Apa, Apa - 001134
07/13/2015
Angelina College
Liberal Arts Division
Psychology 2314 – Life-Span Growth and Development
Instructional Syllabus
1. BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
A. Course description: (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses credit hours)
Psychology 2314 - Life-Span Growth and Development. Three hours credit.
Life- Span Growth and Development is the study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors
and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
B. Intended Audience:
The intended audience is any student who desires to improve their knowledge and understanding of psychology and
meet the requirement of the academic program.
C. Instructor:
Name: Ann Apa
Office Location: BSB 103 Adjunct Office (BY APPOINTMENT)
Office Hours: MTWT by appointment
E-Mail Address: aapa@angelina.edu Cell Phone: 936- 366-6391
II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES:
A. Core Objective required for this Course:
1. Critical Thinking: to include creative, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of
information.
2. Communication: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral
and visual communication.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable
facts resulting in informed conclusions.
4. Social Responsibility: to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility,
And the ability to engage effectively in regional, natural, and global communities.
B. Course Learning Outcomes for all Sections- ( Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Lower division
Academic Guide Manual):
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Research methods: identify research findings through the application of the scientific method OR
Exhibit an understanding and ability to apply basic research methods in psychology including research design,
data analysis, and interpretation.
2. Identify factors in the historical development of the study of human behavior including current theoretical
perspective prominent in the field of psychological.
3. Identify terminology unique to the study of psychology.
4. Identify accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.
5. Identify factors in psychology and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
C. Course Outcomes as determined by the Instructor.
There are no other specific objectives by this Instructor.
III. ASSESMENT MEASURES:
A. Assessments for the Core Objectives:
1. Critical Thinking: Students will demonstrate the ability to think creatively, to innovate, inquire, and analyze,
evaluate and synthesize information. They will be assessed using embedded questions.
2. Communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively develop, interpret, and express ideas
through written, oral and visual communication. They will be assessed using Angelina College standardized
rubric.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate the ability to manipulate and to analyze exam
questions. Outcomes will be assessed by using the Angelina College rubric.
4. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to include intercultural competence, knowledge
of civic responsibilities, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global, communities.
They will be assessed using a "Social Responsibility Flyer" assignment. Outcomes will be assessed using the
Angelina College standardized rubric.
B. Assessments for Course Learning Outcomes:
1.Students will demonstrate the ability to identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the
Scientific study of psychology through the successful completion of embedded exam questions, class
discussions, and assignments.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify factors in the historical development of the study of human
behavior including current theoretical perspective prominent in the field of psychology through the successful
completion of embedded exam questions, class discussions, and assignments. Outcomes will be assessed using
Angelina College standardized rubrics.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in
the study of psychology through the successful completions of embedded questions, class discussions, and
assignments.
4. Students will demonstrate the ability to use terminology unique to the study of psychology through the
successful completion of embedded questions, class discussions, and assignments.
5. Students will demonstrate the ability to describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological
assessments and evaluation through the successful completion of embedded questions, class discussion, and
assignments.
6. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify factors in psychology and psychological processes involved in
human behavior through the successful completion of embedded exam questions, class discussions, and
assignments. Outcomes will be assessed through using the Angelina College standardized rubric.
IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
A. Methodologies common to all sections
Methodologies which are utilized in presenting course content included (but not limited to) online learning
modules, textbook reading assignments, weekly online assignments, lectures, class discussions, audio-visual
presentations and critical thinking exercise.
B. Methodologies determine by the instructor.
This course requires computer/internet use on a consistent schedule. Students are required to complete weekly
assignments which are submitted electronically and used in the calculation of the final course grade. Students will
use MyPsychLabPlus which accompanies the textbook to create a Personalized Study Plan to facilitate learning.
Pretest/Post Test/ Chapter Exams in MyPsychLabPlus are required for each chapter assigned. See Course
Outline regarding the date that the assignments are due. No late Pretest/Post Test/Chapter Exams will be
accepted.
V. COURSE REQUIRMENTS AND POLICIES:
A. Required Textbooks, Materials, and EquipmentRequired Text: A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development Santrock, John - 7th Ed.
