Psych 1 Syllabus Summer 21 Asynchronous-2 PDF

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Irvine Valley College PSYCH 1 Introduction to Psychology Summer 2021 Syllabus 61370 Please read this syllabus thoroughly before continuing with this online course. Instructor:

Benjamin A. Mis, Ph.D.

Email: Office:

[email protected] BSTIC 202F

Office Hours: *by appointment

Text:

Psychology, Second Edition, 2020, Spielman, R. The pdf is available for free through OpenStax at https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e The text is also available from multiple sources in standard format. In addition to the textbook, purchase a pack of multicolored note cards to bring to class. The colors should include red, green, blue, and yellow. These will allow for a great deal of in-class participation and class feedback. Feel free to split the pack, you will probably not need the whole thing. You must bring at least one of each color to each class.

Location: Day/Time:

ONLINE Asynchronous

* Please read this syllabus carefully so you understand what is expected. If you decide to stay in this course, you are agreeing to the information contained in this syllabus. To be successful in this course, I recommend putting quiz and assignment due date reminders in your phone RIGHT NOW. The calendar is near the end of the syllabus. Course Description (From the Catalogue): This course is an introduction to the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. Credit may be earned in either PSYC 1 or 1H, but not both. Learning Outcomes: Students will score 75% or higher on the IVC general psychology knowledge scale.

Note: the following dates, policies, and procedures are subject to change if necessary. Any adjustments will be announced in class. Readings: For each class, you are assigned a reading. The text does an excellent job of introducing you to the topic. It is important to do the daily reading before the class. The class will not always perfectly match the reading but will often enhance what you read. Each class will require approximately 10-20 pages of reading. Grading Policy: Note that IVC offers only whole letter grades. Usually, students will plan accordingly, and work for the grade they hope to achieve. It is important to consider that grades will not be rounded. For instance, if my cutoff for a B is 80, then a 79.9 will receive a C grade. This should be understandable, considering that there is a large difference between a 79.9 and an 89, which is also a B. I believe this is the best way to be fair to all students. You have a great deal of control over your grade, since there are multiple assessments, and you have ample time to complete your written assignments. If you need a certain grade in this class due to GPA requirements or academic issues, it is imperative you contact me immediately and keep track of your progress and assignments. Note: If you plan to request a higher grade than you have earned, you must have the rest of the class agree, in writing, that you deserve extra credit and they do not. Grading disputes: If you find that a grade you received is different from the gradebook, it is your responsibility to let your instructor know. Please check your grades regularly. Disputes will ONLY be considered within two weeks of the grade being assigned. Individual requests for extra credit will not be granted. There are ample opportunities for students to earn the grade they want in this class, and I may assign assignments beyond the 100 points in this class. This means if a student completes all of the assignments it is possible to receive more than 100 points (I just don’t usually call it extra credit). Please keep up with material. The most common reasons students are unhappy with their grades are uncompleted assignments and missed classes. Note: If you choose to dispute your class grade, it is required that you submit documentation supporting your reasons why your grade should be higher; consideration cannot be given after your instructor submits final grades. Please do not make unsubstantiated requests for a better grade. Such requests will be deleted, and consideration will automatically not be given. * If you feel that you need to achieve a certain grade in this class, please meet with the instructor during office hours at the beginning of the semester and we can discuss strategies that may help you to reach your goal. Assessment: Assessment of performance will be done in two main ways. There will be 6 quizzes (30%), a final exam (20%), 4 written assignments (40%), and participation assignments (10%). Assignment due dates will not be announced in class. I recommend putting the dates of all quizzes and assignments in your calendar and setting reminders. Quizzes: Quizzes count for 30% of the class grade. Quiz dates are posted on the syllabus. There are six quizzes, and the lowest score will be replaced with the highest

score. In addition to questions about the readings, material from class will be on the quizzes and exams so make sure that you study and understand the material that has been discussed. Keep in mind that each quiz is worth half a letter grade. Exam: The Final Exam will count for 20% of your grade and it will be cumulative. Quizzes and the Final Exam will use proctorio. Written Assignments: Written assignments will account for 40% of the final grade. There will be four written assignments, each accounting for 10%: an entire letter grade. Be sure to follow instructions and complete assignments fully. Note: As the student has a great deal of time to work on these assignments, generally they are of excellent quality (well thought out and well-written). It is imperative that the student takes advantage of this opportunity, as these assignments account for a large portion of the final grade. I recommend you review the section in this syllabus on Plagiarism & Academic Honesty. Discussion Assignments: There will be discussion assignments worth 10% of your grade. Generally, questions will be posted that require a response and comments on a discussion board. You will usually be unable to see other students’ responses until after you post. Please note that the goal of all assignments is to assist the student in learning the material. See your instructor with any questions or concerns. Makeup Assignments: Makeup assignments will be given solely in the case of documented extenuating circumstances (i.e., illness, injury, family emergency, religious holiday, college conflict). I understand that there are circumstances that are out of a student's control. If knowledge about a conflict is available in advance (i.e., religious holiday) it is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor at least 2 weeks in advance. A physician’s note supporting a missed quiz or assignment must be submitted immediately upon return to class. Late Assignments: It is extremely important to turn in assignments on time. Late assignments will be accepted for full credit in the case of exceptional circumstances. Otherwise, late assignments will be marked down 50% if turned in after the due date (at the beginning of class), and will not be accepted for any credit after one week. Hard copies of papers must be turned in in order to receive a grade on an assignment. Emailed assignments will not be accepted or graded. It is important to complete all assignments. If you have a technical issue that makes it impossible to turn in an assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately and make arrangements to turn in the assignment as soon as it is possible. No late or makeup assignments will be accepted after the final exam. In cases of exceptional circumstances, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor to arrange a time to make up or turn in whatever assignment they missed. Contact must be immediate and include documentation or evidence of documentation.

