GENERAL

PSYCHOLOGY 1

ONLINE CLASS
 

  PSY101-176/177
  Professor Linda H. Bradford, PhD

  

                                             Welcome to General Psychology 1.
                                           I am looking forward to meeting you and having you in the course 
                                        Cheers and warm wishes.
                                         Dr. Bradford

     


Please Note: Do not send personal-introduction emails at this time. It is not possible to start this course early. 
     The instructor, course and online materials will be available the first day of the semester.

            You may, however, purchase your textbook as soon as you like. Assigned course chapters are noted below.
 

  ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION SHEET

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 1

                                                         PSY101-176/177

                                                          3-Credit Hours

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

Scientific study of behavior, including motivation, emotion, sexuality, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning and memory.

 

COURSE WEBSITE:

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

 

 

 

Name

 

Linda H. Bradford, Ph.D.

 

Phone

 

270-472-3773

 

E-mail

 

ccapsy1@yahoo.com

 

Fax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

This course will be conducted over the Internet, consequently, the majority of our contact will be through this website via email. Each student must provide his/her own access to the Internet with a web browser and have an active email account (i.e. AT&T WorldNet, AOL, or other service provider).

 

 

 

REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS:

 

COMPUTER SKILLS NEEDED

-Familiarity with Windows 95

-Familiarity with a web browser (i.e. Netscape or Internet Explorer, etc.)

-How to use email

-How to send and retrieve email attachments

-Basic word processing skills.

 

Note: If you are not familiar with the basics of sending e-mail attachments, downloading and installing files, or opening documents in e-mail, please see the CCA Online Course Help page at http://www.ccaurora.edu/webtest/

 

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK
 Psychology
 

 




Myers, David (2003), Psychology, eighth Edition, Worth Publishers, N.Y. (PSY 101 covers the Introduction, Chapters 1-3, and Chapters 5,6,7,8,9,12,13,& 17.)

 

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

 

No additional materials are required.

 

REQUIRED HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE:

 

SOFTWARE and HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

-IBM compatible computer

-14.4pbs modem and word processing software

-You must have Internet access up and running the first week of classes along with an active email account (i.e. AOL, WorldNet, or other local providers).

 

HOW TO GET STARTED:

 

Note: It is not possible to start the course early. The instructor, course and online materials will be available the first day of the semester.

You may however purchase your textbook as soon as you like and once the course begins, you may work to complete the course as quickly as you like. (Course chapters are listed above under "textbook").

 

ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

 

None.


 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


General Psychology I
ONLINE
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Online Course Syllabus


SECTION I: COURSE IDENTIFICATION

COURSE TITLE: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory.

PREFIX/SECTION PSY 101-176 & 177
CREDIT HOURS 3/45
TIME/DAY(S) Online
LOCATION Community College of Aurora :

http://online.ccaurora.edu 

INSTRUCTOR Dr. Linda Bradford
TELEPHONE 303.361-7413 Voice Mail
EMAIL ccapsy1@yahoo.com
OFFICE HOURS Centertech: S203E: by appointment


COMPUTER SKILLS NEEDED

-Familiarity with Windows 95

-Familiarity with a web browser (i.e. Netscape or Internet Explorer, etc.)

-How to use email

-How to send and retrieve email attachments

-Basic word processing skills.

SOFTWARE and HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

-IBM compatible computer

-14.4pbs modem and word processing software

-You must have Internet access up and running the first week of classes along with an active email account (i.e. AOL, WorldNet, or other local providers).


COURSE MATERIALS

Psychology



TEXTBOOK: Myers, David Psychology, 8th Edition, Worth Publishers, N.Y. (PSY 101 covers the Prologue, Chapters 1 & 2, and Chapters 5,6,7,8,9,12,13,& 17.)

 


CCA will provide accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Reniece Jones, at your earliest convenience. The Accessibility Services office is located in the Learning Resource Center (LRC) in the Student Centre building on the CentreTech campus. Arrangements may also be made at the Lowry Campus. You may contact Reniece at (303)361-7395 V/TDD, or e-mail: Reniece.Jones@ccaurora.edu.

SECTION II: COURSE GOALS, STUDENT OUTCOMES, and OUTLINE

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS
The Instructional Unit has identified the following lifelong/workplace skills that are the foundation for your course of study at CCA: Written and Oral Communication, Critical Inquiry, Interpersonal Responsibility, Numeracy, Technology, and Aesthetic Sensibility.
This course will focus on Written and Oral Communication and Critical Inquiry.

GENERAL COURSE GOALS
At the completion of this course successful students will have shown through in-class exercises and specific course assignments the ability to pursue and retain knowledge, comprehend the various significant levels of acquired knowledge (analyzing and identifying their various components), evaluate the significance of that knowledge, synthesize ideas from multiple sources, and apply what is learned to work and life situations.

SPECIFIC COURSE OUTCOMES:
 Through assigned readings, class participation, writing assignments, projects, dramatizations, debates and examinations, the successful student will demonstrate the following:

1.0 Introduction to the Discipline
The student shall describe the discipline of psychology in terms of its development and application.2.0 Research Methods in Psychology
The student shall describe the basic rules of research in psychology and be able to evaluate their application.
3.0 Physiological Psychology
The student shall identify the biological influences on behavior.
4.0 Consciousness
The student shall explain consciousness and factors which may Influence it.
5.0 Motivation
The student shall differentiate the inborn and learned determinants of motivation.
6.0 Emotion
The student shall differentiate the physiological and cognitive components of emotion.
7.0 Sensation and Perception
The student shall explain and apply the principles of sensation and perception.
8.0 Learning
The student shall describe the principles of learning and its application to behavior.
9.0 Memory
The student shall identify the components of memory and forgetting and the application of memory skills to life.
10.0 Stress and Coping The student shall be able to explain the factors involved in stress and choose effective strategies for management of stress


