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PSYC 2301: INTRO INTO PSYCH – Fall 2016 Regular 16 week session

Instructor: Mark Oliver CRN# 11219 TuTr 9:30 – 11:00am

Phone Number: (713) 448-9856 Campus: Ed Dev Ctr – Rm A244

Semester: Fall Regular session email: [email protected]

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK and Instructional Materials

Wood, S., Wood, E., & Boyd, D. (2015). Mastering the World of Psychology 5E. Upper Saddle

River, NJ: Pearson.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION AND GOALS PSYC 2301 is a survey of the basic principles underlying human behavior. Emphasis is placed on major

areas of study in the field of psychology, such as the experimental method, learning, memory,

physiological psychology, personality, health and stress, human development, sexuality, and psychology

disorders. This class transfers as three (3) hours of credit to most colleges and universities.

Upon completion of this class you will be able to:

1. Recognize the key role psychology plays in our everyday lives.

2. Have a better insight into the behavior of individuals.

3. Have a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of human behavior in general.

4. Be more aware of the major concepts in at least nine subject areas of psychology.

5. Have some understanding of the scientific method, psychological research, and how

important it is to the field of psychology.

6. Have an understanding of the services provided by psychologists.

7. READ MINDS (Yeah right, don’t you wish you could?!)

Prerequisites: PSYC 2301 requires college-level reading and writing skills. Research indicates that you

are most likely to succeed if you have already taken and passed ENGL 1301. The minimum requirements

for enrollment in PSYC 2301 include placement in college-level reading (or take GUST 0342 as a co-

requisite) and placement in college-level writing (or take ENGL 0310/0349 as a co-requisite). If you

have enrolled in this course without having satisfied these prerequisites, you are at higher risk of failure or

withdrawal than students who have done so, and you should carefully read and consider the repeater

policy notice that follows see the student handbook for more details and consider the repeater policy

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Assessment of Competencies

HCC requires six core competencies in all HCC education. The six include: Computer literacy, reading

comprehension and writing skills, active learning, listening, note taking, and critical thinking skills

–these skills are necessary to do well in this class. These core competencies will be assessed in the

follow manner: Exams – will measure reading comprehension, listening, writing, and note taking skills.

The Writing Assignment - will measure writing, critical thinking and computer literacy skills.

Participation & Online Assignments - will measure listening, active learning, critical thinking, and

computer literacy skills!

EVALUATON: GRADES AND TESTING

GRADES Your final course grade will be calculated according to the following formula:

1. 4 regular exams (Note: I will drop the lowest grade) each exam = 150 pts. X 3 = 450 points

2. Class participation and online assignments = 150 points

3. Written assignment (3 – 5 page content) = 200 points

4. Final Exam* = 200 points

TOTAL = 1000 points

*NOTE: A minimum raw score of 50% correct must be earned on the final exam in order to have the

possibility of passing this class. If you earn a 49% or lower on the final exam, you will automatically get

an F regardless of all previous grades that you have earned in the class!

Grading Scale

A = 900 – 1000 pts; B = 800 – 899 pts; C = 700 – 799 pts; D = 600 – 699 pts; F = Below 600 points

TESTS

The regular exams will consist of mostly multiple choice questions with the possibility of an essay or a

couple of short answer questions. The test questions will come mainly from the text and lectures. A few

questions could come from class discussion,online assignments, or videos. It is advisable to take all

exams at the scheduled times. There will be NO MAKE-UP EXAMS! However, since I drop your lowest

test grade if you miss an exam that will be the one I drop! DO NOT MISS MORE THAN ONE

TEST!! If you miss more than one you will end up with a ZERO on the second missed exam, which will

not be dropped. For each test you need to bring a #2 pencil and a scantron for the multiple choice

questions.

