PSY 1012 General Psychology. Course Policies and Syllabus

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1 PSY 1012 General Psychology Course Policies and Syllabus Course Number: PSY 1012, General Psychology Instructor: Deidre Seker Office Hrs. No posted office hours. If a meeting is desired beyond immediate before and after class time, please . deidre.seker@daytonastate.edu Department Homepage: Course Description: A scientific study of human behavior in relation to our development, motivation, emotion, perception learning and thinking. Credit Hours: 3 Semester Hours Degree: A.A. and A.S Contact Hours: 45 Lecture Hours Minimum Technical Requirements: For this course you will need to be able to access Falcon Online as well as have access to a Microsoft Word. Here is a link to Daytona State College s Distance Learning site, where technology requirements for accessing courses can be found: Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the historical perspective of psychology and the basis of contemporary psychological research. Program Goal: (Critical Thinking) 2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the Biological and Physiological basis of behavior Program Goal: (Critical Thinking) 3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the Cognitive basis of behavior. Program Goals: (Cultural Literacy), (Critical Thinking) 4. Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the Clinical aspects of the science of Psychology Program Goal: (Critical Thinking) Page 1 of 10

2 Class Format: Instructional methods may include lecture, class discussion and activities, outside of class assignments, video, and/or any combination of the above. Student may be asked to submit written assignments to the online assignment folder via Falcon Online ( Assignments submitted online must be in either.doc,.docx, or.pdf format. Text: Psychology, 12 th Edition, Wade and Tarvis, Pearson Education; 2017; ISBN- 13: Page 2 of 10

3 CLASS SCHEDULE A detailed (tentative) schedule will be supplied in addition to this syllabus. Grading Scale Percentages Point Distribution 90% - 100% = A = A 87% - 89% = B = B+ 80% - 86% = B = B 77% - 79% = C = C+ 70% - 76% = C = C 60% - 69% = D = D 0% - 59% = F = F All final grades are reflective of total points earned through the semester. Extra credit points will not be available for this class. The following page (point schedule) is provided for you to keep track of your points as they pertain to each evaluated item throughout the semester. Monitoring your points earned through the semester will help you determine where your final grade will fall on the point distribution. This syllabus and information regarding course content, scheduling, dates, exams are meant to serve as a guide. No changes are expected, but if they should occur, ample notification will be given. Primary course/department and college information is standard and provided here for your convenience. Welcome to PSY 1012; let's have a great semester! :) Page 3 of 10

4 Point Schedule: (Points possible for each activity are in parentheses.) Points possible Your points Exam 1 (100) Exam 2 (100) Exam 3 (100) Exam 4 (100) Assignment 1 (25) Assignment 2 (25) Assignment 3 (50) Assignment 4 (50) Attendance (100) TOTAL Points (650) Page 4 of 10

5 Classroom Policies Disclaimer: Teaching policies and regulations for this course are not open for discussion or negotiation. This syllabus has been constructed to be as complete as possible but is by no means a binding document. I reserve the right to alter policies, procedures, and the syllabus as needed. Please utilize the website regularly as any changes to the syllabus will be posted there. How to proceed through the course: Students should plan to have three hours of study time per week for each credit hour of class time. Example: when taking a typical 3 credit hour course, students should plan to spend at least 9 hours per week doing coursework and studying for that course regardless of the mode of delivery (online, hybrid, face-to-face). Communication: s from students will be addressed and responded to within 1-2 business days, if not sooner. I will do my best to return s as quickly as possible. If you have sent an and the aforementioned time frame for a response has passed without receiving a response, please let me know in person as technical difficulties do arise. Additionally, while I will not hold traditional office hours, if possible I will be available for a time both before and after class (pending use of the assigned classroom outside of scheduled class time). Please if you do need to meet outside of these times. Interaction: Attendance and participation is particularly important since examinations will cover material presented in class as well as in the text. Students are strongly encouraged to contribute to class discussion, in class activities, and to ask questions. Attendance and Lateness Policy: Attendance will be part of the grading system with points earned per non-exam day (up to 100 total possible points) attended and attendance recorded. Attendance is particularly important since examinations will cover material presented in class, in addition to the text. Attendance will be collected at some point during the scheduled class time via a sign in sheet, and notice will be given when the sign-in sheet is available. If your signature is not recorded, points will not be received for that day. You must be in class to receive points. NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED. VA students are not allowed to accumulate three (3) absences within thirty days of classes. Late Work/Make-up Work and Exams: Exam dates will be provided ahead of time. There will be no make-up exams during the semester. HOWEVER, if an exam is missed you may make up that exam during the final week of class as indicated on the schedule. The four required assignments will not be accepted late or made up, as sufficient time will be given between introduction/availability of assignment and due date. No exceptions. There will be no opportunities for extra credit work available in this class. Classroom Etiquette: All students should be on time for class. Attend to your needs before entering the room. Students who come late or leave during the class are a distraction to both the instructor and other students. The use of cellular phones, MP3 Page 5 of 10

