1. PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
Mayya M. Chami, M.A
Houston Community College System

2. How to Contact Instructor
Only Via HCC account
Instructors will not reply to messages sent to their HCC boxes from students’ personal accounts (e.g., gmail, yahoo, etc.).
You must activate your HCC account . Go to this page for instructions and assistance.
To In order to read instructors’ messages and replies, you must log in to your HCC account.
You can also communicate with me through canvas/eagle online

3. Approved Textbooks
King, L. The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View 3rd Edition. Mastering the World of Psychology 5th Edition. McGraw Hill Education.

4. Approved textbooks (fee ebook)
Stangor, C. (2014).  Introduction to Psychology. Houston Community College  (this is a free online textbook)

5. Unit Exams (30%) 4 exams 30-35 multiple choice questions- No Makeups
Lowest grade will be dropped
Be on time to take the exams, if you are more than 20 minutes late, you will NOT be allowed to take the exam.
You may use a review sheet for those exams (read about the requirements on the Eagle Online and on the syllabus)
DO NOT WRITE ON THE EXAM BOOKLET

6. Departmental Final Exam (20%)
100 Multiple-choice questions
Available on dates shown in Course Calendar
Exam format
2-hour time limit
No notes or books allowed
May not be given early
Must score at least 50% correct to pass course
Missed exam will result in a grade of “F” in the course

7. Assignments 20%
Complete instructions and grading criteria posted in Syllabus and on canvas/eagle online.
Assignments are due online/canvas, due dates are on the course schedule found on canvas, as well as the learning web. Remember Late work is not accepted!!

8. Quizzes and Discussion (20%)
Syllabus quiz, you must score a 100
5 content quizzes to be completed and submitted online
1 discussion (introducing yourself) (worth 50 points)
Due dates are non-negotiable

9. Participation (10%)
Your participation is expected and required! Class participation is awarded based on your contribution to class discussion. You are responsible for doing the reading in advance of class, and taking an active role in class activities and discussion
To facilitate ease, discussions will also vary in format (e.g., small group discussion, activities, classroom demonstrations).
Be on time for class (I will take attendance 10 minutes after class begins, you will be considered absent if you show up to class afterwards. You are welcome to stay in class but you will be considered absent for that day.

10. Extra credit opportunity
Go to http and take the Big Five Personality Test. Complete the online test prior to due date (April 13, 2016), SAVE RESULTS for your own reference. You must write a one page summary of what you learned about yourself based on the test and whether or not you agree with the findings.

11. Class Rules
Smart phone use is a distraction to your fellow students and instructors, therefore smart phone use is NOT permitted during class, unless indicated by instructor, the following will occur if you use your cell phone:
First warning: private warning
Second warning: you will lose the opportunity to gain any bonus points during the semester
You will be asked to leave class.
Do not change your seat.
Laptop use is only for note taking.

12. Pet peeves Students who sleep during lectures. Eating in class
Not participating during class discussion.

13. Group activity Find the person who has the same candy type
Introduce yourselves to each other:
Name
Major
List some Pet Peeves about instructors- talk about it and then write it down and hand it out to me- do not put your name on it
Play the would you rather game in the next slide!

14. Ice Breaker-Would you rather?
Receive a lifetime supply of meals from your favorite restaurant or receive free gasoline?
Have a photographic memory or be able to totally forget everything you want?
Would you rather give a public speech or hold a snake?
Drive a nice car or have a gorgeous home?

15. Who Am I/What Am I game
I will place nametags on the upper back of each player. Once everyone has a nametag on their back, explain the rules to everyone: each person must try to figure out which famous person that they are, only asking “Yes” or “No” questions to gain clues about the name that is on their back.
For example, a player can ask questions like: “Am I a person/ or a disorder? Am an athlete?” “Am I a female?” “Am I a young person?” and so on. “ “Am I a rare disorder?”
Let’s Play!!!

16. Policies Psychology Program Information
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Department of Psychology
Department Chair: Dr. Karen Saenz
HCC Policy Statements
Distance Education Policies