Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee
Course Syllabus & Schedule
PSYC 1113 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY (Traditional) spring 2016 this is an
introductory course, which presents the principles, theories, vocabulary and applications
of the science of psychology. Heredity and environment, development of personality,
behavior, learning applications and life span development are discussed. Theory.
Credit Hours: 3; Total hours of theory per semester 3; Total hours of lab or
clinical for the semester 0.
Prerequisites: None.
Instructor Name: Danna Martin Office: NCAT 314D
Classroom: NCAT 311
Office Phone 918-293-4860
Instructor’s Cell Phone: (918) 756-8461 Preferred
Instructor's email: danna.martin@okstate.edu
It is easier to contact this instructor and get a prompt reply using e-mail vs. phoning
*Please identify which class you are in to get a more prompt and specific reply. During
the weekday, students can generally have their phone calls or e-mails returned within a
24 hour period.
Office Hours: Posted on my office door & posted on D2L under “contents” within a
power point to this syllabus. This is instructor can easily arrange appointments with
students.
Division Name: Arts and Sciences
Division Phone: (918) 293-4768
Fax: 293-4662
REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS
Texts: Psychology, 7th ed. Davis & Palladino 13:978-0-205-84684-9
References: D2L On-line Study Guide for Psychology, Danna Martin
Materials: Notebook paper, pen, pencil
Uniform/Tools: None
Estimated Cost for Materials: Current OSU-Okmulgee Bookstore cost approximately
$85.00
Estimated Cost for Uniform/Tools: None
COURSE COMPETENCIES
ASSESSMENT OF COMPETENCY
(*Denotes Core Objective)
Upon completion of this course, students should:
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1. Describe the role of psychology in daily
human experience and list the goals of this 1. Internet Exercises, Examinations
social science.
2. Evaluate and synthesize major
approaches to psychology
2. Internet Exercises, Exams, Writing
Assignments
3. Explain how biological processes,
especially activity in the brain and nervous
system affect behavior and states of
consciousness.
3.Demonstrations on-line, Internet
Exercises, Exams,
4. Describe the impact of heredity and
environment (nature vs. nurture) on
various aspects of human development
and behavior.
5. Apply principles of learning towards
management and understanding of
behavior
6. Describe how behavior is initiated,
energized and directed by motives and
emotions.
4. Demonstrations on-line, Internet,
Exercises, Exams,
5. Tests, Writing Assignment
6. Exam, Internet Demonstration
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COURSE ACTIVITIES
In this course students will:
 Make application of the principles of Psychology to every day experiences
 Complete internet quizzes that accompany the textbook
OSU-Okmulgee
Grading Scale
A = 90.00 – 100.00
B = 80.00 – 89.99
C = 70.00 – 79.99
D = 60.00 – 69.99
F = 0.00 – 59.99
Grades will be based on the quality and completion of these tasks:
(Approximately 784 pts.)
Orientation Quiz …14 points
This short quiz may be taken anywhere and doesn’t require a proctored site or a
password to access. Students should read this syllabus before taking the orientation
test on D2L.
Required Instructor’s D2L Practice Quizzes 100 total points (14 @ 10 pts. The
instructor has created practice quizzes for each reading assignment and due dates will
be announced in class. Generally students will have one week of advance notice to
take these practice quizzes. Students can also see upcoming work assigned on the
D2L announcement page. There is no time limit to take these practice quizzes nor is
there a password required to open these tests. Students will receive immediate
feedback and their grades will be automatically transferred into the D2L grade book.
The lowest test score will be dropped at the end of the semester …….130 points
Required Writing Assignment 100 points On D2L under “contents”, students will
find detailed instruction for completing The Who Am I? Paper or an alternative research
assignment. A grading rubric is provided for students so they will understand how this
assignment will be evaluated. The due date is posted on D2L the very first day of
class. All writing assignments will normally be graded within a week of the due date.
Required Class Participation …. 40 points
The class participation grade will be determined by the instructor. These are
behaviors that will determine the grade: regular punctual attendance, contributing
to discussions without repeatedly dominating discussions; answering questions
about the reading assignments, and utilizing the clicker response devices. If a
student is not in their seat with their name tent in front of them when the roll is
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taken, then they will be considered absent for the entire session. Students may
not bring lap top computers to class, use cell phones or do activities unrelated to
this course. If they engage in such behaviors, they will be asked to leave class
and will be considered absent that day. Students should provide their instructor
with written verification of an excused absence upon returning to class.
