CLASS INFORMATION SHEET
San Joaquin Delta College Semester: Summer, 2006
5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207
TITLE OF COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (CODE 44910)
LOCATION AND TIME: HOLT - 305 M T W TH 8:00A.M. TO 10:15A.M.
INSTRUCTOR: DON STOTT, M.A.
OFFICE: LOCKE 306
VOICE MAIL: (209) 954-5886 # 4255
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to the scientific study of behavior through an exploration of the major concepts and research in the field of psychology. The course provides the basic foundation for more advanced courses in psychology. (UC, CSU, CAN PSY 2)
REQUIRED TEXTS: Psychology Concepts and Application by Nevid.
Doctor, Tell Me Some Words that Will Excuse My Behavior
by Stott.
OBLIGATION OF THE STUDENT: Each student who registers for this course should attend on a regular basis, be on time, and be current on the required readings. In addition, any student who anticipates numerous absences due to their academic pattern should drop the course opposed to being dropped or receiving a poor grade.
GRADING PROCEDURE: There will be a total of four tests and one type-written paper that yields a total of 125 points. Each of the four tests will contain 25 multiple-choice selected questions from the assigned readings and lectures. The assigned paper must be type-written, double-spaced, ONE FULL PAGE with one-inch borders, handed in on time.
Each semester there has been at least a few students who did not type the paper, tried to turn it in late, or, tried to submit a paper less than ONE FULL PAGE that resulted in a ZERO. If your paper exceeds one page, please STAPLE the pages together.
THERE ARE NOT MAKE-UP TESTS REGARDLESS OF THE REASON, REAL OR OTHERWISE. STUDENTS MAY TAKE A TEST EARLY IF PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE AT LEAST ONE FULL WEEK IN ADVANCE.
Final grades will be determined by adding all scores and dividing by five to yield the percentage average.
Percentage: 90 – 100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
60 – 69 = D
0 – 59 = F
SYLLABUS
Read assigned chapters prior to referenced dates.
DATE TOPIC READINGS
6/5/06 Introductions and Administrative Details
6/6/06 History of Psychology & Chapter 1
Research Methodology
6/7/06 Continued Chapter 1 Stott Book
6/8/06 Biological Aspects of Behavior Chapter 2
6/12/06 TEST 1 - Chapters 1, 2 & Lectures
NO TEST FOR LATE STUDENTS
6/13/06 Sensation and Perception Chapter 3
6/14/06 Conditioning and Learning Chapter 5
6/15/06 Continued
6/19/06 TEST 2 - Chapters 3, 5 & Lectures
NO TEST FOR LATE STUDENTS
6/20/06 Intelligence and I.Q. Chapter 7
6/21/06 Continued
6/22/06 Motivation and Emotion Chapter 8
6/26/06 Continued
6/27/06 - 6/29/06 Choice of Topic of Student Interest
7/3/05 Review for Test 3
7/4/06 HOLIDAY - NO CLASS
7/5/06 Review for Test 3
7/6/06 TEST 3 - CHAPTERS 7, 8 & Lectures
NO TEST FOR LATE STUDENTS
ONE-FULL PAGE REACTION PAPER DUE
TYPE-WRITTEN, DOUBLE-SPACED
7/10/06 Personality and Assessment Chapter 12
Chapters 2, 3 Stott Book
7/11/06 Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology Chapter 13
7/12/06 Treatments of Mental Disorders Chapter 14
7/13/06 FINAL EXAMINATION - Chapters 12, 14 & Lectures
NO TEST FOR LATE STUDENTS
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