Eastern Oklahoma State College Course Syllabus INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Course and Contact Information:

Course: Psy 1113 7760 (4880) Credit Hours: 3 Instructor: Toni Wray Class Days & Time: Thursday; 6-9 p.m. Class Location: Room 101, Idabel Campus Office Location: 17 S Central, Idabel Office Phone: 580-286-5184 Fax Number: 580-286-5185 e-mail address: twray@sbcglobal.net Thursday 9-noon Friday

Office Hours:
Monday 9-5 Tuesday 9-7 Wednesday 9-7

Course Materials: Text:

Text Required: Understanding Psychology, Feldman 10th ed. 9780073382791 Can purchase text online at college bookstore http://www.eosc.edu/student_services/bookstore.html Determine if your text is provided electronically by visiting: http://www.coursesmart.com/ The student must have reliable access to and basic working knowledge of (1) a computer; (2) the Internet; and (3) Microsoft processing application Other required resources: Use of Blackboard Learn 9.1. URL http://bblearn.eosc.edu Publishers WebSite: http://www.mhhe.com/feldmanup10e Online tutoring is available for Eastern students at Tutor.com Your instructors e-mail address: twray@eosc.edu Easterns Office of Student Support Services is also available for students qualifying for their assistance. You may contact Sue Lovett, Director, at slovett@eosc.edu or by calling 918 465 1823. Blackboard Technical Support: Tracy Clark Office Phone: 918.465.1748 Blackboard program support: First use the Help link provided inside your course. Easterns Live Help Desk can be linked to from Easterns Academics page or by contacting Lisa McCoy at 918.465.1798 . LIBRARY ONLINE DATABASES: At the Eastern Library website use the Reference page to find several links to the databases available. All are available on the Eastern campuses. Off-campus access will be password protected for some databases and not accessible for others. EBSCOHost and InfoTrac search magazine and journal articles are updated monthly, have very current information, and include databases that are considered scholarly and reputable. InfoTrac also includes a section which gives the pros and cons of controversial topics. EBSCOHost Acess- If you are using a wireless connection or off campus, you may have to enter the following user ID and password:

Instructional Technologies Tutoring and Academic Assistance

Technical Support

Library Resources

Plug-ins Needed for course

Internet Connection Required

User ID: Oklahoma Password: password InfoTrac Access- If you are using a wireless connection or off campus, you may have to enter the following password: Password: eosc MountainCat is a database which provides reliable Internet links. These are researched by your professors and/or a library media specialist. Using this database helps speed up your researching while ensuring you good, quality resources. It is available from anywhere. It also includes a Reference section with online encyclopedias, research paper tips, and much more! Access to a computer with javascript downloaded. See www:java.com. Access to a computer with updated free pdf reader, available at http://www.adobe.com Access to a computer with Apple QuickTime. The QuickTime download is available from Apple's website www.apple.com. The student is responsible to ensure access to a reliable internet source (satellite Internet service is not always a reliable source). If you do not have your own personal computer with Internet access, you may find computer access at your college campus or public library.

Course Description:

A survey of the major areas of study in Psychology such as motivation, learning, physiology, personality, social psychology, abnormal behavior, perception, memory, cognition/thought, and treatment.

Instructional Approach/Format

Course Goals Course Level Learning Objectives

The student should expect to purchase and read the required textbook and to have reliable access to the Internet. Your syllabus, the Power Point Lecture notes, and any Handouts you may need will be posted on Blackboard under LECTURES AND HANDOUTS. You can monitor your grades on Blackboard as well under MY GRADES. Increase students interest in the study of psychology Increase students curiosity about human nature Increase students awareness of the implications of psychology in daily life Upon completion of this course, students will be able to Define psychology Identify key issues and controversies of psychology Describe basic structures and functions of the brain Define basic concepts in the theories of learning, memory, cognition, intelligence and motivation Define abnormality Identify key components in coping with stress Define common psychological terms

Course Calendar & Content

week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4 week 5 week 6 week 7 week 8 week 9 week 10 week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17 week 18

1/12/201 2 1/19/201 2 1/26/201 2 2/2/2012 2/9/2012 2/16/201 2 2/23/201 2 3/1/2012 3/8/2012 3/15/201 2 3/22/201 2 3/29/201 2 4/5/2012 4/12/201 2 4/19/201 2 4/26/201 2

Welcome and Introduction Orientation Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Test Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Test Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Spring Break: NO CLASS Test Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Test Chapter 14 Quiz Quiz Quiz Quiz 2nd Project Due: Power Point Quiz Quiz

Quiz Quiz 1st Project Due: How Psychology Relates to My Life Quiz Quiz Must have topic for Power Point approved

5/3/2012 Chapter 15 5/10/201 2 Final

Grading method and Scale

The student will earn a letter grade based on his/her point accumulation on the required tasks of the course when compared against the total possible points for the required tasks.

Required Tasks and Possible Points Accumulation:

Requirements Points Possible

5 Test worth 100 points each (25 multiple choice questions) 2 Projects (1 written report and 1 Power Point) worth 200 points each 10 quizzes worth 10 points each (1 with each lecture)

500 400 100

The following grading scale will be used for this course:

Scale for Letter Grades 80 89 % of total possible points = B 60 - 69 % of total possible points = D 90 100 % of total possible points = A 70 - 79 % of total possible points = C 59% or less of total possible points = F

Essential Policy Information Attendance Attendance is expected. If you miss a lecture, you miss a quiz.
Quizzes CANNOT be made up.

Late work, missed test and/or incompletes Extra Credit

If you miss a test, you can make it up on the next scheduled test date, taking it and the scheduled test. All tests must be completed at the end of the class period for finals There are no extra credit activities scheduled. YOU WILL RECEIVE THE GRADE YOU EARN. Average scores WILL NOT be rounded up more than 0.09 point. Students are expected to use Blackboard Learn 9.1 e-mail when corresponding with the instructor regarding this course. The Blackboard Learn 9.1 learning platform sends Email directly to the students EOSC Email address.

Email policies

Academic Integrity Policy

The highest ethical standards are expected in class. You are expected to conduct yourself not only in an ethical manner, but also as professional, mature individuals. Any form of disrespect whether it is among students or between students and faculty will not be tolerated. Any determined or suspected dishonesty will result in a 0 for the requirement and will be referred to the college for disciplinary action in accordance with Easterns student conduct code, found in the Student Handbook. Cheating includes both receiving and giving answers/help to questions on the test. Also, it is unethical to ask for any unfair advantage in grading, such as: Tell the instructor that you "need" a certain grade (you must earn it) Request extra assignments for the purpose of raising your grade Ask that the grade be raised because it is very close to the next higher grade Ask that the grade be raised because you did well on one part of the course Ask to turn in an assignment late even a few minutes late Ask to be treated better than other students by making an exception to these rules Plagiarize any of your work.

ADA Policy The faculty, staff, and administration at Eastern Oklahoma State College will adhere to the policies as set in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for all with disabilities who are qualified to be in an Associates degree program. Easterns learning platform for online course delivery (Blackboard Learn 9.1) also meets accessibility standards. Students are responsible for submitting all professional documentation outlining specific needs and requirements to the Academic Vice Presidents

Office (918) 465-1830. This professional documentation must be established before any accommodations can be made by the instructor or by appropriate college personnel. Depending on the specific documented disability of the qualified student, course accommodations may include instructions orally and in writing, and examination accommodations could include extended test time, reader and a quiet room for testing. Any accommodations will be determined by the campus personnel responsible for ADA accommodations in conjunction with the professionally documented disability of the student.