Demonstrate familiarity with psychology theory. Describe research methods in psychology. Apply critical thinking skills in psychology.

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1 General Psychology 1030 General Psychology J01 and J02 Course Syllabus Fall and Spring Course Information Course Description: Learning Outcomes: This course is a study of basic psychological principles, terms, and research. Emphasis is placed on conceptual approaches to psychology, research methods, biological basis of behavior, psychological development, sensory processes, perception, learning and conditioning, memory, thought and language. 3 hours lecture. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate familiarity with psychology theory. Describe research methods in psychology. Apply critical thinking skills in psychology. Apply psychology in day to day life. Identify correct use of ethics in psychology. Use information and technological literacy in psychology. Communicate using the terminology of psychology. Identify socio psychological, cross gender, and cross cultural differences in human psychology. Apply psychology to personal development. Apply psychology to career planning and professional development Prerequisites: READ 0810 and ENGL 0810 Course Topics: Specific Course Requirements: Basic foundations of psychological theory will be introduced and explanations and descriptions will be studied about recent research related to biological, social and personality factors that explain, describe, predict and control the way people think, feel and behave especially as related to do dealing with healthy functioning, disease processes, and therapeutic interventions Missing classes and tardiness will result in a lowered grade. All assignments and all essays must be completed. The full point value of an assignment or essay will be deducted from the sum of all points earned when any assignment or test is not done. Whenever absent, a student is responsible to check with other students for missed class notes, updates and changes. All work will be completely and correctly labeled following directions provided or no grade may be assigned. A correct label will be on the upper right hand side of the paper and list:

2 Your full name Psychology 1030 Days and times this class meets Date Any work that is not corrected for grammar and spelling errors will earn a lower grade. Uncorrected work will be considered as uncompleted or rough draft work instead of finished work. Plagiarism and cheating of any sort will result in a failing grade. Plagiarism will include, but is not limited to the following circumstances: 1. Engages in dishonesty in any manner on quizzes, tests or other assignments 2. Using copied work from others 3.Turning in copied work from others 4. Turning in the same paper as turned in for another class or work under one s own name that someone else has done, Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements Required Textbooks/ Courseware: Supplementary Materials: Software Requirements: Visit the DSCC Bookstore at to purchase your Spencer A. Rathus PSYCH 3. Publisher: Wadsworth ISBN 13: The textbook will be bought and will be required for use every day class meets textbook. It is recommended that students purchase a jump drive for this course. 3 hole punched LOOSE LEAF notebook paper is required for use in all class writing assignments. In addition to paper and bringing the textbook, every day have writing instruments such as black or dark blue ink pens or dark lead mechanical pencils to be prepared for in class assignments and tests. Buying a jump drive, flash drive, or some kind of portable memory storage device is advised to store all typed assignments in case another hard copy of a paper is requested. All typed assignments are regularly expected to be saved in the form of at least one or more second copies of back up files in digital formats that can be easily retrieved by a student when needed. Be aware that any work saved on student personal computers that are available in campus computer labs are swept out daily and such work will be lost if not saved on personal devices. Please use your campus computer account to type assignments and use the Microsoft Word software for making spelling and grammar checks to proof read and correct out of class assignments. Use campus word processing technology and print your document on campus or print at home before coming to class. Be aware that computers at home may frequently be incompatible with printers and computers on campus and documents made at home may not print out on campus. Be aware that your paper may not print on campus from a disc developed at home. Work will not be accepted on a disc, CD, portable memory devices, files or other forms when that work has been requested as a hard copy. Instructor Information Instructor Name: Instructor Contact Information: Ms. Jeannine T. McMahon, Associate Professor of Psychology Office phone: E mail Address:McMahon@dscc.edu, Office location: JNC Academic Building Office number 117 To access your instructor s information online:

3 Visit 1. Click Current Students on the top navigation bar. 2. Click Faculty Profile link located on the left hand navigation bar. 3. Choose your instructor s name from the drop down list. 4. Click the Submit button. Office Hours/Virtual Office Hours: Instructor Response Time: To access your instructor s information online: Visit 1. Click Current Students on the top navigation bar. 2. Click Faculty Profile link located on the left hand navigation bar. 3. Choose your instructor s name from the drop down list. 4. Click the Submit button. I will make every attempt to respond to course within 24 or 36 hours during the work week, though it may not be possible in all cases. I will notify you when I will not be able to meet the stated response time. Assessment and Grading Testing Procedures: Grading Procedures: Grading Scale: ONLINE QUIZZES: Students will be required to complete chapter assessments online through D2L. The course final exam will be given on ground the day of the scheduled final exam. Other possible testing methods may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essay tests Short Answer Multiple Choice Matching Points will be earned on (A) A total grade of weekly chapter quizzes, (B) Group Presentation (C) Attendance (D) Homework (E) Base Group assignments Points cannot be earned for an in class activity if not in class. All work turned in will become the sole property of the instructor. Keep copies of your work before turning in assignments if desired. There are no makeup tests given. 40% Chapter Quizzes/Assessment 10% Homework 10% Attendance and participation 30% Base group work and group presentations 10% Final exam All assignments must be turned in and completed. Failing to do any assigned test or assignment will result in a zero =A, 81 to 90 = B, 71 to 80 = C, 61 to 70 = D, less than 61= F (Percent) Assignments and Projects: Due Date Week 1 Assignment Introduction to course syllabus and classroom procedures. Begin Chapter 1

