Course Description
Survey of psychology. Includes psychology as science, nervous system, growth and development, sensory and perceptual processes, motivation, emotion, learning, social behavior, personality (normal and pathological), statistics, testing, intelligence, aptitudes, and achievement.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
MAC Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
- Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts, or information (SLO #1).
- Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments (SLO #2).
Additional Student Learning Outcomes
- Define and describe the major concepts and theories in psychology and articulate what psychologists do.
- Understand basic research methods and why psychology is a science.
- Describe how psychological concepts can explain everyday situations.
- Apply psychological concepts to their own life and experiences.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| 4 Exams | 60% |
| Reading Quizzes | 10% |
| 4 PackBack Discussion Posts | 10% |
| Class Participation | 5% |
| SONA Research Requirement | 15% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93 - 100 | A |
| 90 - 92 | A- |
| 87 - 89 | B+ |
| 83 - 86 | B |
| 80 - 82 | B- |
| 77 - 79 | C+ |
| 73 - 76 | C |
| 70 - 72 | C- |
| 67 - 69 | D+ |
| 63 - 66 | D |
| 60 - 62 | D- |
| 59 or below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a vital part of attending college. Your final grade will reflect whether or not you attended class regularly, and class participation comprises 5% of your overall final grade.
Due to class size, I will not assess attendance each and every class period, but there will be class participation activities that occur at regular intervals, and will constitute 5% of your final grade.
Missing over three absences could negatively impact your class participation grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- PackBack: PackBack is an online learning platform that will be utilized for class discussion posts. Please access PackBack directly through the links provided on Canvas.
- UNCG First Day Complete for PackBack: To enhance your learning experience and provide discounted access to the right course material, this course is part of an inclusive access model called First Day®. You can easily access the digital materials for your course right from Canvas. UNCG will bill you at the discounted price as a course charge for this course. You have the option to opt-out of this program in the LMS. However, please be advised it is NOT recommended that you Opt-Out, as these materials are required to complete the course. If you choose to Opt-Out you will be responsible for purchasing your course materials at the full retail price. For more information and FAQs go to customercare.bncollege.com
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.