Marchetti, Diana Eleonora Maria

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University of MontanaScholarWorks at University of MontanaSyllabi Course Syllabi1-2002PSYC 100.01: Introduction to PsychologyDiana Eleonora Maria MarchettiThe University of MontanaLet us know how access to this document benefits you.Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabiThis Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted forinclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contactscholarworks@mso.umt.edu.Recommended CitationMarchetti, Diana Eleonora Maria, "PSYC 100.01: Introduction to Psychology" (2002). Syllabi. 1290.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/1290Intro to Psychology. Syllabus 1Syllabus:Introduction to Psychology Psyc 100: Spring, 2002 January 28- May 13Instructor: Diana Marchetti Office: SB 368Office Phone: 243-6514 Hours:E-mail: dianamarchetti@hotmail.com By appointmentPurpose o f the CourseAs a survey course, Introduction to Psychology is designed to provide students with a broad overview of the field. A wide array of topics in psychology are covered, including psychological concepts, perspectives on the history of psychology, and recent research. The course provides students with a foundation in psychology, preparing them for further coursework in any field concerned with human behavior, cognition, and development.Course ObjectivesUpon completion of the course, you should be able to do the following:e Discuss basic aspects of the interplay between the human mind and body.• Talk knowledgably about definitions of mental health and psychological disorders.• Describe the major theories of psychological development.• Explain evolutionary, psychoanalytic, behavioral, cognitive, & humanistic perspectives on psychology.• Talk knowledgably about the influence of societal values on mental health and human psychology.® Make psychology applicable to YOUR life!Text InformationRequired Text:Weiten, Wayne (2001). Psychology Themes & Variations, 5th Edition. Stamford, CT: Thomson Learning. Supplementary resource: PsychTrek CD-ROMOutline o f Lecture Topics. Assigned Readings, and Important DatesPlease complete the readings prior to class on the day they are assigned. These dates are subject to change.Class Date: Chaoter/Assianment:Tues, Jan 28 Introduction. Review syllabus.Thurs, Jan 30 Chapter 1: The evolution of Psychology (Pgs. 2-21)Tues, Feb 4 Chapter 1 continuedChapter 2: The research of enterprise in psychology (All)Thurs, Feb 6 Chapter 2 continuedTues, Feb 11 ASSIGNMENT 1 DUEChapter 3: The biological Basis of Behavior (Pgs. 76-86; 91-102)Thurs, Feb13 Chapter 3 continuedTues, Feb18 Catch up and ReviewThurs, Feb 20 EXAM 1: Chapters 1, 2,3Tues, Feb 25 Chapter 4: Sensation and Perception (Pgs, 126-136; 140-148; 157-166)Thurs, Feb 27 Chapter 4 continuedTues, March 4 Chapter 5: Variations in Conscious (All except meditation)Thurs, March 6 Chapter 5 continuedChapter 6: Learning (Pgs. 222-245; 250-252)Tues, May 13Intro to Psychology. Syllabus 2Tues, March 11 Chapter 6: continued Thurs, March 13 Assignment 2 Due Chapter 7: Human Memory (All)Tues, March 18 Chapter 7 continued Catch up and Review Thurs, March 20 EXAM 2: Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7 March 24- March 28 SPRING BREAK (NO CLASS)!Tues, April 1 Chapter 8: Language and Thought (Pgs. 307-818)Thurs, April 3 Chapter 10: Motivation and Emotion (All)Tues, April 8 Chapter 10: continuedChapter 11: Human Development (Pgs 432-434; 437-438; 441-443; 445-450; 454-463; 467-473)Thurs, April 10 ASSIGNMENT 3 DUEChapter 11 continuedTues, April 15 Chapter 16: Social BehaviorThurs, April 17 Chapter 16 continuedReview and Catch UpTues, April 22 EXAM 3: chapters 8,10,11,16Thurs, April 23 Chapter 12: Personality (Pgs 488-507; 513)Tues, April 29 ASSIGNMENT 4 DUEChapter 14: Psychological DisordersThurs, May 1 Chapter 14 continuedTues, May 6 Chapter 15: Treatment of DisordersThurs, May 8 Chapter 15 continuedReview and Catch UpFinal: Chapters 12,14,15Evaluation of Your Work (GRADES!)Major Exams:The exams are a combination of multiple choice & short answers. The exams will NOT be curved. You are responsible for bringing a number 1  pencil and scantron to every exam.EXAM DATES: February 20*, March 20th, April 22nd, May 13thAssignments:Assignments