Course Syllabus

Contact Information

Email: baldwinlatosha@fhda.edu

256-508-5475

Virtual Office Hours

Tuesdays, 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Call or text during this time for assistance. 

Class meeting times:

This class is asynchronous which means we do not meet on a set day and time. You are able to complete assignments on your own as long as you finish them by the deadlines outlined in your syllabus.

Required Reading

Psychology2E by Spiel, Jenkins, and Lovett. This is a FREE resource available through Canvas. Click here for the book

Course Description

Interaction of the biological, social, cognitive, and psychological aspects of human development across the lifespan.

Student Learning Outcome Statements (SLO) 

  

• Student Learning Outcome: Describe the ways in which psychology is grounded in the scientific method. 

  

• Student Learning Outcome: Will demonstrate by reference to supporting research, findings that underlie everyday knowledge and beliefs as they relate to psychology. 

  

• Student Learning Outcome: Create real-life examples that show how psychology is present in many human endeavors. 

  

• Student Learning Outcome: Contrast the 5 main models (cognitive, behavioral, psychodynamic, biological, social-cultural) used to explain psychopathology and treatment. 

 

 

 

 

Major Course Objectives   

  1. Recognize and understand basic principles and theories of Psychology. 
  2. Recognize the scientific method used in psychological research and evaluate scientific claims made about human behavior, cognition, motivation, and development. 
  3. Recognize the names and accomplishments of important psychologists. 
  4. Build an awareness of the applicability of psychological principles to daily living. 
  5. Evaluate the basic methodology of psychological studies. 
  6. Identify genetic, physiological, environmental, and cultural factors shaping human behavior. 

Need help with this course? Want to make more personal connections this quarter? Student Success Center tutors and workshops are ready for you! Watch the SSC Welcome Video (Links to an external site.) to learn more.

Tutoring: Go to http://deanza.edu/studentsuccess (Links to an external site.) and click to join a Zoom tutoring room during open hours.

Workshops: Attend a Skills Workshop (Links to an external site.), a content-specific math/science workshop (Links to an external site.), an Accounting chapter review workshop (Links to an external site.), or a Listening and Speaking workshop (Links to an external site.).

Resources: Join the SSC Resources Canvas site to see content and learning skills links.

After-hours or weekend tutoring: See the Online Tutoring (Links to an external site.) page for information about NetTutor (via Canvas) or Smarthinking (via MyPortal).

We know that students who participate in tutoring, group study, or workshops for three or more hours succeed at much higher rates than those who do not. The students who most need the help may be reluctant, but they do participate if instructors encourage and incentivize them to use the resources in some way. Perhaps students can improve their grade on an assignment, quiz, or exam if they show they did something extra to prepare, such as tutoring, workshop, or study group.

We're here to help! Get in touch to schedule a class visit, or arrange to bring your class to visit us in Zoom to see how it works.

Questions, comments, or suggestions? Contact Co-Directors Melissa Aguilar aguilarmelissa@fhda.edu (Links to an external site.) or Diana Alves de Lima alvesdelimadiana@fhda.edu the appropriate SSC contact (Links to an external site.).

Thank you for encouraging students to get the support they need!

The SSC Team

Campus Learning Resources

You are expected to produce college-level work in all DeAnza College courses.  If you have any trouble with assignments in this course, please make an appointment to speak with me.  There are also many people in strategic places on the DeAnza College campus to assist you in doing your best work.  You can benefit from their expertise.

