BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSES PSYCO104 A6 FALL 2019
Course Location, Days & Time: CCIS L1160 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2:00pm – 2:50pm Instructor: Ben Dyson
E-mail: [email protected]
Office: P-255 Biological Sciences Building
Office Hours: Mondays 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, or by appointment
Teaching Assistant Information: Gopika Balasubramanian ([email protected]) Michelle Tomczak ([email protected])
Course Description: Principles and development of perception, motivation, learning, and thinking and their relationship to the psychological functioning of the individual.
Fulfillment of the laboratory credit typically entails serving as a research participant, but can be fulfilled through the completion of alternative assignments.
Prerequisites: The course is a prerequisite to all courses in the department and is normally followed by PSYCO 105.
Course Objectives and Expected Learning Outcomes:
1) To gain an introductory overview of the major areas in Psychology
2) To think critically about psychological data and the connection between data and theory 3) To begin to apply Psychology to real-world examples
Course Format: Course objectives will be met from a combination of formal lectures, in- class demonstrations, class interactions, and audio-visual materials.
Required Textbook: Passer, M.W., et al (2017). Psychology: Foundations and Applications (5th Canadian Edition, custom publication for the University of Alberta).
Toronto” McGraw-Hill Ryerson.
Important Dates:
First Day of Class: Sep. 5, 2019 Add/Delete Date: Sep. 16, 2019 50% Withdrawal Date: Oct 3, 2019 Withdrawal Date: Nov. 29, 2019 Last Day of Class: Dec. 5, 2019 Final Exam Date: TBC
Date of Deferred Final Exam: Jan, 9, 2020
2 Lecture Schedule & Assigned Readings
Week Topic Monday Wednesday Friday
Sep. 2 Introduction UNI CLOSED Chapter 1 Chapter 1
Sep. 9 Science of Behaviour Chapter 1 RP & Connect Presentation
Chapter 2
Sep. 16 Studying Behaviour Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Review Chp 1&2
Sep. 23 Quiz 1 Quiz 1.1 Quiz 1.2 Chapter 3
Sep. 30 Biological Foundations Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 5
Oct. 7 Sensation & Perception Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Review Chp 3&5
Oct. 14 Quiz 2 UNI CLOSED Quiz 2.3 Quiz 2.4
Oct. 21 Consciousness Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6
Oct. 28 Learning & Adaptation Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7
Nov. 4 Quiz 3 Review Chp 6&7 TAKE HOME DUE
Quiz 3.5 Quiz 3.6
Nov. 11 READING WEEK
Nov. 18 Memory Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8
Nov. 25 Motivation & Emotion Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Chapter 9
Dec. 2 Overflow & Review Overflow Overflow Review
3 Components of Course Grade:
Assessment Date Weight
Research Participation throughout term 10%
Quiz 1 Sept. 23 & Sept. 25 10%
Quiz 2 Oct. 16 & Oct. 18 20%
Take Home Nov. 4 10%
Quiz 3 Nov. 6 & Nov. 8 20%
Final Exam TBC 30%
Research Participation
Research Participation counts for 10% of the course final grade in PSYC104 (and 105) classes. Students need to earn 5 credits (2% each credit) in order to complete the Research Participation.
Quizzes 1, 2, 3
Quizzes will only be based on the immediately preceding materials (e.g., Quiz 1 will evaluate Chapters 1 and 2, Quiz 2 will evaluate Chapters 3 and 4). The quizzes will test material covered in the lectures, in-class demonstrations, and textbook via multiple- choice questions. Although there will be some overlap between the materials inside and outside of class, it is not a complete overlap. Students are responsible for all material.
Quizzes will not be handed back in class. There will be one exam viewing session after each midterm. No other viewing session will be scheduled. The provisional dates for quiz viewing are:
Wednesday October 9th at 10am for Quiz #1 Wednesday October 30th at 10am for Quiz #2 Wednesday November 27th at 10am for Quiz #3 Take Home
More details regarding the take home portion of PSYCO104 will be provided as the course progresses.
Final Exam
The Final Exam will be based on the immediate preceding materials (e.g., Chapter 7, 8 and 9), in addition to some previous material from the course. Guidance will be provided as to which sections of the previous material to focus on. The final will test material covered in the lectures, in-class demonstrations, and textbook via multiple-choice questions. Although there will be some overlap between the materials inside and outside of class, it is not a complete overlap. Students are responsible for all material.
The final exam for this section of PSYCO 104 (or 105) will be 2 hours in length, however, all students will be allowed up to 3 hours to complete the exam.
4 For students registered with Accessibility Resources:
a) If your ONLY accommodation is a 1.5 exam time multiplier, you will write your final exam with your classmates at the standard date, time, and location published by the Office of the Registrar. You DO NOT need to register this final exam in ClockWork.
b) If you have ANY other accommodations, you MUST register this exam in ClockWork by the required deadline and write your exam in a location determined by the Accessibility Resources Exam Office.
