PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology Denise R. Boyd, Ed.D. CRN# 79704; Fall, 2015 8 Weeks Distance Education Houston Community College System

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Textbook Wood, S., Wood, E., & Boyd, D. Mastering the World of Psychology 5th Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Units of Instruction Unit I Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Biology of Behavior Chapter 5: Learning Chapter 6: Memory Chapter 8: Human Development Unit II Chapter 9: Motivation & Emotion Chapter 10: Health & Stress Chapter 11: Personality Theory & Assessment Chapter 12: Psychological Disorders Chapter 13: Therapies

Assignments and Grading Unit I Unit I Exam Unit II Unit II Exam Video Reflections Video Reflection 1 Video Reflection 2 Video Reflection 3 Video Reflection 4 Video Reflection 5 Final Exam Preparation Practice Final Exam Departmental Final Exam Departmental Final Exam (On Campus) Maximum Points Possible 1,000 Video Reflections 40 points each 200 Unit Exams 200 points each 400 Practice Final Exam 200 Departmental Final Exam 200 A = 900 – 1,000 B = 800 – 899 C = 700 – 799 D = 600 – 699 F < 600

Video Reflections Posted in “Video Reflections” folder Videos range from four to forty minutes long To complete a video reflection assignment Click link Watch video Click “Begin Quiz” Answer questions (essay and multiple-Choice; be sure to save answers) No time limit on answering questions Students may log in and out of questions as many times as they like before due date

Unit Exams 100 multiple-choice questions, no time limits, open book, one attempt All exams are available in “Unit Exams” folder on the first day of class. Students can log in and out as many times as they want prior to the due dates. Students can email the instructor with questions about items on the exams prior to submission for grading. Exams must be completed by 11:55 p.m. on the due dates. Grades will be available immediately after exams are completed. Students can review graded exams, but correct answers are not provided. After completion of the exam, students may email the instructor for information about incorrect items. No retakes

Practice Final Exam “Practice Final Exam and Study Helps” folder contents Practice Final Exam (Required assignment) Final Exam Handbook (Objectives and key terms) Final Exam Workbook (Exercises) Final Exam Review (PowerPoint slides) Practice Final Exam Available from first day of class until due date 154 multiple-choice questions covering objectives/key terms in handbook Find answers to questions in the textbook and Final Exam Review No time limit; two attempts allowed Percentage score available immediately after completion Practice Final Exam Points Percentage of questions answered Attempts Highest Score Points awarded < 100% N/A 100% 1 or 2 < 50% 50 51 - 70% 100 71 – 80% 150 81 – 100% 200

Departmental Final Exam Go to Distance Education Course Resources for locations and times 100 Multiple-choice questions No notes or books allowed Two-hour time limit May not be given early Must score at least 50% correct to pass course Missed exam will result in a grade of “I” in the course

Course Calendar Date Assignments 8/24-8/31 Video Reflection 1 Complete Video Reflection 1 by 11:55 p.m. on Monday, 8/31 8/24-9/14 Read Chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, and 8 Complete the Unit I Exam by 11:55 p.m. on Monday, 9/14 9/15-10/5 Read Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 Complete the Unit II Exam by 11:55 p.m. on Monday, 10/5 10/6-10/9 Prepare for the Departmental Final Exam Complete the Practice Final Exam by 11:55 p.m. on Friday, 10/9 10/9-10/11 FINAL EXAM REMEMBER...THE FINAL EXAM IS ON CAMPUS!!!!!! 10/12-10/16 Video Reflections 2-5 Complete Video Reflections 2-5 by 11:55 p.m. on Friday, 10/16

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