Required Five Unit Tests and one Optional Cumulative Final- 500 points each is
worth 100 points and the lowest test score will automatically be dropped. 5 @ 100
points for …500 points. All of the unit or module tests consist of approximately 50 -60
multiple choice questions and there is a one hour limit for each exam. Five grace
minutes are allotted to wrap up one’s work. To prepare for all of the unit exams, the
student will greatly benefit from printing off this instructor’s study guides posted
on D2L and filling them out while reading through the textbook. This will help the
student be a more active reader and focus upon the key topics. However, completing
the study guides posted on D2L is not a required nor is it a graded activity. Also
students are responsible for the material presented in the Power Points posted on D2L.
These study guides will help you take the major tests confidently and comfortably make
the time limit.
Evaluation of Course ……………………………………….…5 bonus points
At the end of the semester each student will take a screen shot of their computer screen
which documents the fact they have evaluated this and other OSUIT courses. The
specific feedback is never known or released to the instructor until the following
semester and cannot affect a student’s grade. It just provides valuable feedback to
improve courses.
Optional Writing Assignment the 30 Day Challenge is a two part bonus writing
assignment (5pts. and 15 pts.) This is a practical and personal behavioral modification
program.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
According to the ADA, each student with a disability is responsible for notifying the
University of his/her disability and requesting accommodations. If you think you have a
qualified disability and need classroom accommodations, contact the Access Services
Office located in the LASSO Center. (3rd floor of the NCAT building). Please advise the
instructor of your disability as soon as possible, to ensure timely implementation of
appropriate accommodations. Faculty have an obligation to respond when they receive
official notice of a disability from the Access Services Office but are under no obligation
to provide retroactive accommodations. To receive services, you must submit
appropriate documentation and complete an intake process during which the existence
of a qualified disability is verified and reasonable accommodations are identified. Call
293.4855 for more information.
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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is neither condoned nor tolerated at OSU-Okmulgee.
Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct shall be subject to
disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty and/or misconduct includes, but is not limited
to, the following actions: (1) Plagiarism: The representation of previously written,
published or creative work as one’s own; (2) Unauthorized Collaboration on Projects; (3)
Cheating on Examinations; (4) Unauthorized Advance Access to Exams; (5) Fraudulent
Alteration of Academic Materials; (6) Knowing Cooperation with Another Person in an
Academically Dishonest Undertaking. Students are required to actively protect their work
against misuse by others. For details, refer to The OSU-Okmulgee Student Handbook
available in the Office of Student Support & Development, each Division office, and online http://www.osu-okmulgee.edu/academics/forms/student
STUDENT CONDUCT Students are expected to cooperate in maintaining an
environment conducive to learning and log onto D2L on a weekly basis during the
course’s duration. The student can see all assignments with their specific instructions
and due dates, their respective drop boxes, the entire semester’s grade book, and a fairly
current GPA total all throughout this course. Should the student have any questions or
problems whatsoever, it is their responsibility to contact the instructor and express their
concerns. I have an open door policy and want all of my students to be successful. I am
probably easier to reach by e-mail but students may call my office or personal cell if they
leave their phone number very clearly.
ATTENDANCE
Regular online participation is essential to the successful completion of this course.
The student is responsible for all material assigned. Students need to contact this
instructor if they are experiencing difficulty in completing the work. They should also
contact their instructor within a week if they do not see their submitted work credited in
the on-line grade book.
A primary component of OSUIT's Mission is: “to prepare and sustain a diverse
student body as competitive members of a world-class workforce”. Regular and
consistent attendance not only aids in academic success, dependable
attendance is a requirement in today's real-world employment; therefore, regular
and consistent attendance is a requirement in all OSUIT courses.
Definition:
Absent: Failing to actively participate in online coursework during a standard
week timeframe for a given course.
A. Students must demonstrate attendance through active participation in the
course at least once every seven days. Simply logging into the course or
coming to a class does not constitute active participation.
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B. Active participation is defined as the completion of required activities such as:
1. Completion of online quizzes or exams
2. Submission of assignments
3. Participation threaded discussions, or
4. Involvement in discussion question as determined by the instructor
and indicated in the course syllabus.
