SOUTH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PSYCHOLOGY 101

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

• Instructor: Mary Long

• Office Hours: Room 314. Office hours during the semester will be posted on the office door. Other times are available by appointment. You can contact me by calling 268-5831.

• Text: Psychology, Coon; study guide is optional.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVES:

To define and utilize terms and concepts essential in understanding the discipline of psychology: to compare and contrast the various schools of psychology; to delineate the methods of psychology investigation; to summarize current research in the various areas of psychology study; to apply psychological concepts and analysis in understanding both the individual and society.

EVALUATION

• Tests: Students will be required to take multiple-choice tests throughout the semester. Each will be announced prior to the test time. All make-up tests will be essay. Students must take their tests during their course sections regularly scheduled class time. Otherwise it will be considered a make-up test.

• Quizzes: Unannounced quizzes may be given during the semester. There are no make-up quizzes.

• Projects: Students will be required to participate in several ways including taking class notes, becoming involved in classroom discussions, and completing classroom assignments as they are given throughout the semester. No late projects will be accepted.

• Attendance: Because much of the material and information will come from classroom activities and lectures, attendance is very important. However, you may have other obligations that interfere with your attendance. You are allowed up to four absences if the class meets two days a week and 6 if it meets 3 times a week. If you have a major interruption during the semester, contact me to see what steps are best to take. Keep in mind when you are absent you are still responsible for material covered. Note that after the number of allowed absences, you may be automatically dropped. However, the responsibility to ensure your withdrawal rest with you.

• Grading: Tests (75%) and Projects, Constructive Participation, Paper (25%)

SPECIAL NEEDS AND PROBLEMS

Please let me know if you require some special accommodation because of a special need. I am reasonably sure that we can work out whatever arrangements are necessary. Let's make whatever arrangements are needed as soon as possible during the semester to assure your maximum comfort and learning.