Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus
Course / Prefix Number
DEP 2004
CRN:
20476
Course Catalog
Description:
Instructor:
Course Title:
PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Credit:
3
Term:
Fall
An introduction to the study of the changes taking place in human behavior over the life
span—from conception to death. Areas to be emphasized are personality and cognitive,
physical, social, and moral development.
Katherine Urquhart
Office Location:
FOB #3
Contact Information:
Office Hours:
urquhark@lscc.edu
(352) 323-3604
Afternoons by appointment.
All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail communications.
See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail.
Prerequisites:
Textbook and Other
Course Materials:
Technology and Online
Computer Access
Requirements:
PSY 2012
‘Experiencing the Lifespan’ by Janet Belsky. Second Ed. Worth Publishers.
Computer literacy is essential. You will be required to use Internet access for
research on specific assignments. You must have regular and reliable internet
access. You will be required to use the Instructor Resources on the Course
Home Page to access online video clips that accompany each chapter. Regular
and Reliable Internet access is absolutely critical. On Line participation is
mandatory and critical. You are responsible for accessing BlackBoard (Bb) on
a daily basis.
1. To acquaint the student with all aspects of human development.
2. To investigate the course and influence of physical, emotional, cognitive and moral
development.
3. To study and evaluate socialization processes and the structure of cultural
Course Objectives:
(what the course will do) influences on the family.
4. To develop an understanding and application of various theories of Human
Development.
1. Research related topics via Internet access.
2. Describe and evaluate all research techniques applicable to the study of the
development and define all pertinent terms.
3. Be able to compare, contrast, and integrate the various theories of human
development; have a basic knowledge of the mechanisms of genetics, inherited
traits and disorders; understand and be able to discuss and apply the media
socialization process including the influence.
4. Understand how sex-role behavior develops.
5. Describe the stages of prenatal development.
6. Describe a healthy neonate and understand the use of the Apgar scale and the
purpose of measuring infant reflexes.
7. Describe physical development from infancy through late adulthood including
the growth trends.
8. Describe the perceptual abilities from birth through late adulthood.
9. Understand the stages of language development and the factors that facilitate
such development.
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this Course:
(what the students take
with them beyond this
course)
10. Describe the types of early childhood education and the problems within our
educational system.
11. Describe the process of attachment and the emotional development of children;
prosocial and aggressive behavior and the hereditary and environmental
influences on each.
12. Describe various aspects of parenting.
13. Describe the current theories concerning child abuse and possible methods of
prevention.
14. Describe the process of puberty, adolescent identity formation and
egocentrism.
15. Describe the problems of adolescent substance abuse, sexuality, runaways,
delinquency and suicide.
16. Describe the components of intimacy, love and marriage as well as alternatives
to marriage such as cohabitation and single-by-choice; the end of marriage by
divorce or death.
17. Describe career choice, stages and the problems of today's workers.
18. Describe fluid and crystallized intelligence and how they change over the
lifespan.
19. Describe the symptoms of senility and Alzheimer's.
20. Discuss the process of retirement and its impact.
21. Describe Kubler-Ross' stages of reactions to death and bereavement; discuss
the issue of euthanasia vs. hospice and describe the concept of the right to die.
Academic Integrity:
Important Information
for Students with
Disabilities:
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis
of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing
assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be
independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration.
Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the
responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible
use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement.)
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic
accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to
discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg
Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An
appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific information about the OSD
and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then go to “Quick Links” and click on
Disability Services.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR
Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In order for
Privacy Policy (FERPA): your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Attendance / Withdrawal
Policies:
Withdrawal Deadline:
Methods of Evaluation:
Live class attendance and participation is crucial to your success in this course. As
mentioned above, On Line participation is mandatory and critical. You are
responsible for accessing Blackboard (Bb) on a daily basis. If you miss more than two
quizzes/tests you may be withdrawn by the instructor. Psychology is a very intense
course and missing even one quiz/test/assignment can result in a significant grade loss.
You can refer to a complete withdrawal policy in the College catalog. The last day to
withdraw is Friday March 25th, 2011. Students are responsible for all work assigned.
This includes all chapter material as outlined in the course calendar. No extensions
will be granted for quizzes, assignments or discussion postings without written
medical documentation. NO EXCEPTION. We will meet ‘live’ one day per week on
Mondays from 12:30 to 1:50 in LA2. The assignments, quizzes, and discussions are
online within the Blackboard course shell. You will be required to access these outside
of the ‘live’ class meetings.
Friday March 25th, 2011. You can refer to a complete withdrawal policy in the College
catalog. Please familiarize yourself with it.
See grading section below. The textbook must be read. You are responsible for all
material in the text, and all text material may appear on exams. Course quiz schedule
may be revised through the term.
Maximum points that can be earned during the semester are 1000. There are
no “dropped” grades. You get to keep everything that you earn! The
professor reserves the right to modify the point assignment as needed.
A 900-1000
B 800-899
Grading Scale:
C 700-799
D 600-699
F <600
Course Calendar:
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
We will meet ‘live’ one day per week on Mondays from 12:30 to 1:50 in LA2. The
assignments, quizzes, and discussions are online within the Blackboard course shell.
You will be required to access these outside of the ‘live’ class meetings. Please
consult the calendar section of Blackboard once you are registered for the class for the
course topic schedule/outline for your specific CRN/section.
If you are currently enrolled in a prep class, it is strongly
recommended that you complete that class prior to this one. Psychology is an
academic course that requires time and effort for success. Full participation is
expected and is essential for success in the course. Less than full participation and
incomplete assignments will diminish your grade. Appropriate on line etiquette and in
class etiquette is required. Please be sure to use complete sentences when using email
and address the professor and each other in a professional manner. If you find you are
having difficulty with the course material, it is YOUR responsibility to make an
appointment with the instructor by first discussing your situation with her IN
PERSON. If you miss a quiz or other assignment due to illness, you must submit
written medical documentation (from a medical professional) to support this. Written
papers may be incorporated into this course. Any written assignments including
discussion postings must follow APA guidelines. If you are unfamiliar with this, use
the reference material available in the LSCC library and on the APA web site. Any
paper submitted with five or more grammar, spelling, syntax or punctuation errors will
be returned with a “0” grade. You have one day from the day it is returned to
resubmit it. No handwritten work is accepted.
Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in
College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with
Board Rule 2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered
correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting
within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community College, to make necessary
changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the
student.