Introduction to Psychology Syllabus

Psychology 301                                                            

Unique Number 42795

Fall 2005                                                                

MWF 11:00-12:00 a.m.

WEL 1.316

 

Instructor:

Dr. Yvon Delville

 

 

Office:

SEAY 5.234, Psychology Department

 

 

Office Hrs:

M 3-5:00 pm, and by appointment.

 

 

Phone:

232-5731

 

 

E-Mail:

Delville@mail.psy.utexas.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAs:

Lisa Hamilton

 

 

Office: 

SEAY 2.102D

 

 

Office Hrs:

W-TH 12:30-2:00 pm

 

 

Phone:

 

 

 

E-Mail:

ldhamilton@mail.utexas.edu

 

 

 

 

 

Hani Freeman

 

 

Office:

SEAY 3.426A

 

 

Office Hrs:

W 10:00-11:00 am, TH 1:30-3:30 pm

 

 

Phone:

232-9596

 

 

E-Mail:

hdfreeman@mail.utexas.edu

                                   

Web Site:

   http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/Class/Psy301/Delville/

 

 

Text:

Gazzaniga and Heatherton, Psychological Science, Mind, Brain and Behavior, Norton.

 

 

 

This text is required for this course.

 

 

                                   

Materials to Purchase:

 

Notebook for your notes. Paper pad for in-class routine quizzes. Soft-lead pencils and eraser for multiple-choice exams.

 

 

 

Prerequisites:

 

None.

 

 

 

Exams:

 

There will be three midterms in this course, several (4-5) unannounced quizzes, and a final.

The midterms will account for 60% of your total grade, 30% per midterm. The midterm with the lowest score will be dropped.

All midterms will be one-hour, in-class, closed-books exams to be completed without discussion with other students.

Together, all quizzes will account for 10% of your total grade. The quiz with the lowest score will be dropped. The quizzes will take 5-10 minutes at the end of particular classes.

The final will account for 30% of your total grade. The midterms and final will consist of multi-choice questions (40-50). The final will not be cumulative. 

 

 

 

Midterm Dates:

 

September 21, October 12, and November 2.

 

 

Final Exam:

 

 

 

The final is mandatory

 

 

 

 

 

Course Goals:

 

Psychology is the science of behavior. The course will present several aspects and fields of Psychology. Each topic will be addressed at several levels of explanation, with an emphasis on biological processes. The students are expected to develop a basic understanding of the multiple areas of Psychology, and should become capable of applying these concepts to every day life.

 

 

 

Grading Policy:

 

Your final grade will be derived from the sum of your two best midterm scores (60% of total grade), you final (30% of total grade) and your best quizzes (10% of total grade).

The department policy is to assign either an A, B, C, D or F. There will be no intervals (such as AB, B+ or B-).

 

 

Make up Exams:

 

Because your lowest grades will be dropped, they will be no make up exams.

If you must miss a midterm, please make arrangements to participate in the remaining exams. There will be no make up quizzes.

 

Class Attendance:

 

Class attendance is mandatory for all Freshmen. Routine in-class quizzes will be used to verify attendance.

 

 

Other Requirements:

 

All students enrolled in Psy 301 must fulfill a research requirement consisting of either participation in psychological research studies as a subject or writing a paper on psychological research, in addition to class work. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in an Incomplete.

 

 

 

Disabilities Statement:

 

"The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.  For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, 471-4641 TTY."