Review Sheet:

you will need to bring either one regular 8½ X 11 sheet with written notes for the test (notes on the

front side only) – or a blank sheet of paper On the back you will PRINT - your name (last name first),

date, and test number. If you choose not to makew a “Review Sheet” you will need to bring a blank

sheet of paper and put on the front “NO REVIEW SHEET”, and on the back your name (last name

1st), date, and Test #. The Essay or short answer bonus questions will be answered on the back of the

review sheet! Be aware that the Final Exam is departmental & you will not be able to bring any notes

for that exam!.

COURSE SCHEDULE The course schedule is to serve as a guideline regarding course material and exams. The schedule is

subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to attend class

regularly in order to be prepared for upcoming lectures and exams. Remember that part of your grade is

determined by class participation as well. If you miss a class it is advisable to obtain the lecture notes

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from a classmate. In addition, an outline of the course material can be found in the Student

Supplementary Handbook (Final Exam Obectives). Do not call the instructor to ask what is missed.

My learning web address is http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/mark.oliver/ Please access the learning

web as it will be a valuable asset for you in this class!

Critical Thinking Exercise

You will need to write a 3 – 5 page paper (doubled spaced with a font of 12!) on the topic of corporal punishment (ex. Spanking) in the United States - Should it remain legal or should it be made illegal (as it is in 49 other nations (2015). Whichever side that you take you must back up your argument with at least 3 references APA style! Two of these references need to be from Professional Peer Reviewed Journals In addition to the 3 – 5 page paper you will need to have a title page stating which side you are taking and a Reference page at the end which will be titled References! NOTE: DO NOT COPY AND PASTE FROM REFERENCES!! IT IS TOO EASY TO COMMIT Plagiarism! The title page should include centered as your title “Spanking should Remain Legal in the US” or “Spanking should be made illegal in the US” followed by ‘Your Name’, and PSYC 2301: T R 9:30 – 11:00am doubled spaced and centered! In the first paragraph you will need to use 1st person in stating whether spanking should continue to be legal or be made illegal in the United States. The rest of the paper needs to be written in 3rd person. No 2nd person unless in a direct quote!!

The due date for the critical thinking exercise will be 11/17/16! You will need to upload your paper to http://www.hccs.askonline.net 1x to the psychology department by Sunday 11/13 - The psychology department will check the paper for content & then forward the paper to the English Department. The English Department will check your paper for grammar, etc. When you turn in your paper 11/1716 you will need to turn in: 1)The final corrected copy, 2) the copy you received from the psychology tutor, & 3) the copy from the English Tutor.

*Note: This is not a Research Paper therefore you will not do an Abstract!! To see an example of a paper using APA Style documentation – Go to my learning web & view “An Example of A paper using APA style documentation” http://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/mark.oliver/ Note: There will be an opportunity to do a research paper instead of the crtical thinking paper which I wil discuss later! Criteria for grading papers - Papers will be graded on the following:

1. Thorough - follow syllabus guidelines-include all requirements and answer each question

2. Accuracy - your paper should correctly reflect the material about which you are writing

3. Coherent and readable - your writing should be clear and easy to understand

4. Concise - stay within 5 page limit

5. Grammar and spelling - use correct grammar and spelling-use resource listed above for help.

6. Content - should be interesting and informative, as well as factual

7. Follow literary guidelines - the paper should have an introduction, followed by body of the

paper, and end with a conclusion summarizing the information and your analysis.

8. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!

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An average college level paper is a C. For an A, I am looking for thorough but concise, thoughtful,

original, well-written (grammar and content) paper with a clear presentation (easy to see that you

answered each question thoroughly & the paper flows well). Also for an ‘A’ you need to include more

than two journal articles & more than 4 references overall. If you do not follow directions in writing

your paper, you will earn an F. This paper will require a substantial investment of time and effort

therefore do not wait until the week it is due to get started!

INSTRUCTOR’S RESPONSIBLITIES

Prepare class activities, discussions, and lectures

Facilitate an effective learning environment

Prepare class assignments and exams

Evaluate and provide prompt feedback on exams, assignments, and class activities.

STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend class, be on time, and participate in class discussions and activities

Read and comprehend the textbook

Complete the required assignments and exams

Ask for help when there is a question or problem

Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts, and all assignments

DISABILITIES

Any student with a documented disability (e.g., physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who

needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office [(713) 718-

7909] at the beginning of each semester. Instructors are only authorized to provide accommodations

requested by the Disability Support Services Office.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

The State of Texas imposes penalties on students who drop courses excessively. That is, if you repeat the

same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. In addition, students are limited to no more

than 6 total course withdrawals!

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You now may drop the class online! It is still encouraged to talk with your counselor even if you are

withdrawing online. The deadline for dropping the class 8/01/16! You may drop your class online by

going to: http://studentservicesonline.hccs.edu/. You can drop a course by returning to the same online

enrollment page that you used to register for classes. From the drop-down menu, select enrollment – drop

instead of enrollment – add. Therefore once you have dropped the class, verify with registration that you

are indeed withdrawn from the class.

ATTENDANCE

Regarding class attendance: It is important to come to class and be on time! It has been my experience

that poor attendance records tend to correlate highly with poor grades. Class attendance is necessary in

order to earn a grade for this course. Last day to drop is Friday 10/28/16! (NOTE: No cell phone use

in class! If you are caught texting or talking on the phone in class you will be asked to leave!)

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ACADEMIC HONESTY A zero will be given on any test or assignment on which there is cheating or plagiarism. Also it is your

responsibility to keep someone else from copying your work. You may be given an ‘F’ in the course for

either cheating or plagiarism. Please be aware on your research paper that copying straight from a

reference is considered plagiarism and is illegal in this country.

PARTICIPATION/ONLINE ASSIGMENTS (15% of the grade). Participation is defined as making pertinent comments, asking relevant questions, or bringing to the class

relevant materials about class topics. Participation includes being present and attentive. The instructor

will evaluate the quality - not just the quantity - of your participation. Remember this is a subjective

grade. Also online assignments are part of your participation grade. If enough students do not

participate in class discussion extra homework or a pop quiz may be assigned.

Most of the topics will be covered in class lectures. However you may be responsible for some material

not discussed in class. Remember you are responsible for everything listed in the Student Supplemental

Study Guide. (Final exam objectives). In addition, there are a couple of concepts we will cover that

are not listed in the Study Guide – see schedule.

* HINT - If you read the chapter before class and do the LearnSmart quizzes you will be able to

participate better in the discussions.

PHONE CALLS Only call in case of emergency! Please speak clearly when leaving a message including your name and a

number where you can be reached. I will not return calls concerning what was missed in class or what

will be on the test (Note: Do Not Text me!). If you need to contact me and it is not an emergency,

please email me at [email protected]. I will typically respond to emails within 24 hours.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

It is a violation of HCC policy for an employee, agent, or student of the College to engage in sexual

harassment as defined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines. Any

student who has a complaint concerning this policy has the opportunity to seek resolution of such a

complaint in accordance with procedures set forth in the Student Handbook. Report any complaints

immediately to College Administration or call the Institutional Equity & Compliance Office

713.718.8271.

TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972, 20 U.S.C. A§ 1681 ET. SEQ.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that institutions have policies and procedures that protect students’ rights with regard to sex/gender discrimination. Information regarding these rights are on the HCC website under Students-Anti-discrimination. Students who are pregnant and require accommodations should contact any of the ADA Counselors for assistance. See

http://www.hccs.edu/district/departments/institutionalequity/title-ix-know-your-rights/. It is important that every student understands and conforms to respectful behavior while at HCC. Sexual misconduct is not condoned and will be addressed promptly. Know your rights and how to avoid these difficult situations. Log in to: www.edurisksolutions.org . Sign in using your HCC student e-mail account, then go to the button at the top right that says Login and enter your student number.

mailto:[email protected]

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EXTRA CREDIT (You may earn extra points by doing one of these Note: Cannot do extra credit for

the Final Exam!