  • Psychological Services, 1st floor Student & Community Services, Room 127, 864-8868
  • Counseling and Advising Center, 2nd floor Student & Community Services Bldg., 864-5400
  • Writing and Reading (WRC) and Tutorial Skills Center, ATC 309, 864-5840
  • Academic Skills Center, ATC 302, 864-8253, 864-8485, or 864-5422
  • Health Services, Lower-level Campus Center, 864-8732
  • Transfer Center, 2nd floor Student & Community Services Bldg., 864-8841
  • Career Center, 2nd floor Student & Community Services Bldg., 864-5711
  • Disability Support Services, 1st floor Student & Community Services Bldg., 864-8407
  • Financial Aid, Baldwin Winery Building, 864-8718
  • Child Development Center, 864-8822
  • Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, Lower-level Campus Center, 864-8950

Please keep in mind the important dates of the semester:  https://www.deanza.edu/calendar/

 

COURSE WORK

Week 1  

Due January 9, 2022                                  

  • Complete Canvas Orientation
  • Review and take the Syllabus Quiz
  • Syllabus Quiz due by January 9, 2022

Week 2

Due January 16

  • Read Chapters 1, 2
  • Quiz 1- 25 pts
  • Quiz 2 -25 pts

Week 3

Due January 23

  • Read Chapters 3,4
  • Quiz 3 25 pts
  • Quiz 4 25 pts

Week 4

Due January 30

  • Read Chapters 5,6
  • Quiz 5 25 pts
  • Quiz 6 25 pts
  • Discussion 1 Due

Week 5 

Due February 6

Read Chapters 7, 8

  • Quiz 7 25 pts
  • Quiz 8 25 pts

Week 6

Due February 13

Read Chapters 9, 10

  • Quiz 9 25 pts
  • Quiz 10 25 pts

Week 7

Due February 20

Read Chapters 11,12

  • Quiz 11 25 pts
  • Quiz 12 25 pts
  • Discussion 2

Week 8

Due February 27

Read Chapters 13, 14

  • Quiz 13 25 pts
  • Quiz 14 25 pts

Week 9

Due March 6

Read Chapters 14,15

  • Quiz 15 25 pts

Week 10

Due March 13

  • Discussion 3

Week 11 and 12

Final Exam Due March 25, 2022 – 125 pts

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Exams                               375 pts

Discussions                      150 pts (3 Discussions)

Final Exam                       125 pts

Total                                  650 pts total

To calculate your grade: add all total amount of points divide by 600

Quizzes will be multiple-choice questions. All quizzes are timed for 30 minutes. 

Discussions will have to be reviewed and graded. Please see the rubric below for the grading scale: Make sure you respond to at least two discussion posts for full credit.

Criteria

Unsatisfactory Beginning

Developing

Accomplished

Exemplary

Ideas, Arguments, & Analysis, Connection to course materials

0-9 points

10-14 points

15-19 points

20-25 points

Ideas expressed lack an understanding of the discussion topic. Comments are irrelevant, off-topic, and/or confusing to follow. Viewpoint, if given, is not supported with evidence or examples.

Ideas expressed in discussion posts show a minimal understanding of the discussion topic. Comments are general in nature and/or occasionally may not be relevant. Rehashes or summarizes ideas with limited analysis, original thought, and/or supported viewpoints.

Ideas expressed in discussion posts are mostly substantive and relevant to topic, some original thought. Demonstrates logical thinking, reasoning, and/or analysis for most part. Viewpoint is supported with evidence and/or examples.

Ideas expressed in discussion posts include original thought, substantial depth, and are relevant to topic. Viewpoint shows strong logical thinking, reasoning, and analysis with evidence and examples. Construction of new meaning and insights are evident.

 

No connections are made to readings or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.), and/or if made, are not clearly stated and are largely personal opinions.

Minimal direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.). Connections are largely inferred and somewhat unclear at times.

Some direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.) and are clearly stated for the most part.

Strong, direct connections are made to readings and/or other course materials (lectures, media, resources, etc.) and are clearly stated.

 

Late Work:  

In the event, you need an extension for classwork, you must contact me in advance to discuss. You may be asked to submit documentation to support your reason. You must have extenuating circumstances to qualify for an extension. Late work will be accepted only for UP TO ONE WEEK PAST THE ORIGINAL DUE DATE (except in cases of severe and documented hardship, for which you have notified me in advance of the due date) and will be marked off 5 pts for each day past the due date. Please note, all extensions MUST BE APPROVED FIRST.

