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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
College of Health Sciences
Department of Health Sciences
H.S. 437-203
Human Life Cycle
T, R 2:00-3:15 in 103 Enderis
Fall 2010
Dr. Nancy Smuckler
Enderis B40
Office Hours: Tues. and Thurs. 11:15-12:15 in 161 Mitchell, after class in B40 Enderis, and by appointment
Phone: 229-6745
Email:
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES:
The "Human Life Cycle" course introduces the student to the stages of development from conception through senescence, presents views of the major theorists in the field, research methodology and noteworthy and current research findings. Emphasis is on the biopsychosocial aspects of development, i.e. the physical, psychomotor, socioemotional, and cognitive domains. This class fulfills a 3 credit hour Social Science GER requirement by addressing human behavior and development. The more specific criteria that relate to this requirement and are covered in the course can be found on the last section of this syllabus along with the mandatory written assessment. In addition the course objectives which follow are tied to the GER criteria which are listed on page 6.
For the student to identify, gain an understanding of and apply:
1. the biopsychosocial factors which influence human development across the lifespan.
(criteria a & c)
2. the stages of growth and development from conception through senescence with behavioral examples for each stage. (criteria a)
3. the developmental sequence of physical, emotional, and cognitive skills throughout the life cycle. (criteria a)
4. the cultural and societal developmental tasks and needs appropriate for the infant, toddler, preschooler, school-age, adolescent, adult, and elderly. (criteria a & c)
5. the appropriate developmental activities on a play-work-play continuum as related to culture and society. (criteria a)
6. basic research methodology used to study development and behavior. (criteria d)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Regular attendance. Attendance will be taken at every class. During the semester worksheets will be distributed to complete in class that illustrate concepts being discussed. These will be collected and returned to you before the next exam. Students completing these sheets will have one point per worksheet added to their total points at the end of the semester.
2. Completion of reading as assigned before class lecture.
3. Taking examinations as scheduled (see evaluation section).
4. Completion of a reflection paper to fulfill the GER requirement. A description of this
assignment and a grading rubric is posted on D2L and e reserve.
5. Please note the due dates for the reflection and test dates in the course outline. Documented illness, a death in your immediate family, or exceptionally extenuating circumstances are the only acceptable excuses for missing tests, class or late work. The reflection is due at the beginning of class. No work will be accepted after the last class.
TEXTS
Schuster, C. S. & Ashburn, S. S. The Process of Human Development (3rd Edition). Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1992. (COPY ON TWO HOUR RESERVE)
Frieberg, K. J. Human Development 10/11 (39th Edition). Guilford, CT: Dushkin, 2011. (Will appear as HD under assignments with article number listed.) (COPY ON TWO HOUR RESERVE)
EVALUATION:
Student evaluation will be based on four (4) examinations and 4 quizzes. Exams will cover lecture and assigned readings and consist of multiple choice test items. Each quiz is worth 15 points and exam 1 has 60 points. Exams 2, and 3 are 70 points each and the final is 80 points. Please bring a #2 pencil to all exams. There are a total of 400 points that contribute to your final grade.
To fulfill the GER requirement you will be required to turn in a reflection between October 7 and November 18. The reflection will not be accepted after the due date. A separate handout for this assignment is on D2L and electronic reserve. Activity sheets will occasionally be distributed in class to illustrate course concepts. If you are in class that day and complete the worksheet, you will be given an extra credit point. Optional practice quizzes are also available on D2L and your highest score will also count toward extra credit.
4 Quizzes – on line
(15 points each for a total of) 60 points 15%
Exam 1 60 points 15 %
Exam 2 70 points 17.5 %
Exam 3 70 points 17.5 %
Final Exam 80 points 20%
Reflection 60 points 15 %
Total 400 points 100%
Plus extra credit:
(4 on line practice quizzes that can be taken
twice-your highest score will be used)- 8 points total for all quizzes
and
in class handouts-1 point each
QUIZZES & EXAMS (& PRACTICE TESTS)
All exams will be administered IN CLASS.
All quizzes are on line on D2L. The dates when on-line quizzes are available follow and are also in the course outline. Quizzes will be available after lecture on the date listed and are to be taken before class by the date listed.
Practice quizzes consist of 15 questions and are OPTIONAL. They are also on-line and can be taken TWICE. The dates of availability follow in the course outline. Practice quizzes will be made available after class and are to be taken before class on the date listed. Each practice quiz is worth 2 points of extra credit if all questions are answered correctly. You will receive a proportionate point score depending on the number of correct answers you get. The purpose of these is to alert you to key concepts and make you aware of misconceptions.
