Psych 100 (62422) Syllabus

Course Syllabus: 
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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Satisfies AA degree/transfer requirements in Plans A, B, & C
Instructor Information
Name: Kristen Hernandez, M.A. Office Location: None
Contact: Email only Email: Hernandez_Kristen@sac.edu
Spring 2019 Class: Psychology 100 (3 Units)
Section: __________ Class_________
Student Drop-In Hours By Appointment Only
Students have several ways of contacting the instructor. However, the instructor will not return emails or phone calls on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. When you contact the instructor via email include the appropriate Subject header and include class and name. COURSE DESCRIPTION Addresses principles of research, perception, development, learning, motivation, emotion, and abnormal behavior. Emphasizes application of psychological principles to personal adjustment.
COURSE MATERIALS
• Textbook: Grison & Gazzaniga (2017) 2nd Edition. Psychology in Your Life. Nortron. Students must bring textbook materials to class to participate in classroom activities. Textbook is also on reserve at the library.
• Scantrons for exams will be provided by instructor
• Small Blue Book for short answer questions.
WEB ENHANCED COURSE
Many documents, activities, and assignments that will require access to the internet. In many cases, class documents, quizzes, exams, and supplemental materials can only be accessed through the internet and WILL NOT be given out in class.
IN-CLASS PARTICIPATION
Activities assigned in class consist of individual and group work. These activities may be used for class discussions and serve as study aids. To receive credit for these activities you must attend and participate the day the activity is assigned. NO EARLY OR LATE IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES-no exceptions. Students who do not show up to class or who "forget" to turn in these assignments will lose points.
Exams
Each exam consists of multiple choice and short answer questions relating to the textbook and lecture material. Students will need to purchase a small Blue Book and a number two pencil to complete the exams. The scantron will be provided by the instructor.
Exams cannot be rescheduled (i.e. taken early). Students that miss an exam due to a verified (i.e. provide appropriate documentation) illness or emergency may have an opportunity to a make-up a test WITH a penalty. If a student misses an exam, regardless of the reason, they will have one week to make-up the exam and if the exam is not taken within this time period they lose this opportunity and will receive zero credit. There are no make-up exams after the last day of the class. There are no early or late exams given for any other excuse, including job related issues.
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Textbook Chapters
Week
Chapter/Topic
Notes
1
2/12-2/14
Ch. 1 World of Psychology Lecture
Introductions/Syllabus review- day 1
Complete Ch. 1 Quiz
2
2/19-2/21
Ch. 2 Biology in Psychology- Lecture
Complete Ch. 2 Quiz
3
2/26-2/28
Ch. 3 Consciousness- Lecture
Complete Ch. 3 Quiz
Review for Exam 1
4
3/5-3/7
Exam 1 (covers Ch. 1-3)
Ch. 4 Developmental/Lifespan- Lecture- (Thursday)
Great Job! Exam 1 completed!!
5
3/12-3/14
Ch. 4 Developmental/Lifespan- Lecture
Ch. 5 Sensation/Perception- Lecture
APA Paper Prompt Uploaded to Canvas
Complete Ch. 4 Quiz
6
3/19-3/21
Ch. 6 Learning- Lecture
Complete Ch. 5 Quiz
Complete Ch. 6 Quiz
Review for Exam 2
7
3/26-3/28
Exam 2 (covers Ch. 4-6)
APA Paper Review/Lecture- Thursday
Great Job! Exam 2 completed!!
8
4/2-4/4
Ch. 7 Memory- Lecture
4/4-last day to turn in extra credit
Complete Ch. 7 Quiz
Ch. 1
Intro: World of Psychology
Ch. 2
Role of Biology in Psychology
Ch. 3
Consciousness
Ch. 4
Lifespan Development
Ch. 5
Sensation and Perception
Ch.6
Learning
Ch.7
Memory
Ch. 8
Thinking and Intelligence
Ch. 9
Motivation/Emotion
Ch. 11
Health & Well Being
Ch. 12
Social Psychology
Ch.13
Self and Personality
Ch. 14
Psychological Disorders
Ch. 15
Psychological Treatments
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9 SPRING BREAK!
NO SCHOOL!! Oh yeah!
Have Fun! Be Safe!
10
4/16-4/18
Ch. 8 Thinking/Intelligence- Lecture
Complete Ch. 8 Quiz
11
4/23-4/25
Ch. 9 Motivation & Emotion- Lecture
APA Paper Due- 4/25
Complete Ch. 9 Quiz
12
4/30-5/2
Ch. 11 Health & Well Being- Lecture
Complete Ch. 11 Quiz
Review for Exam 3
13
5/7-5/9
Exam 3 (covers Ch. 7-9 & 11)
Ch. 12 Social Psychology- Lecture (Thursday)
Great Job! Exam 3 completed!!
