itself.
• The student is expected to remain in regular contact with the instructor and class via e-mail
or other communications means, by participating in the discussion forums, submitting
assignments and taking exams, all in a timely fashion.
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• TROY requires instructors to respond to students' e-mail within 24 hours Mon-Thur, and 48
hours Fri-Sun.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS - Students must have:
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A reliable working computer that runs Windows XP or Windows Vista.
o A TROY e-mail account that you can access on a regular basis (see 'TROY e-mail'
above)
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E-mail software capable of sending and receiving attached files.
o Access to the Internet with a 56.6 kb modem or better. (High speed connection such
as cable or DSL preferred)
o A personal computer capable of running Netscape Navigator 7.0 or above, Internet
Explorer 6.0 or above or current versions of Firefox or Mozilla. Students who use older
browser versions will have compatibility problems with Blackboard.
o Microsoft WORD software. (I cannot grade anything I cannot open! This means NO
MS-Works, NO WordPad, NO WordPerfect)
o Virus protection software, installed and active, to prevent the spread of viruses via the
Internet and e-mail. It should be continually updated! Virus protection is provided to
all Troy students free of charge. Click on the following link
https://it.troy.edu/downloads/virussoftware.htm and then supply your e-mail
username and password to download the virus software.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTER - If you experience technical problems, you should contact
the Blackboard Online Support Center. If you can log onto the course simply look at the top of
the page. You will see an icon entitled, 'Need Help?' If you click on this icon, you will see the
information below. For assistance with Blackboard, Wimba, Remote Proctor, and other online
tools, please go to http://helpdesk.troy.edu/ and submit a ticket. The Educational Technology
team is available 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week to support your technical needs.
For instructions on submitting a ticket, please click here
http://it.troy.edu/helpdesk/guide/helpdesk_instructions.html
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NON-HARASSMENT, HOSTILE WORK/CLASS ENVIRONMENT - Troy University expects
students to treat fellow students, their instructors, other TROY faculty, and staff as adults and
with respect. No form of 'hostile environment' or 'harassment' will be tolerated by any student
or employee.
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ADAPTIVE NEEDS (ADA) - Troy University recognizes the importance of equal access for all
students. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the University and its Adaptive Needs Program seeks to ensure that
admission, academic programs, support services, student activities, and campus facilities are
accessible to and usable by students who document a qualifying disability with the University.
o Reasonable accommodations are available to students who:
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are otherwise qualified for admission to the University
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identify themselves to appropriate University personnel
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provide acceptable and qualifying documentation to the University
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Each student must provide recent documentation of his or her disability in
order to participate in the Adaptive Needs Program. Please visit the Adaptive
Needs Website @
http://www.troy.edu/etroy/studentservices/adaptiveneeds.htm to complete
the necessary procedure and forms. This should be accomplished before the
beginning of class.
College of Education
Psychology Program
As a department of faculty and students dedicated to the Knowledge, Skills, Values, that are the
Learning Goals for Undergraduate Psychology Majors, posited by American Psychology Association
(APA)*, we strive to help students reach the following learning goals and develop the values
associated with the science and application of psychology.
1. Students will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and
empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2. Student will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology.
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3. Students will respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific
approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4. Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and
organizational issues.
5. Students will be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect other
values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
6. Students will demonstrate information competence and the ability to use computers and other
technology for many purposes.
7. Students will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats
8. Students will recognize, understand, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and
international diversity.
9. Students will develop insight into their own and other’s behavior and mental processes and
apply effective strategies for self-management and self-improvement.
10. Students will emerge from the major with realistic ideas about how to implement their
psychological knowledge, skills, and values in occupational pursuits, in a variety of settings.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
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MGT 4472: Advanced Organizational Behavior
Dates
Notation or Assignment
January 3 - 9
Note: The four exams will be posted in the Assignments Section. Please read below to
find out which chapters pertain to which exam.
Note: 10 points per day will be deducted for missed assignments or exams.
Submissions to the discussion forums before the open date or after the close date will
not be accepted. The only exceptions permitted to any of these are if the student has a
legitimate, documented excuse.
Read Chapters 1 (include appendix A), 2 & 3.
Assignment 1: “Tough Labor Market” (Ch. 3). Pages 100-102. Answer questions 1, 2, 3,
& 4. Due midnight, June 7. Note: To complete assignments click on the Assignments
button and scroll down to the appropriate assignment number. Then follow the
instructions. Do NOT submit assignments to the Digital Dropbox.
Please note: Forums #1 and 2 are not part of the participation grade. Only #3-7 count
towards your participation grade.
January 10-16
Read Chapters 4 and 5
You are now ready to take Exam 1. It covers chapters 1-5. Exam 1 will be available
from May 29 through midnight, June 11.
January 17-23
Read Chapters 6 and 7
Assignment 2: “Sick Leave” (Ch. 6). Pages 198-199. Answer questions 2, 3, & 4.
Due midnight, Wednesday, June 14.
Discussion Forum #3 closes midnight, Sunday, June 12.
Don’t forget: The e-mail from you telling me you have read the syllabus, etc. is due
June 5.
January 24 - 30
Read Chapters 8 and 9.
Discussion Forum #4 closes midnight, Sunday, June 18.
You are now ready to take Exam 2. It covers chapters 6-9. Exam 2 will be available
from June 12 through midnight, June 25.
January 31 –
February 6
Read Chapters 10 and 11.
Assignment 3: “Japanese Workers” (Ch. 10). Pages 338-339. Answer questions 1, 2, &
3. Due midnight, Monday, June 26.
Discussion Forum #5. Closes midnight, Sunday, June 25.
February 7 - 13
Read Chapters 12 and 13.
Assignment 4 (note: this is a two part assignment): “An Heir at Xerox” (Ch. 12). Pages
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402-403. Answer question 1. “J. Crew’s Preppy Heyday” (Ch. 12). Page 404. Answer
the first part of question 2. Due midnight, Monday, July 3.
Discussion Forum #6. Closes midnight, Monday, July 3.
February 14 - 20
Read Chapters 14 and 15.
Assignment 5: “Big Blue’s Big Bet” (Ch. 14). Pages 467-468. Answer questions 1, 2, &
3. Due midnight, Monday, July 10.
You are now ready to take Exam 3. It covers chapters 10-14. (ch15 is on Exam 4).
Exam 3 will be available from July 3 through midnight, July 16.
February 21 - 27
Read Chapters 16, 17, & 18.
Discussion Forum #7 closes midnight, Sunday, July 9.
February 28 –
March 6
You are now ready to take Exam 4. Exam 4 covers chapters 15-18. Exam 4 will be
available from July 10 through midnight, July 21.
NOTE: If you miss the deadline for the fourth exam you must contact me and provide
me with sufficient evidence that missing the deadline was due to an extreme
emergency. Waiting until the last hour to take the exam and then having a computer or
weather problem is NOT a sufficient excuse.
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