Course Communication Policy

This course relies on synchronous and asynchronous communication. Through these resources, you will have the opportunity to: • Interact with others in the class • Develop and share ideas • Pose questions • Get and give feedback • Share experiences

In order for the communication to be effective, interesting, and useful, it is important that you contribute by sharing information, reading information shared by your peers, and responding with respectful and constructive input.

Communication with the Instructors. Deanza email is the preferred method of communication for private messages between students and the instructor in this course. Please remember, however, that while the Internet is available 24 hours a day, your instructor and other students are not. In this course, you can expect that your instructor will respond your email within 24-48 hours. Your instructor will not respond to messages on the weekend. The standard feedback time for assignments is 1 week unless otherwise indicated. In order to stay engaged in the class and meet the course requirements, students are expected to login to the online course room at least once every 3-4 days.

DISCUSSIONS ETIQUETTE

(For written posts) This is an academic environment so your writing should conform to the rules of Standard English. Here are some guidelines for all messages posted to the course's discussion forums or sent via email: • Avoid slang (e.g., "Hey", "Yo," and so forth) • Don't use profanity • Use standard spelling o you (not u) o are (not r) o to or too (not 2) • Avoid acronyms • Use spell check. Mistakes in spelling and grammar reflect poorly on you, and they're not acceptable. • DON'T WRITE THE ENTIRE POSTING WITH YOUR CAPS LOCK ON.

For live discussions, it is an academic environment. It is important that we continue to provide a safe space for individuals to express their thoughts, ideas, and opinions. Please refrain from overtalking your colleagues when discussing the topic. Maintain professionalism at all times. Be respectful to others as you would want them to respect you. Be clear and clean in your speech to respect those that are in attendance. What is discussed is considered confidential and not to be shared with outside parties.  

  1. Be kind, warm, and respectful to others
  2. Use full sentences and be mindful of good grammar and spelling.
  3. Avoid jargon, slang, and acronyms.
  4. Use language that is supportive and inclusive of others.
  5. Don't be petty, burdensome, or argumentative with other students or professors.

Maintain a Professional Code of Conduct The classroom is a professional environment where academic discussions and learning take place. Your instructor will make every effort to make this environment safe for you to share your opinions, ideas, and beliefs. In return, you are expected to respect the opinions, ideas, and beliefs of others.

Students have the right and privilege to learn in the class, free from harassment and disruption. This course follows the Anti-Harassment Policy as defined in the Student Handbook located at the back of the College Catalog. Students found to be in violation of that policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Important Guidelines to Remember As you participate in online discussion forums and chat, it is important to remember some basic things about online communication. Deanza email should be considered private communication between the sender and recipient(s) but it can easily be shared. With that in mind, do not send communication that you would not want to be shared, and do not share communication that was intended to be a private message to you.

Student Expectations:

  1. Check the course homepage, schedule of work, your email, and the Canvas course discussion board every day.
  2. Keep up with your reading assignments and chapter exercises. These exercises test your knowledge and comprehension of each chapter’s content. You have only one attempt at each online exercise, so don’t click to begin the exercise until you are prepared to complete it. You have one hour to complete each exercise.
  3. Participate actively in group discussions including but not limited to including textbook information, applying the knowledge you have learned, and including your personal experiences.  All assigned participants in a group MUST contribute to the project.

Instructor Expectations:

  1. All communication for this online course should be by email through Canvas with any questions or concerns you may have. I will read my email daily during the week but may not read it daily on weekends.
  2. I will respond to your email within 48 hours during the week and within 72 hours during weekends or holidays.
  3. I will read discussions but won’t necessarily participate in the discussion forums. If someone posts information that is incorrect or confusing, that is when I typically “jump in.”
  4. You will receive a grade for your course work within seven working days of the deadline unless I notify you otherwise.

**Please note: This syllabus is subject to change. If it is updated for any reason, the class will be notified by email and the updated syllabus will be posted to the course website. **