WIDENER UNIVERSITY
Social Science Division
Psychology 105 -
Introduction to Psychology, Sections C & F
Fall, 1999
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Dr. John P. Galla |
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
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Phone: (610) 499-4371 |
Classroom:
Library 106 |
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FAX: (610) 499-4603 |
Section C 09:00AM-09:50AM |
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Office:
LC 230 |
Section F 10:00Am-10:50AM |
COURSE
OBJECTIVES: Psychology105 is an introduction to
the science of psychology. The primary objective of this course is to provide a
clear description of the bodies of knowledge in the core areas of the
discipline. This will be
accomplished by focusing upon important scientific, philosophical, and social
issues in psychology, with alternative points of view clearly represented.
Although introductory in nature, topics will not be oversimplified.
COURSE
MATERIALS AND POLICIES
TEXT:
David G. Myers, D.G. (1998) Psychology, 5th edition, New York: Worth
Publishers.
ATTENDANCE:
Due the heavy reading load and the myriad topics
discussed, it is imperative that you attend all classes. You are limited to
three absences without penalty. Students missing more than three classes for
reasons other than documented illness, court appearance, death in the family, or
prior written permission of the instructor will have their final course averages
reduced by 5 percentage points for each unexcused absence.
TARDINESS:
It is perfectly understandable for an individual to be late to class on
occasion. Do not, however, make a
practice of it. Habitual tardiness will not be tolerated!! Moreover, if you find
yourself late for class (more than 5 minutes after the class has begun) you are
expected to enter the classroom in an unobtrusive manner so as not to disrupt
the ongoing lecture. Students who come late to class more than four times will
have their final course averages reduced by 5 percentage points for each
subsequent late arrival.
RECORDING:
Recording lectures is generally prohibited!
Students with special needs may be allowed to record lectures if 1)
official documentation regarding the special need is presented and 2) a
standard contract is signed regarding the use and disposition of the recorded
lectures.
CHEATING:
This course adheres to the cheating policy that appears in the 1999-2000 Student
Handbook for the Main Campus, Day Session. IN THE EVENT OF A CHEATING
INCIDENT, THE CHEATING POLICY WILL BE RIGOROUSLY ENFORCED.
HOMEWORK:
Reading and other assignments appear on the course outline. You are required to
attempt all assignments and be prepared to discuss them in class. Material from
the reading will be covered on exams regardless of whether this material was
covered in class.
OFFICE:
I invite you to talk to me about any questions or problems you have concerning
this course. My official office hours for fall, 1999 are Monday 8-8:50
& 11-11:50 AM, Tuesday & Thursday 8:15-9:05 AM, and Wednesday &
Friday 8-8:50 AM. I am available during these office hours and by
appointment.
EXAMS:
There will be 4 exams. At the end
of the semester the highest exam grade will be worth 40% of the final grade and
each of the remaining 3 exams will be worth 20% of the final grade. In addition,
any student who has taken all 4 exams and is failing the course with between a
55% and 59% average may take an optional cumulative final.
If the student passes the final a passing grade of D will be received for
the course. The exams are tentatively scheduled for 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, and
12/13. The optional cumulative final will be scheduled by the Registrar for some
time during final week (December 18-22).
MAKEUP
EXAMS: You
may miss any one exam for any reason.
A makeup will be given, without penalty, for the one missed exam.
However, you are allowed only one makeup exam for the entire semester.
Anyone missing more than one exam will receive a zero for each additional
missed exam. Moreover, all makeup
exams will be given during the last regularly scheduled class period of the
semester (December 15, 1999).
GRADES:
Grades will be assigned as follows:
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Average (%) |
Letter grade |
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93 to 100 |
A |
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90 to 92 |
A- |
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87 to 89 |
B+ |
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83 to 86 |
B |
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80 to 82 |
B- |
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77 to 79 |
C+ |
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73 to 76 |
C |
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70 to 72 |
C- |
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67 to 69 |
D+ |
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60 to 66 |
D |
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below 60 |
F |
Everyone
officially enrolled in this course will receive a grade.
Psychology 105
- Course Outline
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Date |
Topic |
Reading |
Exercises |
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9/8
history |
General
Introduction |
Introduction |
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9/10 |
History & Perspectives |
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9/13 science |
Sources
of Knowledge & Methods |
Chapter 1 & Appendix A |
critical thinking exercise, page 39 |
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9/15 stats |
Sources of Knowledge & Methods |
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9/17 neurons |
Chapter 2 |
critical thinking exercise, page 75 |
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9/20 |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
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9/22 |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
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9/24 |
Review for exam |
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9/27 |
Exam 1, covering
Introduction, Chapters 1& 2, and Appendix A |
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9/29 |
Go over Exam 1 |
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10/1 sense |
Chapter 5 |
critical thinking exercise, page 179 |
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10/4 |
Sensation |
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10/6 percept |
Chapter 6 |
critical thinking exercise, page 205 |
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10/8 |
Perception |
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10/11 sleep |
Chapter 7 |
critical thinking exercise, page 241 |
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10/13 |
Consciousness |
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10/15 learning |
Chapter 8 |
critical thinking exercise, page 267 |
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10/18 |
Learning |
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10/20 memory |
Chapter 9 |
critical thinking exercise, page 303 |
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10/22 |
Memory |
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10/25 |
Review for Exam 2 |
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10/27 |
Exam 2, covering chapter 5-9 |
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10/29 |
Fall Break |
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11/1 |
Fall Break |
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11/3 |
Go over Exam 2 |
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11/5 language |
Thinking & Language |
Chapter 10 |
critical thinking exercise, page 331 |
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11/8 |
Chapter 12 |
critical thinking exercise, page 391 |
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11/10 |
Motivation |
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11/12 |
Chapter 13 |
critical thinking exercise, page 417 |
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11/15 |
Review for
Exam 3 |
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11/17 |
Exam
3, covering chapters 10-13 |
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11/19 |
Go Over Exam 3 |
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11/22 personality |
Personality |
Chapter 14 |
critical thinking exercise, page 451 |
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11/24 |
Personality |
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11/26 |
Thanksgiving
Recess |
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11/29 disorders |
Chapter 15 |
critical thinking exercise, page 485 |
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12/1 |
Psychological
Disorders |
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12/3 therapy |
Therapy |
Chapter 16 |
critical thinking exercise, page 513 |
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12/6 |
Therapy |
Chapter 16 |
critical thinking exercise, page 513 |
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12/8 |
Review for Exam 4 |
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12/10 |
Exam 4, covering chapters 13-17 |
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12/13 |
Go
Over Exam 4 |
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12/15 |
Last day of class - all make-up exams |
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