Download Course Number: PSYC 2301

Fall Semester 2009
COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Course Number: PSYC 2301.S20
PSYC 2301.S23
PSYC 2301.S24
Course Title: General Psychology
Course Description: Introduction to scientific psychology as applied to human behavior,
including research methods, physiological factors, learning, motivation, emotions, personality,
adjustment, stress, psychological disorders, and therapies. These principles will be applied to the
human experience.
Course Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: None
College Repeat Policy: A student may repeat this course only once after receiving a grade,
including “W”.
Course Delivery Method: Class sessions will consist of a variety of formats, including
multimedia presentations, group exercises, lectures, on line assignments, and open discussion.
Instructor: Patricia Prewitt Coble
Office Number: Spring Creek Campus K237
Office Hours: By Appointment Tuesdays and Thursdays
Contact Information:
Office Phone: 972.881.5759
Division Office: 972.881.5800
Cell Phone: 972.722.6253
Email (preferred method of contact): [email protected]
Class Meeting Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Class Meeting Location: Spring Creek Campus
S20 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Room I202
S23 2:30 pm – 3:45 pm Room I229
S24 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm Room I229
See above
Textbook (and websites):
Myers, D. (2010). Psychology 9th edition. New York: Worth Publishers.
ISBN: 1-4292-1597-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-429-21597-8
A copy of the textbook will be on reserve in the library
Textbook Website (Registration required): http://bcs.worthpublishers.com/myers9e/
Coble Psychology Class Instructional Website: http://iws2.ccccd.edu/pcoble
Supplies: Course textbook, student ID, library card, scantron forms, folder or small binder for
portfolio, sharpened pencils, paper.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be
able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the history of psychology and its development.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific methods used to study behavior and
mental processes.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic vocabulary of psychology.
4. Describe the basic theories of psychology, how they are used, and their current status in
the discipline.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of basic process such as motivation, learning, emotions,
group processes, personality, and human development.
6. Demonstrate an appreciation for the uniqueness of the individual.
7. Demonstrate a respect for cultural differences in the human experience.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of how to apply the above to every day life.
Course Requirements:
1. Class attendance and participation.
2. Reading of all assigned materials.
3. Completion of exams and projects.
Method of Evaluation:
Class Attendance and Participation: Weekly in class documented activities are completed and
reviewed and are to be organized into a “participation portfolio” that will be turned in at the end
of the semester. These activities will be worth between 5–10 points. The total number of points
you can earn is 100. Designated on your psychology course calendar plan as “class
participation and activities for portfolio”. Approximately 14.3% of final grade.
Assignments: In addition to required textbook reading, out of class interactive reading
assignments include online activities (or approved alternative) that are submitted on line weekly!
Designated on your course calendar plan as “homework assignments”. Approximately 14.3% of
final grade.
Exams: There will be 4 exams each worth 100 points toward the final grade.
Exams will consist of multiple-choice questions and short answer questions. Designated on your
course calendar plan as “exam”. Each exam is approximately 14.3% of final grade
Psychology News Reports: This semester long project explores current events and current
research related to psychology and connects it to topics in your textbook. In addition to
expanding your knowledge and understanding of psychology, the project promotes continuous
development and use of skills in evaluating different sources of information, reading, writing,
speaking, critical thinking, collaborating, and other skills. Project instructions are provided in
writing on a separate form, verbally in class, and digitally on the instructional web site.
Designated on your course calendar plan as “Psychology in the News”. The total project earns
approximately 14.3% of your grade.
Alternative Assessments: Some opportunities to earn extra credit are posted on the
instructional web site: iws2.ccccd.edu/pcoble. Additional opportunities will only be announced
in class! Up to 70 points can be earned! Your final course grade may increase up to one letter
grade based on these alternative assessment opportunities.
Grading (points available):
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
Exam #4
Assignments
Participation Portfolio
Project (Psychology in the News)
Alternative Assessment
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
70
A = 630 pts and over
B = 560 – 629 pts
C = 490 – 559 pts
D = 420 – 489 pts
F = <419 pts
Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend each class session.
The last day to withdraw is October 16, 2009. Students who decide to not complete the course
are responsible for officially withdrawing themselves from the course; failure to do so will result
in a performance grade of "F".
Religious/Holiday days: Please refer to the current Collin Student Handbook
ADA Statement:
It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This college will adhere to al applicable
federal, state and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s
responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD:
972.881.5950) in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations.
Academic Ethics: The College District may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student
accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements,
acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the
submission as one’s own work material that is not one’s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve,
but is not limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of
annotated texts or teacher’s editions, and/or falsifying academic records.
Plagiarism is the use of an author’s words or ideas as if they were one’s own without giving
credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.
Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an
examination, illicitly obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer or Internet
files, using someone else’s work for the assignments as if it were one’s own, or any other
dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course.
Collusion is intentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty,
including but not limited to, providing a paper or project to another student; providing an
inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate during an examination;
removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.
At a minimum, the consequence of academic dishonesty may result in a “zero” grade on the
particular assignment or test and a report to the Dean of Students.
