Syllabus PSYC 2314 Hybrid Course
Raquel Henry, Ph.D.
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Fall, 2015
​rhenry@lonestart.edu
Office Hours: M: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM, 3PM-4PM; T: 10 AM-11 AM; W: 3 PM-4 PM;
TH: 10AM-11AM. Other times available by appointment. Please call: 281.312.1611.
Office: Kingwood Campus, Library Bldg. Room 214
Class Meets: Tues. and Thurs; 11:00 AM-12:20 PM, last 8 weeks of Fall, 2015 term
Attendance is mandatory; this is not an online class.
Please turn off your cell phones. You may not leave to answer a call and you may not
text while in class. No laptops, Google Glass or tablets are allowed in class. Failure
to comply may result in your expulsion from class.
Course Information:
Course Title:
​Life, Growth and Development: Life-Span
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Course Number: PSYC 2314 Sections: 2X01 (5819); Course discipline: Psychology
Catalog Description: A study of development from conception to death with emphasis
on factors which influence growth and development. Consideration will be given to
social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth and development at each period of the
life-span.
Course Dates: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 to Monday, December 7, 2015 at Noon.
Class will be shut down at Noon on 12/7/15. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Prerequisite:
​Take the online D2L software orientation if this is your first D2Ll
course.
Textbooks:
Required reading:
Invitation to the Life Span by Kathleen Stassen Berger; 2nd. ed. (2014). Worth Publishers.
ISBN: 978-1-4292-8352-6
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Study Guide by Richard O. Straub; 2nd. ed. Worth Publishers. ISBN-13 (Paperback): 9781-4292-3200-5
Purchase: Kingwood Campus Bookstore, located in the SCC Building
Course Requirements:
There will be five tests and a written assignment that will count as the final exam (see
below for information on the written assignment). There are no make-up tests. There
will also be an attendance/participation grade. These 7 grades have the same weight and
will be averaged together to give you your final class grade. There is no extra credit.
Grade Policy:
​ Grades will be assigned in accordance with Lone Star grading
policy which is stated in the Lone Star Catalog and below:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: 59 and lower
Testing: Tests consists of material in the chapters covered, lecture material,
handouts given in class and any material assigned outside of class. You will have
from Tuesday at 1:00 PM until Thursday at 10:00 AM to take the tests online,
outside of class. Please check the schedule below to see when the tests are to be
taken. The tests consist of 25 T/F and multiple choice questions. You will have 30
minutes in which to take the test. You may take the test twice and the highest grade
counts. Even though the second test is over the same material, it is a different test
with different questions. You are responsible for your computer. I do not make
provisions or exceptions for you when your computer has technical difficulties. You
are always able to use the computers free of charge at any of the Lone Star
campuses. If you have technical difficulties you may contact the wonderfully patient
provisions or exceptions for you when your computer has technical difficulties. You
are always able to use the computers free of charge at any of the Lone Star
campuses. If you have technical difficulties you may contact the wonderfully patient
and kind folks at the help desk. Their contact info: 1.866.614.5014 and
online@lonestar.edu
Attendance: Over the years I have seen that most of my A and B students have good
classroom attendance. Because of this I consider it an important issue. I take
attendance every day at the beginning of class. If you come in after I have done so, it
is YOUR responsibility to come up to me after class and let me know that you were
late but in attendance for that day. Failure to do so will result in your being counted
absent for the day. At the end of the term I award points to those close to the next
grade who have had perfect or near perfect attendance (no more than 1 absence). If
you are absent make sure you contact a fellow student to see what you have missed.
Late Work: Late work will not be accepted or graded.
If you have any questions, email me in the class, I will get back with you within 48
hours, Monday through Friday, as stated in System Policy.
Discussion Board: You must go to the online section of this class (D2L) and post at least
4 times a week. I will post websites, films, etc on the course announcement section each
week. You may also post on issues covered in class, in the text, in the news, etc. The
discussion board will be labeled with different topics that are covered in class. Failure to
post at least 4 times a week will reflect negatively on your participation grade.
Grammar, Spelling and Writing
This is a college class and the professor expects all students to use correct usage of the
English language and proper spelling and capitalization in all written work. This includes
the paper, discussion postings, and emails. If you have a problem with this you can get
help from the Learning Center that is located on the second floor of the PAC Building.
Test Taking: Please do not leave tests till the very end. Things happen. If your system
goes down right before the end of the class date or something happens in your personal
life and you cannot take a test, you will not be given an extension as it would not be fair
to the other students. Please do not ask for an extension.
Multiculturalism: We live in a diverse community, state, country and world. Therefore,
multiculturalism and cross-cultural issues are incorporated into the lectures, assignments,
videos, and discussions of this course.
Tech Problems: You are responsible for your computers. I do not make provisions or
exceptions for you when your computer crashes or has technical difficulties. You are
always able to use the computers free of charge at all the Lone Star campuses. These are
usually located in the libraries and computer labs. If you have technical problems with
the D2L class please contact the wonderfully patient folks at the help desk. Info on the
help desk is located on the course homepage among other places. Their contact info: 1866-614-5014 and online@lonestar.edu.
