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TH 1108
Textbook(s):
Recommended (Not Required): Myers, D. (2010).
Psychology,
9
th
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 40 multiple choice
questions worth 1 point each, and two short answer questions worth 5 points each. All exams are closed book and
notes.
•
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 3-5 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
8/23
8/25
Tuesday
Thursday
Class Introduction
Thinking Critically with Psych Science
1
Week 2
8/30
9/1
Tuesday
Thursday
Biology of the Mind
Biology of the Mind
2
2
Week 3
9/6
9/8
Tuesday
Thursday
Consciousness and the Mind
Consciousness and the Mind
3
3
Week 4
9/13
9/15
Tuesday
Thursday
Nature, Nurture, Human Diversity
Nature, Nurture, Human Diversity/Review
4
4, 1-4
Week 5
9/20
9/22
Tuesday
Thursday
Exam #1
APA/Plagiarism and Paper Discussion
1-4
Week 6
9/27
9/29
Tuesday
Thursday
Developing Through the Life Span
Developing Through the Life Span
5
5
Week 7
10/4
10/6
Tuesday
Thursday
Sensation and Perception
Learning
6
7
Week 8
10/11
Tuesday
Learning/Memory
7-8