Spring
2012: PSY 200.01: GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
CA 129, TTh 0810-0925
Margaret F. Lynch,
Ph.D.
415.338.7550
Office: EP 113
Office Hours: TTh 0930-1050; Th: 1400-1530; Wednesdays: 2/8, 4/8, 4/25, 5/2 1030-1200
COURSE:
This is an introductory, lower-division course that surveys the diverse
discipline of psychology. There is
a great deal of material to cover in a very short time; therefore, the pace of
this course will be quite brisk. It
is important that you keep up on the assigned readings. The format of the course will be
lecture, augmented by films, demonstrations, and guest lecturers. You will learn a great deal about your
own behavior and the behavior of others throughout the course.
TEXTBOOK:
Gazzaniga, M., Heatherton, T., & Halpern, D.
(2011). Psychological science, fourth edition. New
York: W. W. Norton
EXAMS:
There will be three equally weighted exams (35 pts. each) covering separate
sections of the material. You will
be responsible for the material presented in the textbook, lectures, and
films. The format of the exams will
be 45 multiple-choice questions.
Online study guides are provided for all exams and the final exam. You
are permitted to bring one, single-side
handwritten page of notes to the
exams; no attachments, downloads, scanned or Xeroxed text; study groups may
share duplicate sheets. You need parscore form F-1712-PAR-L for exam 1 only, and F-289-PAR-L
for the others. You will be docked 5
points if you do not have the correct form or if you do not fill in the
required information; take time and care in doing so.
The exam schedule is as follows:
Final
ExamÉÉÉ.....May 17 (Tuesday)
The optional final exam will be held at 8:00
a.m. This exam is cumulative, also
worth 45 points, and may be taken to replace a missed exam or to potentially
improve your score—that is, to replace a score on one of the other three
exams. All of the same policies
apply to this exam.
Exam
scores are always posted outside EP113, not on the website. The best three of
the possible four exam scores are used for your grade.
RESEARCH
EXPERIENTIAL REQUIREMENT: This requirement is designed to acquaint
you with the process of psychological research. You may fulfill this requirement by a
variety of activities. This requirement is
due no later than April 19 at 4:45 p.m. The point value for this requirement is
25 points. If you are late or do not complete the entire assignment correctly,
you will be given only 5 points for each, if any, activities you do complete
correctly—obviously, it is in your
best interest to get full credit. Also, you are required to turn in this
assignment in order to get a grade of C+ or higher or to get Credit. Failure to
correctly complete this requirement and to do so on time will significantly
lower your grade. See the link for the ÒResearch Experiential RequirementÓ
for complete information; follow the instructions carefully.
GRADING: Your cumulative points will determine
your grade as follows:
Research component = 25
points.
Combine
(140 + 25) =
160 points maximum.
GRADING CURVE: (Note: The point values are the minimum
total needed for that grade)
STUDY SESSIONS/TUTORING:
Study sessions are available. They
are led by students and are held in the common area located in EP113. You may stop by or schedule an
appointment. Individuals or groups
can be accommodated. The schedule
of tutoring availability will be announced and posted on the course
website. All students are welcome
however students scoring 20 points or below on an exam must attend a study session before the next exam. Your exam score
will not be posted if you do not attend a study session if required to do so.
Admittance to the study sessions will be limited to reasonable accommodation of
the room. On the days immediately
prior to the exam it can get quite crowded; do not wait until the last minute,
you may not be able to receive tutoring in time to have your grade posted! If
you are required to attend, you must attend for a minimum of 20 minutes to
receive credit for attending.
REQUIREMENTS
and EXPECTATIONS:
1. It is expected that
you will attend classes and complete all requirements.
2. Examinations must be taken at the
scheduled time and cannot be taken if you arrive more than 20 minutes past the
scheduled time. Written proof
that you were ill is required for a make-up; likewise, documentation is
required if you have an emergency.
(An emergency is defined as an
event of an unexpected and compelling nature that necessitates your attendance.)
3.
Mutual respect is expected; for example: unnecessary noise, interrupting or embarrassing
other class members is unacceptable.
If you create a disturbance, you will be directed to leave. We should work together to make the
environment supportive for all.
This includes: refraining from sleeping, chatting, reading, and studying
for another class or activity, or any other behavior that is rude,
disrespectful, and/or disturbing to others. If you are unavoidably late to class,
make your entrance as unobtrusive as possible and sit down quietly. CELL PHONES MUST BE OFF: no rings, no text messaging. NO
LAPTOPS or electronics tablets nor are other electronic devices (except voice
recorders) are permittedÉweÕre going old school! Your cooperation is essential
and appreciated. Violators will be
penalized 5 points.
4.
There is ABSOLUTELY NO eating or drinking permitted in the auditorium. If you
require water for a medical condition, please inform Dr. Lynch.
5. Please remember you are
in college and a level of personal responsibility and maturity is expected and
assumed.
6.