COURSE OUTLINE
 

1.0 Introduction to the Discipline
1.1 The Goals of Psychology
1.2 Professional Roles and Activities of Psychologists
1.3 History and Evolution of the Discipline
1.4 Theoretical Approaches to the Study of Behavior

2.0 Research Methods in Psychology
2.1 Basic Research and Statistical Methods
2.2 Basic vs. Applied Science
3 Evaluation of Psychological Research Methods
2.4 Ethics of Research
3.0 Physiological Psychology
3.1 Genetics
3.2 Heredity vs. Environmental Influences
3.3 Endocrine System
3.4 The Nervous Systems
4.0 Consciousness
4.1 The Nature of Consciousness
4.2 Sleep and Dreams
4.3 Altered States of Consciousness
5.0 Motivation
5.1 Basic Drives
5.2 Theories of Motivation
5.3 Learned Motives
5.4 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
5.5 Unconscious Motives

6.0 Emotion
6.1 The Physiology of Emotion
6.2 Theories of Emotion
6.3 The Development and Expression of Emotion
6.4 Cognition and Emotion
7.0 Sensation and Perception
7.1 Principles of Sensation
7.2 The Senses
7.3 Principles of Perception
8.0 Learning
8.1 Classical Conditioning
8.2 Operant Conditioning
8.3 Observational Learning
8.4 Cognitive Learning
9.0 Memory
9.1 Theories of Memory
9.2 Theories of Forgetting
9.3 The Physiology of Memory
9.4 Memory Disorders
9.5 Effective Studying
10.0 Stress and Coping
10.1 Physiological Components of Stress
10.2 Psychological Components of Stress
10.3 Stress Management

SECTION III: EVALUATION PROCEDURES

OVERALL STRATEGIES

This course will cover selected chapters of the book and additional selected handouts. Student progress may be evaluated through a combination of activities such as projects, quizzes, web assignments, role-playing, papers, tests, and threaded discussion participation. Each student is responsible for all required assignments. Timely completion of assignments, prompt participation in discussions, and the tested ability to apply learned knowledge to common-life experiences will weigh toward the grade.

GRADING/EVALUATION

To complete this course the student must:

1. Read the entire syllabus.

2. Read assigned chapters in General Psychology Textbook.

3. Complete chapter web lessons as assigned.
4. Complete and submit the chapter quiz.
5. Submit summary assignment email to instructor as requested.
6. Post to the threaded discussion board as requested.
7. Work on research paper and seek assistance as needed.

8. Read the entire syllabus again and read it often.

9. Compare your paper to the course sample and submit a typed, double spaced ten page Research Paper on your selected PSY 101 topic.

Note: PLEASE CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR FOR CLARIFICATION AND ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTORS ONLY WHEN THE COURSE IS IN SESSION. FULL INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE COURSE WEB-SITE WHEN THE COURSE IS IN SESSION.

 

Assignment

Number of assignments

Earned Points

Total Points Possible

Web Assignment Summaries

4

30

120

Threaded Discussion

5
(including Intro)

50

50

Quizzes

11

100

1100

Research Paper

1

100

100

                                                                Total Points possible

1370


 

Earned Points Percent Final Course Letter Grade

 1233 --1370

 1096 --1232

  959 --1095
  822--958

 90 ­- 100%
80 ­- 89%
70 -­ 79%
60 -­ 69%
below 60% =

A
B
C
D
F


LATE WORK/MAKE-UP WORK / EXTRA WORK
Late exams and reports will not receive full credit. For final grades that fall below "B" AT THE END OF WEEK 10 extra credit consideration may be given. Extra credit work is not available to move from grades B to A.

SECTION IV: TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE,
 

Assignments
Due

Read Text

Post and Submit
as Requested

Work on
Research Paper
 
Week: 1 Orientation: Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the course site and requirements.
 

Week: 2

Prologue

Post your personal introduction to
the Discussion Board

x

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz (on publisher's site).

Week: 3

C1 Thinking Critically

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz.

Select Research Paper Topic
(do not submit)

Week: 4

C2 Neuroscience

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz.
4. Post to the threaded discussion
5. Submit assignment summary email to the instructor.

 
Week: 5

Research Paper Work Day

Week: 6

C5 Sensation

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz on publisher's site.

.Make Outline
(do not submit)

Week: 7

C6 Perception

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz on publisher's site.

 

Week: 8

C7 Consciousness

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz.
4. Post to the threaded discussion
5. Submit assignment summary email to the instructor.

Begin Draft
Week: 9

Research Paper Work Day

Week: 10

C8 Learning

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz on publisher's site.

x

Week: 11

C9 Memory

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz on publisher's site.

 

Week: 12

C12 Motivation

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz.
4. Post to the threaded discussion.
5. Submit assignment summary email to the instructor.

Finalize Draft
Week: 13    

submit perfect research paper

Week: 14

C13 Emotion

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz on publisher's site.

 

Week: 15

C14 Stress & Health

1. Read assigned chapters in your General Psy Textbook.

2. Complete Web Lessons as assigned.
3. Complete and submit the chapter quiz.
4. Post to the threaded discussion.
5. Submit assignment summary email to the instructor.

 

Week: 16

FINAL DAY FOR CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR.
FINAL DAY of THE SEMESTER.

Check the CCA grade site: (http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/online.shtml )in ten days for final grades.


Dr. Linda H. Bradford
Psychology Professor
Community College of Aurora
16000 East CentreTech Parkway
Aurora, Colorado 80011