Fall 2010 Human Development 101

Section 011
MWF 8:00-8:50am
University of Alabama -Bidgood 310

Professor: Rebekah Allen, MS

Email: rebekah.allen85@gmail.com
Phone: 205-348-6158 (HDFS Main Office)
Course Website: eLearning; http://www.hd101-011.blogspot.com/
Textbook Website: http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?
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Office Hours: By appointment only
Suggested Text: Human Development, Kail & Cavanaugh (any recent edition)

Course Description: HD 101 is an introductory survey course of the basic principles of

development across the life span. The developmental principles will be studied within the
framework of growth and change in the basic domains of the physical, cognitive, and social self.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students should have a better
understanding of general developmental principles and their own course of development.

Course Structure: The structure of this course will consist mostly of in-class lecturing and
discussion of course materials. Students will be responsible for all assigned materials. Although
some of the material covered in lectures will also be covered in the text, throughout the semester
there will be topics presented in class that are not discussed in the text. Likewise, there will be
topics presented in the text that will not be discussed in class. In order to excel in this course,
students are required to have a good working knowledge of both lecture and text material.

Attendance is both required and strongly encouraged. The in-class description and discussion of
course materials is vital to acquiring a clear understanding of complex psychological and
developmental concepts. Throughout the semester, there will also be the opportunity to earn
extra credit points during class. These extra credit opportunities may include in-class
assignments, assignments outside of class, or exam questions and will not be available to
students who did not attend class.

Grading Policy: There will be three major examinations during the course of the semester.
Each examination will be worth 100 points. There will be 5 quizzes throughout the semester
worth 20 points each; students will be allowed to drop the lowest quiz grade. Students will also
be required to complete 1 writing assignment worth 100 points. Attendance is worth 20 points.

Student's grades in this course will be calculated as the total number of earned points divided by
the total number of available points. Final grade assignments will proceed as follows:

A B C D F

450-500 pts 400-449 pts 350-399 pts 300-349 pts 0-300 pts
Examinations will include all materials assigned or discussed in a particular section of the
course (sections of the course are outlined in the course schedule on the following pages). These
materials will generally consist of lecture notes and reading assignments. The final examination
for this course will not be comprehensive.

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Make-Up Examinations: If an examination is missed due to illness or emergency
circumstances, the student must notify this instructor or the Human Development and Family
Studies Office (348 - 6158) of his/her absence prior to the time of the exam. Any examination
that is not completed by the end of the course will be scored as a 0 (zero). Students missing two
or more examinations should withdraw from the course.

Academic Conduct: All students in attendance at the University of Alabama are expected to
be honorable and to observe standards of conduct appropriate to a community of scholars. The
University expects from its students a higher standard of conduct than the minimum required to
avoid discipline. Academic misconduct includes all acts of dishonesty in any academically
related matter and any knowing or intentional help or attempt to help, or conspiracy to help,
another student.

The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event of academic
misconduct.

Plagiarism Detection: The University of Alabama is committed to helping students to uphold

the ethical standards of academic integrity in all areas of study. Students agree that their
enrollment in this course allows the instructor the right to use electronic devices to help prevent
plagiarism. All course materials are subject to submission to Turnitin.com for the purpose of
detecting textual similarities. Turnitin.com will be used as a source document to help students
avoid plagiarism in written documents.

Student Conduct: The Code of Student Conduct requires that students behave in a manner
that is conducive to a teaching/learning environment. Students who engage in
behavior that is disruptive or obstructive to the teaching/learning environment will be subject to
disciplinary sanctions outlined by the Code of Student Conduct. Disruptive/obstructive behavior
is not limited to but may include the following: physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, stalking,
intimidation harassment, hazing, possession of controlled substances, possession of alcoholic
beverages.

Cultural Diversity: The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is

committed to providing an atmosphere of learning that is representative of a variety of
perspectives. In this class, you will have the opportunity to express and experience cultural
diversity across a variety of topics. You are encouraged to not only take advantage of these
opportunities in your own work, but also, learn from the information and ideas shared by other
students.

Disability Accommodations: Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with the
Office of Disability Services, 348-4285. Thereafter, you are invited to schedule appointments to
see me during my office hours to discuss accommodations and other special needs.

Inclement Weather Policy: If the University remains open, class will be held as scheduled.
However, if severe or adverse weather conditions prohibit your attendance from class or
threaten your safety, a reasonable effort will be made to accommodate you. In the event that the
University is closed on the day an examination is scheduled the examination will be
administered during the following class.

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Tentative Course Outline

DATES TOPICS AND READINGS

8/18 Introduction

8/20, 8/23, 8/25 Ch. 1: History/Theory

8/27, 8/30, 9/1 Ch. 1: Theory/Research

9/3, 9/8, 9/10 Ch. 2: Genetics, Biology, & Prenatal Development

9/13, 9/15, 9/17 Ch. 2, 3: Birthing & Physical Development - Infancy

9/20, 9/22 Ch. 3: Physical Development - Infancy

9/24 Exam 1 (Ch. 1-3) - Writing Assignment due (A-F)

9/27, 9/29, 10/1, 10/4 Ch. 4, 6: Cognitive Development - (Infancy/Childhood)

10/6, 10/8, 10/11 Ch. 5, 7: Social Development - (Infancy/Childhood)

10/13, 10/15, 10/18 Ch. 8: Physical/Cognitive Development - Adolescence

10/20, 10/22, 10/25 Ch. 8, 9: Cognitive/Social Development - Adolescence

10/27 Exam 2 (Ch. 4-9) - Writing Assignment due (G-L)

11/1, 11/3, 11/5 Ch. 10: Physical/Cognitive Development - Adulthood

11/8, 11/10, 11/12 Ch. 11/12: Relationships/Social Development - Adulthood

11/15, 11/17, 11/19 Ch. 13: Personality/Cognitive/Social Dev - Mid Life

11/22 Writing Assignment Due (M-Z)

11/22, 11/29, 12/1 Ch. 14, 15, 16: Physical, Cognitive, Social Dev- Elderly

Friday, 12/10 Exam 3 (Ch. 10-16) 3:30pm - 6:00pm

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