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Campus theme: Nature, Technology, and Beyond
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Students will be familiar with the technological tools used to investigate the mind and our
behavior.
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Students will be familiar with how nature influences our own (psychological) development.
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Students will use critical thinking to understand the importance of psychology now, and in the
future.
Classroom Policies:
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Participation
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Students are expected to come to class prepared and actively engage in class
discussion and activities. The classroom environment is open and harassment free, so please
engaged in discussion. Computers are NOT allowed in this seminar style class.
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Grades
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Grades in this class are based on participation in class discussions, and coming to class
prepared (i.e. reading the assigned readings and completing the diagnostic criteria requirements).
The instructor will notify the students of their pass/fail status during Week 5 and Week 13
(students should feel free to inquire about their status whenever they see fit).
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism (taking the ideas, thoughts, or language or someone else and passing them off as your own)
will not be tolerated in this class. If a student is suspected of plagiarizing, cheating, or not doing their
own work, the matter will be investigated. Any student who is found to engage in academic dishonesty
(including letting others cheat off of you) will receive an automatic “F” in the course. Additionally, the
incident will be reported to the appropriate University office and additional action may be taken.
Disabilities and Special Needs:
Please inform the instructor within the first week of classes if any assistance is required due to disabilities
or special needs.