Psy1012 General Psychology Syllabus

PSY1012 – GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY SYLLABUS Class #1311 6:00 p.m. – 8:40 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR Name: Dr. Edward T. O’Brien, Jr. Contact Information: [email protected] Office and Online Chat Hours (office SS 153) Office No: 727-791-2566 Cell No: 727-460-0233

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Dean: Dr. Joseph Smiley Office Location: Tarpon Springs Campus Academic Chair: Office Location: Social Sciences Building; Room SS 133, Clearwater Campus; Telephone Number 727-791-2671

COURSE INFORMATION Prerequisite ENC 0020 and REA 0002 or EAP 1695, or an appropriate score on the SPC Placement Test. This course is an introduction to the field of Psychology. It includes the history, scientific methodology, major theoretical schools of thought, and various approaches to interpersonal functioning and human development. The effects of ethnicity, age, race and gender are integrated into the study of the discipline (course). This course partially satisfies the writing requirements outlined in the General Education Requirements .47 contact hours.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND OTHER RESOURCE INFORMATION Required Text, Publisher Information: Hockenbury, D.H. 7 & Hockenbury, S.E. (2011) Discovering Psychology (5th Edition) New York: Worth Recommended Text or Other Reading Material: See in library on closed reserve other helpful materials: Sample tests; sample papers, and class notes. Library: http//www/spcollege.edu/central/libonline/.

IMPORTANT DATES Course Dates: 8/22 – 12/16/2011 Withdrawal Dates: Last date to drop with a grade of W – 10/27/2011 http://www.spcollege.edu/central/SSFA/HomePage/calendar.htm

DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC INFORMATION School rules as outlined in the school handbook will be followed.

1 ATTENDANCE This is not an online course; therefore, class attendance is mandatory. You are allowed one unexcused absence. Medical excuses require a note from an M.D. Extended illness must be cleared through the associate provost. Attendance will be taken every class by requiring a sign in. Excessive absences will be reflected in a one grade lowering for every excess absence.

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM The college-wide attendance policy is included in the Syllabus Addendum, which is incorporated by reference herein. http://www/spcollege.edu/central/asa/addendum.htm. The policy notes that each instructor is to exercise personal judgment and define “active participation” in class (and therefore “attendance”), and publish that definition in each syllabus. Note this is not an online course. You are allowed one absence. Your final grade will be adjusted accordingly for excessive absence (e.g. an A will drop to a B with one excess absence; for 2 excess absences, the grade will drop to a C). Medical excuses and family emergencies require appropriate documentation. You will be considered as not active in the course if you have more than two unexcused absences.

GRADING There are no extra credit assignments. Grades will be assigned by letter with the following scale:

A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 D = 60 – 69 F = Below 60

Midterm = 30% of total course grade Final = 30% of total course grade Paper = 10% of total course grade Class Quizzes and Tests = 30% of total course grade (They will be announced, and often will be in essay format.)

2 ASSIGNMENTS You are required to have materials in on time. There is a 25% penalty for a late term paper. No disks are acceptable. Two copies of the paper need to be handed in. I keep one and you will get the other one with comments. All papers should be typed, double spaced, and use MLA or APA format. The paper asks the question, “Should psychology be used to match people for life?” E Power.com uses the Meyers Briggs with permission to match people. Paper should be 1500 words long. Writing assignments in class will count in terms of required course word content of 2000. There are no extra credit assignments.

STUDENTS’ EXPECTATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS In class you may find opinions that differ from yours. Please respect the thoughts of others and act with courtesy. It is expected that papers will be clear, concise, and coherent with word count noted on the cover page. I will return papers that do not conform. A quiz should be expected every class (check book).

In respect for the Instructor and fellow students, the use of cell phones is not permitted for either making or receiving telephone calls or for sending text messages or emails.

Assignments: 8/25 Chapter 1 – Introduction 9/1 Chapter 1 9/8 Chapter 2 9/15 Chapter – We will go to the library for second half of class 9/22 Chapter 5 – Meet at the library at 6:00 p.m. 9/29 Chapter 6 10/6 Chapter 8 10/13 Midterm exam - 100 questions - multiple choice; bring Scantron and #2 pencil. Chapter 7 10/20 Chapter 7 10/27 Chapter 7 – Term Paper Due 11/3 Lifespan – Chapter 9; Start Chapter 12 11/16 Chapter 10 11/17 Chapter 13 12/1 Chapter 13 12/8 Chapter 13 and Review 12/15 Final Exam – 100 questions - multiple choice; bring Scantron and #2 pencil. Test starts at 5:00 p.m., but can be adjusted to meet students work schedules.

3 STUDENT SURVEY OF INSTRUCTION Online Student, Faculty and Staff Expectations and Performance Targets http://www.spcollege.edu/ecampus/help/expectations.htm

The student survey of instruction is administered in courses each semester. It is designed to improve the quality of instruction at St. Petersburg College. All student responses are confidential and anonymous and will be used solely for the purpose of performance improvement.

SIGNATURE PAGE

I have read, understand and agree to abide fully by the parameters set forth in this Syllabus and Syllabus Addendum.

Student Signature: Date:

Please sign and turn in the first night of class.