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Grossmont
College
Fall
2003 Introductory
Psychology
Psychology 120; Section 7365 Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:45 p.m. Room 582
Course DescriptionThis
course is designed to introduce students to the scientific study of human
behavior and mental processes. In this course, students will be exposed to
the facts and theories that seek to explain and understand human thought
and behavior, including such topics as psychopathology, personality,
learning, memory, psychophysiology and group behavior. Furthermore, this
course will provide students with sufficient background to qualify for
advancement to other psychology courses.
Required Text Lahey,
B.B. (2001). Psychology An
Introduction, 8th edition, McGraw Hill Publishers Course FormatThis
course will be lecture/discussion format. Occasional videotapes will be
shown to compliment lecture material. Course RequirementsReading
Assignments: Approximately
one chapter of the text will be covered in class each week. Specific
assignments are detailed on the course schedule. To ensure a better
understanding of class lectures, I recommend that you read these chapters
before they are covered in class to acquaint yourself with key terms and
concepts. Supplemental materials will be provided throughout the course. Examination
Format: Five
exams will be given as indicated on the course schedule. Test questions
will be based on reading material, class lectures, films and any
supplemental handouts used in class. Each exam will consist of 50
multiple-choice questions worth one point each, and 5 short-answer essay
questions worth 5 points each. Your lowest exam grade will be dropped,
therefore no make-up examinations will be given. No exceptions. Extra
Credit: Extra
credit points can be obtained for each testing period. An article from any
current source corresponding to a lecture topic may be summarized in a 2-3
page typed written paper and turned in prior to each exam. Five possible points will be available for each
testing period. No late assignments will be accepted for extra credit. Additional extra credit points may be earned for participating in a pre-approved research study pertaining to the field of Psychology. Details will be discussed in class.
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Grading Grades
will be calculated based on the number of points you receive for each of
the four exams and assessed according to the class curve. Each exam is
worth a maximum of 75 points, therefore the total possible points for
the course is 300. Exams
4 x 75 = 300 points
A
range
271 - 300 points B
range
241 - 270 points C
range
211 - 240 points D
range
180 - 210 points Class Preparation and AttendanceStudents
are expected to be on time, and stay for the entire class period. Roll
will be taken. Since lecture material may differ from the text material,
it is strongly recommended that students attend all lectures to obtain
information that will be covered in the exams. Excellent or poor
attendance will be a deciding factor when a grade is borderline. Please
try to choose a seat for the semester, as it will help me to get to know
your names. Add, Drop and WithdrawIt
is the student’s responsibility
to add, drop or withdraw from classes before the deadlines stated in the
class schedule. Special NeedsStudents
with disabilities who may need accommodations are encouraged to notify
the instructor or contact Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S)
early in the semester so that reasonable accommodations may be
implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact DSP&S in
person in room 110 or by phone at (619) 664-7112.
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Course Schedule – Fall
2003 (Aug 25 - Dec 22)
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