Plagiarism, cheating and other unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated in
this class. Plagiarism in
particular is a very serious offense. Plagiarism is
defined in the UniversityÕs Student Code of Conduct, http://www.sfsu.edu/~bulletin/current/supp-reg.htm#ppg339, as Òliterary theft; i.e., the
presentation and passing off as oneÕs own the ideas, words, or writings of
another.Ó Also according to SF State policy,
ÒStudents É who display inappropriate conduct, including cheating and
plagiarism, may be subject to disciplinary action as provided in Title 5, California Code of Regulations.
Any student may be expelled, suspended, placed on probation, or given a lesser
sanction for discipline problems.Ó Plagiarism includes allowing someone take
credit for work you have done. If you plagiarize or cheat on an assignment or
exam you will receive a grade of 0 and may be referred for academic discipline.
Cheating on a test is an automatic grade of 0 and can
result in expulsion from the University.
7. Students with disabilities who need
reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor. The
Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is
available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process. The DPRC
is located in the Student Service Building and can be reached by telephone
(voice/TTY 415-338-2472) or by email dprc@sfsu.edu.
8. The faculty
of San Francisco State University shall accommodate students wishing to observe
religious holidays when such observances require students to be absent from
class activities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the
instructor, in writing, about such holidays during the first two weeks of the
class each semester. If such holidays occur during the first two weeks of the
semester, the student must notify the instructor, in writing, at least three
days before the date that he/she will be absent. It is the responsibility of
the instructor to make every reasonable effort to honor the student request
without penalty, and of the student to make up the work missed.
Important
Dates for Students:
Jan 19,
2012- Semester
begins, Faculty meetings.
January
23, 2012
- Classes Begin
Jan 23
– Feb 3: Adds permitted via permit number on www.sfsu.edu/student
Jan 23
– Feb 3: Students
may drop course(s) or withdraw from the University Òwithout WÓ on transcript.
Feb 3:
Drop Deadline (WITHOUT ÒWÓ) - Note: if you do not attend
the first class session, the instructor may drop you. However, it is the
studentÕs responsibility to drop classes by the drop deadline. After Feb 3, the
student must file a withdrawal petition, and if approved, will receive a
"W" (Withdrawal) grade on their official transcript.
Feb 3: Deadline to Audit a
course.
Feb
4-17: Late
Adding by Exception - Students may add by exception with an instructor-approved
late permit number. After Feb 17, students will also be required to have a LATE ADD
form approved by Associate Dean of College of Science and Engineering.
Feb 17:
Deadline to apply for
graduation for Spring 2012. After this date, a Waiver of College Regulations
is required, explaining why the application is being filed late.
Feb
4-Apr 20: Course
Withdrawal period: Student will receive ÒWÓ on transcript. Instructor
submits W online via course roster, including reasons/notes for ChairÕs
approval.
Mar 16:
Last day to request CR/NC
grading option
Mar 19-23 Spring Recess; No
classes, campus open
Mar 30:
Cesar Chavez Day, campus
closed.
Apr
21-May 11: Withdrawal
from course(s) or University for serious and compelling reasons (documentation
required; Instructor/ Chair/ COSE Associate Dean approval required)
May 11: Last Day of Classes
May 12; May 14-18: Final Exams
May 29: GRADES DUE, Semester ends
Other
Important Academic Policy Reminders
Course
Repeat Policy:
Starting Fall 2008 a new course repeat policy is in
effect. Students may only enroll in a course a maximum of two times. Courses
taken Fall 2008 or after, will count as enrollment, including grades of AU, I,
IC, RD, RP, W, and WU, traditional grades (A, B, C, D, and F, and their plus
and minus designations), and CR/ NC. The course repeat policy is intended to
balance unfettered and equitable access to SF State resources. It will also
promote careful planning of academic schedules, facilitate student advising at
pivotal academic points, and increase enrollment opportunities for all
students. For complete details please go to http://www.sfsu.edu/~senate/documents/policies/S09-248.html.
Withdrawal
Policy:
Withdrawal Policy: Beginning Fall 2009, undergraduate
students may withdraw from a course a maximum of two times and from no more
than 18 semester-units of course work. This does not include total semester
withdrawals of all courses or classes taken in CEL (College of Extended
Learning). Please refer to the Bulletin for complete information, http://www.sfsu.edu/~bulletin/current/genpol.htm.
Jan 23 - Feb 3: Students may drop
course(s) or leave University Òwithout WÓ on transcript.
Feb 3: Drop Deadline (WITHOUT ÒWÓ) –
After Sep. 6, the student must file a withdrawal petition, and if approved,
will receive a "W" (Withdrawal) grade on their official
transcript.
Feb 4 - Apr 20: If withdrawal is approved, Student will receive ÒWÓ on
transcript. (Instructor submits W online via course roster, including
reasons/notes for ChairÕs approval)
Apr 21 – May 11: Withdrawal from course(s)
or University for serious and compelling reasons (documentation required;
Instructor/ Chair/ COSE Associate Dean approval required)
During the semester, students shall
be notified in writing (digitally or in hard copy) of any substantive changes
in the course syllabus.