PSYC201 Talbot Fall2008

PSYC 201: Introduction to Psychology

Fall 2008

Instructor:	Shawn Talbot
Phone:	269-965-3931, ext. 2220
Office Hours: Online:	Arranged. I will respond to student e-mail within two working days or sooner. talbots@kellogg.edu
Course Prerequisites:	None
Textbook	Required: Coon, D. (2005). Psychology: A Journey, 2nd ed., Wadsworth/Thomas Learning Recommended: See syllabus for recommended or supplemental materials.
Online Course Features and Requirements	Number of tests: 0 of which 0 must be proctored. Required on campus sessions: 0 Special labs or practicum: 0 Number of assignments: 18 (14 of which are chapter question responses) Estimated time per week: 6 - 8 hours Group interaction required: N/A Scheduled activities or self paced: Scheduled activities The learner's grade is based upon both the quality of written work and the depth of understanding displayed. Students must have access to the following: Equipment: You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system. Software: You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox. Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet. Other requirements:
Course Site:	http://bb.kellogg.edu or http://academic.kellogg.edu/talbots as a back-up website to course documents
Curriculum Statement:	This course will prepare the student to demonstrate competency in the general understanding of introductory psychological theories, concepts and terminology.
Description	Psychology is the science of behavior. More accurately we might describe it as an art based on a science. Topics investigated in this course include the biological foundations of behavior, motivation and emotion, consciousness, learning, development, memory, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, health psychology, industrial psychology and criminal or forensic psychology.
Objectives	Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate competence in the following areas: Establish an understanding of the text. Increase an understanding of introductory psychological concepts. Develop an increased knowledge of the terminology and language used within the field of psychology. Develop or improve critical thinking skills such as comprehension, analysis, application, synthesis and evaluation. Understand gender and cultural differences impacting psychological issues and perspectives. Increase understanding and insight in to one's own behavior and development through the integration of new material with previous education or personal experiences. Develop reading, verbal and written skills. Develop an improved ability to work within an online setting. Improve goal setting and prioritization skills.
Grading	Your grade will be based upon both the quality of your written work and the depth of understanding, which you demonstrate in your written assignments. Be sure to follow APA format for citations and references/reference pages in all applicable assignments.
Grading Scale	A 94 - 100% A- 91 - 93% B+ 88 - 90% B 84 - 87% B- 81 - 83% C+ 78 - 80% C 74 - 77% C- 71 - 73% D+ 68 - 70% D 64 - 67% D- 61 - 63% F 0 - 60%

Academic Policies

"I" Grades: Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed within one year.

Cheating Cheating is NOT permitted. All work submitted in each course must be the student's own. This includes all assignments, exams, papers, and other projects required by the instructor. The submission of another person's work represented as that of the student's without properly citing the source of the work will be considered plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course, and may result in academic dismissal. To avoid plagiarism, do not "copy and paste" into any assignments without using quotation marks and citing in APA format the source of the material. Your work may be submitted to TurnItIn.com for originality confirmation.

Disclaimer
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.

Computer Access at KCC It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.

Online Submitting Materials Students will be expected to use email attachments to submit materials for this class.

ADA Statement Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Academic Policies
"I" Grades:	Incomplete ("I") is only given for the most extenuating circumstances. All "I" grades should be completed within one year.
Cheating	Cheating is NOT permitted. All work submitted in each course must be the student's own. This includes all assignments, exams, papers, and other projects required by the instructor. The submission of another person's work represented as that of the student's without properly citing the source of the work will be considered plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course, and may result in academic dismissal. To avoid plagiarism, do not "copy and paste" into any assignments without using quotation marks and citing in APA format the source of the material. Your work may be submitted to TurnItIn.com for originality confirmation.
Disclaimer	Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student, nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right, acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or obligation.
Computer Access at KCC	It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource Center. See KCC's web site for campus maps and lab times.
Online Submitting Materials	Students will be expected to use email attachments to submit materials for this class.
ADA Statement	Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.