If you have any questions regarding this accommodation, please contact Accessibility Resources ([email protected]).
See the exam schedule for official date, time, and location of the final exam. Students must verify the date of the final on BearTracks when the Final Exam Schedule is posted.
Multiple exams and closely scheduled final exams is not a valid excuse for a deferral of one or more final exams.
In all cases, the midterms and final exam will provide an assessment of the degree to which you have 1) gained an introductory overview of the major areas in Psychology 2) thought critically about psychological data and the connection between data and theory, and, 3) applied Psychology to real-world examples.
Midterm and Final Exam Procedures: Your student ID number and photo identification (e.g., ONEcard or other form of government ID) are required at both midterms and final exams to verify your identity. Students will not be allowed to begin an examination after it has been in progress for 30 minutes. Students must remain in the exam room until at least 30 minutes has elapsed. Electronic equipment cannot be used during the exam and outside jackets cannot be worn. During exams you will also need to ask for permission to use the restroom and to leave your exam paper with the proctor who will mark the time you leave and return on the exam paper.
Past (or Representative) Evaluative Material: Examples of exam questions will be provided throughout the course
Attendance: Regular attendance is essential for optimal performance in any course.
Missed Term Tests and Assignments: Deferral of term work is a privilege and not a right; there is no guarantee that a deferral will be granted. Misrepresentation of Facts to gain a deferral is a serious breach of the Code of Student Behaviour. See Calendar 23.5 for University examinations regulations.
The University considers acceptable reasons for being absent from term work, including midterms, scheduled presentations or extension of deadlines to an assignment to be an incapacitating mental and/or physical illness, severe domestic affliction, or circumstances
5 described in the University’s Discrimination, Harassment and Duty to Accommodate Policy (including religious conviction).
Examples of unacceptable reasons for missing an exam include (but are not limited to) personal events such as vacations, weddings, work, or family travel arrangements.
Students are expected to read their syllabi and ensure that they will be able to attend those days when they will be graded.
For an excused absence where the cause is religious conviction, a student must contact the instructor(s) within two weeks of the start of classes to request accommodation for the term (including the final exam, where relevant). Instructors may request documentation from a pastor or imam, etc. to substantiate the student request. Requests should be made to the instructor as far in advance as possible, but need to be made within 48 hours of the missed work or deadline.
Deferred assessments will include some multiple-choice questions, however they will also include a more substantial writing component. The provisional dates for deferred quizzes are:
Wednesday October 2nd at 10am for either portion of Quiz #1 Wednesday October 23rd at 10am for either portion of Quiz #2 Wednesday November 20th at 10am for either portion of Quiz #3
Deferred Final Examination: A student who cannot write the final examination due to incapacitating illness, severe domestic affliction or other compelling reasons can apply for a deferred final examination. Students who failed at the start of term to request exam accommodations for religious beliefs are expected to follow the normal deferred final examination process. Such an application must be made to the student’s Faculty office within two working days of the missed examination and must be supported by
appropriate documentation or a Statutory Declaration
(http://calendar.ualberta.ca/content.php?catoid=20&navoid=4939#Attendance).
Deferred examinations are a privilege and not a right; there is no guarantee that a deferred examination will be granted. Misrepresentation of Facts to gain a deferred examination is a serious breach of the Code of Student Behaviour.
Provisional date for the deferred exam is January 9th 2020 (BS P224, 10am – 12am) Reexamination: Reexamination is not permitted in a course in which a passing grade was achieved. A student who writes the final examination and fails the course may apply for a reexamination. Re-examinations are rarely granted in the Faculty of Science. These exams are governed by University regulations
(http://calendar.ualberta.ca/content.php?catoid=20&navoid=4939 - Examinations_(Exams)) and Faculty of Science regulations
(http://calendar.ualberta.ca/content.php?catoid=20&navoid=4970#academic-standing).
Misrepresentation of Facts to gain a re-examination is a serious breach of the Code of Student Behaviour.
6 Grading: The midterm and final exam will be marked in terms of percentage correct.
Grades will be assigned in percentages and will be converted to letter grades based on the below table. Your final grades will be calculated in accordance with University of Alberta letter grading system and will reflect your performance in relation to the rest of the class. The table below contains an approximate guideline for the course, however the instructor reserves the right to adjust this table and assign appropriate grades based on relative performance. Grades are unofficial until approved by the Department and/or Faculty offering the course.
Policy about course outlines can be found in Course Requirements, Evaluation Procedures and Grading of the 2018-2019 University Calendar.
