Psychology
2314
Child
and Lifespan Development
Syllabus
Schedule
of Class Activities
Monday/Wednesday
Classes and
Tuesday/Thursday
Classes
Professor:
Dr.
Paul Bowers
Office:
Psychology
2314
Child and
Life-Span Development
Syllabus
Course
Description: The study of development of the individual
from conception to late adulthood.
Various stages in the process and factors that influence development are
noted in the areas of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional domains are
reviewed.
Instructor: Dr. Paul Bowers
E-mail: Use Blackboard e-mail to contact instructor
Course: Child and Life-Span Development
Textbook: Life-Span Development, 11th Edition by
John Santrock. McGraw Hill Publishers.
Course Requirements:
Units of Chapters: The chapters to be studied in this course this semester are as follows: Chapters 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 21.
Chapter Tests: There are six (6) Chapter Tests in this course. All tests will cover selected chapters in the textbook. Please refer to the sections below for detailed information on the assignments.
Chapter Tests: Chapter Tests are given upon the completion
of discussions for each of the following chapters: 3/4, 5/7,
Mini-lecture on
Adolescent Issues: These
mini-lectures cover Chapters 12 and 13.
The professor will give mini-lectures using power point presentations
over the following subjects: Sexual
maturation; health issues and eating disorders; friendships and
dating; and substance abuse and suicide. Students will be responsible for completing
certain tasks, exercises, and questions pertinent to these mini-lectures. A Chapter Test will be given over these four
(4) subject areas. The power point
presentations should be studied for these tests. Bonus
points may be earned for this Chapter Test.
The value of the test is 100 points.
MISSED CHAPTER
TESTS: This information pertains to my
Psychology 2314 Child and Lifespan Development class: There are no makeup tests in these
courses. If you do miss taking one (1)
of the Chapter Tests, you will earn a grade of zero. I will replace the grade of zero with a grade
of 40 unless one of the remaining five (5) Chapter Tests grades is less than
40. In that case, your grade for the
missed Chapter Test is equivalent to the lowest Chapter Test grade. For example, if your grades are 0, 80, 77,
88, 90, and 86, then, the zero will be replaced with the grade of 40. If your grades are 0, 30, 77, 88, 90, and 88,
then, the zero will be replaced with the grade of 30. Note: Not applicable
if you have two or more zeros on Chapter Tests.
How Are Assignments Graded In This Course?
Assignments/Components: Value
Chapter Tests 5 @100 points each
Chapter Test over Adolescent Issues 100
points
(Note: If you miss a Chapter Test; you need to read the policy above concerning missed chapter tests. Not applicable if two zeros are earned on the Chapter Tests. Not applicable if you have taken all of the Chapter Tests).
Grade: Calculate average based on the components noted above.
Grade Distribution:
90 to 100 = A
80 to 89.99 = B
70 to 79.99 = C
60 to 69.99 = D
59 and below = F
Class Attendance:
Academic success is closely associated with regular classroom attendance. All students are required to attend classes regularly and punctually. Responsibility for work missed because of illness or school business is placed upon the student. More than three (3) absences are considered to be excessive. Your professor reserves the right to deduct points for excessive absences. Your professor reserves the right to give pop tests in this course. Points for these pop tests will be deducted from Chapter Test grades when students are not present for them. Attendance is recorded when the roll is called. If you are not present, then an absence is recorded. It is your responsibility to read and understand the Student Conduct Statement in this syllabus.
Cheating on Exams:
As per college policy, if a student is found cheating on an assignment/test, the grade of zero will be earned for the assignment/test and the name of the student reported to the Dean’s office. There will be no make-up opportunities under these circumstances. Anytime the professor suspects complicity, he has the authority to challenge the submitted work, and if deemed there has been wrongdoing, may reject the test or paper and give the student a zero for that particular assignment/test.
Disability Statement:
Students with special needs
should contact the Disability Services Coordinator in the
Student Conduct Statement:
Students are expected to maintain classroom decorum that
includes respect for other students and the professor, prompt and regular
attendance, and an attitude that seeks to take full advantage of the
educational opportunity. All students
are expected to be in class at the designated time, prepared to work, ready to
take class notes and actively participate in class discussions and activities. At no time will a student be allowed to
sleep, lay their head down during lecture, or interrupt the lecture through
casual chatting or other disturbing behavior.
Cell phones and pagers are to be turned off during class time. At any time, the professor has the authority
to ask a student to leave the classroom for any of the above reasons and this
expulsion will be treated as an absence for that particular class. Note:
Once class lectures/activities have begun, the door will be closed and
locked. No one will be admitted after
that point. No exceptions! Be in your chair and prepared to begin class
on time. In addition, lap top
computers and recorders are not allowed in class.
Withdrawal from
the Course:
GC will no longer utilize the grades of WP or WF. Students who withdraw prior to the thirteenth
week of a long semester (week before final exams of a summer day or evening
session, or two days before the final exam for a mini-mester)
will receive a grade of W. The Office of
Admissions will no longer accept Withdrawal Date Deadline appeals.
Schedule of Class Activities
PSYC 2314
Week
1
Syllabus
Introduction to course. Opening Remarks for Course.
Chapter 3
Week 2
Chapter 3
Week
3
Chapter 4
Week
4
Chapter 4
Chapter
Test 1: Chapters 3 and 4 Value:
100 points
Bring Scantron to class
Week 5
September22, 2008
through
Chapter 5
Week
6
Chapter 5
Week
7
Chapter 7
Chapter Test 2: Chapters 5 and 7 Value: 100 points
Bring Scantron to class
Week
8
Chapter 8 (This chapter will be discussed) Chapter 9 (Not discussed).
Chapter 8
Week
9
Chapter 11
Week 10
Chapter 11
Chapter Test 3: Chapters 8, 9 and 11 Value: 100 points
Bring Scantron to class
Week
11
Mini-Lecture: “Sexual Maturation”
Mini-Lecture: “Health in Adolescence “
“Eating Disorders”
Week
12
Mini-Lecture: “Friendship and Dating”
Mini-Lecture: “Substance Abuse and Suicide”
Week
13
Chapter Test 4: Mini-lectures on Adolescent Issues. Value:
100 points
Bring Scantron to class.
Chapter Test 5: Chapters
15 and 17. No discussion of these
chapters. Value:
100 points
Bring Scantron to class.
Week
14
Chapters 18-19-20-21
Week
15
Chapters 18-19-20-21
Chapter Test 6: Chapters 18-19-20-21 Value: 100 points
Bring Scantron to class
A note about
taking all tests: Students will not be
allowed to wear hats or other coverings of the head during a test. Students will meet in a designated area for
all tests.
Class Ends!