QUIZ 1 Thursday Sept. 9 Practice quiz on line 9/9-9/14
Tuesday Sept 21 Take quiz on line after class 9/16 until class 9/21
Lecture: Sept. 2-Sept. 16
Reading: Text - Chapters 1, pp. 24-35 and 42-44 in Chapter 2, & Chapter 3
H & D (article #s)-HD# 1
EXAM 1 Thursday Sept. 30
Lecture: Sept. 2-Sept. 28
Reading: Text - Chapters 1, pp. 24-35 and 42-44 in Chapter 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & pp. 680-687 in Chapter 31
H & D (articles #) - HD# 1, 3, 4, 5
QUIZ 2 Thursday Oct 7 practice quiz on line 10/7-10/12
Tuesday Oct. 19 Take quiz 10/14 after class until before class 10/19
Lecture: Oct. 5-Oct. 14
Reading: Text - Chapters 7, 8 & 9
EXAM 2 Thursday Oct. 28
Lecture: Oct. 5- Oct. 26
Reading: Text - Chapters 7-12
H & D (articles #) - HD# 7, 8, 10, 11 & 12
QUIZ 3 Thursday Nov 4 practice quiz on line 11/4-11/11
Tuesday Nov 16 Take quiz 11/4 after class until before class 11/11
Lecture: Nov. 2-Nov. 9
Reading: Text - Chapters 20-25
EXAM 3 Tuesday, Nov. 23
Lecture: Nov. 2-Nov. 18
Reading: Text - Chapters 20-25
H & D (articles #) - HD# 16, 17, 25, 28 & 30
QUIZ 4 Thursday Dec 12 Practice quiz on line 12/2-12/9
Tuesday Dec. 9 Take quiz 12/9 after class until before class 12/11
Lecture: Nov. 30-Dec. 4
Reading: Text - Chapters 26, 27, 28, 29, 35, 36,
EXAM 4 THURSDAY, December 16 at 12:30 p.m.
FINAL Lecture: Nov. 30-Dec. 14
Reading: Text - Chapters 26, 27, 28, 29, 35, 36, 37.18 & 19
H & D (articles #) HD# 32, 37, 38, 40, 41, & 42
Please Note!
BOTH TEXTS ARE ON TWO HOUR RESERVE IN THE LIBRARY. THE SYLLABUS, REVIEW SHEETS & STUDY GUIDES FOR EACH TEST ARE ON 2 HOUR RESERVE IN THE LIBRARY AND ELECTRONIC RESERVE. THESE MATERIALS AS WELL AS LECTURE OUTLINES ARE ALSO ON D2L.
Additional course handouts are also on both types of reserve
It is also possible to access a sample question for each HD reading on the Dushkin
web site (http: // www. Dushkin. Com/on line).
The Study Guide should be used when reading the book before lecture. It aids you in focusing in on key material and concepts that may be covered in class and the tests. The review sheet should be used after lecture and in studying for exams to see if you understand and can apply key concepts.
GRADING SCHEDULE: 437-203
A 93-100% 372-400 points
A- 91-92% 364-371 points
B+ 88-90% 352-363 points
B 83-87% 333-351 points
B- 80-82% 320-332 points
C+ 78-79% 312-319 points
C 73-77% 292-311 points
C- 70-72% 280-291 points
D+ 68-69% 272-279 points
D 63-67% 252-271 points
D- 60-62% 240-251 points
437-203 COURSE OUTLINE:
Date / Topic / AssignmentThurs. Sept. 2 / INTRODUCTION to the course, the study of development, and general developmental principles / Chapter 1; pp. 24-35,
Tues. Sept. 7 / Developmental Research &Theories / 4244 in Chap. 2
Thurs. Sept. 9 / Research/Theories & PRENATAL Development
Practice quiz on line 9/9-9/14 / Chapter 3
Tues. Sept. 14 / Prenatal Development & Environmental Influences / Chapter 3
HD # 1
Thurs. Sept. 16 / Environmental Influences & the BIRTHING PROCESS
Practice QUIZ must be completed / HD # 3, 4, 5
Chap. 4
Tues. Sept. 21 / Birth, Bonding & NEONATAL Characteristics and QUIZ 1
Take QUIZ 9/16-9/21 on line / pp. 680-687 in Chap. 31
Chap. 5
Thurs. Sept. 23 / The Neonate / Chapter 5
Tues. Sept. 28 / INFANCY-Physical & Motor Development / Chapter 6
Thurs. Sept. 30 / EXAM I
Tues. Oct. 5 / INFANCY-Grasp & prehension -speaker
Infant Cognitive Development / Review grasp in chapter 6
Chapter 7
Thurs. Oct. 7 / Infant Cognitive Development &
Personality & Social Development
Practice quiz 10/7-10/12
REFLECTION DUE 10/7-11/18 / Chapter 7
Chapter 8; HD# 7 & 8
Tues. Oct. 12 / Language Acquisition
Practice QUIZ must be completed / Chapter 12;
Thurs. Oct. 14 / TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL
Cognitive Development / Chapter 10
(Chapter 15 is optional)
Tues. Oct. 19 / Cognitive and Physical Development