Electronics Policy: Computer and cell phone use is prohibited in the classroom. If you need to use your phone to call or text, it is acceptable to leave the room. It is extremely frustrating for your classmates and your instructor when a student asks a question that was just asked or is unable to engage in an activity because the student was surfing the web or texting. Your instructor can tell if you're texting or surfing the web. A number of recent studies have shown that switching attention from class to phones and computers can lead to detrimental learning effects. For a readable article about this from the chronicle go to: http://cocme.pbworks.com/f/Attention.Memory.doc Intellectually, you are better off daydreaming than texting! This is a fact. Also, if you think multitasking is a good idea (and for others suggestions to improve your studying and learning), see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY6ABMiexRE If you choose to do non-class related tasks, you may be asked to leave or invited to sit in the front. As your instructor is committed to both your success and the success of your classmates, it is important to note that technology distraction is problematic for both the student and for those around them. Attendance: It is important you drop or withdraw from the course if you choose to discontinue attending. This is your responsibility. Note that your instructor will drop you is if you fail to attend during the first or second class and your instructor must clear a roster spot for a student who would like to be added to the class. Attendance and FW grades: IVC POLICY Students who are still officially enrolled past the withdrawal deadline (65% point/Drop with a “W” Grade) and who have been excessively absent per the attendance policy may be assigned a FW grade. The FW counts the same as a F grade in the grade point average, but denotes you stopped attending class and did not fail due to lack of mastery of the course material. The FW grade may impact eligibility for some types of financial aid. See the Financial Aid Office for more information. Plagiarism & Academic Honesty: Part of your grade involves written assignments. If any part of an assignment is plagiarized from another source, the assignment will earn a grade of zero and the student will be referred to the academic dean. Plagiarism detection software may be used in this class. Cheating on quizzes, or copying the work of another student will not be tolerated. Looking at your phone or another student's paper during a quiz will result in an automatic zero for that quiz. Making your answers available to another student will also result in a zero: protect your work. Falsification of data is unacceptable and is also considered cheating. For any questions see the IVC policy on academic honesty. For more information, please refer to: http://www.ivc.edu/resources/policies/Pages/honesty.aspx Copyright & Use of Materials: Lectures and course materials, including power point presentations, tests, outlines, and similar materials, are protected by copyright. I am the exclusive owner of copyright in those materials I create. You may take notes and make copies of course materials for your own use. You may not and may not allow others to reproduce or distribute lecture notes and course materials publicly whether or not a fee is charged without my express written consent. (Similarly, you own copyright in your

original papers and exam essays. If I am interested in posting your answers or papers on the course web site, I will ask for your written permission.) For instance, if you want to share materials online, you are free to create and post a study guide. You may not, however, share any posted, lecture or test materials. Verified Disabilities: Irvine Valley College makes reasonable accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities. If you have a disability that qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), impacts your work for this class, and necessitates accommodations, you should contact Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) at 949-451-5630 or Student Services Center SC 171 for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders, among others. Students can contact DSPS if they are uncertain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies, or if they feel they may have a learning disability. Schedule: Note: the following is subject to change due to extenuating circumstances and it is the responsibility of the student to keep track of any announcements made in class which affect the schedule. Due date 6/2, Wednesday 6/3, Thursday 6/7, Monday 6/10, Thursday 6/14, Monday 6/17, Thursday 6/21, Monday 6/24, Thursday 6/28, Monday 7/1, Thursday

Reading (approximate) finish by: Syllabus, review course requirements Ch 1 Introduction Ch 2 Research Ch 3 Biopsychology Ch 4 States of Consciousness Ch 5 Sensation and Perception Ch 6 Learning Ch 7 Thinking and Intelligence Ch 8 Memory Ch 9 Lifespan Development

7/5, Monday 7/8, Thursday

Ch 10 Emotion and Motivation

7/12, Monday 7/15, Thursday

Ch 12 Social Psychology

7/19, Monday 7/22, Thursday

Ch 15 Psychological Disorders

Ch 11 Personality

Ch 14 Stress, Lifestyle, and Health

CH 16 Therapy and Treatment

Assignments Due Orientation Assignment Discussion Assignment 1 Discussion Assignment 2 Quiz 1 Writeup 1: Addiction Discussion Assignment 3 Quiz 2 Discussion Assignment 4 Writeup 2: Senses Discussion Assignment 5 Discussion Assignment 6 Quiz 3 Discussion Assignment 7 Writeup 3: Memory Quiz 4 Discussion Assignment 8 Discussion Assignment 9 Quiz 5 Writeup 4: IAT Discussion Assignment 10 Quiz 6

7/26 Monday FINAL EXAM PROCTORIO *Regular office hours will not be held during finals week: contact your instructor if you would like to make an appointment.

Research Participation Option: If you choose to opt out of research participation, you may complete the following assignment for research credit. This assignment may be completed for each missed participation, but must be elected within five days of the research studies offered if you opt out of participation (you can not go back at the end of the semester and do these because you forgot to participate.) ASSIGNMENT: Find a recent experimental research paper (from the last 2 years) on the topic presented by the researchers. 1. In the first paragraph, explain why the researchers chose their topic. 2. In the second paragraph, describe their research methodology. 3. In the third paragraph, explain whether you think the researchers did a good job of linking their topic to their measures. Be specific. Final Note: Your instructor is committed to your academic success. I understand that many students juggle employment, family and educational commitments. If you worry about falling behind, you can always speak with your instructor before you run into trouble. If you find yourself having trouble with any material or concepts, it is important that you deal with it right away. It is difficult to catch back up after falling behind....