Complete Ch. 12 Quiz
14
5/14-5/16
Ch. 13 Self & Personality- Lecture
Complete Ch. 13 Quiz
15
5/21-5/23
Ch. 14 Psychological Disorders- Lecture
Complete Ch. 14 Quiz
16
5/28-5/30
Ch. 15 Psychological Treatments- Lecture
Complete Ch. 15 Quiz
Review for Exam 4
17
6/4-6/6
Exam 4-Tuesday (covers Ch. 12-15)
Final Day of Class
Great Job! Exam 4 completed!!
Inspirational Quote Presentations, Potluck
Exam dates are TENTATIVE (i.e. not final) and may change throughout the course of the semester given time constraints, overall class progress, and class projects. The instructor will give the most precise dates as soon as possible. It is not the instructor's responsibility if a student cannot attend class to take an exam due to a change in the exam schedule.
Chapter Quizzes
Quizzes must be completed in class and cannot be made up after the deadline. Each quiz consists of multiple choice questions relating to the textbook and lecture. Quiz structure is tentative. Instructor will announce confirmation in class.
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
There will be one writing assignment assigned this semester. The writing assignment may involve library research and will require critical analysis and/or application of a specific topic selected by the instructor. The assignment must follow APA (American Psychological Association) format as defined by the instructor.
Papers that do not conform to these standards will be given back with no credit and may incur late penalties. Late papers are marked off ten percentage points each day it is late beginning at the START of class on the due date. If a writing assignment is late the student forfeits any secondary revision assignments for that paper and all points associated with the revision. Late papers will not be accepted after one week from the original due date and the student loses all points associated with the paper.
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Tentative Grade Point Distribution
Exam 1 100pts _____
Chapter Quizzes Chapter 1____/___
Chapter 2____/___
Chapter 3____/___
Chapter 4____/___
Chapter 5____/___
Chapter 6____/___ Chapter 7____/___ Chapter 8____/___ Chapter 9____/___ Chapter 11____/____ Chapter 12____/____ Chapter 13____/____ Chapter 14____/____ Chapter 15____/____
Exam 2 100pts _____
Exam 3 100pts______
Exam 4 100 pts_____
Extra Credit 35pts _______
Paper 100pts _____
Inspiration 75pts _____
Attendance 50pts _____
You Can Do IT!!!
total* pts _____
Grade Equivalent
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89.9%
C = 70% - 79.9%
D = 60% - 69.9%
F = 0% - 59.9%
Grand Total* ______/ 600 pts_
*Note: the grand total points may fluctuate during the semester and only represents an initial estimate of the total course points. The instructor reserves the right to adjust the points system.
total pts ______
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to have completed the assigned reading for each class meeting and be prepared to discuss the reading material. The in-class activities are also considered class participation. If a student misses more than 10% of class time (4.8 hrs) the instructor may drop the student without notification.
Arriving late to class will count as absences unless the student informs the instructor after class. Any course work missed because of tardiness or absence will result in lost points. It remains the student’s responsibility to withdraw from the class if that is his or her intention. Failure to withdraw from the class will result in a final grade calculated on the basis of total points earned. The last day to withdraw from this course with a “W” is listed in the class schedule: _2/12 and not owe fees and not receive a "W" grade
EXTRA CREDIT: There is one planned opportunity for extra credit and may be more however instructor will notify if an opportunity comes up. This is worth 35 points. Many should be available on Netflix or Amazon Prime. Opportunity: watch an approved psychology related film and write a 2-page double spaced response outlining the following:
1. Why did you choose to watch this film? What interested you?
2. What thoughts did you have about the film prior to watching?
3. What thoughts do you have now after watching?
4. What did you learn about mental health from viewing this film?
5. How might the general public perceive mental health after viewing this film?
6. Consider the material we have covered in class, what content did you see present in the film and provide examples.
Approved Films:
• Wonder (Amazon Prime)
• The Standford Prison Experiment (Netflix)
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• Temple Grandin (Amazon Prime)
• Walking Man (Amazon Prime)
• Bipolarized (Amazon Prime)
• To the Bone (Netflix)
• The Fundamentals of Caring (Netflix)
• Amy (Netflix)
• Milk (Netflix)
• Megan Leavy (Amazon Prime)
• Hey Diddle Diddle (Amazon Prime)
PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
As a courtesy, please make sure all portable electronic devices do not interrupt classroom environment. Please do not use these devices while in class, especially during exams. Please see me if you wish to take electronic notes (i.e. use a laptop). Using a laptop for any activity not related to course is not allowed.
TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS
DO NOT EMAIL CLASS WORK. All assignments must be turned in hardcopy form in class or in the instructor's mailbox (in the Admissions & Records building with time stamp) or directly to the instructor.
