Associate Professor: Janet Lanci MS, LPC, BCETSOffice: 249, Phone: 332-8548
Yahoo Messenger: Prof_Lanci
Housatonic Community College
Introduction to Psychology
Winter Semester 2008
Associate Professor: Janet Lanci MS, LPC, BCETS
Office: 249, Phone: 332-8548
Yahoo Messenger: Prof_Lanci
Catalogue description:
An introduction to the basic principles, findings, and methods of study relating to human behavior. Topics include: history/research methodology, biological basis for behavior, sensation and perception, learning, memory, states of consciousness, and stress/health psychology. The course is designed to provide a foundation for more advanced study in psychology and related fields.
Prerequisite or Parallel: English 101
Course Objectives:
General Education
Other: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of development.
Course Content:
Required Text:
Visualizing Psychology by Siri Carpenter and Karen Huffman , 1st Edition ISBN 9780471767961
Recommended Web Sights:
Class Schedule
(This is subject to change)
I encourage you to pay attention to current events by reading the newspaper, watching the discovery channel, PBS, Science channel, news programs and/or the History channel, if you should find something that you found interesting that is related to Psychology please share it with the class.
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Learning Unit 7:
“It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin, barefoot, irreverence to their studies; they are not here to worship what is known, but to question it.”
By: J. Bronowski, The Ascent of Man
Always run your mouse over the graphics to see if the graphic is being used as a link! Also the following is an extremely important link you will see each Learning Unit. You will find all your homework assignments and directions under the following graphic:
Writing
Assignment:
Paper due by the last day of the semester
– Paper is to be done in APA format
– If you quote you must document!!!!!!!!
– Plagiarism Will Not Be Tolerated In Any Way Shape or Form!! I CHECK!!!!
– Minimum of 5 typewritten pages in the body of the paper
– NO large fonts or margins.
– NO clip art to be included in the body of the paper!
– 70% of the grade for this paper will be on the content
– 20% of the grade will be on your grammar, spelling, sentence structure and paragraphing
– 10% of the grade is your ability to follow instructions.
It is highly recommended that you have this paper reviewed by a tutor.
Threaded
Discussion Questions Assignment:
Read and respond to your assigned discussion question. You are assigned to answer
whichever question has your name following it. You will also be responsible
for responding to the posts of at least two other students to questions other
than the one you answered. The questions are designed to bring about the key
points of the module through peer interaction and group participation. Post
your answers in the Threaded discussion for each learning unit. Place the number
of the discussion question being answered in the subject line of your message
along with a brief descriptor. Example: DQ4 Marx' theory.
Instructions:
1. Answer the discussion question assigned to you. You should answer the question
that precedes your name.
2. Suggested length is a response approximately equivalent to 150-300 words.
4. You should do the reading assignment for the week before you answer your
discussion question, and you are encouraged to refer to outside articles in
your response, if appropriate.
5. Please put the number of your DQ, and a brief description in the subject
line of your message
6. Write out the question before you write your answer in your posting. This
will help us focus on the content and keep things in order.
7. Review the responses of your fellow classmates and post your comments and
reactions as appropriate. You are NOT expected to comment on EVERYONE's postings
- only those that interest you (but a minimum of two).
For further information please check the rubrics.
1 to 2 page essay
This is to be done in standard essay format with an opening paragraph a body
supporting the opening paragraph and a closing paragraph. it is to be double
spaced with a 12 font. Graphics are not included in the page size, so don't
try to include the fluff to expand your paper. Margarine's should be the standard
default size of word. Make sure
that you put your name in the body of your paper. Please make sure that you
have checked your email for viruses before you send it to me.
Four exams:
There will be a total of four exams which will consist of true false statements and multiple choice questions on topics we have discussed in the learning units.
Extra Credit
This assignment will substitute for one low test score (not a misses exam) or replace one missed assignment. This assignment is to be a minimum of a three page typed paper with a font size of 12 and double spaced.
Grading:
Attendance Policy:
Since this course meets online for 14 days it is important that you access the class daily. If you don't access the class daily you will fall behind. There are assignments due each day.
The Academic Support Center (Room B-116, 332-5019) provides course tutoring, assistance in developing and writing papers, preparing presentations, etc. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this service.
Counseling: the instructor will try to assist students having problems in the course or other problems. The Student Development Office, Room A-108 (332-5097) has excellent counselors available to help with a variety of student needs.
Students with Disabilities: A person with a disability is an individual with a psychological, medical or learning impairment that significantly limits one or more major life activities. If the disability has an educational impact upon the student, the student should contact the Coordinator of Disability Support Services (332-5018, Room B-120) to determine eligibility for accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the instructor with a copy of the accommodation plan at the beginning of each semester. If there are any problems or questions, the student and/or instructor should contact the Coordinator of Disability Support Services.