are meant to spark discussion & facilitate group work. I expect them to be typed and brief (no more than 1 page). They are due at the beginning of class (no exceptions). Each day the assignment is late, I will deduct 1 point off the assignment.Assignment 1 (February 11th): Bring in an example of an experiment or correlational study from a magazine, journal, or newspaper. Turn in a short write-up explaining if you think the example is experimental or correlational and WHY.Assignment 2 (March 13th): We are constantly LEARNING new behaviors. Describe a brief example from your life in which you have been CLASSICALLY and OPERANTLY CONDITIONED. Make sure to include terms associated with with each type of learning in your write-up.Intro to Psychology. Syllabus 3Assignment 3 (April 10th): Identify a basic emotion and describe a BRIEF situation in which that emotion might occur. BRIEFLY describe how an individual would experience that emotion according to the 3 BASIC THEORIES OF EMOTION.Assignment 4 (April 29th): Take on the role of one of the following: Freud, Skinner, Bandura, or Maslow. Analyze 1 famous character (non-fictional or fictional) from the standpoint of the psychologist that you chose. Make sure to use terms that the psychologist would have used.Ideas: Any Osborn family member, Anna Nicole Smith, any character from American Pie, Bart Simpson, Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, the Pope, OR clear your own choice with me!Grading for this course is based on the following:Item:________________ Points for each itemEXAMS 75 (x 4=300)Small assignments 5 (x4=20)Total 320Extra Credit: Extra Credit comes in the form of POP QUIZZES! Since they are “pop” you will not know on what day they are coming. Fair game for pop quizzes includes: assigned reading for that day or material reviewed in class. Pop quizzes are worth 2 points & there are NO make-ups for extra credit pop quizzes (even with an excused absence). You will get 1/2 point for just taking the quiz regardless of getting any right (Reward for being in class!)Reward: Regular class attendance and participation will be taken into account when FINAL GRADES are calculated...SO come to class and participate!Final grades are determined on a percentage basis (287-320= A, 255-286= B, 223-254=0, 191-222=D, 190-below=F)Absences and Missed Exams• if you are going to miss a major exam, you must notify me before class. University-approved excuses are required if you want to make up missed work. You bear the responsibility for giving me prior notice and for making arrangements for making up the exam.• If you are not in class the day an assignment is due, you must get it to me before the class or e-mail it to me on the day it is due. Each day it is late will result in a deduction of 1 point.• Extra credit pop quizzes cannot be made up.Experimental CreditsYou are asked to fulfill 8 points worth of experimental credit during this session. In meeting this requirement, you will serve as a participant in experiments being conducted by faculty or graduate students in the Psychology Department. Participation provides a means for students to learn about the science of psychology by actually experiencing the research process. If you do not fulfill the 8-credit requirement by the end of this session, you will receive an “I” in this course, and you will have one year to complete your missing credits. If you do not complete the credits within a year, your grade for the course will revert to one letter grade lower than you would have received had you met this requirement. Please note that university policy dictates that an “I” grade will remain on your transcript permanently.If you have objections to serving as a participant in research projects, you may substitute a short paper for the experimental credits. See me about this if you prefer this option.Research credits OR papers will be due on the LAST day of class.Students with Special NeedsIf you have special learning needs, it is your responsibility to inform me, at the outset of the course, of your disability and the ways in which you and DSS have determined that you will need accommodation for your learning style. I’ll be happy to help you to achieve your goals in this course.

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