LATE WORK
Late papers are accepted with penalty and only within one week after the original deadline. Late papers will not be accepted after one week from the original due date and the student loses all points associated with the assignment. Take into consideration the use of technology (e.g. internet, printers, computers) when completing class work. In other words, anticipate technological delays and complete class work ahead of time. Procrastination is not an excuse and for this class is defined as attempting to complete work within 24 hours prior to the due date. If a writing assignment is late the student forfeits any secondary revision assignments for that paper and all points associated with the revision. No late work is accepted after the last class meeting.
PEER-REVIEW Certain in-class work and homework may be peer-reviewed. It is important to provide honest and sincere feedback in the form of constructive criticism. To ensure participation from each student do not write down anything that you are not willing to share with the class (e.g. traumatic memories or events etc). These activities are graded as part of the participation score. For example, so long as students show their work their individual contribution credit is awarded.
ORAL Participation
There are several activities where the instructor may ask students to discuss related materials and be able to share that information with classmates. Students must be prepared to present that information to other students as well as the class as a whole if needed.
Academic accommodations
Your success in this course is important to me. Santa Ana College and I are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability that may have some impact on your ability to do well in this course, I encourage you to speak with me as soon as possible. Also, please contact Disabled Student Programs & Services so that we can all collaborate on your
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classroom accommodations in a timely manner. DSP&S is located in The Village VL-203, and their phone number is 714-564-6264. The DSP&S office requires documentation of your disability in order to receive reasonable accommodations. If you do not have documentation, they will work with you to acquire it. I look forward to supporting you to meet your learning goals.
Course objectives 1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research methods, core empirical findings, and historic trends in psychology. 2. Recognize and understand the impact of diversity on psychological research, theory and application, including (but not limited to): age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, socio-economic status, disability, and sexual orientation. 3. Understand and apply psychological principles to personal experience and social and organizational settings. 4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and information competence as applied to psychological topics.
College Mission Statement
The mission of Santa Ana College is to be a leader and partner in meeting the intellectual, cultural, technological, and workforce development needs of our diverse community. Santa Ana College provides access and equity in dynamic learning environment that prepares students for transfer, careers and lifelong intellectual pursuits in a global community
Psychology Department Mission Statement
The Psychology Department offers a variety of courses and enrichment opportunities designed to prepare students for transfer to, and be competitive at, four-year colleges and universities, provide further awareness and training in the many professions of psychology and increase students' understanding of themselves and their socially diverse world.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Anyone caught cheating or using someone else’s work as his or her own (i.e. plagiarism) will receive zero points on the assignment in question and will have his or her name turned in to the Division Dean and Dean of Student Activities for further disciplinary action. The following information is the student’s first formal advisement of plagiarism:
Santa Ana College Psychology Department Statement of Ethics
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is the act of presenting the words, work, or opinions of someone else as if they were the original work of the submitter. These may be the product of another student or a professional writer or be from any source whether the author is known or unknown, i.e., encyclopedia, magazine, textbook, or models used by instructors.
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and is also a breach of copyright laws in the case of published works.
As the purpose of taking college classes is to learn what one does not know, it is only logical and ethical to refrain from “taking the easy way out” by using someone else’s work as a substitute for one’s own.
Students should be conscientious in acknowledging their debt to whatever source in a footnote, parenthesis, or other appropriate documentation whether in a paper, oral presentation, or exam.
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Unintentional plagiarism sometimes occurs when students attempt to paraphrase without adequately restating the passage n “other words” using their own style not that of the original. Psychology instructors have illustrations of acceptable paraphrasing for your review and instruction is given at all levels of composition on appropriate paraphrasing and source citing. Faculty will work with students to eliminate problems associated with unintentional plagiarism. The department’s major concern is with intentional plagiarism when a student has obviously submitted work not his/her own.
Therefore, in accordance with the Board of Trustees policy on student conduct, the Psychology Department will respond to deliberate plagiarism in the following manner:
➢ WARNING: Distribution of this statement of ethics to all students in Psychology classes constitutes official notification of department policy.
➢ First Offense -- REPRIMAND: Failing grade on the assignment in question. Written reprimand for violating district rules (Unethical Conduct Report). Copies of the report will be sent to the Humanities & Social Sciences Division Dean, Dean of Students, and the student.
➢ Second Offense -- DISCIPLINARY ACTION: Referral to Dean of Students for possible removal, suspension, or expulsion. Filing of a second Unethical Conduct Report.
OTHER UNETHICAL CONDUCT
Other unethical conduct – cheating on exams, stealing tests, removing unauthorized material from classrooms/labs, or otherwise disregarding established classroom procedures – will be referred to the Dean of Students and a written report filed with both the Humanities & Social Sciences Division and the office of the Dean of Students.
The Psychology Department’s goal is to provide quality instruction for students who are dedicated in improving their language skills. Unethical conduct is unacceptable. The Psychology Department faculty has agreed upon this statement and upon their willingness to enforce it.

Course Description:  See Catalog

Textbook Information:  See Syllabus