Lifespan Development
PSY 201 (section 11b), (3 credits)
Fall 2005(052)
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Professor Lutz
Rm. 2210
289-7001 ext. 5390
mlutz@ivytech.edu
Mon & Wed 8-10; Tues & Thurs 10-12
PSY 101, ENG 111
General Education and Support Services
General Education
Feldman, R. S. (2006) Development Across the Life Span, 4th Ed., Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Study Guide for Development Across the Life Span, 4th Ed
Course Description: Examines human growth and development through the prenatal, child, adolescent, and adult stages of
life. Physical, emotional, psychosocial, and cognitive influences from conception to death will be
addressed.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
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Course Content:
Identify the major theoretical perspectives addressing human development.
Describe and discuss the prenatal, child, adolescent, and adult stages of human development.
Apply theoretical principles to the stages of development.
Demonstrate knowledge of scientific research methods used in evaluating human development.
Topical areas of study include -1.
Social, emotional, physical and cognitive theories and research as applied to the developmental
stages of:
Prenatal development
Child development
Adolescent development
Adult development
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The instructor reserves the right to alter the type and sequence of activities scheduled for this course.
General Education Outcomes
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education skills. General Education skills are assessed in selected courses through an authentic assessment project to evaluate
curriculum effectiveness.
Course Activity Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to alter the type and sequence of activities scheduled for this course.
Methods of Assessment and Grading:
Attendance Policy: As it is your choice to attend Ivy Tech, it is your choice to attend class. According to school policy,
attendance will be taken at each class, but this will not be counted into your grade per se. Attendance, however, is
important. Be advised that lectures may not come directly from the textbook, and you will be held responsible for
material covered in lectures. This means that it is your responsibility to get lecture notes from missed classes.
The following is the letter grade equivalent for total points:
A = 540+ Points
B = 480-539
C = 420-479
D = 360-419
F = Below 360
Graded Activities
Activity
Three (3) Exams:
**Can be made up only with a doctor’s note** covering relevant chapters. Each exam is worth a
possible 100 points.
Research Paper
**Cannot be made up for any reason ** A 3-5 page typed paper using a Modified APA format.
Assignments
Final Exam:
**Cannot be made up for any reason ** Covers relevant chapters.
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
Points
300
100
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600
Course Outline
Date
Week 1
Aug 22 &24
Week 2
Aug 29 & 31
Week 3
Sept 7
Week 4
Sept 12 & 14
Week 5
Sept 19 & 21
Week 6
Sept 26 & 28
Week 7
Oct 3 & 5
Week 8
Oct 10 & 12
Week 9
Oct 17 & 19
Week 10
Oct 24 & 26
Week 11
Oct 31 & Nov 2
Week 12
Nov 7 & 9
Nov 12
Week 13
Nov 14 & 16
Week 14
Nov 28 & 30
Week 15
Dec 5 & 7
Week 16
Dec 12 & 14
Schedule
Introductions & Logistics
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Lifespan Development
Chapter 2: The Start of Life: Genetics and Prenatal Development
Chapter 3: Birth and the Newborn Infant
Chapter 4: Physical Development in Infancy
Chapter 5: Cognitive Development in Infancy
Assignment
Read Chapter 1 pg. 2-45
Read Chapter 2 pg. 46-87
Read Chapter 3 pg. 88-121
Read Chapter 4 pg. 122-155
Read Chapter 5 pg. 156-189
Read Chapter 6 pg. 190-219
Exam 1
Read Chapter 7 pg 220-261
Chapter 6: Social and Personality Development in Infancy
Chapter 7: Physical and Cognitive Development in the Preschool Years
Read Chapter 8: pg. 262-299
Chapter 8: Social and Personality Development in the Preschool Years
Read Chapter 9 pg. 300-347
Read Chapter 10 pg. 348-387
Chapter 9: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
Chapter 10: Social and Personality Development in Middle Childhood
Exam 2
Paper Due
Read Chapter 11 pg. 388-421
Read Chapter 12 pg. 422-455
Chapter 11: Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Read Chapter 13 pg. 456-491
Chapter 12: Social and Personality Development in Adolescence
Read Chapter 14 pg. 492-525
Chapter 13: Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Chapter 14: Social and Personality Development in Early Adulthood
Voluntary Drop Deadline
Prepare Paper
Exam 3
Read Chapter 15 pg. 526-557
Read Chapter 16 pg. 558-589
Read Chapter 17 pg. 590-621
Read Chapter 18 pg. 622-655
Prepare for Final Exam
Chapter 15: Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 16: Social and Personality Development in Middle Adulthood
Chapter 17: Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood
Chapter 18: Social and Personality Development in Late Adulthood
Final Exam