Graw- Hill Higher Education Publisher. (Oct. 2013) Code Card for A Topical Approach to Life- Span
Development:
Required Material:
1 http://angelina.McGraw-Hill
2. Angelina College’s Blackboard:
3. Scantron (#882) and #2 Pencils for testing.
4. Pen (Ink) - Key Terms will presented for each of the Four Exams.
Required Equipment:
Computer with reliable internet access (required to log in to the textbook-related website listed above and to log
on into Blackboard to access course announcements, assignments).
Optional:
Critical Thinking Learning Module (see Critical Thinking – supplemental Unit for Critical Thinking 1.1
by Monica Peters – Available on Blackboard).
B. ASSIGNMENTS
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK/ QUIZZES 1. Weekly assignments will be posted on Blackboard Calendar with due dates. These will require access to
McGraw -Hill Connect Code Card. All assignments must be submitted to the Instructor. I will not be able to
post grades if they have not been submitted. Late assignments will not be accepted and will result in a grade of
zero. Do not get behind on the Pretest/Post Test/Chapter Exams.
2. Pretest/Post Test are part the weekly assignments. These quizzes will be submitted to me (only the TOP part of
the quiz with the Chapter # and the student’s NAME written on it). I cannot give a grade to papers that do not
have a name or Chapter #. The Pretest/Post Test can be taken several times by the student (try for 100).
Questions from these quizzes may be on the Chapter Exams.
3. Chapter Exams are to be completed on line MCGraw-Hill Connect. Complete The Chapter Exams for each
chapter prior to the advancing to the next chapter. The The McGraw-Hill Connect Chapter Exam can only be
taken ONE TIME. The time limit allowed is One HOUR for the Chapter Exams. You may use your book and
notes to help you answer the quiz. I will post the grade from each Chapter Exam when it is graded and posted by
McGraw-Hill Connect .The result sheet from McGraw-Hill Connect will be submitted to the student by the
Instructor.
4. Log in to McGraw-Hill Connect prior to studying each chapter and complete the Pre-Lecture Quiz for that
chapter.
The percentage scores will be averaged and used as the calculation of your final class grade. Computer
problems are not a valid reason for failure to complete and submit required work by the deadline. Plan your
schedule accordingly and avoid procrastination.
Numerous resources are available to facilitate self-study of each chapter including objectives, flashcards, puzzles,
video clips, audio podcast, activities, and practice quizzes. The materials are accessible through the link to
McGraw-Hill Connect on our course homepage in Blackboard. There will be assignments requiring the use of
these resources.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You should log on to the course website and McGraw Hill Connect as soon as possible
in the first week of the semester in order to make sure that you have appropriate access to the resources available.
You will need an email to log in to the website resources. The AC firewall will block “hotmail” and “Yahoo”
email addresses. You must use your Angelina College student email address to avoid firewall problems.
C. Course Policies - (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina College
Handbook.)
Academic Assistance –
If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of
the Student Center. At a post- secondary institution, you must self-identify as a person with a Disability; Mrs. Bowser
will assist you with the necessary Information. To do so. Angelina College (AC) admits students without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of AC
should be directed to: Dr. Patricia McKenzie, Vice President and Dean of Instruction, 3500 South first, Lufkin, TX
75902, telephone 936-5201.
Attendance -
It is the student’s responsibility to attend classes regularly in accordance with school policy. Roll will be taken
at each class meeting.
1. We will adhere to the college’s absentee policy; 3 consecutive absences (2 consecutive during summer
courses) will result in you being dropped from the class. Four total absences (3 during the summer) will result
in your being dropped as well. Attendance roll will be signed at each class meeting. (2 consecutive or 4
accumulative absences) then a drop form may be submitted to the admission office. The Admissions Office
will notify you if this occurs. You May be readmitted to the class following the first drop by obtaining a Re-Admit
Form from the Admissions Office and upon approval of the instructor. Any absences may result in a second drop,
which will be final. It is not permissible for you to attend class only on the day of each test. After the drop date,
attendance will continue to be kept. You will be dropped from the class and receive a failing grade for none
attendance after the drop date.
2. If a student is late for a class, it is his/her responsibility to ask the Instructor to erase the “absence” for that class.
Should the student not take responsibility to do so, then the student will be counted absent.
PLAGIARISM/ CHEATING:
Plagiarism (Intentional or Unintentional), Collusion or Cheating (in any form) will result in a grade of 0 on the exam
or assignment involved and will have a serious impact on the overall course grade. Each student’s work must be
“original” and their own work.