1. Participate in Psychology club ( for information contact [email protected] )

2. Attendance at HCCS sponsored lectures and programs

3. Service learning-volunteer work doing community service (approved HCCS site)

4. Participating in the psychology fair (you will need to do a research paper instead of the crtical

thinking paper

Honors Program Some of you may qualify for participation in HCC’s Honors Program. For more information call (713)

718-7777.

EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System

At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term.

MISCELLANEOUS * No use of cell phones, I-Phones, smart phones, etc. during class. They should be turned off & put up

during class!! If you are caught talking or texting in class you will be asked to leave! It is rude and

distracting

* Please put your name, date, title, and class on all papers to be turned in.

* Points will be deducted for papers turned in without proper identification

* Students are responsible for abiding by the Code of Student Conduct as printed in the Student

handbook.

* On emails - please put “HCC student & your name” in the subject line, otherwise it could be deleted

as Spam!

* Use of a laptops, tablets, or Ipad® in class is ok, & audio recordings are OK, No Video Recordings!

* No children or guests permitted in class

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Couse Schedule – T R Fall 2016 Week one 8/23/16 Introduction – Start Chapter one! Register online

Go to learning web - download syllabus & Final

Exam objectives Read chapter 1

8/25/16 Continue chapter 0ne

Week Two 8/30/16 Continue chapter 1

9/01/16 Continue chapter 1 Read chapter 2

Week Three 9/06/16 Finish Chapter 1 & start 2 biological psychology

9/08/16 Free access to ‘mypsychlab’ ends! Continue 2

Week Four 9/13/16 Continue Chapter 2

9/15/16 Continue 2

Week Five 9/20/16` Finish Chapter 2 Review for Exam I

9/22/16 EXAM I – Chapters 1 & 2

Week Six 9/27/16 Start 5 – Learning & talk about paper

9/29/16 Continue Chapter 5

Week Seven 10/4/16 Finish Chapter 5

10/6/16 Start Chapter 6 - Memory

Week Eight 10/11/16 Continue chapter 6

10/13/16 Finish chapter 6 – Review for EXAM II

Week Nine 10/18/16 EXAM II – Chapters 5 & 6

10/20/16 Start chapter 8 Human Development

Week Ten 10/25/16 Chapter 4 (pp. 130 – 138)

10/27/16 Back to chapter 8 – Human development

10/28/16 LAST DAY TO DROP @4;30PM

Week Eleven 11/01/16 Finish chapter 8

11/03/16 Start chapter 10 – Health and Stress

Week Twelve 11/08/16 Finish chapter 10 and review for exam III

11/10/16 EXAM III – Chapters 8, 10 & 4 (130-138)

Week thirteen 11/15/16 Start chapter 11 - Personality

11/17/16 PAPERS DUE!! Continue chapter 11

Week Fourteen 11/22/16 Finish 11 and start 12 – psychological disorders

11/24/16 NO CLASS!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Week Fifteen 11/29/16 Finish chapter 12 and 13

12/01/16 Exam IV – Chapters 11 , 12, & 13

Week Sixteen 12/06/16 FINAL EXAM – 9:30 – 11:30am

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Course Goals The goals of all psychology courses at Houston Community College are:

Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to

1. Succeed in advanced psychology courses that include related content and are required for an

undergraduate major in psychology

2. Succeed in advanced psychology and psychology-related courses that include related

content and are required in non-psychology majors such as nursing and education

3. Understand and evaluate psychological concepts that are covered in this course and are

featured in news reports, self-help materials, and as a part of the process of seeking and

engaging in psychotherapy

Student Learning Outcomes: The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge in multiple (8) areas of psychology including concepts, facts and

theoretical perspectives.

2. Define and identify the basic research and evaluation methods used in psychology, including

the strengths and weaknesses of each method.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of and identify concepts related to personal development and the

development and behavior of others.

4. Apply psychological concepts to the solution of current issues and problems including ethics,

coping with stressful events, health and wellness, parenting, learning, memory, and /or

evaluation of media presentations.

Learning objectives

OBJECTIVES FOR SLO #1: Demonstrate knowledge in multiple (8) areas of psychology including concepts, facts and theoretical perspectives.

