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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 22166
11:45 - 1:00 p .m., TR
Spring Term, 2004 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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1/13 |
Overview of the Class
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15,
20
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What is
Psychology
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1
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22, 27
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Psychology's
Scientific Methods
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2
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29, 2/3
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Biological
Foundations of Behavior
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3
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5
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Exam #1:
Chapters 1, 2, 3
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10, 12
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Human
Development
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4
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17, 19
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States of
Consciousness
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6
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24, 26
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Learning
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7
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3/2
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Exam #2:
Chapters 4, 6, 7
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4, 9
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Memory
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8
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25, 30
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Motivation and
Emotion
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11
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4/1, 6
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Personality
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12
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8
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Exam #3:
Chapters 8, 11, 12
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13,
15
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Psychological Disorders |
13 |
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20, 22
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Stress,
Coping and Health
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15
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27, 29
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Social Psychology
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16
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5/6
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Exam
#4: Chapters 13, 15, 16 @ 11:30 a.m.
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Grades:
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Exams: Four examinations will be administered during the
semester. The exams will cover the textbooks and classroom
information. Each exam will consist of multiple choice
questions.
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Consultations/Research
Paper/Presentation:
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. Appointments will be scheduled or
assigned by February 5th, 2004.
Prior
to the consultation the student will read the chapter related to
the topic that they have selected/assigned. 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 develop a 10 -
20 minute PowerPoint Presentation for the topic. Students may
elect to present the PPT with the instructor's permission (more
credit will be assigned for students who make the presentation).
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 April 15th,
2004.
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Academic honesty |
Expected of all students on all class work. |
| Withdrawal |
March 26th, 2004 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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