COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

                                                               SPRING, 2004

Course Number: 2301.S03/3hrs

Course Title: general psychology   

Course Credit Hours: three hours/lecture

Course delivery method:

During the course of the semester, there will be class lectures, class discussions, group projects, online assignments and reading assignments.  The goal is to provide a variety of learning techniques for an active learning environment so that student participation is an important part of the classroom environment.

 

Instructor’s information:

INSTRUCTOR:                                Bill Adler, PhD

Office number:                          K230/Spring creek campus

OFFICE HOURS:                           

Monday/Wednesday/Friday                 11:00am-12:00pm

Tuesday/Thursday                                 8:00am- 9:30am

Contact information:                        

Telephone                                           (972) 881-5960/office

                                                            (972) 618-2743/home

EMAIL ADDRESS                             badler@ccccd.edu

WEB PAGE ADDRESS:                http://iws.ccccd.edu/badler/index.htm

Class information:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday            10:00am-10:50am/C104

Textbook: Weiten, W. (2004). Psychology: Themes and Variations (6th ed).  Wadsworth Thomson Learning:  Belmont, CA

Supplies: none

 

Method of evaluation:

Grades will be assessed on the following point system:

exam one                                                                                                        100 points

exam two                                                                                                        100 points

exam three                                                                                                     100 points

exam four                                                                                                       100 points

exam five                                                                                                        100 points

internet assignments                                                                                            100 points

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totals                                                                                                                   600 points

FINAL GRADE DISTRIBUTION

A= 540-600 points

B= 480-539 points

C= 420-479 points

D= 360-419 points

F=  359        points or less

EXAM POLICY: All exams will be completed on the scheduled date.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

You are expected to attend all classes.  You are responsible for your attendance.  Excessive absences, THREE or more unexcused absences, will constitute a VIOLATION of the class contract, resulting in the reduction of one's final grade by ONE letter grade.  If you are having difficulty with the course and/or school, please contact me immediately for assistance.

Course withdrawal policy: Last day to withdraw is April 16, 2004

 

ADA Statement:

It is the policy of Collin County Community College to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities.  The College will adhere to all applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity.  It is the student's responsibility to contact the ACCESS office (G200) or 881-5898 (TDD/881-5950) in a timely manner if he/she desires to arrange for accommodations.

 

Tentative Course Calendar:

Exams: There will be one chapter exam (multiple choice/testing center) per week with three exams constituting one full exam grade.

Internet assignments:  Handouts will provide information about the assignment as well as the completion dates for these assignments.

 

Note: A copy of the generic syllabus is available in the division office and on the college web site at: http:iws.ccccd.edu/syllabus/ss.html