C. Calculations for weekly to percentage ratios
1. Missing 1 of 15 weeks = 6.67%
2. Missing 2 of 15 weeks = 13.33%
3. Missing 3 of 15 weeks = 20%
4. Missing 1 of 7.5 weeks = 13.33%
5. Missing 1.5 of 7.5 weeks = 20%
Procedures:
Early Intervention:
A. Any student, who misses 10% of an individual course (or earlier at faculty
discretion) during a regular fifteen-week semester, or the equivalent portion of
time in a shorter session, will have their name submitted by that course
instructor to the OSUIT Early Alert System for retention intervention.
B. At the point the Early Alert is issued, the student must meet with their
assigned faculty advisor or designated faculty/staff member within seven (7)
academic calendar days for counseling on how to improve their attendance
and academic success.
Excessive Absences:
A. The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw any student
from an individual course that misses 20% of that course, whether excused or
unexcused, and, in the opinion of the instructor, the student does not have a
reasonable opportunity to be successful in the course.
B. Students should be aware any of the following may impact their financial aid:
1. being administratively withdrawn from a course
2. dropping a course
3. their last date of attendance in a course
LATE WORK will NOT be accepted late unless the student faxes the necessary proof
of required military, jury service, is on a sanctioned OSU field trip, or there is a death or
hospitalization of someone within the immediate family. Having personal computer
problems is not an excuse for accepting late work. If a student experiences
computer or internet problems, they are expected to use another computer. They can
use a friend’s computer or go to a public library. Due dates for homework and tests are
located in D2L under COURSE INFORMATION the first day of the semester. Students
may work ahead of the schedule but they cannot fall behind. Students are also are
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strongly urged to not wait until the last day to submit their writing assignments or
complete their practice quizzes.
There is important note that should be made regarding computer technical
difficulties. Should a student be in the process of taking a test, and they lose internet
connection, the instructor using the D2L tracker will be able to see how far they have
progressed if they have saved their answers all along the way. If this happens please
let the instructor know. The test might be reset by the instructor depending upon the
circumstances or the grade may be based upon the percentage of questions
attempted.)
MISSED TESTS
Missed Exams will NOT be allowed or accepted late unless accompanied by a written
excused absence for an OSU sponsored field trip, required mandatory military or jury
duty, or a death or hospitalization within one’s immediate family. Documentation should
be faxed to 293-4662. The instructor will drop the student’s lowest test score. Please
note that I will place a 0 in the grade book where the cumulative final score is. Each
student can decide whether they want to take the final or not. Should they take the final
exam; the 0 currently listed there in the grade book will be immediately replaced by the
actual score. The final can only help raise one’s GPA since the lowest test score is
dropped and not average in.
The D2L grade is set up so a student can have a fairly accurate up to date GPA in the
course from the first day of the semester. Students can expect their work to be graded
within a week. If you think there is an omission or error please bring it to the instructor’s
attention.
PSYCHOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE
This course syllabus will be used for several 15 week and 8 week traditional face
to face courses for the spring 2016 semester that have different starting times. For this
reason specific deadlines will NOT be found within this one document. However the
instructor will announce due dates in class, write them on the classroom board, and will
post due date on the announcement page of D2L. Students will always have a full week
of advance notice that a due date for an assignment is approaching. Although it is
highly unlikely due dates would change during the semester, the instructor reserves the
right to make changes if deemed necessary. If that were to occur, students would be
given notification through e-mail. Students are expected to look at their e-mail and visit
the on-line classroom at least twice a week—particularly if they have missed a class...
Unit 1:
All enrolled students should have taken the mandatory 14 pt. D2L orientation quiz
within the first week of the semester
Read Chapter 1 - Introducing Psychology and Its Methods then take the chapter 1
Practice Quiz in D2L (10 pts.)
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Read “The Brain and Physiological Basis of Behavior” which is posted on D2L. This
reading assignment includes information about brain structures, functioning, health,
intelligence and abnormal psychology. Take a 10 pt. practice quiz in D2L.
Unit I Test 100 pts. (All unit or module exams this semester will consist of answering
approximately 50 multiple choice questions within one hour. This first test will test the
student’s knowledge of Chapter 1 and the summary entitled The Brain & Physiological
Basis of Behavior.)
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Unit II.
Read Chapter 5 – States of Consciousness, then take the chapter 5 practice quiz in
D2L (10 pts.) Additionally students will read the short summary posted on D2L entitled
Important Drug Trends and How to Kick Your Addiction then take the related practice
quiz (10 pts.)