The following standards, policies, and restrictions apply to all students.
1. It is to be clearly understood that a student is responsible for fulfilling all assignments ON TIME. Any work
missed will be assigned a “0”.
2. Instructors are in no way responsible for advising a student of what assignments or tests have been missed during an
absence. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what work was done and what assignments were made during an
absence by consulting the posted information on Blackboard. Students should consult the syllabus and the posting on
Blackboard for the schedule of assignments and exams. Ignorance of a test or assignment will not excuse that person
from taking the test or turning in the assignment with the rest of the class.
3. If the student is absent from a class on the day an assignment is due, the Instructor is under no obligation to allow
the student to make up the assignment (or turn it in late).
If absent because of a school trip, you will be expected to complete all assignments and exams before the
trip and provide documentation from school authorities regarding the nature of the trip.
4. The lowest of the unit exam scores or Chapter Exam average score from MyPsychLabPlus will be dropped before
your final point total is calculated. If you miss an exam for any reason, the grade entered will be “0” and that
will be dropped as your lowest exam grade.
Class Conduct and Participation:
1. Usage of Cell Phones, Pagers, Laptops, recorders, headphones, ear buds, or similar devices will NOT be allowed
in class for any reason. All such devices must be turned off and put away before class begins. If they are used in
class, you will be asked to leave and will dropped from the class. If they are placed on your desk during an
exam, you will be dropped from the class.
2. Please do not disrupt my class by leaving before the class is over. Do not talk out when I am talking, or when your
fellow students are talking. It is disrespectful and disruptive. However, I do encourage you to speak your mind and
give your opinion. It is valuable to the discussion because your comments and questions may be helpful to someone
else in the class. If we work together we can have a wonderful semester. Do not prepare to leave the classroom until
class is dismissed. Leaving before class is dismissed constitutes an absence.
3. No eating, drinking, dipping, smoking or sleeping in class.
PROTECT YOUR GPA! To avoid getting an F in this or any class, if and when you decide to no longer attend
class, DROP THE CLASS OFFICIALLY!
Walk-Outs
Do not walk out of my class! You are expected to remain in class until the class is dismissed. Three walk-outs will be
counted as an absent day (two for summer classes). If it is absolutely necessary that you be absent or if you have to
leave early contact me. The responsibility for dropping a class lies with the student.
Expectations
I expect you to read the textbook. Do not get behind in your reading. If you get behind; you will fail. I expect you to
work hard in my class. Make earning an A your goal. But you may not earn an “A”, but the only way to do well in any
course is to shoot for the A.
Exams and Make-up Exam
Test may be taken prior to scheduled test day at my discretion.
Assigned Work
Please make two copies of all assigned work submitted. Submit one to me, and keep one for yourself throughout the
duration of the semester, in case of assignments being lost or misdirected. You are responsible for all information in the
book. You are responsible for asking me about missed work.
Part of my job as an Instructor is not only to teach you Psychology, but to prepare you for what lies ahead, whether it is
joining the work force or more years as a student. I take my job seriously.
VII. COURSE CONTENT:
A. Required Content/Topics (Common to all sections)
Please refer to Attached - COURSE OUTLINE
B. Additional Content/Topics Relevant material will be provided as necessary.
VIII. EVALUATION AND GRADING:
A. Grading Criteria (Percents, extra credit, etc)
B. ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES:
C. (Assignment of Letter Grades)
Final Class Letter Grade
1. The final class grade will be based on four (4) exams, homework (McGraw-Hill) Chapter Quizzes,
Family of Origin.
2. Cheating or assisting others to cheat will result in an "F".
3. Exams and assignments will be discussed individually with students upon request.
4. Each student's work must be original and their own work. Do not copy the information for your paper from
your text or any other text. Do not copy the information for your paper from a published Article, book,
journal, research paper or from a former paper written in another class.
5. The Instructor will be available for consultation by appointment.
COURSE OUTLINE
PSYCHOLOGY 2314 - LIFE-SPAN DEVELOMENT - SUMMER 2 - 2015
PART I –
PART II –
PART III –
PART IV –
FAMILY OF ORIGIN: DUE – JULY 23, 2015
VII: SYLLABUS MODIFICATION:
The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet the needs by informing the
class in advance to the changes being made.