Syllabus

Course Identification:
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Days/hours course meets: Mondays, 6:-8:50 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.

Student Withdrawal Policy:
Students who wish to withdraw from this course must do so up until the last day of class.

Course Evaluation:
Midterm, Term Paper, and Final Exam—each weighted at 33.3% of Final Grade.

You will write a 12-page research project exploring a personal psychological issue that you are facing. The paper will explore what that issue is, research on that topic, and possible steps for dealing with that problem. Your topic needs to be cleared by me.

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. 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:
October 27^th Intro./Neuroscience and Biological Foundations/Stress and Health Psychology (pages 1-115)

November 17^th Think, Language, and Intelligence/Life Span Development I (pages 276-351)

November 24^th Midterm
Life Span Development II/Gender and Human Sexuality (pages 352-409)

December 8^th Term Paper Due
Psychological Disorders, Therapy, Social Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology (pages 482-635)

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