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General
Psychology Honors, PSY 1012H, 3 credits
Course Description: Life-oriented course in psychology, designed
to give the student factual information in the techniques and
vocabulary of psychology and a general understanding of human behavior.
Survey, research and application of psychology in the areas of
learning, intelligence, motivation, emotion, personality, behavior
disorders, mental health, and therapy.
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General
Psychology - Honors
PSY 1012H - CRN 13016
10:00 - 10:50 a.m., MWF
Fall Term, 2003
Textbook: Santrock,
J.W., (2003), Psychology 7th ed. Boston:
McGraw-Hill Companies.
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Class
Schedule
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Date
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Topic
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Chapter
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25
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Overview of the Class
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27, 29,
9/3
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What is
Psychology
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1
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5, 8, 10
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Psychology's
Scientific Methods
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2
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12, 15,
17
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Biological
Foundations of Behavior
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3
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19
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Exam #1:
Chapters 1, 2, 3
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22, 24, 26
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Human
Development
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4
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29, 10/1,
3
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States of
Consciousness
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6
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6, 8, 10
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Learning
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7
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13
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Exam #2:
Chapters 4, 6, 7
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15, 17,
20
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Memory
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8
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22, 24
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Intelligence
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10
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27, 29,
31
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Motivation and
Emotion
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11
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11/3, 5,
7
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Personality
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12
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10
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Exam #3: Chapters 8, 10, 11,
12
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12,14,17,
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Psychological
Disorders
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13
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19,21,
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Therapies
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14
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12/1, 3, 5
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Stress,
Coping and Health
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15
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8, 10, 12
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Social Psychology
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16
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17
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Exam
#4: Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 @ 9:15 a.m., SSB 247
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Grades:
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Exams:
Four examinations will be administered during the semester. Each
exam will consist of multiple-choice and short answer questions.
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Consultations:
Each student will select one topic from the syllabus that they are most interested
in researching. Before researching the topic
the student will make an appointment and attend a consultation
with the professor (5/ 159). An appointment will last
approximately twenty minutes.
Prior
to the consultation the student will read the chapter related to
the topic taht they have selected. During the consultation the
student ant the professor will discuss research options. The
student will research the topic and write a five page,
double-spaced paper, in twelve-point font, utilizing APA style,
with at least five references. Each student will share their
research findings utilizing a 10 - 20 minute PowerPoint
Presentation with the class.
Final
Grades
| Examinations |
0 - 400 |
| Consultation/Presentation |
0 - 100 |
| Research Paper |
0 - 100 |
| Extra-credit |
0 - 30 |
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A= |
540 - 600 points |
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B= |
480 - 539 points |
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C= |
420 - 479 points |
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D= |
360 - 419 points |
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F= |
0 -
359 points |
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Make-up exams |
All make-up examinations will be administered
at the Testing Center, Building 7, Room 219 on December 5th,
2003.
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Academic honesty |
Expected of all students on all class work. |
| Withdrawal |
October 31, 2003 is the deadline for withdrawing
from the course without penalty. |
The Valencia faculty have defined four interrelated competencies
(Value, Think, Communicate, and Act) that prepare students to
succeed in the world community. These competencies are outlined in
the College Catalog. In this course, through classroom lecture and
discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will
further develop your mastery of these core competencies.
THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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