Fall 2016 Course Syllabi

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Textbook(s):
Recommended (Not Required): Myers, D. (2010). Psychology, 9th Ed. New York: Worth Publishers.
Course Requirements:
• Exams (4 exams (non-cumulative), each worth 50 points) 200 points
• Quizzes (10 quizzes, each worth 5 points) 50 points
• Term Paper 50 points
Total: 300 points
A 270 and above
B 240-269
C 210-239
D 180-209
F 179 and below
Major Assignments:
• Exams: There will be 4, non-cumulative, exams throughout the semester worth 50 points each. Exams will
cover information presented in class and from the textbook. Each exam will consist of 50 multiple choice
questions worth 1 point each.
• Quizzes: Ten (10) quizzes will be given randomly throughout the semester. Each quiz will be worth 5 points,
and will vary in nature (e.g., short answer, multiple choice, matching). Quizzes cannot be made up under any
circumstances. These quizzes will cover material presented in the week’s readings and lectures.
• Term Paper: Each student will complete a term paper covering a psychological theory or concept covered in
class. Students should provide the history of the theory or concept, as well as cite current research that utilizes the
theory or concept. The term paper will be written in APA style and should be between 2-4 pages (double-spaced).
An informational lecture and discussion over APA style, as well as paper requirements, will be given after the
first exam.
Tentative Course Outline:
Week Date Day Topic Chapter
Week 1 8/24
8/26
Wednesday
Friday
Class Introduction
Thinking Critically with Psych. Science 1
Week 2 8/29
8/31
9/2
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Thinking Critically with Psych. Science
Biology of the Mind
Biology of the Mind
1
2
2
Week 3 9/5
9/7
9/9
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Labor Day (No Class)
Biology of the Mind
Consciousness and the Mind
2
3
Week 4 9/12
9/14
9/16
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Consciousness and the Mind
Consciousness & Mind/Nature & Nurture
Nature, Nurture, Human Diversity
3
3 & 4
4
Week 5 9/19
9/21
9/23
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Nature, Nurture, Human Diversity
Review
Exam #1
4
1-4
1-4
Week 6 9/26
9/28
Monday
Wednesday
Paper/APA Discussion
Developing Through the Life Span 5