Instructor: Dr. E.W. Moultrie Tele: (386) –481-2594
Office: Ranslow Hall Rm 3 Email: Moultrie@cookman.edu
Web Site: http://www.cookman.edu/faculty/moultrie Office hours: MWF11am-12noon, T,Th 1pm-3pm
or by appointment
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Required Text: Sigelman, Carol & Rider, Elizabeth (2006) Lifespan Human Development (5th Ed). New York: Thomson.
Optional: Rider, Elizabeth (2006) Study Guide for Lifespan Human Development (5th Ed). New York: Thomson.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course provides an examination of human development across the lifespan from conception to death including the integration of the biological, cognitive and social processes which influence human behavior. 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.
Prerequisite: PS 230 or a General Psychology course
Course goals and objectives :
Students are expected meet the following in this course:
TEACHING STRATEGIES:
This course will be taught with an emphasis on using mini-lecture, class discussions, audiovisual presentations and experiential exercises in an effort to address different learning styles (auditory, visual and kinesthetic)
COURSE GROUND RULES:
Students are expected to :
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance:----- All students are required to maintain regular classroom attendance per the college regulations. In addition, students missing, 4 consecutive classes before midterm or more than 10% of the total number of classes by October 15, 2006 will be dropped from the course. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class and is taking into consideration for bonus points.
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 discussions. Class participation is taken into consideration in grading for bonus points. Sometimes our discussions will touch upon various sensitive and personal topics so again, please be considerate and respectful of each other’s perspectives, experiences and feelings.
Textbook/Readings: You are expected to have a copy of the textbook and are required to read ALL assigned readings 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. (I will but a copy of the text on reserve at the library)
Written Assignments: are due at the beginning of the class period for which they have been assigned. They are to be APA format, typed, 12 point font, double spaced, using paragraph format. Each assignment title page 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 college catalog (2004-2006) and your student handbook. ( see below)
· Life Summary – You will prepare at minimum a 2 page typewritten summary of your life. There is no right or wrong way to write the summary. However, you will be graded on your thoroughness and ability to describe your life process and development. The SUMMARY is due Sept 6, 2006
· Article Reviews: You will choose one research journal study on a topic that relates directly to specific aspect of developmental psychology only. You will write a minimum 3 full page review that consists of a summary (minimum 1full pg) and a critique (minimum 2 full pgs) from an academic/professional periodical. The review must be APA format and typed as stated above. You may choose from some of the periodicals listed below or other recognized peer reviewed journals that would address human development . You can not use newspaper articles, magazine articles or book reviews. If you are not sure about the study you selected, please contact the instructor. The Journal Review Guideline is located on my website for you to download. These reviews will be graded on 100% scale. Due date is on or before – October 16, 2006
· Video Reviews: you will view various videos covering the stages of life – infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, early & middle adulthood, late adulthood. A form to evaluate these videos are available to download from my website. Please bring them to class when the video is presented. I will announce the viewing dates in class. Video Review Form 1 ; Video Review Form 2; Video Review Form 3 ; Video Review Form 4; Video Review Form 5; Video Review Form 6
Movie Reviews: we will be viewing in class 2 movies that deal with various issues human development - " Losing Isaiah" and "David's Mother". You will write a 4 full page review addressing the major developmental issues, theories and/or concepts depicted in the movie. These are not to be storyline reviews. You must provide support for your statements using and citing information from the textbook and the relevant chapters. Please download the Movie Review Form1.and Form 2
Tests: ------------Tests are designed to be learning exercises and are based upon assigned readings, video presentations, class assignments and lectures. Five (5) TESTS, and a FINAL EXAM are administered during the semester. 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 (2004-2006) and your student handbook.
Makeup tests, assignments, etc will be given only for written medical, legal and official college excused absences. If it is an emergency please provide proof otherwise you will not be permitted to makeup tests or assignments. Please review the college 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 or assignment. This too is in the college catalog. All makeup exams will be given at the end of the semester.
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 (2004-2006) 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.
Grades: Course grades are calculated as an average of your scores on the tests and written assignments and the final exam. Grading will be per college 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 test grades
Bonus Points: ------ They may be earned by presenting an oral review of your written review that you are required to submitted. Volunteering to present these reviews must be done within the 1st month of class by listing your name on the sign up sheet when it is circulated in class. The oral presentation is worth 10 points. Other opportunities to earn bonus points will include observation of children, the elderly, and adolescents in various local agencies. These and other possibilities will be announced in class and are at the discretion of the instructor. If bonus points are earned, they will be averaged in with your overall grade.
THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS, OUTLINE, TOPICS AND TESTS DATES ARE SUBJECT CHANGE DURING THE SEMSTER.--- THESE CHANGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS AND POSTED ON MY WEB SITE. ---IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK FOR CHANGES IN THE CLASS SCHEDULE IF YOU MISS CLASS!!
COURSE OUTLINE
Part 1
Course overview
Chapter 1 – Understanding Life-Span Human Development.
Chapter 3 – Genes, Environment & Development
Chapter 4 – Prenatal Development & Birth
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Part 2
Chapter 5 –Physical Self
Chapter 7 – Cognition
Chapter 8 – Memory & Information Processing
Test 2 --- Tue, October 24, 2006
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Part 3
Chapter 9 – Intelligence & Creativity
Chapter 10– Language & Education
Chapter 11- Self & Personality
Test 3 --- Tue, November 9, 2006
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Part 4
Chapter 12 – Gender Roles & Sexuality
Chapter 13 - Social Cognition & Moral Development
Chapter 14 – Attachment & Social Relationships
Chapter 15 – Social & Personality Development in Middle Adulthood
Test 4 --- November 28, 2006
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Part 5
Chapter 15 – The Family
Chapter 16 – Developmental Psychopathology
Chapter 17 – The Final Challenge: Death & Dying
Test 5 --- December 7, 2006
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Final Exam ---December 12, 2006
If you have access to the Internet you can view this syllabus online at my web site listed above or just go the Bethune-Cookman College web site look for faculty pages locate my name and click it on.
If you have any questions about your grades or performance in class please let me know. If you are not doing well in class I will speak to you about it. 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.
I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO STUDY IN GROUPS OR WITH A PARTNER!!!
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.socialpsychology.org/cultural.htm (Cultural Psychology Links)
http://neuroguide.com/index.html (Neuropsychology research)
http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/GovPubs/PSYCVIOL.HTM (Psychoactive Substances & Violence)
http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/index.shtml (Human Intelligence)
http://www.thebody.com (the Body – An Aids and HIV Information Resource)
SUGGESTED READING
Adler, T. (1993). Bad mix: Combat stress, decisions, APA Monitor, March, p.1
Anderson, J.A. (1992). Problem solving and learning. American Psychologist, 48, 35-44.
Archer, J. (1991). The influence of testerone on human aggression. British Journal of Psychiatry, 82, 1-28.
Babcock, R. & Salthouse, T. (1990) Effects of increased processing demands on age differences in working memory. Psychology and Aging, 5, 421-428.
Baron, R.A. & Richardson, D.R. (1992). Human aggression (2nd ed.). New York: Plenum.