Assignments: For each of the sections, read the chapter in the text and then complete the
corresponding section in the workbook. You may also go to the publisher's website which
has flashcards, practice tests, etc. The website address is in your text. This is a free
service and you do not need a code. When you feel that you know the material in the
section well, take the test online. If you are happy with your grade, go to the next section.
If you are not, look to see where you need work and redo that section before taking the
test over. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
You are responsible for all the info on the syllabus, the class calendar, and on the
Discussion Boards.
Withdrawing: If you need to withdraw from this class, please contact the
admissions/registration department at any of the campuses. The "W" date for this
semester is Tuesday, November 24, 2015. I do not drop students.
Academic Honesty Policy: Students caught cheating will be expelled from class,
receive an “F” for the class and reported to the administration. Please see the
Academic Integrity Policy for the Systemat http://northharris.lonestar.edu/31556/
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT FOR PSYC 2301 D2L Hybrid Class:
There is one paper due in this class. It is to be turned in online in the drop box in
D2L no later than Monday, November 30, 2015 at 12 Noon. Papers coming in after
There is one paper due in this class. It is to be turned in online in the drop box in
D2L no later than Monday, November 30, 2015 at 12 Noon. Papers coming in after
the above date and time will NOT be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS
The paper needs to be at least 8 pages total, not including the cover page and the
reference page, 12 point font and double-spaced. There must be a Cover page also. Late
papers will not be graded. The advantage of posting on the discussion board is so you can
hear other people's ideas and opinions.
Topic: Elect two of the following stages. For each one compare and contrast the
psychological, biological and cognitive aspects of that stage. Back up your information
with research.
Death and Dying
Late adulthood
Middle Childhood
Early Childhood
Do not wait till the end to send the paper for if it isn’t sent correctly, the document does
not attach or the instructor cannot open it you may not get another chance to send it if it is
past the turn in time. It is best to turn it in a couple days before just in case there are
problems with it that can be corrected in time. Do not quote sources in your paper. Read
the material, synthesize it and then write it in your own words. Be careful of plagiarism. I
will be turning in the papers to www.turnitin.com.
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Lone Star College-Kingwood is dedicated
to providing the least restrictive environment for all students. We promote equity in
academic access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required
by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to
participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational activities. If you require
reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disability, please
contact the Counseling Office to obtain the necessary information to request
accommodations. Upon completion of this process, please notify your instructor as soon
as possible and preferably before the end of the first two weeks of class to arrange for
reasonable accommodations.
Security: Lone Star College System (LSCS) is committed to maintaining the safety
of the students, faculty, staff, and guests while visiting any of our campuses. See
http://www.lonestar.edu/oem for details. Register at
http://www.lonestar.edu/12803.htm to receive emergency notifications. In the event
of an emergency contact LSCS Police at (281) 290-5911 or X5911.
Life Span Learning Outcomes:
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Department Contacts:
Dr. Marie Sesay, Dean
Marie.Sesay@lonestar.edu
Phone: 281.312.1670
Ms. Stacy Walker, Chair, Behavioral Science
Stacy.A.Walker@lonestar.edu
Phone 281-312-1704
Ms. Sharon Kenemore, Counselor
skenemore@lonestar.edu
Phone 281-312-1574
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR PSYC 2314, TTH (11:00 AM-12:20 PM)
October
Tues; 20
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Thurs; 22
​Introduction to class
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​Chapter 1: The Science of Human Development
Tues; 27
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​Chapter 1
Test #1 must be taken between Tues; 10/27, 1 PM and Thurs; 10/29, 10 AM
Thurs; 29
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​Chapter 5: Early Childhood: Body and Mind
November
Tues; 3
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​Chapter 6: Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development
Test #2 must be taken between Tues; 11/3, 1 PM and Thurs; 11/5, 10 AM
Thurs; 5
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​Chapter 10: Adolescence: Psychosocial Development
Tues; 10
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​Chapter 11: Emerging Adulthood: Body, Mind & Social
Test #3 must be taken between Tues; 11/10, 1 PM and Thurs; 11/12, 10 AM
Thurs; 12
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​Chapter 12: Adulthood: Body and Mind
Tues; 17
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​Chapter 13: Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
Test #4 must be taken between Tues; 11/17, 1 PM and Thurs; 11/19, 10 AM
Thurs; 19
Tues; 24
Date
Thurs; 26
Mon; 30
December
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​Paper Work Day: In Class
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​Chapter 14: Late Adulthood: Body and Mind; “W”
​THANKSGIVING: No School
Paper due no later than Noon
December
Tues; 1
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​Chapter 15: Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development
Thurs; 3
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​Chapter 15
Test #5 must be taken between Thurs; 12/3, 1 PM and Mon; 12/7, Noon
Mon; 7
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​Class ends at Noon