1. Robert C. Kennedy, PhD, MBA University of Central Florida, Dept. of Psychology robert.kennedy@ucf.edu 407-921-2082 (cell)

2. EXP3404 Basic Learning Processes Class 1 Intro to Dr. K. Course Overview Next Steps

3. Robert C. Kennedy, PhD, MBA Education Navy Nuclear Power School BS Sociology UNY Albany MBA Technology Management UOP Tampa MS Industrial Psychology UCF Orlando PhD Industrial Psychology UCF Orlando

4. Background Navy Submarines Industrial Inspector; Engineering Consultant Psychologist Teaching Vice President at Research Lab Game Tester/Producer Experimental Psychologist Expert Witness

5. Courses Taught Nuclear/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering Industrial/Organizational Psychology Sensation and Perception Physiological Psychology Basic Learning Processes Human Factors Methods and User Experience Motivation Social Psychology Diversity and Prejudice Psychology of Aging Production Leadership Research in Team Dynamics

6. InstructorDr. Robert C. Kennedy OfficeAdjunct Office SkypeKennedyrc1 Office/Skype HoursBy appointment Phone407-921-2082 E-mailrobert.kennedy@ucf.edu EXP3404 Basic Learning Processes Course NameBasic Learning Processes Course ID & SectionEXP3404 0001 Credit Hours3 Class day/timeMonday 6pm-8:50pm LocationBA1-0119

7. REQUIRED TEXT!!! Learning and Behavior by Paul Chance, 7th edition, Cengage Learning

8. Course Requirements Complete assignments and quizzes on time Participate in class/online discussions Prepare for quizzes/exams Grading Scale A100%to 94% A-< 94%to 90% B+< 90%to 87% B< 87%to 84% B-< 84%to 80% C+< 80%to 77% C< 77%to 74% C-< 74%to 70% D+< 70%to 67% D< 67%to 64% D-< 64%to 61% F< 61%to 0%

9. Attendance Academic honesty Student Accessibility Services Course Requirements HoursMon-Fri: 8am - 5pm Phone407-823-2371 Fax407-823-2372 Emailsas@ucf.edu Testing Emailsastesting@ucf.edu LocationFerrell Commons 185

10. Assignments Practice Quizzes (not graded) In class and Online activities 15% Chapter Quizzes 25% Three Exams (drop low score) 60% Optional Paper 5%. Total

11. WeekMaterials/Chapters Covered 8/24/2015Course Introduction 8/31/2015Ch 1 Introduction: Learning to Change 9/7/2015Labor Day, No Class 9/14/2015Ch 2 The Study of Learning and Behavior 9/21/2015Ch 3 Pavlovian Conditioning 9/28/2015Ch 4 Pavlovian Applications 10/5/2015Ch 5 Operant Learning: Reinforcement 10/12/2015Ch 6 Reinforcement Beyond Habit 10/19/2015Ch 7 Schedules of Reinforcement 10/26/2015Ch 8 Operant Learning: Punishment 11/2/2015Ch 9 Operant Applications 11/9/2015Ch 10 Observational Learning 11/16/2015Ch 11 Generalization, Discrimination, and Stimulus Control 11/23/2015Ch 12 Forgetting 11/30/2015Ch 13 The Limits to Learning 12/7/2015Catch-up/Exam Review 12/14/2015Exam 3