Bethune-Cookman University
Bethune-Cookman University
Tele: (386) –481-2594
Office: Ranslow Hall Rm 3 Email: Moultrie@cookman.edu
Web Site: http://www4.cookman.edu/faculty/moultrie Office hours: by appointment
Text: Plotnik, Rod & Kouyoumdjian, Haig (2008) Introduction to Psychology (8th Ed). New York: Thomson/Wadsworth.
Optional Multimedia Text/Study Guide: Psy-Trek CD-ROM
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides a survey of the major psychological concepts, methods, and problems in the study of behavior, thought and emotion. Some of the topics to be covered include the biological basis of behavior, sensation & perception, learning, motivation & emotion, memory, personality and development, behavior disorders and psychotherapy. The course is designed so that you will receive the information through assigned readings, lectures and video presentations. You are responsible for knowing this information. If there any changes in the topics to be covered, an announcement will be made in class and or on WEB CT.
Course Objectives/Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course you will::
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES & METHODS:
This course will be taught with using the mini-lecture, class discussions, audiovisual presentations and experiential exercises. Instructional methods will be employed to address different learning styles (i.e. visual, auditory and kinesthetic).
COURSE GROUND RULES:
Students are expected in class to :
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance:----- All students are required to maintain regular classroom attendance as per the university’s regulations. If you stop attending class it is your responsibility to drop the course, otherwise you will receive an “F” grade. If you miss more that 10 % of the classes before midterm, you will be dropped from the course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class and is taking into consideration for grading.
Participation:----- You are expected to participate in class discussions. You are to keep up with the readings, take notes from the lectures and audiovisual presentations so that you can participate in class . Class participation is taken into consideration in grading . You are to be respectful to other students and the instructor, as we will sometimes cover controversial topics. You are to maintain appropriate classroom etiquette and decorum.
Textbook/Readings: You are expected to have a copy of the textbook and are required to read ALL assigned readings by the dates specified on the course outline. You are responsible for ALL assigned readings, INCLUDING THOSE NOT DISCUSSED IN CLASS. It is your responsibility to keep up and to read the chapters as indicated on the syllabus. (A copy of the text will be on reserve at the library.)
Written Assignments: assignments are due at the beginning of the class period for which they have been assigned. They are to be typed, 12-point font, double-spaced, using paragraph format. Each assignment should include your name; date; title of assignment; course name, number and section. Please remember that you are required to adhere to the Academic Honesty policy in the university catalog (2006-2008) and your student handbook.
Tests: ------------Tests which will be given are designed to be learning exercises and are based upon assigned readings, video presentations, class assignments and lectures. Each test will be worth 100 pts. The tests may be a combination of multiple choice, true and false, fill-in-the-blank, essay and/or take-home. Again, remember that you are required to adhere to the Academic Honesty policy in the college catalog (2006-2008) and your student handbook.
Makeup tests, assignments, etc will be given only for written medical, legal and official college excused absences. In the case of an emergency, please provide the instructor with proof or you will not be permitted makeup the test or assignment. Please review the university catalog under the heading Academic Regulations. It is the student's responsibility to notify instructor in writing or email as early as possible that he/she knows that he/she will miss an exam. This too is in the university catalog. All makeup tests must be taken within one week after it has been given.
The final examination is cumulative (covers all semester material) and worth a total of 100 pts.
Academic Honesty: Bethune-Cookman College embodies a tradition of learning and scholarship that emphasizes conscientious, scholarly effort and a regard for the intellectual and academic contributions of others. This tradition stands at the foundation of most American institutions of higher education. This means more than just imparting knowledge and ideas but to instill in BCC students a sense of integrity about their academic work. Therefore, please remember that you are required to adhere to the Academic Honesty policy in the college catalog (2006-2008) and your student handbook.
Academic Dishonesty fall into 2 major categories:
Cheating:
· Copying or using cribnotes (a.k.a. cheat sheets) in examinations, homework, lab assignments or written works.
· Submitting papers done entirely or in part by another person
· Giving to or getting exam answers from another student
Plagiarism
· Representation of another person’s words or ideas as your own by not properly citing them such as the “mosaic” (patchwork of readings and snatches of phrases of others people’s word or ideas) or the “paraphrase” (where you restate someone else’s analysis or conclusion without proper citations or “padding” a bibliography or references with citation you never read.
The consequences for the discovery of academic dishonesty is contingent upon the severity and type. It will be forwarded to the Department Chair and Dean of Social Sciences for review. This can include a grade of “F” for the course or dismissal for the college.
