PSY 110-001 Life Span Development Course Syllabus Department: Social and Behavioral Sciences Semester and Year: Fall 2011 Department Chair: Laura D. Hill, Ed.D.

Course Description PSY 110 Life Span Development

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 per week Lab Hours: 0 per week Prerequisites: ENG 075 Corequisites: None

Course Description This course provides an introduction to the study of human growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial aspects of development from conception to death. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span and apply this knowledge to their specific field of study. NOTE: This course DOES count as a general education course in Social/Behavioral Sciences for the A.A.S. and A.G.E. degrees ONLY. (1997 SU)

Faculty Information Professor/Instructor: Jackie Abell Office Location: Van Dusen 232 Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 MWF 12:00-12:30 TTH & By Appointment Telephone: 910.695.3912 Email: [email protected]

Major Course Goals Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have done the following: 1. Compared the life span perspective on development, including the history of the field, contemporary theories, and research strategies. 2. Identified the foundations of development, including an overview of biological and environmental influences. 3. Defined concepts devoted to prenatal development, birth, and the newborn baby. 4. Identified and studied the seven major age periods: infancy and toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood. 5. Compared the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development within each of the seven major age periods. 6. Examined issues related to death, dying, and bereavement. General Education Students who are successful in this course will improve in the following general education areas: Reading, writing, oral communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and cooperating with others.

Required Course Materials Textbooks HDEV. Spencer A. Rathus. 2nd ed. Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-111- 51982-7.

Grading Policies Grading Scale Your final grade will be based on the following scale using a total point system:  A=1000-900 points  B= 899-800 points  C= 799-700 points  D= 699-600 points  F= 599-0 points

Areas of Assessment Your final course grade will be based upon the following weights for categories of assessments:  Module Tests (5) 600 points  Short Quizzes & Assignments (5) 300 points  Attendance & Participation 100 points

Academic Integrity In addition to good academic performance, students should exhibit honesty and integrity. If there is any question that academic honesty and integrity are not honored, students may be required to redo assignments in the presence of an instructor-selected monitor. Proof of dishonesty, including plagiarism, will make students subject to disciplinary action. Please see the "SCC Policy Statements" below for more information.

Access/Disability Policy Please consult the "SCC Policy Statements" section below for more information.

Attendance Policies Because the college realizes that academic success is tied to regular attendance, students are expected to attend all class sessions, laboratories, and clinical experiences. Any student who violates the attendance policy of the course during the first eight weeks (or half-way through a summer session) of the semester may be required to drop the course. Any student who violates the attendance policy of the course during the last eight weeks of the semester may be required to withdraw from the course with a grade of "WP" or "FW," depending upon his or her grade in the course at the time of withdrawal. Students will not be charged when an absence is due to participation in an activity approved by the dean of instruction or the dean of student services.

As stated above, attendance is very important, and any absences from this class must be satisfactorily explained to the instructor. If there is no satisfactory explanation given to the instructor in a timely manner, each absence from class results in a deduction of 5 points from your Attendance grade. Remember, attendance is worth 100 out of 1000 points (10%) of your final grade in this class.

In addition, students are encouraged to be on time for class, as it is disruptive to arrive late. Please get approval from the instructor in advance if there is a conflict that necessitates coming to class late or leaving early. The instructor maintains the right to count 3 tardies as 1 absence.

Each student’s lowest Module Test grade will be dropped, therefore there will be no make- up tests. Each student’s lowest Short Quiz/Assignment grade will be dropped, therefore there will be no make-up quizzes/assignments.

The last test, Module 5 Test, will be given on the Final Exam Date, Thursday, December 8, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. Every student is required to take the Module 5 Test, and this grade will NOT be dropped.

Course Schedule This is an overview of the plan of study for this semester. More specific details for each module of study will be distributed in a separate “Schedule of Assignments” document.

 Module 1: History, Theory, Heredity, & Prenatal Development, Weeks 1-3  Module 2: Birth & Infancy, Weeks 4-6  Module 3: Early & Middle Childhood, Weeks 7-9  Module 4: Adolescence & Early Adulthood, Weeks 10-12  Module 5: Middle and Late Adulthood, Death & Dying, Weeks 13-16  Review for Final / Module 5 Test: Week 17

SCC Policy Statements

This page is a summary for students of various policies and services listed in the Sandhills Community College General Catalog. Updated December 12, 2010

