PSYC 1101
Introduction to Psychology
Summer 2012
Instructor: Dr. Barry Kicklighter
Office Location: Russell 309
Office Phone: 678-359-5036
E-mail address: bkicklighter@gdn.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-11:00
General Course Description
This course is a broad survey of the major topics in psychology, including research
methodology, biological and social factors influencing behavior, development, learning,
memory, personality, and abnormal psychology. Credit Hours: 3
Textbook
Ciccarelli, Saundra. (2008) Psychology (2nd or 3rd Edition). Prentice Hall.
Online Information
Most PowerPoint presentations and outlines presented in class, as well as most
homework assignments, are available online at http://www.gdn.edu/Faculty/bkicklighter/.
Most of the out-of-class assignments will be available at GeorgiaView.
(https://gdn.view.usg.edu/webct/logonDisplay.dowebct?insId=18055011&glcid=URN:XWEBCT-VISTA-V1:02efa066-a818-5d85-016b-ced8f3839cfc&insName=Gordon%20College)
Both of the above web pages are located on the Gordon website. To access the Gordon website
go to www.gdn.edu and click the My Gordon tab. To access the faculty web pages scroll down to
Faculty Credentials and Web Pages. To access Georgia View, click GeorgiaVIEW Vista and
type in the user name and password that you use for your Gordon email account. Then click on
Intro to Psychology.
Instructional Objectives
To assist student in acquiring knowledge of the basic concepts, theories, and issues of
psychology and in understanding how these may apply in real life situations.
Student’s Responsibility
Attendance and class participation. Records of attendance will be kept, and class
participation, discussion of relevant topics, and asking questions is always encouraged. Students
missing no more than 1 class will have 2 points added to their final course averages. Students
missing only 2 classes will receive 1 point. No absence will be considered excused.
Students arriving late (after roll call) or leaving early will receive one-half an absence.
(It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that he or she is counted present for class if they
arrive late. If you need to leave early inform the instructor at the beginning of class.
Cell Phone Disruptions: Cell phones are not allowed during class time. Each occurrence
of cell phone usage will result in a 2 point test grade reduction.
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Talking Disruptions: You are encouraged to participate in class discussions, but personal
talking will result in a warning and then a 2 point test grade reduction.
Preparation for class and completion of assigned work: In order to take the best
advantage of classroom lecture and discussion, it is important to prepare for classes ahead of
time by reading assigned material. Tests should be taken on the assigned day, and assigned work
should be completed by the due date.
Awareness and communication: It is the student’s responsibility: 1) to be aware of test
dates and assignment deadlines; 2) to obtain notes or other information missed; 3) to turn in
assignments by deadline dates; 4) to communicate any special circumstances, events, or needs
that will interfere with his/her course work to the instructor in a timely fashion.
Academic Honesty
See the Gordon College Academic Catalog 2011-2012 for the official college policy.
Evidence of cheating on examinations or plagiarism of written assignments will, at minimum,
result in a grade of zero for the test or assignment.
Evaluation and Assessment
Test: There will be 4 unit tests. Tests will cover material discussed both in the textbook
and in class. If you miss a test during the semester, you may make up the test on June 22 along
with test 4. At the end of the semester your highest test score will be counted double.
Assignments on GAView: Three assignments are located on GAView and must be
completed by their individual due dates. NO ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER
THE DUE DATE.
Practice Test on GAView: There will also be 14 “Practice Tests.” These tests will cover
material in the chapters covered throughout the semester. Each completed test will be worth 5
points. All practice tests must be completed by 8 am on the last class day (June 25).
Comprehensive Final Exam: There will be a comprehensive final worth 20 percent of
your total grade.
Grading Scale
Your final grade will be based on the following:
Unit Tests: 55 percent
Practice Tests: 10 percent
Assignments: 15 percent
Comprehensive Final Exam: 20 percent
Grading Scale
A = 90–100 percent
B = 80–89 percent
C = 70–79 percent
D = 60–69 percent
F = 0–59 percent
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Introduction to Psychology
Instructor: Dr. Barry Kicklighter
Summer 2012 – 8:00 - 10:05 Russell 327 (M-F)
DATE CHAPTER
TOPIC
6/26
1
Introduction & Psychology: The Science
6/27
1
Psychology: The Science
2
Neural & Hormonal Systems
6/28
2
The Brain
11
Stress & Health
6/29
3
Sensation & Perception
4
Consciousness: sleep, hypnosis, meditation & drugs
7/2
(Brain Assignment Due by 8am on Georgia View)
7/3
Test 1 on chapters 1,2,3,11
7/4
NO CLASS – Happy 4th
7/5
5
Learning: Classical
5
Learning: Operant
7/6
6
Memory
7/9
8
Lifespan (Operant Assignment Due by 8am on Georgia View)
8
Lifespan
7/10
9
Motivation
7/11
Test 2 on chapters 4,5,6
7/12
12
Social Psychology
7/13
12
Social Psychology
7/16
Test 3 on chapters 8,9,12
7/17
13
Theories of Personality
14
Psychological Disorders (Disorders Assignment due by 8am on Georgia
7/18
View)
7/19
15
Psychological Therapies
Test 4 on chapters 13,14,15 (One missed test may be taken on this
7/20
day.)
7/23
Final Exam
ALL ONLINE PRACTICE TEST MUST BE COMPLETED BY 8:00
on June 25.
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