Indian River State College

DEP 2004
Human Development
Syllabus
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INSTRUCTOR: Fontley R. Corrodus, Ph.D

Course Location: Main-W 252

Instructor Phone (772)336-6203

Office Location: PRUITT- A 105

Email: fcorrodu@irsc.edu

OFFICE Hours: As Posted and by

Appointment

Prerequisite
Student must score into college-level English and Reading on placement tests.
Required: Access code to McGraw-Hill Connect (hard copy of the book is not
mandatory) (available at IRSC bookstore or for purchase online):
Life Span Development, 15th edition. By John W. Santrock. 2015 McGraw Hill
REQUIRED
This text, if purchased at the IRSC bookstore, comes with an access code. You must
use this access code in order to complete course requirements. If you have not yet
received your textbook you can find a three week free trial access code. In order to
receive credit for the work that you do, you must register for Connect. This is done at
the Content tab, Course Learning Materials folder, by clicking on the eBook or Chapter
1 assignments. Please follow the instructions provided to register your access code or
to obtain a trial access code.
Course Description
This course is a basic introduction to human development from the prenatal period
through old age. We will cover how human beings grow physically, cognitively,
socially, and emotionally during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood,
examining major theories of a variety of areas of development.
Study and Preparation Time
The course requires you to spend time preparing and completing assignments. For
every credit hour you should expect to spend a minimum of three (3) hours per
week working on the course during a 16 week semester. Therefore, a 3-credit course
would require a minimum of 9 hours of time per week.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to describe a wide range of global, social and cultural points of

view and apply various perspectives to analyze human behavior.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
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use the principles of the scientific method to evaluate research in the

psychological sciences and to evaluate material presented in the media about
the behavioral sciences.
analyze human physical, cognitive, social and personality development
throughout the human lifespan using the neuroscience, evolution, behavioral
genetics, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and socio-cultural perspectives.

Teaching Strategies
This course will use a variety of teaching strategies including: lectures and
discussions, questions and answer sessions, assigned and other readings, campus
and media presentations, individual and group projects, student presentations and
reports, role-play, interactive exercises, dramatization and any other method deemed
necessary by the professor. During group activities and out of class assignments,
students will be required to apply their knowledge to instruction-related issues.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Students with disabilities who need academic accommodation should: (1) register
with and provide documentation to Student Disability Services; (2) bring
documentation to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what
type. This should be done during the first week of class. For more information about
services available to IRSC students with disabilities, contact Rhoda Brant (772) 4627782 or rbrant@ircc.edu
Academic Honor Code
Students attending Indian River State College are expected to uphold the highest
standards of academic integrity. These standards are based on the premise that each
student has the responsibility (1) to uphold the highest standards of academic
integrity in the students own work, (2) to refuse to tolerate violations of academic
integrity in the college community, and (3) to foster a high sense of integrity and
responsibility on the part of the college community. Reported infractions will be
discussed privately with the student(s). If it is determined that someone has violated
these standards, that person(s) will earn 0 points for that assignment. Violations
may be reported to the Vice-President of Student Affairs for possible disciplinary
action.
Attendance
Class attendance is an integral part of the learning experience. Students are expected

