COURSE: PSYC 1101 (11) Introduction to Psychology TIME AND DAYS: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 1:00 2:15 pm CLASSROOM: Science Center 1405 (and computer lab)

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1 Page 1 COURSE: PSYC 1101 (11) Introduction to Psychology TIME AND DAYS: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 1:00 2:15 pm CLASSROOM: Science Center 1405 (and computer lab) INSTRUCTOR: Dr. John R. Kraft OFFICE HOURS: Science Center 223; Mondays & Tuesdays, 2:00 4:30 pm OFFICE TELEPHONE: ELECTRONIC PASSWORD: Pamela1101 COURSE OBJECTIVES: This General Psychology course is based on an environmental-biological orientation that is consistent with modern evolutionary theory and a general pragmatist position of truth. The purpose of this course is to present to students the fundamentals of psychology through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and video presentations and to promote an understanding of basic psychological concepts. Understanding is assessed and developed through exams and discussions. General Psychology covers the major areas of psychology, including biopsychology, behavioral psychology, cognitive psychology, sensory and perceptual psychology, social psychology, and clinical psychology. Students will find that they already know some of the reasons why creatures do what they do, but also, there is still much to learn about behavior. This course utilizes two methods of instruction. The first method is the classic lecture. Most of the scheduled days are for lecture in Science Center Room 1405 where your instructor will discuss important themes, ideas, research, theory and conduct activities. The second method of class instruction is more modern and utilizes some of the best learning technology available. This method uses computer programming to deliver your textbook material, help your better understand what you read, tutor you if you have difficulty with the material, and certify that you mastered the material. Some classes are held in a computer lab, so that you can do this work and ask questions with your instructor nearby. It is especially important that you attend the computer lab classes in the beginning. Once you have mastered this method of teaching-learning, you can complete the work anywhere and anytime you wish, except that it must be done by the specified dates. MANDATORY ONLINE TEXT: Kassau, R. Psychology: Exploring Behavior. Available at and a part of the Artificially Intelligent Adaptive Instruction (AI 2 ). Please wait until the computer lab session to register and use this text online. It will likely be less expensive if you buy directly than go through the bookstore. OPTIONAL TEXT: Schlinger, H. D., & Poling, A. (1998). Introduction to scientific psychology. New York: Plenum Press. (ISBN: )

2 Page 2 GRADING AND EVALUATION: IN-CLASS EXAMS: During the semester you will take 3 exams comprised of multiple-choice questions (i.e., the midterm, the final). You are expected to learn material presented to you in class and through readings; even if material is presented in readings or in class only. When studying for an exam, you are permitted to use your notes, professor s handouts or assigned readings from the online text, and borrowed classmates notes. You are not permitted to study from any other materials. Ask your instructor for permission to study from alternative sources if you think you need them. During the exam, you are not permitted to use any aid to your remembering the material. Bring two #2 pencils. CERTIFICATION FROM AI 2 : After each topic from Kassau, R. Psychology: Exploring Behavior, AI 2 tests you and certifies that you know the material. Your best certification score must be completed by 6 pm on the day listed in the syllabus. You must pay promptly or your grades will be withheld. FINAL GRADE: Assignment Points/Assignment Total Points Midterm Final Online Certification Total Points 1000 FINAL GRADE ASSIGNMENT BASED ON EARNED POINTS: POINT RANGE END OF SEMESTER GRADE A B C D 599 FAILURE MISSING AN EXAM: If you miss the Midterm Exam, you will be able to make it up on the days listed in the syllabus. Once you ve missed a certification, however, it can be made up on the specified make-up day. Do not wait until the last minute to certify. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AASU is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference public law The Rehabilitation Act of 1983 as amended. With the passage of new federal legislation, entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act, there is a renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens. As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to students with

3 Page 3 disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty at the beginning of the semester and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: It is the philosophy of AASU that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in the accordance with university regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work that is attributable in whole or part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts. (Regents Rules and Regulations) ATTENDANCE: Attendance does not get graded, but I am required to keep track of attendance for the first few weeks for the purposes of enrollment information. CANCELED CLASS: If the instructor cancels a class, we will use the next available day when independent computer work is scheduled to make up the time. MOBILE PHONES IN CLASS: Ringing mobile phones or talking into mobile phones during lecture is distracting to your professor and your fellow students. Please turn off mobile phones or set them to vibrate, at least. Do not answer your mobile phone in class. If you must answer a mobile phone call, leave the classroom quietly and completely before speaking. CHANGES TO THIS SYLLABUS: Your professor will do his best to adhere to the following schedules, but it may be adjusted for reasons such as emergency closed school days, errors in the referenced schedule, university changes, etc. If the schedule should change, changes will be announced in class. Students will be responsible for following any revised schedules.