Read the summary posted on D2L about the film entitled 1-2-3 Magic Child Discipline
Program: Students will then take a 10 pt. practice quiz in D2L.
Unit II Test 100 pts. (Chapter 5 and 123 Magic Child Discipline)
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Midterm is Thursday 2-15-2016 Grades will be posted with the registrar.
Unit III.
Read Chapter 6 – Learning (Classical and Operant Conditioning and Cognitive and
Social Perspectives on Learning) the do the chapter 6 practice quiz (10 pts.)
Read the Chapter 7 Power Point entitled “Health, and Fitness” and take a 10 pt. practice
quiz over that material.
Optional Bonus Assignment Writing Assignment, 30 Day Challenge Part 1 is due (5
pts.) Students may describe and begin a behavior modification program they want to
take on. Students should write this paper in the form of a contract and have an
accountability partner sign it. Tip: Under “Contents” look on the left side of the screen
and scroll down to see an extra module that is designated as “Optional Reading –
Pertaining to Behavior Modification” You may want to look through some examples to
get ideas about setting up your own program.
Unit III Test 100 pts. (Chapters 6 & 7)
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Read Chapter 9 – Human Development across the Life Span then take the Chapter 9
Practice Quiz (10 pts.)
*****3-29-2016 is the last day to withdraw with a W from all 15 week OSUIT courses*****
Read Chapter 10 Sex and Gender then take the Chapter 10 Practice Quiz (10 pts.)
Students will also read the very short summary of the popular book entitled, Five
Languages of Love written by G. Chapman which is posted on D2L. Students may take
a quick personal inventory. There will be several bonus questions regarding this short
reading assignment on the chapter 10 practice quiz.
Also I have created an optional reading module at the bottom of the “Contents” Section
entitled “Marriage and Relationship Information.” I hope some of you will find this
helpful.
Unit IV Test (100 pts.) Over Chapters 9 & 10
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Unit V.
Read Chapter 11 Theories of Personality (Traits, Biological, Psychodynamic,
Behavioral, Social Cognitive, and Humanistic) then take the chapter 11 Practice Quiz
(10 pts.)
Spring Break will be between 3-14-2016 and 3-20-2016 Classes will resume the
following Monday morning on 3-21-2016 Computer services and some other university
offices will remain open and all students have the ability to continue to work on D2L
during the spring break without any interruption.
Read Chapter 14 Health Psychology. (Stress and Illness, lifestyle Influences and coping
with stress.) Take the Chapter 14 practice quiz (10 pts.)
Read the following summaries posted on D2L: Positive Psychology & Happiness
research, Factors Strongly Correlated with Happiness and Factors Slightly Correlated
with Happiness. Take the Happiness Practice Quiz (10 pts.) Read Anger Management
Training then take the 10 pt. related practice quiz.
Optional Bonus Assignment Writing Assignment, 30 Day Challenge Part 2 is due (15
pts.) Students may describe their success and challenges associated with a behavior
modification program taken on back in chapter 6.
The Unit V. Test Ends (Chapters 11 & 14)
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The cumulative final is available 4-20-2016 and is optional if the student has taken all
of their exams. It is required only for those students who have missed an exam. At the
beginning of the semester, students will see a 0! In the final exam column which will be
replaced by the actual score earned if the final is taken. This allows students to always
have an accurate idea of their final GPA 24/7 throughout the course. Taking the final
can only help not hurt one’s GPA since the lowest test score is dropped, not averaged
in! 
Before taking the final, it would be wise to look over the final study guide
mentioning the core competencies of this course. Also looking over the power points
and practice quizzes that the student has utilized throughout the entire semester will
help.
By Thursday 4-21-2016 please drop box your screen shot demonstrating that you
have evaluated all of your OSUIT courses. If you don’t know how to do a screen shot,
you can just cut & paste this verification into a word document and upload it into the
drop box. This is worth 5 bonus points.
The spring 2016 graduation ceremony will take place in Covelle Hall at 2:00 P.M. Friday
4-22-2016 Finalized grades will be submitted to the registrar’s office by the following
Tuesday. Please contact your instructor if you experience difficulty or have questions.
Please ask sooner than later! Students are the reason OSU hires faculty. It’s going to
be a great semester.
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