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Syllabus
PSYC-105
PSYCHOLOGY
Spring
2001
Faculty Information:
Dr. Al Campbell, LMFT
E-mail: campbell@wolverton-mountain.com
Web Site: www.wolverton-mountain.com
Phone: (219) 928.5598 or (219) 874.1338
Course Identification:
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Days/hours course meets: Thursdays at either 10:-1:00 or 6:-9:00 pm
Prerequisite: None
Co requisite: None
Course Description:
In this course, students examine individual behavior through studies of
human development and personality theory. Adjustment
to family, work, and society is further explored in the context of social and
group influences.
Text:
Essentials of Psychology, 6th Edition, Rathus, Harcourt, 2001.
Student Withdrawal
Policy:
Students who wish to withdraw from this course must do so by Friday of
Week #11.
Course Evaluation:
Midterm, Term Paper, and Final Exam—each weighted at 33.3% of Final
Grade.
Terminal Objectives:
1.
To compare and contrast the major psychological schools of thought, and
point out their strengths and weaknesses.
2.
To define scientific method and to understand the differences between
correlation and causal relationships.
3.
To identify and understand the function of the major structures of the
brain and central nervous system.
4.
To compare and contrast the basic types of memory, and differentiate
between classical and operant conditioning.
5.
To analyze the basic components of emotions, differentiate between the
major theoretical viewpoints.
6.
To differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and evaluate
various models of social motivation.
7.
To analyze the relationship between stress and physical/mental health,
and apply techniques of stress management.
8.
To compare and contrast the major theories of personality, and define the
major categories of psychopathology.
Student
Responsibilities:
Students are required to attend all classes. Group discussion is an integral part of this course; students
will be asked to contribute and ask questions.
Most graded assignments will be done in class.
30% Absence: DeVry’s
Attendance Policy allows a Professor to withdraw a student from a course when a
student has been absent 30% of the class hours of the course.
If I drop you from the class, you must then appeal to me to be
reinstated. If you are not
reinstated, this can affect your eligibility for financial aid and will result
in a “W” grade for the course. (Don’t
forget to use the automated attendance system, ATS, starting 10 minutes before
the hour and closing 20 minutes after the hour.) Late
assignments will be accepted with a one grade level reduction.
Diversity:
Students, faculty, staff, and all other member of the DeVry community
are expected to respect diversity, which includes, but is not limited to age,
disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual
orientation. Students engaging in
discriminatory behavior will be subject to the consequences established in the
Student’s Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook. Student grievances involving charges of discrimination and
sexual harassment should be taken to the Student Services Office.
Academic Integrity:
All students are expected to follow the standards of academic integrity
and conduct as detailed in the Academic Integrity Policy found in the DeVry
Student Handbook. The Policy
specifically prohibits dishonest acts, such as copying, plagiarism, and
prohibited collaboration. Please
review the Policy so that you understand your rights and obligations.
Weekly
Schedule
March 15, 2001
What is Psychology? (pages
1-48)
March 22, 2001
Biology and Behavior (pages
49-100)
March 29, 2001 Developmental Psychology (pages 101-168)
April 5, 2001
Sensation and Perception (pages
169-220)
April 12, 2001
Consciousness (pages
221-262)
April 19, 2001
Learning and Memory (pages 263-362)
April 26, 2001
Thinking and Intelligence (pages
363-412)
May 3, 2001
Midterm
Motivation and Emotion (pages
413-458)
May 10, 2001
Personality (pages 459-500)
May 17, 2001
Stress and Health (pages
501-548)
May 24, 2001
Psychological Disorders (pages
549-592)
May 31, 2001
Methods of Therapy (pages
593-636)
June 14, 2001
Gender and Sexuality (pages
683-732)
June 21, 2001 Final Exam
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