History and Systems of Psychology

HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 4600.002
Spring 2014

MWF, 2:00-2:50, TH121

Instructor:Michael D. Barnett, Ph.D.Teaching Assistant:Brittany Woolford, B.A.
Office:TH 366Office:TH 215, #3
Office Hours:TBA; by appointmentOffice Hours:W 11:00-2:00
Email:mail:

COURSE OVERVIEW
This course covers the principal historical antecedents of modern psychology, relevance to major contemporary systematic positions; philosophy of science, assocationism, structuralism, behaviorism, functionalism, Gestalt, and psychoanalysis; recent psychological theories.

TEXTBOOK
Schultz, D. P. & Schultz, E. S. (2012). A History of Modern Psychology (10th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Exam 1 = 100 pointsA = 405-450
Exam 2 = 100 pointsB = 360-404
Exam 3 = 100 pointsC = 315-359
Exam 4 = 100 pointsD = 270-314
Attendance = 50 points (5 each)F = 313 or lower

Extra Credit:
SETE: 5 points
SONA, research paper, and/or reaction paper(s): 40 points

Attendance: Taken randomly.Students must sign the attendance sheet to be counted as present. Students have one week after attendance is posted on Blackboard to contact the TA if they believe that there is an error.There are no excused absences; students are allowed 3 absences without penalty.

Exams: Dates and procedures will be announced in class and on Blackboard. Students are expected to take each exam alone (i.e., not with others) and without consulting other materials. Makeup exams are permitted only in one of two circumstances:

Preapproved circumstances (e.g., wedding, trip, religious event): Students must notify the TA at least 1 class day before the exam.
Documented emergency: Students who miss an exam without preapproval must provide valid documentation of an emergency (e.g., doctor’s note).

All exam arrangements are made with the TA. Exams must be made up within 1 weekof the original exam date; otherwise, a grade of 0 will be assigned. A missed exam 4 – even one that is made up appropriately – may result in a grade of Incomplete (I) for the course.

Research Paper: Students will choose a relevant topic and obtain the instructor’s approval. A research paper must be at least 4 pages long. The paper must be double-spaced and in 12-point font with 1-inch margins. You must have at least 5 references (the textbook can be one). Reference and title pages do not count toward page total. Students will receive 5 points of extra credit for each full page of sufficient quality.Email submission required.

Reaction Paper: Students will choose a relevant article, book, or film and obtain the instructor’s approval.The paper must be double-spaced and in 12-point font with 1-inch margins. Do not summarize the material; relate it to concepts from the course. Reaction papers must be 2 full pages. Students will receive 10 points of extra credit if the reaction paper is of sufficient quality. Email submission required.

Research Participation: Students may earn extra credit by participating in studies through the SONA system. One SONA point = 5 extra credit points.

SETE: The Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness (SETE) is a requirement for all organized classes at UNT. This short survey will be made available to you at the end of the semester, providing you with a chance to comment on how this class is taught. If 75% or more complete the SETE, then all students receive 5extra credit points.

COURSE GUIDELINES
Student Behavior in the Classroom:Please limit distractions and respect others. Students who create a distraction will be asked to leave. The instructor cannot protect the confidentiality of any self-disclosed information.

Email Policy:Email is the best way to contact the instructor. Note:

- Before you send an email, please check the syllabus.
- All questions about attendance and exams should go to the TA.
- Only email me at . Do not email me on Blackboard or reply to announcements sent to the entire class via Blackboard.
- Your UNT email address is preferred.
- Always identify yourself and the course.

Academic Misconduct: Academic misconduct (e.g., cheating, plagiarism) will not be tolerated.

Disability Accommodation: The University of North Texas makes reasonable academic accommodation for students with disabilities. Students seeking accommodation must first register with the Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) to verify their eligibility. If a disability is verified, the ODA will provide you with an accommodation letter to be delivered to faculty to begin a private discussion regarding your specific needs in a course. You may request accommodations at any time, however, ODA notices of accommodation should be provided as early as possible in the semester to avoid any delay in implementation. Note that students must obtain a new letter of accommodation for every semester and must meet with each faculty member prior to implementation in each class. Students are strongly encouraged to deliver letters of accommodation during faculty office hours or by appointment. Faculty members have the authority to ask students to discuss such letters during their designated office hours to protect the privacy of the student. For additional information see the Office of Disability Accommodation website at You may also contact them by phone at 940.565.4323.

Librarian: Your librarian, Pat Reese () can help you navigate the research resources offered by the UNT libraries, get books and articles UNT Libraries does not have access to, assist with writing and citation techniques, provide tips on organizing your research, and generally save you time when researching for papers and projects.

TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

Date / Day / Class Topic / Reading Due / Assignment Due
01/13 / M / INTRODUCTION
The Study of the History of Psychology / Ch. 1
01/15 / W
01/17 / F / Psychology and the Ancients / None
01/20 / M / MLKDAY
01/22 / W
01/24 / F / Medieval and Renaissance Science / None
01/27 / M / Philosophical Influences on Psychology / Ch. 2
01/29 / W
01/31 / F
02/03 / M / Physiological Influences on Psychology / Ch. 3
02/05 / W
02/07 / F
02/10 / M / EXAM 1
02/12 / W / The New Psychology / Ch. 4
02/14 / F
02/17 / M / Structuralism / Ch. 5
02/19 / W / Functionalism: Antecedent Influences / Ch. 6
02/21 / F
02/24 / M / Functionalism: Development and Founding / Ch. 7
02/26 / W
02/28 / F
03/03 / M / EXAM 2
03/05 / W / Applied Psychology: The Legacy of Functionalism / Ch. 8
03/07 / F
03/10-17 / MWF / SPRING BREAK
03/17 / M
03/19 / W / Behaviorism: Antecedent Influences / Ch. 9
03/21 / F
03/24 / M / Behaviorism: The Beginnings / Ch. 10
03/26 / W
03/28 / F / Behaviorism: After the Founding / Ch. 11
03/31 / M
04/02 / W
04/04 / F / EXAM 3
04/07 / M / Gestalt Psychology / Ch. 12
04/09 / W
04/11 / F / Psychoanalysis: The Beginnings / Ch. 13
04/14 / M
04/16 / W / Psychoanalysis: After the Founding / Ch. 14
04/18 / F
04/21 / M
04/23 / W / Contemporary Developments in Psychology / Ch. 15 / EXTRA CREDIT DUE
04/25 / F
04/28 / M
04/30 / W / LAST CLASS DAY
EXAM 4
05/02 / F / READING DAY
05/05 / M / OFFICIAL FINAL EXAM TIME 1:30-3:30

The instructor reserves the right to modify or change the syllabus as the curriculum and/or program require(s). This syllabus should not be interpreted as a contract. This syllabus and the course schedule are subject to change. Any changes to this syllabus will be communicated to you by the instructor.