CORE DOMAIN 1: THE SCIENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY

1. Major schools of thought in psychology

CORE DOMAIN 2: BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR

1. Components of the neuron

2. Components of the synapse

3. Action potential

4. Major neurotransmitters

5. Medulla

6. Cerebellum

7. Hypothalamus

8. Limbic system

9. Components of the cerebrum

10. Plasticity

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11. Endocrine system

CORE DOMAIN 3: LEARNING

1. Learning

2. Reinforcement

3. Punishment

4. Observational learning

CORE DOMAIN 4: MEMORY

1. Characteristics of short-term memory

2. Characteristics of long-term memory

CORE DOMAIN 5: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

1. Phases of prenatal development

2. Piaget's stages of cognitive development

3. Erikson's stages of psychosocial development

4. Alzheimer's disease

CORE DOMAIN 6: STRESS AND HEALTH

1. General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

2. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

CORE DOMAIN 7: PERSONALITY

1. Personality

2. Conscious, unconscious, preconscious mind

3. Id, ego, and superego

4. Freud's psychosexual stages

5. Big Five personality traits

CORE DOMAIN 8: ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR AND THERAPIES

1. Phobias

2. Panic disorder

3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

4. Dissociative identity disorder

5. Schizophrenia

6. Major subtypes of schizophrenia

7. Major depressive disorder

8. Bipolar disorder

9. Personality disorders

OBJECTIVES FOR SLO#2: Define and identify the basic research and evaluation methods used in psychology, including the strengths and weaknesses of each method.


1. Scientific method

2. Descriptive methods

3. Representative sample

4. Experimental method


1. Methods of studying the brain


1. Methods used by Pavlov, Watson, and Skinner

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1. Recall

2. Recognition


1. Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS)


1. Objective tests (inventories)

2. Projective tests


1. Purpose, organization, and content of the DSM-IV

OBJECTIVE FOR SLO#3: Demonstrate knowledge of and identify concepts related to personal development and the development and behavior of others.


1. Differences among the major theoretical perspectives in psychology


1. Processes that occur when a neuron is activated

2. How neurotransmitters affect behavior

3. Functions of the frontal lobes

4. Difference between the central and peripheral nervous systems

5. Functions of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

6. How the pituitary gland affects behavior

7. How the adrenal glands affect behavior


1. How classical conditioning modifies an organism's responses to stimuli

2. How operant conditioning modifies an organism's responses to stimuli

3. Difference between positive and negative reinforcement

4. Factors that influence the effectiveness of punishment


1. Information-processing approach to memory

2. Reconstructive memory

3. The function of schemas

4. Causes of forgetting


1. Effects of teratogens and other negative factors on prenatal development

2. Relationship between contact comfort and attachment

3. Differences among the various patterns of attachment

4. Difference between the social learning and gender schema theory explanations of gender role development

5. Process of cognitive development as Piaget explained it

6. Proposed causes of Alzheimer's disease


1. Effects of stress on the immune system

2. Effects of daily hassles on stress

3. Factors that influence individual's capacity for resisting the effects of stress

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1. Function of defense mechanisms in Freud's theory

2. Views of humanistic theorists regarding the personality

3. Bandura's concept of reciprocal determinism


1. Criteria for abnormal behavior

2. Possible causes of schizophrenia

3. Symptoms of major depressive disorder.

4. Symptoms of Bipolar disorder

OBJECTIVES FOR SLO#4: Apply psychological concepts to the solution of current issues and problems including ethics, coping with stressful events, health and wellness, parenting, learning, memory, and /or evaluation of media presentations.


Students will apply

1. Ethical standards for psychological research


Students will apply

1. Principles of behavior genetics


Students will apply

1. Principles of behavior modification


Students will apply

1. Techniques for improving memory


Students will apply

1. Effects of the authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive parenting styles on children's development


Students will apply

1. Difference between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping


Students will apply

1. Views of Abraham Maslow regarding self-actualization


Students will apply

Difference between psychologists and psychiatrists

Core Curriculum

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