6 players and other electronic devices is also a distraction. Please ensure electronic devices are off (or on silent alert). If an emergency arises, please be courteous to your fellow students and leave quietly. Finally, cell phones, watch alarms, beepers, ear buds/headphones, etc. are strictly prohibited during examinations. CELL PHONES, AND HEADSETS/EAR BUDS: All courses taught through the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department will adhere to a Zero Tolerance Cell Phone policy. Students who bring cell phones, pagers, headsets, earbuds, or other electronic devices to class must turn them off or use silent mode. Students, however, may use a computer during lectures to take notes, but computers cannot be used or turned on during exams. Ringing cell phones and beeping pagers are extremely disruptive to other students and the instructor, and therefore, they will not be tolerated. Additionally, cell phones, pagers, headsets or earbuds must not be used in class, or be in view during class (e.g., cell phones must not be placed on desks or handled during class - this means NO TEXTING!). Students who fail to abide by the Zero Tolerance Cell Phone policy will be asked to leave class. Habitual offenders may receive additional penalties that may affect their final grade (e.g., test penalties at the instructor s discretion). Student Rights & Responsibilities: See the Student Handbook. Daytona State College is committed to providing you with quality instruction, guidance, and opportunities for academic and career success by fostering academic excellence in a supportive and personalized learning environment. Maintaining high standards of academic honesty and integrity in higher education is a shared responsibility and an excellent foundation for assisting you in making honorable and ethical contributions to the profession for which you are preparing. In order to preserve academic excellence and integrity, the College expects you to know, understand, and comply with the Academic Integrity Policy, which prohibits academic dishonesty in any form, including, but not limited to, cheating and plagiarism. Grades conferred by instructors are intended to be, and must be, accurate and true reflections of the coursework actually produced and submitted by you. All cases of suspected violations of the Student Code of Conduct, including academic dishonesty, are reported to the Judicial Affairs Office for resolution. Forms of Academic Dishonesty Cheating- Cheating can be defined as: receiving or giving unauthorized assistance on a quiz, test, exam, paper, or project or unauthorized use of materials to complete such; collaborating with another person(s) without authorization on a quiz, test, exam, paper, or project; taking a quiz, test, or exam for someone else or allowing someone else to do the same for you. Plagiarism -Plagiarism can be defined as: submitting work in which words, facts, or ideas from another source are used without acknowledging that the material is borrowed whether from a published or Page 6 of 10

7 unpublished source. For specific information on how to document information from other sources, students should check with their instructors, academic departments, or a recognized writing manual, such as the MLA or APA. Self-plagiarism -Recently the idea that students can plagiarize themselves has surfaced. When students turn in the same assignment for two different classes, they are self-plagiarizing. This rule also applies to sections of an assignment. Not only does repurposing assignments deny students the opportunity to learn, but also it is not fair according to the college s standards. Because of this, self-plagiarizing is coined doubledipping, which leads to devaluation of grades and therefore, a devaluation of the College. Daytona State College prohibits selfplagiarism. Online Academic Integrity Violations -These violations include, but are not limited to the following: sharing your Falcon Online password, working on an assignment with someone else when it is supposed to be done on your own, looking at someone else s work while taking a quiz or exam, using a cell phone to share quiz or exam information, revising a paper that was found on the Internet, or submitting a paper purchased form a website. Fabrication -Fabrication can be defined as: listing sources in a bibliography that one did not actually use in a written assignment; presenting false, invented, or fictitious data/evidence in a written assignment. Other Academic Misconduct: Other Academic Misconduct might include, but is not limited to: In a testing situation, conduct, such as looking at a classmate's test, talking to a classmate, or leaving the classroom without the instructor's or proctor's permission. Obtaining help while taking online tests or quizzes in the form of another person consultation, Googling for answers, texting, or using other social media. Obtaining part or all of a test by theft/purchase, OR selling /giving part of all of a test to someone else. Soliciting someone to impersonate you online or in a classroom setting. Entering an office or building for the purpose of changing a grade on a test, assignment, or in a grade book or for the purpose of obtaining a test. Page 7 of 10

