Introduction to Psychology Syllabus
PSY 201 - Summer 2010
Required Text: Schacter, D.L., Gilbert, D.T., & Wegner, D.M. (2009). Psychology. New York, NY: Worth. ISBN: 978-0-7167-5215-8
Objectives: This course represents an introduction to the concepts, principles, and problems basic to the understanding of behavior. It is heavily experimental, in that we will not only discuss these ideas, but the research from which these ideas were derived.
The course will have both a theoretical and a practical emphasis. On the theoretical side, you are expected to be able to identify and explain concepts presented in class and in assigned readings. On the practical side, you are expected to show how these various concepts and principles can be applied to everyday matters of human behavior.
Catalog
Description: A
survey of basic concepts and methods of psychology as a behavioral science and
seeks to develop an understanding of the individual and social forces that
influence and direct behavior. Prereq
for all other psychology courses.
This
is a UCC Course - meeting requirement
C2 -
C. The World: Enhancement of Cultural and Natural Awareness
C2. An understanding of individual development and social behavior
Students should know how individuals develop, interact, and organize themselves
in political, religious, social, and economic spheres.
They should understand the significance and vitality of social
organizations ranging from groups to institutions, and the role of the
individual within social environments.
Lecture
and Reading Outline:
This outline can be only an approximate guide, since the dates for
particular lecture topics can be only approximate and since material may be
added or deleted. The dates and
material for exams will be as listed, however, unless changes are absolutely
necessary. If changes affecting
exams are made, they will be announced in class as soon as possible.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Grades: Grades will be based on the results of six exams. Each exam will be worth 100 points. The final exam will NOT be cumulative. Tests will be composed of multiple choice questions. Final grades will be determined by the total number of points you have earned in the course.
Class
Sessions:
You are expected to attend class and be prepared to discuss the planned
topic. You are responsible for all
material covered in class and for any announcements made in class, regardless of
whether you attend. If you miss a
class, obtain a copy of lecture notes from someone in the class.
If you have trouble understanding any aspect of them, other than
legibility, come see me. I do NOT
give out my notes -- don’t ask.
Exams:
Each exam covers material presented in lecture and the textbook since the
previous test. You will need to read the
book AND come to class, one or the other will not suffice.
Students
may not retain copies of exam questions. Do
not arrive at an exam late; once anyone has finished the exam and left, no one
else may start the exam. Students caught cheating on exams, projects,
papers…will be dealt with severely, according to University regulations.
Please check out the plagiarism web sites on our site.
Plagiarism will result in a minimal penalty of a 0 for that item, a
maximum penalty of an F for the course and a recommendation for expulsion from
the university. If you are unsure
of the regulations, they can be found in your Bulletin under Student Rights and
Responsibilities.
Plagiarism: See notes under exams, but to complete this idea… According to the Bulletin (1999-2001), "Plagiarism is literary burglary…[and]…is a crime (p. 40)." Under Student Rights and Responsibilities (Bulletin, 1999-2001, p. 267-268), "the benchmarks of any great university are high academic standards for both teacher and student. For this reason truth and honesty are necessary to a university community. The University expects both students and faculty to adhere to these principles and to foster them daily." Regardless of the penalty, a record will be made of the incident, sent to the dean of your college and added to your file. Please do not make such a thoughtless mistake.