to arrive for class on-time and to participate in class discussions and activities. You will
be responsible for all announcements made in class including changes to exam and
paper due dates. The instructor may reduce your final grade by 10% if class absences
become excessive (two or more absences). POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE, class
participation will also be taken into account and may impact your final grade.
| McGraw-Hill Connect Learn Smart Homework Assignments
The Learn Smart assignments in Connect are required to help you learn the content
of the course and will help improve your grade on each exam.
McGraw-Hill Connect - Mastery Quizzes
The mastery quizzes in Connect are required and will help you improve your grade
on each exam.
Exams
Exams (80%)
There will be four (4) units of work (with 3-5 chapters per unit). An exam will follow
each of these units. Each exam will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions. Study
questions will be made available to help you get ready for exams and quizzes (posted
in Blackboard). The fourth exam will be given during the official final exam period,
although it is not a comprehensive final. Each exam is graded on green SCANTRONS.
Exam questions are drawn from classroom presentations and assigned readings. All
students are required to take all exams. Students must take examinations on the
dates designated. Any student who is absent on the designated dates must provide the
instructor with documentation of a medical or college excuse.
Make-up Exam Policy: Students who have legitimate reasons (such as
participation in documented college supported activities and documented periods of
hospitalization for a life threatening situation) for missing a regularly scheduled
exam, may arrange to take the exam early or on the class day immediately
following the scheduled exam date. All other students who miss an exam can
make it up by writing a term paper from a list of topics prepared by the professor.
There is no make-up opportunity for missing Exam # 4 (the Final Exam).
Writing Assignment: Parenting Styles Essay
You are required to write a 3 to 5 page APA format paper applying Baumrinds
parenting styles (Ch. 8) to your own experience. The paper should be a thoughtful
and critical commentary on your topic. The paper should conform to the specifications
pertaining generally to term papers (e.g., title page, references, headings, and
content). The paper should be double-spaced, typed, and should contain substantial
references from your textbook.
Good Communication depends on your ability to apply basic grammar, spelling,
punctuation, sentence structure and paragraph organization skills and you will be

graded on these elements as well. Appropriate in-text citations are required for
quotations, paraphrased material and specific references. However, if you quote
or use more than 3 words of anothers work and do not cite the source for
the information, it is plagiarism.
Plagiarism is defined as The act of copying any portion of another's work and
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in the public domain simply reworking the text when the concept is clearly lifted
from
another's
work
can
still
be
plagiarism.
See
the
IRSC
link
http://www.irsc.edu/libraries/tutorials/tutorials.aspx?id=1242 for further guidance.
Each paper must be double-spaced, typed on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper, and stapled.
Papers should include a title page with a title as well as your name, course title, and
the date.
Late submissions will receive 50% of its earned grade if received within one week
after the original due date.
PAPER DUE DATE:
GRADING POLICY
You can accumulate a total of 100 points in the class. The 100 points will come from
the following assessments:
4 Exams (each exam is worth 20%
of your final grade)

80 pts

1 Writing Assignment (Term Paper)

(20% of your final grade)

20 pts.

McGraw-Hill Connect Assignments

Class work & Extra Points

TOTAL POINTS

100 pts

Grading Scale:
At the end of the semester, letter grades will be assigned as follows:
A= 90-100
B= 80-89
C= 70-79
D= 60-69
F= 59 and below

Course Policies

1. Students are expected to have read the assigned readings and be prepared
to participate in class discussions and activities.
2. blackboard. This is a web-assisted course. Students are expected to check the
blackboard site regularly and are responsible for all curriculum information, such
as Unit Learning Objectives and terminology lists. The instructor will also post any
changes to the schedule or assignments. Please check the announcements
frequently.
3. Assignments are due in class on the due date designated in the course schedule
at the beginning of class. No extensions will be given. In cases of documented
illness, assignments may be turned in the next class meeting with the excuse
documentation stapled to the front of the paper.
4. The use of cell phones is prohibited during class at IRSC. All cell phones
must be set on silent or off during the class period. Any student who uses a cell
phone to make or answer a call, or send and read text messages or emails,
other than IRSC emergency messages, during class time may be asked to leave
and may be considered absent for that class. No student has the right to
disturb the teaching and learning process.
5. Students are expected to submit written assignments that demonstrate
mastery of basic rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
DEP2004 Blackboard Support Materials
In order to access the blackboard portion of the class, you must go to the IRSC
homepage, click on E-learners (far right on the yellow bar near the top of the page).
Choose blackboard Learning.
Username: Student ID (no dashes). Your ID can be found on your class registration
form. and the Password: PIN used for web registration.
There is a tutorial for blackboard. Please use this to acquaint yourself with the
blackboard platform.
This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon
request.
SYLLABUS CHANGE POLICY:
This syllabus and course schedule is a guide for the course and is subject to change
at the instructors discretion with advanced notice.

