Office hours: M-F 10 - 11 Location: IDC,
Rm 362 Phone 965-0581 x 2239
Course Overview: Psychology is the study of human behavior, mental
processes, and the factors that affect them. This foundation psychology
course surveys and explores the nature and nurture of human behavior, mental
processes, health and growth. The course will examine the major sub fields
of psychological inquiry and knowledge, beginning with the history, scientific
and biological foundation of psychology. Then, the psychological processes
of how individuals develop, function and vary within the context of society
will be examined in terms of the cognitive processes of human perception,
consciousness, learning, memory formation, thought and language, intelligence
and creativity. Individual psychology will then be examined in terms of
social psychology, motivational and emotional dynamics and personality
structure. The course concludes with a focus on clinical psychology and
psychotherapy. To serve as unifying theme to the course, emphasis will
be placed on applying psychological principles and practices for success
in college and life.
Required Text: Zimbardo, P.G. & Weber, A.L. (1997). Psychology
(2 nd ed.). New York: Longman.
Gram, P. , Weber, A. L. & Zimbardo, P. G. (1997). Study Guide and Work
Book. NY: Longman.
Launier, R. A. (1998). Psychology 100 Course Packet.
Course Requirements: Each student is expected to:
1. Acquire the text, SQ3R and learn the basics of each chapters, one
chapter per week; complete Study Guide assignments
2. Attend each class, fully & on time; sign-in, actively participate
in a responsible, cooperative and contributing manner.
3. Attain passing grades on all exams, written assignments and/or projects
as scheduled.
4. Act with mutual respect and courtesy to others.
5. Adhere to SBCC ethics of student conduct: "Standards of Student
Conduct."
Grades: based on total of 1000 points earned in 7 areas:
1. Project A: Study Guide Chapters Completed (10 pts x 14 chapters)
= 14 % = 140 points
2. Project B: 1 page summary of research participation; due mid March = 10 % = 100
3. Project C: 10-12 page term paper, or
a 7-9 pg. Service Learning report, = 25 % = 250 "
or a 10-12 page self-assessment for success analysis; due May
14
4. Two quizzes: 50 pts each; no make-ups = 10 % = 100 "
5. Mid-term (150 pts) and final (150 pts) exams. = 30 % = 300 "
6. Attendance, active participation, notes and contribution to the class = 10 % = 100 "
7. Instructor's discretion = 1 % = 10
(unexcused miss = -10 pt; after 5 misses, may
be dropped from class) total = 100 % = 1000 points
Grading Scale: Grade Earned = Points Attained 100% = 1000 pts
A = 900 -1000 B = 800-899 C =
700-799 D = 600 - 699 F = > 600 I = med. emer.
only
Week Beginning Chapter Lecture Focus Project Due Dates Exam Dates
Covered
One Jan. 21 Syllabus, Expectations & Psych.
Two Jan. 26 1 Mind, Behavior & Science
Three Feb. 2 2 Biopsychology
Four Feb. 9 2 Biopsychology
Five - Mon. off Feb. 16 H 3 States of Mind A (chaps 1, 2 & 3)
Quiz 1 - 3
Six Feb. 23 4 Psychological Development (Feb - 17/18)
Seven-Mon. off Mar. 2 5 Sensation & Perception
Eight Mar. 9 6 Learning & Remembering Project B 3/13
Nine Mar. 16 7 Cognitive Processes
Ten Mar. 23 Review for Midterm A (chaps 4,5,6, 7) Mid-Term (1-7)
Eleven-Week off Mar. 30 Spring Break
Twelve Apr. 6 8 Motivation & Emotion
Thirteen Apr. 13 9 Stress, Health & Well-Being
Fourteen Apr. 20 10 Personality A (chaps 8, 9 , 10) Quiz 8 - 10
Fifteen Apr. 27 11 Individual Differences (Apr - 27/28)
Sixteen May 4 12 Social Psychology Project C 5/14
Seventeen May 11 13 Psychopathology
Eighteen May 18 14 Psychotherapy A (chaps 11, 12, 13, 14)
Finals Week May. 27 - June 1 Finals Schedule Final (814)
MWF 8:00 class (F-May 29; 8:00) MW 11:00 class (F-May 29;
11:00) TT 8:00 class (S-May 30; 12:00)
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