4 A sequenced list of assignments and projects arranged by course section or module with due dates if applicable. A generic weekly schedule is applicable. Week 2 Continue with Chapter 1. Week 3 Base group assignment and Chapter 1 quiz to be completed online. Begin Chapter 4 Week 4 Continue with Chapter 4. Week 5 Base group Chapter 4 and Chapter 4 quiz to be completed online. Begin Chapter 5. Week 6 Continue with Chapter 5. Week 7 Base group Chapter 5 and Chapter 5 quiz to be completed. Begin Chapter 6 Week 8 Continue with Chapter 6. Week 9 Base group Chapter 6 and Chapter 6 quiz to be completed. Begin Chapter 12 Week 10 Continue with Chapter 12 Week 11 Continue with Chapter 12. Week 12 Base group Chapter 12 and Chapter 12 quiz to be completed. Begin Chapter 13 Week 13 Continue with Chapter 13 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Base group Chapter 13 and Chapter 13 quiz to be completed. Review for Final exam Final exam Punctuality: Attendance Policy: Class Participation: Being on time for class and coming to class is expected regularly. Poor attendance and arriving late to class and turning in work late will regularly result in lost points. An attendance policy is in effect. In compliance with the School Attendance policy, classroom doors will be shut and locked after roll is taken until the class period is over. An exception to this rule would be rare. Coming to class on time and regularly is the responsibility of any student and making plans accordingly is expected. Five points for every hour of class missed will result in a lower attendance grade. View the DSCC Attendance Policy at Completing and participating in all class assignments and discussions will be required. Earning points for class activities will require participating in group activities during class time either face to face or online whichever is requested General: Course Expectations: 1. Participation is required

5 2. Communication with other students in team projects is expected 3. Learn how to navigate within the course management system 4. Keep abreast of course announcements 5. Use the assigned college address as opposed to a personal address 6. Address technical problems immediately 7. Observe course netiquette at all times. 8. Instructor guidelines for communication by , discussion groups, chat, and the use of web resources are necessary. 9. When in on ground classes, sit in a seat next to the door instead of your regular seat if leaving early is unavoidable. 10. Coming to class on time is always expected, failure to do so will result in the classroom door being shut and locked preventing the entry into the class. The student will be counted absent and unable to turn in assignments due that day, thus resulting in a loss of quality points. 11. Prevent interrupting the concentration and learning of others. Turn off text messaging devices, phones or other similar devices before entering the classroom. NOTE: IF A CELL PHONE GOES OFF DURING AN EXAM, THE STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A FAILNG GRADE OR AN F FOR THAT PARTICULAR EXAM. 12. Avoid doing what could potentially hurt feelings, offend, threaten, or damage a good learning experience and good working relationship with others. 13. Share your experiences and opinions generously and allow, as well as, support others to share too. Be willing to give and take constructive feedback. 14. All class meetings will be treated as professional meetings and conducted using professional manners and courtesy. 15. No make up exams will be given. Discussions: Web Resources: 1. Always include a subject line. 2. Remember that without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your s. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases. 3. Use standard fonts. 4. Do not send large attachments without permission. 5. Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc., should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication. 6. Respect the privacy of other class members. 1. Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker, then a discussant. 2. Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather than starting a new topic. 3. Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of others ideas. 4. Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks. 5. Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks. 6. Be positive and constructive in group discussions. 7. Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner. 1.

6 Other Important Information Library Resources For the DSCC library or help desk visit To ask a question about books, interlibrary loans or other LRC information, call the LRC at For the Tennessee Virtual Library go to and click on TBR Virtual Library. Reporting Fraud, Waste, or Abuse Technical Assistance/Help Desk: Students With Disabilities: Syllabus Changes: Server Outage Disclaimer: Safety / Security Implementation date approved by Instructional Council: Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse at For technical assistance, contact the DSCC Help Desk. Dyersburg Campus (731) Jimmy Naifeh Center (JNC) (901) Gibson County Center (GCC) (731) Visit the Help Desk on the web at for tutorials and other how to guides. You may also contact the Help Desk by at helpdesk@dscc.edu. Dyersburg State Community College is committed to providing a discrimination free environment for all students. Students with disabilities are encouraged to inform the College of any assistance they may need. Please notify the ADA Coordinator at (731) From time to time during the semester, it may be necessary to make changes to the material in the course syllabus. Any necessary changes to the course syllabus will be sent to you by and posted within the online course material. The server on which DSCC s web supported/online courses are hosted will be occasionally unavailable due to upgrades and/or maintenance. Regularly scheduled outages will occur during the early morning hours of the second Sunday and third Tuesday of each month. There may also be unplanned downtime due to failures of one kind or another. Because the server is not located at DSCC, the College cannot directly correct these situations. You will need to contact your instructor(s) directly to make accommodations should an unplanned outage prevent you from taking a quiz or submitting an assignment. Dyersburg State makes crime statistic information available to the public through the Annual Security Report. This report can be found at DSCC has an emergency preparedness plan and periodically conducts tests of this plan. To sign up for emergency notifications, Login to Rave at and add your contact information. Notice: Standard carrier message and data rates may apply Provide the date of the semester for which Instructional Council approved implementation of the last changes to the syllabus (course description and/or learning outcomes).