Assessment/Evaluation/Grading scale: Course grades are calculated as an average of your scores on the regular tests (lowest regular test score dropped) and the final exam. Grading will be per university regulations: A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F = 0-59. Your midterm grade will be the average of the tests you have taken up to that point. If you miss a test due to an unexcused absence, you will receive a “0”. If you have an excused absence and miss the makeup, you will receive a “0”. In either case the “0” will be averaged in will all your tests grades. However, if the “0” is your lowest test grade at the end of the semester, it will be dropped. If your average is an “A” grade for all tests excluding bonus points and lowest dropped test, you do not have to take the Final Exam.
Bonus Points:------ The opportunity to earn bonus points will be announced in class . The offering of bonus points are at the discretion of the instructor. If bonus points are earned, they will be averaged in with your overall grade. You need approximately 5 bonus points to increase your overall average by one point. Some bonus points will be for in-class activities and can not be made up if you are absent regardless the reason.
THE COURSE OUTLINE, TOPICS AND TESTS DATES ARE SUBJECT CHANGE DURING THE SEMSTER.--- THESE CHANGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS.-IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK with your work/study group members FOR CHANGES IN THE CLASS SCHEDULE IF YOU MISS CLASS!!
COURSE OUTLINE
Section 1…………Video
Discovering Psychology------- Module 1........Writing assignment 1 due 1/16/08
Psychology & Science-------- Module 2.........Writing assignment 2 due 1/23/08
Test 1 --- Jan 28, 2008 **********************************************************************
Section 2…………Videos
Brain's Building Blocks------- Module 3..........Writing assignment 3 due 2/6/08
Nervous System---------------- Module 4
Drugs---------------------------- Module 8 (174-193pg)
Test 2 --- Feb 15, 2008 ***********************************************************************
Section 3 ……………. Video
Sensation------------------- Module 5
Test 3 --- Feb 29, 2008 ***********************************************************************
Section 4 ………Videos
Classical Conditioning------ Module 9 ..........Writing assignment 4 due 3/14/08
Operant & Cognitive-------- Module 10.........Writing assignment 5 due 3/21/08
Test 4 --- March 26, 2008 ***********************************************************************
Section 5 ………………Videos
Personality-------------------- Modules 19 & 20 ....Writing assignment 6 due 4/4/08
Health Psychology----------- Module 21
Abnormal Psychology------- Modules 22 & 23
Test 5 --- April 11, 2008 ***********************************************************************
Section 6………..Videos
Psychotherapy---------------- Module 24
Adolescence & Adulthood-- Module 18 (416-423)
Social Psychology----------- Module 25
Test 6 --- April 21, 2008 ***********************************************************************
Final Exam ---April 24,2008
I WILL PLACE YOU IN A STUDY GROUP OF 3 OR 4 STUDENTS !!!
If you have access to the Internet you can view this syllabus online at my above listed faculty web site. There also is an online study guide for each section to be covered. You can download and print them for your personal use.
If you have any questions about your grades or performance let me know. If you are not doing well in class I will speak to you about it or send you an email . If you need assistance in understanding the subject matter I will be glad to help you. True I am a Psychologist but I can not read your mind so please let me know if you are having problems with class or how much you enjoy the class.
Since 2/19/08
Bibliography/References/Resources
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Churchland, P.S. & Sejnowski, T.J. (1992). The computational brain. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press/Bradford Books.
Davison, G.C. & Neale, J.M. (1990). Abnormal Psychology (5th ed.). New York: Wiley.
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http://www.apa.org (American Psychological Association)
http://www.psychologicalscience.org (American Psychological Society)
http://www.abpsi.org ( The Association of Black Psychologists)
http://www.psych-central.com (Psychology Online Resource Central)
http://www.blackathlete.com/Psychology/psych020901.html (Black Sport Psychology)
http://www.socialpsychology.org/cultural.htm (Cultural Psychology Links)
http://neuroguide.com/index.html (Neuropsychology research)
http://webvision.med.utah.edu/anatomy.html (Anatomy of the Eye)
http://dragon.uml.edu/psych/illusion.html (Visual Illusions)
http://www.entusa.com Otolaryngology ( The Ear)
http://www.ear-anatomy.com (ear anatomy)
http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/GovPubs/PSYCVIOL.HTM ( Psychoactive Substances & Violence)
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/bandura.html (Learning Theory – Bandura)
http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/skinner.html Learning Theory - Skinner
http://www.bfskinner.org/index.asp
http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/index.shtml ( Human Intelligence)
http://www.ai.mit.edu (MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab)
http://www.thebody.com (the Body – An Aids and HIV Information Resource)