Syllabus - PSYC 2301 – TTH Hybrid Course
Raquel Henry, Ph.D.
FALL, 2014
rhenry@lonestar.edu
Office Hours: M: 12:00 Noon-2:00 PM; T: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM; W: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM;
TH: 3:00 PM-4:00 PM. 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, first 8 weeks of the semester
Please turn off your cell phones. You may not leave to answer a call and you may not
text while in class. No laptops or tablets are allowed in class. Failure to comply may
result in your expulsion from class.
Course Information:
Course Title: General Psychology; Course discipline: Psychology
Course number: PSYC 2301 Section: 2X21 (14739)
Catalog description: An introductory course dealing with the elementary principles of
human behavior. Designed especially for those students majoring in the social or
biological sciences, pre-medicine or education.
Course Dates: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 to Saturday, October 18, 2014.
Textbooks:
Required reading:
Discovering Psychology: The Science of Mind by Cacioppo & Freberg; 1st edition
(2013) Centage Learning Publishers. ISBN-10(Looseleaf): 1-285-55760-3
Purchase: Kingwood Campus Bookstore
Course Requirements:
Publisher’s Website: You can also work in the corresponding chapters on:
http://coursemate.cengage.com/CPReader/View/9781133173809/default.aspx?anon=True
#home. There are free items on this website such as practice tests and flashcards. If you
have bought a new book you also have included an access code where you can access
more resources. Sign up for an account using your access code.
Testing: There will be six (6) content tests, and a written paper. The 6 tests and the paper
will be averaged to give you the course grade. They all have the same weight. You may
see your average throughout the semester by getting out a calculator and averaging your
grades. There are no make-up exams as you may take each test twice.
If you have any questions, email me in the D2L section of the class, I will get back with
you within 48 hours, Monday through Friday as is System Policy.
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
Attendance Policy: Attendance is a very important part of being successful in class. I
take attendance every class day at the beginning of class. If you are late to class or if you
leave early you will not be counted present for the day. If you miss class three days in a
row you may be dropped from the class. If your attendance is good (no more than 1
absence for the semester) and your average in class is three or less points from the next
highest grade, I will boost you up a grade at the end of the semester. Coming in late or
leaving early is disruptive to the class, please don’t do it.
Paper: You will be given a packet of personality tests. You are to take these tests and
interpret them with the keys I give you. You are then to pick a theory (Behaviorism,
Psychoanalytic or Evolutionary) and describe yourself and your personality from one of
those theoretical perspectives. For example, how would an Evolutionary Psychologist
describe you from the information on the personality tests that you took? The paper must
be typed, 12 point font, at least 8 pages of text not including the cover page, have a cover
page and be double spaced. This assignment has the same weight as a test. The paper
needs to be turned into the drop box in D2L.
Paper is due no later than Friday, October 10 at 12 Noon.
“Discovering Psychology” programs online
The “Discovering Psychology programs can be seen online at the following website:
www.learner.org/discoveringpsychology/index.html
These videos can help solidify the information you learn through the textbook. I have
recommended certain videos for each chapter read. I have included this information
below. Please feel free to watch any of the other videos that are not assigned.
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 Friday, October 3,
2014. It is the Student’s responsibility to drop the class if they decide to do so.
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.
Academic Honesty:
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
System
at http://northharris.lonestar.edu/31556/
2013 - 2014 Learning Outcomes for PSYC 2301:
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Identify factors in the historical development of the study of human behavior
including current theoretical perspectives prominent in the field of psychology.
Identify terminology unique to the study of psychology.
Identify research findings through the application of the scientific method.
Identify factors contributing to development and the human experience.
Identify accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and
evaluation.
Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human
behavior including those experiences which deviate from the mainstream of
accepted experience and behavior.
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.
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.
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.
Department Contacts:
Dr. Marie Sesay, Dean Marie.Sesay@lonestar.edu Phone: 281.312.1670 Ms. Stacy Walker, Chair, Social Science Stacy.Walker@lonestar.edu Phone: 281-­‐312-­‐1704 Ms. Sharon Kenemore, Counselor skenemore@lonestar.edu phone: 281-­‐312-­‐1574 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR PSYC 2301, TTH (11:00 AM-12:20 PM)
August
Tues; 26
Introduction to the class
Thurs; 28
September
Tues; 2
Ch.1: The Science of Mind: The Discipline of Psychology, vid.1,2
Chapter 1
Take Test 1 between Tues, 9/2; 1 PM and Thurs; 9/4 at 10 AM
Thurs; 4
Chapter 6: The Adaptive Mind: Learning, video 8
Tues; 9
Chapter 6
Take Test 2 between Tues; 9/9 1 PM and Thurs; 9/11, 10 AM
Thurs; 11
Chapter 7: The Knowing Mind: Memory, video 9
Tues; 16
Chapter 7
Take Test 3 between Tues; 9/16, 1 PM and Thurs; 9/16, 10 AM
Thurs; 18
Chapter 10: The Individual Mind: Personality and the Self, vid.15
Tues; 23
Chapter 10
Take Test 4 between Tues, 9/23; 1 PM and Thurs; 9/25 at 10 AM
Thurs; 25
Chapter 11: The Connected Mind: Social Psychology, vid. 19, 20
Tues; 30
Paper Work Day: In Class
October
Thurs; 2
Chapter 11, video 26
Tues; 7
Chapter 11
Take Test 5 between Tues,10/7; 1 PM and Thurs; 10/9 at 10 AM
Thurs; 9
Chapter 12: The Troubled Mind: Psychological Disorders, vid. 21
Fri; 10
Paper due no later than 12 Noon (in the drop box on D2L)
Tues; 14
Chapter 12
Thurs; 16
Chapter 12
Take Test 6 between Thurs, 10/16; 1 PM and Sat; 10/18 at 12 Noon