DECEPTION AND THE NUREMBERG CODE

Fall 2018

September 5, 2018 through December 21, 2018

PSY 101-053: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

This course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.  Includes topics such as research methods, the neurological bases of behavior, consciousness, sensation and perception, learning, memory, thinking and intelligence, personality, motivation and emotion, development, psychological disorders and social psychology. Prerequisite: Eng. 096 or permission of the instructor.

5:50 pm- 7pm, SD- 227

Tuesday and Thursdays

Cranford Campus, Student Development Building

Finals: DECEMBER 20, 5:00PM–7:30PM

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:  Several copies of this textbook is available for students at each campus, “on reserve” in the College library. These textbooks cannot be removed; they can only be used while in the library.  Ask the librarian for assistance.

Grison, S., Heatherton, T. F. & Gazzaniga, M.S. (2017).  Psychology in your life. 2nd (Ed.). W.W. Norton & Company, New York.

JENNIFER KEHOE, PROFESSOR

Psychology Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

Office Hours:  7 pm-8 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the Library

OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes – “LO”)

The objective of each lesson is to guide students toward an understanding of psychology which they will be able to relate to and apply and demonstrate in-class and through homework assessments.  At the end of the semester students will be able to:

LO#1.       Demonstrate an understanding of the history of psychology, major fields, theoretical perspectives and key concepts within the field of psychology.

LO#2.        Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific methods used to study behavior and mental processes.

LO#3.        Demonstrate an understanding of basic psychological processes such as neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, motivation, learning, memory, language and intelligence, psychological disorders, emotions, group processes, personality, and human development.

LO#4.        Apply psychological principles to everyday life.

LO#5.        Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences in the human experience.

LO#6.    Illustrate effective communication in both speech and writing.

LO#7.        Evaluate relevant scholarly resources competently through the use of online technologies and media sources.

These General Course Learning Outcomes including General Education Objectives from the Master Syllabi as updated May 2017 and reflected in the Catalog.

Please note that classroom topic discussion dates are subject to change.  Why? It is important for every student to understand the selected information that is being discussed before moving on to a new topic.

All essay assignments must be typed, double spaced, be in your own words and must be supported by evidence, in APA format (http://www.easybib.com/guides/students/writing-guide/iv-write/a-formatting/apa-paper-formatting/) WITHOUT AN ABSTRACT, with correct APA style citations (http://www.citationmachine.net/apa). The lowest 2 quiz scores will be dropped at the end of the semester.

CLASS POLICIES

1.           Mobile devices including laptops are not permitted during class because it is a distraction to the learning process.

2.           Students may record the class lesson by leaving their recording device on the classroom desk at the start of class.

3.           Note taking is a requirement that benefits student learning. A notebook and pen/pencil is needed for every class.

4.           Eating and/or sleeping are not permitted during class.

5.           It is important to meet with the professor for help and when requested by her as indicated.

6.           The academic learning center should be used by students for additional mentoring throughout the semester.

7.           Respectful behavior and communication is required whether in class or online.

8.           There are no:  1) do-overs of test or homework assignments, 2) extra-credit other than the pre-test/post-test, or 3) extensions.

9.           Email attachments will not be opened by the professor.

10.     Regarding the use of Canvas, please be mindful of the following:

·         Only the student is allowed in Canvas. Proctortrak is used to monitor student activity during online test taking. Antiplagiarism software is used for all writing assignments.

·         Do not use Mobile Devices, Internet Explorer or Safari in Canvas because of possible transmission interference.

Note:  If an assignment/test is not received the Speedgrader will indicate “Assignment Not Submitted.” A zero grade will be entered and distance learning contacted. Zero grades will remain pending the outcome

11.      Students with excessive lateness, poor attendance, academic performance, or that demonstrate behavior contrary to expected of students will be referred to their Academic Advisor for support and guidance.

IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

ATTENDANCE POLICY

·         Attendance is recorded in Canvas.

·         Students are required to be present and on-time for every class.

·         Students may not have more than three (3) absences during the semester. 2-points will be deducted from the final grades shown in Canvas when students exceed the number of days permitted.

·         Students with medical, jury duty, job related or death must present original documentation upon return for points not to be taken; however, the dates of absences will not be waived because the class was missed while important instruction was occurring.

·         Make-up tests are subject to the attendance policy documentation criteria.

ASSESSMENT VALUE and WEIGHT

GRADING SCALE

The following Grading Scale is used to grade all assessments and also reflected in each rubric.

·         Students can view their grades and absences in Canvas throughout the semester.

·         Students can also view and print a copy of their class grade transcript with comments in Canvas.

·         A grade of “D” may not transfer to other institutions, students should check with their academic adviser.

·         Grades are not curved.

IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC – How grades are applied to each students’ response to the assessments:

All assignment responses must be typed, skip a line between sentences, in your own words and must be supported by evidence.

Each found grammatical or spelling mistake may lose 1 point on grade or paper/assignment.

THE LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW – November 12, 2018.

If you are thinking of withdrawing, please meet with me first.

SCHOOL CLOSINGS –Thanksgiving Break – Wednesday November 21 through November 25.

FINALS –  The date of the final exam for this class is scheduled by the College (DECEMBER 20, 5:00PM–7:30PM); students must attend.

EXTRA-CREDIT:  

PRE TEST and POST TEST

·         The pretest and posttest is offered to Psychology 101 students as a voluntary extra-credit assignment worth 5 points added to the final grade.

·         The purpose of this test is to gather information about students’ base knowledge of psychology at the start of the semester (pre-test) and then at the end of the semester.

·         The pretest and posttest scores are not counted as a part of our class.

·         Students must participate in both the pretest and the posttest to receive the extra-credit points, partial credit is not available.

INFORMATION LITERACY

An essential element of this course includes information literacy.  Information literacy is the evaluation and assessment of integrated information.  An understanding of its ramifications and implications through the critical use of information literacy will be discussed.  Students will be able to locate, discern, and effectively use information to solve issues and/or problems in order to become independent learners.

THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) guarantees that the academic records for students over 18 years old cannot be discussed with anyone except the student or authorized College personnel. However, certain information classified as “Directory Information” is available for public consumption unless the student specifically directs that it be withheld. Public Directory Information as defined by the act includes: Student’s name, addresses (campus, home, e-mail), telephone listings, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, class year, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate; full-time, half-time, part-time), degrees, honors, and awards received, and the most recent previous educational institution attended. To request that directory information be withheld, please contact the Registrar’s Office.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Union County College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Union County College prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, veteran’s status, marital status or disability.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Union County College offers reasonable accommodations and/or services to persons with disabilities.  Any student who has a documented disability and wishes to self-identify should contact the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities at (908) 709-7164, or email disabilitysvc@ucc.edu. Accommodations are individualized and in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992.  In order to receive accommodations, students must be registered with the Disability Services Office.  Students should register with the office as soon as possible.  No accommodation is official until the Faculty Accommodations Alert Form is issued from the student to their instructor.