Letter Approximate % Pts Descriptor
A+ 95 – 100% 4.0
Excellent
A 90 – 94.99% 4.0
A- 85 – 89.99% 3.7
B+ 80 – 84.99% 3.3
Good
B 75 – 79.99% 3.0
B- 71 – 74.99% 2.7
C+ 67 – 70.99% 2.3
Satisfactory
C 63 – 66.99% 2.0
C- 60 – 62.99% 1.7
D+ 55 – 59.99% 1.3 Poor
D 50 – 54.99% 1.0 Minimal Pass
F or F4 0 – 49.99% 0 Failure
Student Responsibilities: The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at www.governance.ualberta.ca) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.
All forms of dishonesty are unacceptable at the University. Any offence will be reported to the Associate Dean of Arts who will determine the disciplinary action to be taken.
Cheating, plagiarism and misrepresentation of facts are serious offences. Anyone who engages in these practices will receive at minimum a grade of zero for the exam or paper in question and no opportunity will be given to replace the grade or redistribute the weights. As well, in the Faculty of Arts the sanction for cheating on any examination will include a disciplinary failing grade (NO EXCEPTIONS) and senior students should expect a period of suspension or expulsion from the University of Alberta.
7 An instructor or coordinator who is convinced that a student has handed in work that he or she could not possibly reproduce without outside assistance is obliged, out of consideration of fairness to other students, to report the case to the Associate Dean of the Faculty. See the Academic Discipline Process.
All students should consult the information provided by the Office of Judicial Affairs regarding avoiding cheating and plagiarism in particular and academic dishonesty in general (see the Academic Integrity Undergraduate Handbook and Information for Students). If in doubt about what is permitted in this class, ask the instructor.
Student Resources: The best all-purpose website for student services is:
https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students
Accessibility Resources (1-80 SUB)
The University of Alberta is committed to creating work and learning communities that inspire and enable all people to reach their full potential. Accessibility Resources promotes an accessible, inclusive, and universally designed environment. For general information to register for services visit the Accessibility Resources webpage.
If you have special needs that could affect your performance in this class, please let me know during the first week of the term so that appropriate arrangements can be made. If you are not already registered with Accessibility Resources, contact their office immediately (1-80 SUB; e-mail [email protected]; phone 780-492-3381; web www.ssds.ualberta.ca). Students registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) have both rights and responsibilities with regard to accessibility-related accommodations.
Please note adherence to procedures and deadlines are required to provide accommodations.
The Academic Success Centre (1-80 SUB)
The Academic Success Centre offers a variety of workshops on effective study and exam strategies. There are in-person and online sessions available for a modest fee.
The Centre for Writers (1-42 Assiniboia Hall)
The Centre for Writers offers free one-on-one writing support to students, faculty, and staff. Students can request consultation for a writing project at any stage of development.
Instructors can request class visits and presentations.
Health and Wellness Support
There are many health and community services available to current students. For more information visit the Health and Wellness Support webpage.
Office of the Student Ombuds
The Office of the Student Ombuds offers confidential interviews, advice and support to students facing academic, discipline, interpersonal and financial difficulties.
8 Learning and Working Environment: The University of Alberta, the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Psychology are committed to ensuring that all students, faculty and staff are able to work and study in an environment that is safe and free from discrimination and harassment. It does not tolerate behaviour that undermines that environment.
The Department urges anyone who feels that this policy is being violated to:
Discuss the matter with the person whose behavior is causing concern, or
If that discussion is unsatisfactory, or there is a concern that direct discussion is inappropriate or threatening, discuss it with the instructor, or in cases of dispute with the instructor, with the Chair of the Department.
For additional advice or assistance regarding this policy you may contact the student ombudservice: (http://www.ombudservice.ualberta.ca/). Information about the
University of Alberta Discrimination and Harassment Policy and Procedures is described in UAPPOL at
https://policiesonline.ualberta.ca/PoliciesProcedures/Pages/Human-Resources.aspx.
Recording of Lectures: Audio or video recording, digital or otherwise, of lectures, labs, seminars or any other teaching environment by students is allowed only with the prior written consent of the instructor or as a part of an approved accommodation plan. Student or instructor content, digital or otherwise, created and/or used within the context of the course is to be used solely for personal study, and is not to be used or distributed for any other purpose without prior written consent from the content author(s).
Disclaimer: Any typographical errors in this syllabus are subject to change and will be announced in class and posted on eClass. The date of the final examination is set by the Registrar and takes precedence over the final examination date reported in this syllabus.
Policy about course outlines can be found in the University Calendar (http://calendar.ualberta.ca/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=806&hl="syllabus"&returnto=
search - Evaluation_Procedures_and_Grading_System).
Copyright: Ben Dyson, Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta, 2019
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