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| PSYCHOLOGY
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| Dr.
Karen S. Gunn |
| Scholars
Program |
Day/Time:
Tue, and Thurs.
8:00-9:20 a.m. |
| Location:
Letters and Science 101 |
| Prerequisite:
None |
| Syllabus
Download |
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| COURSE
DESCRIPTION |
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course provides an overview of the science of psychology, the
study of human and animal behavior. Research, theoretical and
philosophical issues will be examined. Lectures, readings, individual
research and student participation will be a part of the class
activities. This will be an enjoyable learning experience if
you apply yourself, aim high, attend class and participate in
the class process. |
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| TIPS
FOR STUDENT SUCCESS |
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| Motivation |
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Reading |
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Attendance
& Punctuality |
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| Attentiveness |
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Good
Notes |
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Active
Participation |
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| Critical
Thinking |
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Asking
for help |
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Using
Campus Resources |
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| REQUIRED
TEXTBOOK and WORKBOOK |
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Essentials
of Psychology-Sixth Edition
Spencer A. Rathus
Harcourt College Publishers 2001 ISBN 0-155-5088065-2
Available in SMC bookstore under instructor's name
Psychology 1 Student Workbook-Black Collegian's Program
Karen S. Gunn |
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| COURSE
REQUIREMENTS |
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| Number |
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Activity |
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Value
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Total
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| 9 |
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Class
Exercises |
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50
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450
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| 2 |
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Student
"Critiques" |
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250
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500
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Attendance |
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50
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50
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| Grand
Total |
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All
Assignments |
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1000
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| GRADING
SCALE |
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| A |
1000-900 |
| B |
899-800 |
| C |
799-700 |
| D |
699-600 |
| F |
599-Below |
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| CLASSROOM
PRINCIPLES |
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| Required
assignments must be presented on time and IN-PERSON! Make-ups
and alternatives to requirements are not available except upon
instructor approval. Persistent absences and/excessive tardiness
will lead to class withdrawal. Original work and honest efforts
are expected of all students. |
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| Let's
try to create a classroom for healthy debate, thoughtful challenge
and mutually respectful interaction. |
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| READING
SCHEDULE |
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