4 Page 4 SCHEDULE: Date Day Topic Room Aug 17 Thurs Syllabus Science Center 1405 Aug 22 Tues Historical Origins Science Center 1405 Aug 24 Thurs Computer Lab UH 112 Aug 29 Tues Science & Philosophy Science Center 1405 Aug 31 Thurs Computer Lab UH 112 Sept 5 Tues Research Methods. Science Center 1405 Sept 7 Thurs Computer Lab UH 112 Sept 12 Tues Development Science Center 1405 Sept 14 Thurs Independent Sept 19 Tues Exam 1 Getting started wit AI 2 AI 2 : Ch 1 Due Monday JAN 23 at 6 pm AI 2 : Ch 2 Due Monday JAN 30 at 6 pm AI 2 : Ch 3 & 4 (two chs!!!) Due Monday FEB 6 at 6 pm Sept 21 Thurs Review Exam 1 Sept 26 Tues Neurophysiology Science Center 1405 Sept 28 Thurs Independent Oct 3 Tues Classic Conditioning Science Center 1405 AI 2 : Ch 6 Due Monday FEB 13 at 6 pm Oct 5 Thurs Classical and Operant Science Center 1405 Learning Oct 10 Tues Operant Conditioning Science Center 1405 Oct 12* Thurs No Class Fall Break AI 2 : Ch 7 Due Monday FEB 27 at 6 pm Oct 17 Tues Cognition Science Center 1405 Oct 19 Thurs Independent AI 2 : Ch 8 Due Monday MAR 20 at 6 pm

5 Page 5 Oct 24 Tues Language Science Center 1405 Oct 26 Thurs Independent Oct 31 Tues Exam 2 AI 2 : Ch 9 Due Monday MAR 27 at 6 pm Nov 2 Thurs Review Exam 2 Nov 7 Tues Intelligence Testing Science Center 1405 Nov 9 Thurs Independent Nov 14 Tues Personality Theories Science Center 1405 AI 2 : Ch 12 Due Monday APRIL 3 at 6 pm Nov 16 Thurs Independent AI 2 : Ch 13 Due Monday APRIL 10 at 6 pm Nov 21 Tues Mental Disorders & Science Center 1405 Therapies Nov 23** Thurs No Class No Class AI 2 : Ch 14 & 15 TWO CHS!!! Due Monday APRIL 17 at 6 pm Nov 28 Tues Social Psychology Nov 30 Thurs Independent Dec 5 Tues AI 2 : Improvement Independent Session computer lab work TBA TBA Final Exam Check SHIP Final Exam Schedules Change Often AI 2 : Ch 16 Due Monday APRIL 24 at 6 pm

6 Page 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING ELECTRONIC RESERVES: 1. Go to University library website at 2. Click on the link entitled Electronic Reserves. 3. Click on the link entitled: Find your course/view documents. 4. In the appropriate box, type in: PSYC 1101 and click: Find It!. 5. Click on Kraft. 6. Type in the password exactly (see front page of syllabus) and click I Agree. 7. Clicking on the appropriate document will open it up. Well, you don t look like an experimental psychologist to me.

7 Page 7 GETTING STARTED WITH THE ONLINE TEXT. If you bought access to the online text via the bookstore, follow the instructions contained in that packet. To register and purchase your online textbook follow these instructions. 1. Go to 2. Click on <Purchase On-Line> on the left side of page 3. Scroll down until you see <Kasschau s Psychology: Exploring Behavior>, read that section, and click on <Click Here> 4. Read the next page and click on <I Agree to Terms> 5. Read and click on <Your college or University is another other state of the US other than those above> 6. Type in your Student ID number and click on <send information> 7. Click on <Armstrong Atlantic State University> and then click on <Submit Information> 8. Type in the requested information, choose your method of payment, and click on <Submit Information> 9. Check the information you provided and click on <Register> 10. Complete payment. a. If you are paying by credit card or debit card then click on the PayPal link and follow their instructions. You do not have to have a PayPal to use this option. b. If you are paying by check, then write down the address and get your check out as soon as possible. To Download the Material To download the online textbook software, pdf files of the text, and the student user guide go to: It looks like there is a typo but the link works as it is. Hints: 1. Print out the user s guide, as it will help you use the program. It s not too long. 2. Print out the chapters as PDF files and read them ahead of time or when you have to be away from an internet connected computer. 3. Give yourself 10 work hours to complete the chapter and certify the first couple of times until you know how long it takes you to complete a chapter.