Frequently asked Questions:
Can electronic devices be used in the classroom?
Electronic devices may be used in the classroom to enhance learning of the day’s psychology
topic. If you plan to use electronic devices in the classroom you will be assigned to seating that
will complement the use of the device for you as well as minimize distraction to others. Playing
games, text messaging, listening to music, using cell phones, etc would not be considered as
appropriate use of an electronic device in a learning environment. Please turn off the audio
features of these devices before you enter the classroom. Violation of appropriate use of devices
will immediately disallow your use of them in this class for the rest of the semester.
How do you handle disruptive students?
The classroom is a scholarly environment and students are expected to behave accordingly.
Expression of ideas, thoughts, opinions, etc. is encouraged, but has to be done in a and
respectful manner. Students who express willful disrespect towards their classmates or the
instructor may be asked to leave the classroom.
Do I have to type my work?
Semester reports, reaction papers, extra credit reports are all required to be ‘typed’. Typed
papers should be double spaced, one inch margins, 12 pt times roman or arial font.
What if I have to leave class early?
If you must leave class early, please let me know before class starts. Also sit close to the door so
that you do not disrupt class (or me) when you leave. Thank you for your respect!
Fall 2009 Psychology Course Calendar (subject to change):
*Instructions for Assignments are given verbally in class and digitally online at the instructional website: http://iws2.ccccd.edu/pcoble
Activities are conducted in class, handouts and instructions are passed out in class.
Week Number
Week of:
Classroom Topics and Exam
Dates
Reading Assignment Myers
Psychology 9e
Class Participation and
Activities for Portfolio
Homework Assignments
1
Orientation
Prologue
-Syllabus
-Student Questionnaire
- Syllabus and Instructional Web Site Quiz
www.iws2.ccccd.edu/pcoble
Aug 24
-Course Design & Mgmt.
-Your Assignments
-Navigating the course web sites
-Preview of Psychology
Overview
Introducing Psychology
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Aug 31
Sept 7
Psychology’s history,
perspectives, and enduring
issues
Chapter 4Nature, Nurture and
Human Diversity
-Identifying Perspectives
Psychological Science and
Research Methods
Chapter 1Thinking Critically with
Psychological Science
Neuropsychology
Chapter 2 - The Biology of
Mind
-Research terminology
-Identifying types of
research
-Designing research
studies
-Brain Users Primer
Sept 14
Myers Psychology 9e Website
www.worthpublishers.com/myers9e
Registration verification –
Take Prologue Web Quiz
PsychSim Tutorial
Descriptive Statistics
PsychSim Tutorial
Mind Reading Monkeys
STUDY for next week’s exam 1
Tues -Exam One
Sept 21
Thurs-Thinking
Consciousness
Sept 28
Sensation and Perception
Oct 5
Learning
Chapter 9– Thinking* *pp.
369- 382
Chapter 3 –
Consciousness and the
Two-Track Mind
Chapter 6-Sensation and
Perception
Chapter 7- Learning
Oct 12
-Psychology News
Group Critique
Group Photo Shoot
Sleep
Begin Psychology in the News Report 1 Written
-Personal examples of
Sensation Principles
PsychSim Tutorial
Visual Illusions
-Peer review
Psychology in the News
Report 1
Presentations
-Classical and Operant
Conditioning worksheets
PsychSimTutorial
Helplessly Hoping
report and presentation due Oct 8
PsychSim Tutorial
Your Mind on Drugs
STUDY for next week’s exam 2
9
Tues- Exam Two
Oct 19
10
11
Oct 26
Thurs -Theories of
Development:
Developmental Issues
Cognitive Development
Social Development
Chapter 5 – Developing
Through the Life Span*
*Cognitive Development
*Social Development
Personality Development
& Individual Differences
Chapter 9 –
Personality
Motivation and Emotion
Chapter 12 – Emotions,
Stress, and Health
Also see pg. 412
Emotional Intelligence
Chapter 8 -Memory
Nov 2
Memory
12
13
14
15
Nov 30
16
Dec 7
Human Nature Debate
Begin Psychology in the News Report 2
Written report and presentation due Nov 2
-Case Study
-Defense Mechanisms
-Hierarchy of Needs
-Locus of Control
-Peer review
Psychology in the News
Report 1
Presentations
Interactive Notes
Nov 9
Personality Trait Assessment
www.outofservice.com/bigfive
PsychSim Tutorial
All Stressed Out
PsychSim Tutorial
Iconic Memory
STUDY for next week’s exam 3
Begin Psychology in the News Report 3
Chapter 16 - Social
Psychology* pp679 -691
Film Analysis
Psychological Disorders
Chapter 14- Psychological
Disorders
Thanksgiving
PsychSim Tutorial
Mystery Client
Psychological Disorders and
Therapy
Chapter 15Therapy
*Portfolios due*
STUDY for next week’s exam 4
Tues-
Exam Three
Nov 16
Nov 23
Exam Four
S20 TUES; 1-3pm
S23 THURS; 2:30-4:30
S24 TUES; 4 – 6pm
Written report due Nov. 30
Psychology in the News
Report 3 due