 Academic Honesty. The college believes that the pursuit of knowledge requires honesty. Students are expected to act appropriately and deal honestly in all aspects of their interactions with the college and their academic work. The college will not tolerate dishonest acts such as copying the work of another; using unauthorized help, books, or notes on examinations or projects; or intentionally representing the work of another as one's own without proper reference (plagiarism). The consequences of academic dishonesty may vary according to circumstances. Actions that could be taken include, but are not limited to, the following: a failing grade for the work involved, failure in the course, or removal from the course. For additional information, please read "Academic Honesty" in the General Catalog.  Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. The college strives to provide an equal educational opportunity to all. In compliance with college policy and equal access laws, professors are available to discuss appropriate academic accommodations that may be required for a student with disabilities. Students requesting accommodations must contact the college disabilities coordinator in Student Services.  Annual Security Report. To comply with federal laws the college provides information about serious crimes that have occurred on campus during the last three years. Copies of the Campus Crime Statistics Report and Annual Security Report may be obtained by contacting the main campus switchboard (910-692-6185) or the director of the Hoke Center (910-875-8589). The information can also be found on the college's Security & Emergencies website.  Attendance. Because the College realizes that academic success is tied to regular attendance, students are expected to attend all class sessions, laboratories, and clinical experiences. Each course syllabus will describe the attendance policy for the course, including any permitted absences. Please consult the "Academic Polices and Procedures" section of the General Catalog.  Classroom Conduct. Faculty and students at Sandhills Community College — on the main campus or off-campus locations, including online — have the right to an instructional environment that is conducive to study, thought, and full concentration on study topics. Student behavior that threatens such an environment and disrupts learning and teaching activities — including unauthorized use of technology (e.g., cell phones, computers, hand-held devices) — will not be tolerated and will be subject to disciplinary actions, including removal from a course or program or denial of admission to a course or a program. For additional information, please read "Student Conduct" in the General Catalog.  Computer Use. The college expects and requires ethical and responsible behavior of individuals using information resources, which include computers and the college network and Internet capabilities. Individuals using these resources must abide by the college's Acceptable Use Policy, which requires respecting intellectual property rights, protecting private information, refraining from accessing inappropriate or offensive information, and ensuring open access to available resources.  Student Grievance Procedure. The college assures Sandhills students that their grievances will be considered fairly, rapidly, and in a non-threatening atmosphere. Any student who feels unfairly treated may follow the "Student Grievance Procedure, described in detail in the General Catalog Catalog.  Support for Student Learning and Progress. Academic advising is available to all students in the Advising Center, which will assist in developing an educational plan consistent with life goals and objectives. Academic tutoring is available to all students on an individual or small group basis. Students are encouraged to apply early in the semester for free tutoring service. Boyd Library has a wealth of print and online resources. The Learning Resource Center in Boyd Library provides computer access as well as staff assistance with online research. Counselors are available to assist students in coping with any concerns or difficulties they may experience while attending college. Career counseling and job placement services are also readily available.

Department Chair approval: ______PSY 110 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT FALL 2011 SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS

Week 1 Aug 16 : Introductions/ Week 10 Chapter 1 Oct 18 : Chapter 11 Aug 18 : Chapter 1 Oct 20 : Chapter 12

Week 2 Aug 23 : Chapter 2 Week 11 Aug 25 : Chapter 2 Oct 25 : Chapter 13 Oct 27 : Chapter 14

Week 3 Aug 30 : MODULE 1 TEST Week 12 (Chapters 1, Nov 1 : MODULE 4 TEST 2) (Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14) Sept 1 : Test Results/ Nov 3 : Test Results/ Chapter 3 Chapter 15

Week 4 Week 13 Sept 6 : Chapter 3 Nov 8 : Chapter 15 Sept 8 : Chapter 4 Nov 10 : Chapter 16

Week 5 Week 14 Sept 13 : Chapter 5 Nov 15 : Chapter 16 / 17 Sept 15 : Chapter 6 Nov 17 : Chapter 17

Week 6 Week 15 Sept 20 : MODULE 2 TEST Nov 22 : Chapter 18 (Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6) Nov 24 : THANKSGIVING Sept 22 : Test Results/ Chapter 7

Week 7 Week 16 Sept 27 : Chapter 8 Nov 29 : Chapter 18 / 19 Sept 29 : Chapter 9 Dec 1 : Chapter 19

Week 8 Week 17 Oct 4 : Chapter 10 Dec 6 : Review Oct 6 : MODULE 3 TEST (Chapters 7, 8, 9, 10) FINAL EXAM DATE: THURSDAY, Week 9 DECEMBER 8, AT 2:00 P.M. Oct 11 : FALL BREAK Oct 13 : Test Results/ MODULE 5 TEST Chapter 11 (Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 PSY 110-001 Syllabus, Fall 2011 Page 6 of 6