Psyc 110

Psyc 110 - Fundamentals of Psychology

Required Text:Rathus, S.A. (2001).Essentials of Psychology, 6^th Ed.New York:Harcourt-Brace

An introduction to the scientific study of behavior through a survey of psychology’s principal methods, content areas, and applications. Course requirements include participation in psychological research or preparation of a short article review.

Examinations and Quizzes:

Exams will consist of 45 multiple-choice questions.There will be two midterm exams and a final exam.Quizzes will consist of 5 multiple-choice questions.There will be 11 quizzes (Chaps. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13 and 14). Two quiz grades will be dropped.Quizzes for chapters will be announced the meeting before the quiz.Grades determined on a total point’s basis.

169-180 A	141-147 B-	113-119 D+
162-168 A-	134-140 C+	106-112 D
155-161 B+	127-133 C	0-105 F
148-154 B	120-126 C-

Makeup exams must be cleared with the instructor prior to exam.Missed exams not cleared with instructor will be counted as an F.

Makeup exams must be taken as soon as possible after the missed exam. Failure to take makeup at scheduled time will result in an F.

No makeup quizzes will be given. The first missed quiz will count as dropped quiz. Additional missed quizzes will be prorated on the basis of the exam covering that chapter (i.e., exam score/10) or counted as a zero with the third absence.(See cut policy.)

A role sheet will be passed out at the beginning of each class. You will be allowed 2 absences (excused or unexcused) without penalty. On the 3rd absence (excused or unexcused) your final grade will be dropped to the next lowest grade (e.g. a final grade of B would drop to a B-). For each additional set of 2 absences (excused or unexcused) past the 3rd absence, your final grade will be dropped an additional grade (e.g. for 5 cuts a final grade of B would drop to a C+). Students are responsible for making sure they sign the daily role sheet. Extraordinary circumstances will be taken into account in terms of this policy.

There will be three opportunities to earn a total of 12 extra credit points with bonus quizzes (each extra credit quiz will be worth up to 4 points): Chapter 5 covering consciousness (first midterm), Chapter 9 covering motivation and emotion (on the second midterm) and Chapter 11 covering health (on the final).

Also, there will be three opportunities to gain an additional 6 extra credit points with three popular media reaction papers. Each paper is worth 2 points and will consist of a photocopy of a magazine or newspaper article (no journal articles allowed) published in the last six months along with a one-page synopsis of the article. The synopsis should include: (1) the chapter the article relates to, (2) how the article relates to material presented in the chapter and lecture (e.g., is it consistent or inconsistent or does it add new information), and (3) your reactions to the article.

Students are responsible for all announcements made in class (e.g., change of test dates, announced quizzes, etc.) and all materials passed out in class (e.g., handouts).

Student must meet the Psychology Department Research Requirement. (See separate handout)

DATE	TOPIC	READING ASSIGNMENT
July 7	What is Psychology	Chap. 1
8	Research Methods
9	Appendix A/Biology and Behavior	Appendix A & Chap. 2
10	continued (Biology and Behavior)

14	Sensation & Perception	Chap. 4
15	Learning	Chap. 6
16	continued (Learning)
17	Midterm 1/Memory	Chaps. 1, 2, 4, Appendix A (Chap. 5 extra credit quiz)

21	Memory	Chap. 7
22	Thinking/Intelligence	Chap. 8
23	Developmental	Chap. 3
24	Midterm 2 /Personality	Chaps. 3, 6, 7, & 8 (Chap. 9 extra credit quiz)

28	Personality	Chap. 10
29	Psychological Disorders	Chap. 12
30	Methods of Therapy	Chap. 13
31	Social Psychology	Chap. 14

Aug 1	FINAL	Chaps. 10, 12, 13, & 14 (Chap. 11 extra credit quiz)

Course Requirements

Exam & Quiz Total Point Distribution