General Psychology &#= 8211; 101

Fall 2006

Instruc= tor: = ; Jennif= er L. Titus, LPCi, M.Ed., B.S.

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Math Building # 318

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Phone: 968-9091

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Email: titus@tarleton.edu (Best way to contact me)

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; Web page: www.tarleton.edu/~jgibson

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Office = Hours: = ; &n= bsp; MWF – 8-9, 2-4:30(by appt after 4:30)

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; TTH – 9:15 – 11:45, 2:15-4 (by appt after 4)

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; *** My afternoon office hours are subject to change at times. I would suggest =

making an appt. for the afternoon. I don’t want you to come by = and me not be there

with an appt. I guarantee I‘ll be there for you. *** &= nbsp;

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Text: &= nbsp; &nbs= p; Myers, D. G. (2005). E= xploring Psychology. (6^thed.). New York:

Worth Publishers.&nbs= p;

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

An overview of psychology, the scient= ific study of human behavior and mental processes and the variables that influen= ce these processes.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Topics covered in the course inclu= de motivations, emotions, intelligence, sensory processes, perception, learnin= g, thinking, mental health and psychotherapy. (TSU catalog, pg.388).

Grading Scale

A =3D 90 &= #8211; 100 B =3D 80 R= 11; 89 C =3D 70 –79 D =3D 50 –59 F =3D bel= ow 60

Final Grade

The final grade is composed of your= total points/ total points possible. I will keep you updated as to how many points each tests, assignment, etc. is worth.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

· = ; = Student is responsible for reading all material in the text and on the companion website http://worthpub= lishers.com/exploring6e/ . All m= aterial will not be covered in class. *Students must register on the companion website to acc= ess some material and assignments that may be required.*

· = ; = All material should be read prior to class time. Class time will be spent answering questions about material, doing activities, discussions, and being introduc= ed to supplemental material.

TEST

· = ; = Each test is worth 100 points

· = ; = A test will be given every 2 chapters. Each test will be multiple choice and approximately 60 questions.

· = ; = MAKEUP TESTS: If a test= is missed for any reason, it can be made up on the last class day. The student must submit a Makeup Test Form (located on my web page) before the = last class day. If a form is not submitted within one week of the missed exam then the student will not be allowed to take a make up and receives a zero (0) for the missed test(s). If more than one test is missed, a= ll must be made up during the last class period. No extra time will be allotted. Th= ese tests are significantly more difficult that the original test so I suggest = not missing a test if at all possible. These makeups are for those missing for University excused absences = as well.

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS

·            = ;        Other assignments will be given periodically during class

·            = ;        These will be done during class time therefo= re attendance is important.

·            = ;        Assignments will be anything from participat= ion in class, pop quizzes, in class assignments, discussion questions, etc.

·         &nb= sp;          Each will be worth 10 points.

·         &nb= sp;          THIS IN NOT EXTRA CREDIT. Missing assignments will hurt your grade.

·            = ;        No late= assignments accepted for any reason

***TEST/ASSIGNMENT RETURN POLICY***

All test, assignments, etc. will be returned ONLY one time.    If you are absent the = day that items are returned do not come ask me for them. They will be put into a box just i= nside my office for you to look through during my office hours. I will not take up class time or p= rep time to return items to you because you were not in class.

Late Work=

Absolutely= no late/makeup work will be accepted unless it is a University excused absences AND proper documentation is provided.

Attendance

Attendance= is required. It is your choice t= o come to class. Remember that material is due at class time, not after and random points are gained by in class material. Student is responsible for obtaining any information missed from other classmates. If you miss class it is your responsibility to get the necessary information from a classmate. Do not as= k or email me.

OTHER CLASS REQUIREMENTS

·            = ;        = You are expected to be on time and prepared for tests. Coming in late (after tests have b= een administered) is a five point deduction.&n= bsp; Not being prepared with testing materials is a five point deduction.= If you come in once a test has alre= ady been turned in you will not be allowed to take the test and therefore must = fill out makeup form and take a makeup test on last class day<= /p>
·            = ;        = TURN OFF CELL PHONES, PAGERS, etc. during class and test time. Point deductions will result if th= ey ring. If you are expecting a = phone call due to family illness/pregnancy, military, etc. please put phone on vibrate.

·            = ;        = Be on time to class. If you are mor= e than 10 minutes late to class it is strongly advised that you do not come= in.

·            = ;        = Always ask questions!!! I will do my best to answer them.

·            = ;        = Participation in class only makes the environment more fun and enjoyable. I prefer not to do complete lectur= e. Let’s interact and make learning fun.

·            = ;        = Don’t stress out and have a great semester.

Students w= ith disabilities

If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations or which m= ay prevent you from meeting course requirements you need to contact Student Disabilities Services. The nu= mber is 968-9400. They will then n= otify the instructor.

Academic Honesty

Students a= re expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. Cheating, plagiarism, or doing wor= k for another person who will receive academic credit is impermissible. This includes the presentation of unacknowledged material as if it were the student’s own work.

***** This syllabus and course schedu= le is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor to accommodate instructional and /or student needs. *****