8 Altering or attempting to alter academic records of the College which relate to grades; being an accessory to same. For more information on academic integrity, view Honor Code here: College Network Acceptable Use Policy: The purpose of this policy is to outline the acceptable use of the network and resources provided by Daytona State College and to establish a culture of openness, trust, and integrity. Please make yourself very aware of this policy by clicking these two links: Terms of Use Acceptable-Use.pdf Falcon Online User Expectations ne%20user%20expectations.pdf Evaluation/Assessment Methods: Your grade(s) will be determined in the following manner: Four unit exams (Exam dates are listed on the schedule but may be subject to change.) Exams will cover lecture material and will be comprised of both multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank/short answer questions. Any exam submitted with no name and left unclaimed will receive a grade of 0. Attendance/Participation (Recorded via a sign-in sheet presented at some point during scheduled class time.) Attendance is only collected/counted on non-exam days. For once per week class meetings, rate of point acquisition is 10 points per non-exam class meeting, up to 100 points. For twice per week class meetings, rate of point acquisition is 5 points per non-exam class meeting, up to 100 points. Four assignments (Collection date(s) to be provided on schedule.) Assignments will be given at the beginning of the semester so as to provide ample time for completion before the due date, and may be submitted BEFORE that date. Assignment instructions will be available in the course shell, and assignments are to be submitted to the appropriate assignment folder via FalconOnline, and should be submitted in a Word (.doc or.docx) or PDF (.pdf) format to ensure readability. Page 8 of 10

9 Academic Support Services The Division of Library and Academic Support provides the following free services to students. Academic Support Center: The Academic Support Centers (ASC) assist students on every campus to achieve their potential by providing the resources they need to become successful, independent learners. For more information please go to or Writing Center: For assistance with all stages of the writing process please visit the Writing Center (appointments recommended) Library Services: The Daytona State Library offers many types of resources to support your research materials and assistance. Technical Support is available for Falcon mail, printing, web usage, Desire2Learn, and more. Students may call AID (4243) or Local access numbers for your area are: Daytona (386) DeLand (386) ext Deltona (386) ext Flagler/Palm Coast (386) ext.4243 New Smyrna (386) ext Withdrawal Process: Students can withdraw from this class prior to the date listed in the Academic Calendar. It is not necessary to have approval from the instructor to withdraw from the course, but you should discuss the situation with the instructor prior to any action. Many times issues and concerns can be resolved with communication. Please review Refund/Repayment Policy and also check with the Office of Financial Aid to determine how this withdrawal might affect your current and future aid eligibility. Students who stop attending this class will be withdrawn from the class and receive a final grade of W1 (Withdrawn). Attendance includes participating in online or face-to-face environments as required. At any time, please refer to the Student Self-Service Help page for additional information: Page 9 of 10

10 Students with Disabilities: The Student Disability Services (SDS) Office provides tools and resources to students with documented disabilities. Students who selfdisclose a documented disability and provide the required documentation to the SDS Office can receive confidential and reasonable accommodations to assist in their academic success. If you need accommodations, please contact the SDS Office at (386) To call Florida Relay dial 7-1-1, or the appropriate toll-free number: (TTY), (Voice). You can also find more information at Veterans: If you are currently serving or have ever served in the U.S. Military, please feel free to visit the Veterans Center in the Lenholt Student Center (Bldg. 130, room 124) for any assistance or phone Please visit Safety on Campus: Check your FalconMail after you register for information on accessing and updating your free Daytona State College Rave Alert account. You can also visit Page 10 of 10