Course
title Introduction to
psychology (Fall, 1999)
Course number Psy 100
Instructor Dr. Charles Grunder
Description This is an introduction to
psychology course in which students are
required to read various chapters in
the textbook, consider video modules,
and complete written exercises designed
specifically for it. Topics covered are listed below.
Objectives Learning objectives in the
form of an outline accompany each chapter in the text.
Text Pettijohn T.F.
(1998). Psychology: ConnecText
(4th ed.). Guilford,
CT. Dushkin/Mcgraw-Hill
Topic Outline Week Chapter Topic
8/31
Introduction
9/6
-------Labor Day holiday
9/7 1 The study of Psychology
9/14 2 Psychobiology
9/21 3 Development
9/28 6 Learning
10/5 Prelim #1 (test)
10/9-12--------Fall Break
10/19 9 Motivation
10
Emotion
10/26 11 Personality
11/2 11
Personality
11/9 12 Adjustment and Health
11/16 Prelim #2 (test)
11/23 13 Psychological Disorders
11/24-28 --------Thanksgiving Break
11/30 14 Therapy
12/7 15 Social Psychology
12/14 Prelim #3
Submit Final Written Materials
Class Attendance: Students are expected to attend class regularly and will be responsible for all material covered in class. Participation is strongly encouraged.
Examinations: There will be three Prelims each consisting of 50 questions and worth 100 points. The lowest of the three prelim scores will be dropped. There will be no make-up exams.
Writing: After reading various chapters in the textbook and viewing different modules from the associated Discovering Psychology series, students will complete written exercises developed for course. Answers should be complete sentences and/ or paragraphs and be confined to the allotted space. Each exercise is worth 5 points and by completing 20 of these exercises students will earn 100 points toward the final grade. This final written material is to be submitted no later than Tuesday, December 14th, 1999.
Grading policy: A total of 300 points may be earned in this course. Final grades will be determined according to the following arrangement.
A = 280-300 C = 220-229
A- = 270-279 C- = 210-219
B+ = 260-269 D+ = 200-209
B = 250-259 D = 190-199
B- = 240-249 D- = 180-189
C+ = 230-239 F = -179
Students’ responsibilities: Students are responsible for all assigned reading. Material in examinations will be taken directly from the text. Lectures will not cover all of the assigned reading. The instructor will provide an opportunity before each lecture for questions about topics covered in the text.
Anyone who decides to withdraw from this course, for any reason must do so by filling out the appropriate form, submitting a letter to the Admissions and records office, or calling the Teleservice center
(1-800-696-6000). Failure to withdraw officially may result in a failing grade being recorded for Psychology 100.
Students are encouraged to contact the Instructor with any questions or concerns. The Instructor may be reached at the Thomaston center of the University of Maine system (1-800-286-1594). Instructor: Dr Charles S. Grunder Email address is [email protected]
- Introduction to Psyhcology 100
- Syllabus
- Work Book Section
- Work Book Just the Text!
- Index of web related sites
Required Text:
"Psychology, Forth Edition: A Connect Text (On the WWW)Author:Terry F. Pettijohn