IRSC Resources

Quick links to the Indian River State Colleges resources and policies are listed in the Institutional
Resources section in Blackboard, including:
MyIRSC Register for classes,
IRSC Mission Statement
view grades and financial aid
Office of Student Disabilities
awards
Student Activities
Student Handbook & Student
Student Success Services
Handbook Reference Guide
Testing Services
Advising
Transcripts
Catalog
Update Personal Information
Drop/Add
Withdrawal Policy
Equity Statement
Financial Aid
Incomplete Grade
Academic Resources
Quick links to the Indian River State Colleges Academic Resources can be found in
the Institutional Resources section in Blackboard. Quick links include:
Academic Calendar
Incomplete Grade
Academic Support Center
Netiquette Rules
Academic Warning/
Smarthinking - Tutoring
Deficiency/Suspension
Student Responsibility
Assessment/Examination Policy
Studying and Time
Graduation
Management
How to Succeed in this Course

Library & Research Paper Resources

Quick links to the Indian River State Colleges Library and Research Paper Resources can be
found in the Institutional Resources section in Blackboard. Quick links include:

Library Link
Course Specific Custom Library
Guides
Ask the Librarian (24/7)
American Psychological
Association Tutorial
APA Guidelines
MLA Guidelines
CSE Guidelines
Legal Citation
Plagiarism Policy
Writing a Research Paper

COURSE CONTENT AND OUTLINE:

The Life-Span Perspective
Careers in Life-Span development
Biological Beginnings
Prenatal Development and Birth

Chapter 1
Appendix
Chapter 2
Chapter 3

Exam #1 (Chapters 1, 2, and 3)

Physical Development in Infancy
Cognitive Development in Infancy
Socioemotional Development in Infancy
Physical/Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8

Exam #2 (Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8)

Physical/Cognitive Development in Middle and Late Childhood
Socioemotional Development in Middle and Late Childhood
Physical/Cognitive Development in Adolescence
Socioemotional Development in Adolescence

Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12

Exam #3 (Chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12)

Physical/Cognitive Development in Early Adulthood
Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood
Physical/Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood
Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood
Death, Dying, and Grieving
Final Exam

Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 20

(Chapters 13,14,16,16 & 20)

COURSE OUTLINE:
Syllabus Review and Technology Overview
LS1
Introduction
Genetics and Prenatal Development
LS2 & LS3

Chapter 1
Chapter 2

Genetics and Prenatal Development

Prenatal Development & Birth
LS4 & LS5.

Chapter 2
Chapter 3

Physical Development in Infancy

Cognitive Development in Infancy
MQ1, MQ2 & MQ3
LS6

Chapter 4
Chapter 5

Cognitive Development in Infancy

Socioemotional Development in Infancy
MQ4, MQ5 & MQ6
LS7

Chapter 5
Chapter 6

Physical/Cognitive Dev in Early Childhood

LS8 & LS9

Chapter 7

Socioemotional Development in Early Childhood

Physical/Cognitive Dev Middle/Late Childhood
MQ7, MQ8, & MQ9
LS 10

Chapter 8
Chapter 9

Physical/Cognitive Dev Middle/Late Childhood

Socioemotional Dev - Middle/Late Childhood
LS11 & LS12

Chapter 9
Chapter 10

Physical/Cognitive Development Adolescence

Socioemotional Development - Adolescence
MQ10, MQ11, & MQ12
LS13

Chapter 11
Chapter 12

Physical/Cognitive Development Early Adulthood

LS14 & LS15

Chapter 13

Socioemotional Development Early Adulthood

Physical/Cognitive Development Middle Adulthood
MQ13, MQ14

Chapter 14
Chapter 15

Socioemotional Development in Middle Adulthood

LS20

Chapter16

Death, Dying, and Grieving

MQ15 & MQ20

Chapter 20

FINAL

FINAL