QUIZ 2 10/14-10/19 on line / Chapter 10
Chapter 9
Thurs. Oct. 21 / Physical and Motor Development / Chapter 9
Tues. Oct. 26 / Psychosocial Development / Chapter 11: HD # 10, 11 & 12
Thurs. Oct. 28 / EXAM 2
Tues. Nov. 2 / SCHOOL AGE
Physical and Cognitive Development
Speaker / Chapters 20 & 21
Thurs. Nov. 4 / SCHOOL AGE
Physical and Cognitive Development
Practice quiz 3 11/4-11/11 / Chapters 20 & 21
Tues. Nov. 9 / Cognitive & Psychosocial Development
Speaker / Chapter 22
HD # 17, 18 & 30
Thurs. Nov. 11 / Psychosocial Development & ADOLESCENT
Physical Development / Chapter 23
Tues. Nov. 16 / ADOLESCENT
Physical Development
Cognitive Development
Quiz 3 11/11-11/16 / Chapter 23;
Chapter 24
Thurs. Nov. 18 / Psychosocial Development & Social Cognition
REFLECTION-last day
Accepted / Chapter 24
Chapter 25: HD# 28 & 25
Tues. Nov. 23 / EXAM 3
Thurs. Nov. 25 / HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Tues. Nov. 30 / YOUNG (& EMERGENT) ADULTHOOD
Physical Development and Adult Cognitive Development through the
Lifespan / Chapters 26 & 27
Thurs. Dec. 2 / Psychosocial Development and the Family Unit
Practice quiz 4 12/2-12/9 / Chapter 28; HD #32
(Chapter 29 is optional)
Tues. Dec. 9 / MIDDLE AGE -MIDDLESCENCE
Physical functioning and Psychosocial Development / Chapters 35 & 36;
Thurs. Dec. 11 / Quiz 4 12/9-12/11
SENESCENCE
Physical Status and Psychosocial Effects / Chapters 37 & 38; over
HD #37, 38 & 40
Tues. Dec. 14 / DEATH and LOSS / Chapters 18 & 19; HD #41 & 42
THURSDAY DEC. 16 / FINAL EXAM
12:30 P.M.
Administrative Policies
1. Exams must be taken as scheduled. In case of medically excused illness or a conflict, arrangements are to be made with the instructor prior to the test.
2. Drop policy: 4th week of classes and have it not appear on your transcript; 8th week of classes with the approval of the instructor or department. After the 8th week, the Dean must sign.
3. Special Accommodations. If you have a documented disability and need special accommodations in order to meet any of the requirements of this course, please contact me as soon as possible. I will need your VISA form, which you can obtain at the Student Accessibility Center (Mitchell 112, http://www4.uwm.edu/sac/, phone 414-229-6287).
4. Creating an appropriate learning environment involves demonstrating a respect for others. It is not appropriate to have pagers, cell phones, and other electronic devices turned on in class. Excessive noise by continually whispering is disruptive. You will be asked to leave if the aforementioned are being used or occur. Laptops are not to be used for anything other than note taking and should be kept on a word processing program. Violators will be forbidden to bring a laptop to future classes.
5. If the university closes due to bad weather, it will be announced by 6:45 a.m. for
daytime classes. The number to call is: 229-4444, or use the university web site at http://www.uwm.edu or listen to local radio and television stations.
6. ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:
In this course, we will strictly adhere to UWM's policy regarding academic misconduct. UWM does not tolerate academic misconduct, in any form. Cheating and plagiarism are examples of academic misconduct. Here is the university's definition: "an act in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or efforts of another without authorization or citation, uses unauthorized materials or fabricated data in any academic exercise, forges or falsifies academic documents or records, intentionally impedes or damages the academic work of others, engages in conduct aimed at making false representation of a student's academic performance, or assists other students in any of these acts." Information about the procedures that are followed when a student is suspected of academic misconduct can be found on this web page: