Human Growth and Development

PSY 2003                  

Email Address:   priscillas@blackrivertech.org

Priscilla Stillwell, Instructor

870-248-4000 (Office-Pocahontas) ext. 4143

Spring, 2007         2:00 - 3:15 p.m. MW

Office Hours:

Text:

Berk, L. E. (2004). Development Through the Lifespan, 4^th Ed. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Course Objectives:

Survey of human development ranging from conception through late adulthood, with an emphasis on the physical, emotional, cognitive, moral and social growth of human beings.  Educational and familial contexts are highlighted.

Course Requirements:

In order to accomplish the above objectives, you will be expected to complete readings and exams.  Specific requirements are: 

*Participation, preparation, and professionalism in class discussions and all activities.

*Five 50-question multiple choice exams (100 points each).  Expect questions that require analysis, application, synthesis, or evaluation responses rather than simple recall.  See below for dates.

*One Blackboard essay test. (100 points)

Tests:

There will be 50 multiple-choice items on each of the five required tests.  The test items will be taken primarily from the reading assignments, but you can expect some test questions based on lectures, films, or any class activity.  The tests are worth 100 points each. 

Blackboard:

I will place you in the blackboard system.  In order to access it go to:

http://blackboard.blackrivertech.org 

Once there, click on Login.  Then type in your username.  Your username is your first name(.) last name.

Example: priscilla.stillwell

Your username is the last four digits of your social security number and your birth date.  

Example: 22225784   {2222=last for digits of SS#, 5784=birthdate}

This is the location where you may find your grades, the syllabus, paper requirement information and study guides.  

This is also the location where you can find the topic Discussion Board listed on the left.  There you will find 12 separate sections.  One section is for questions or problems that you would like me to address. If the nature of your discussion is private, please phone me or come by my office.   One section is for student use in case you have questions among yourselves.  I will not be reading this, so do not ask me questions there.  The last 10 sections are specific questions related to topics within the chapters.  Each section is worth 10 points and in order to get those points:

You must post three substantial messages to each question and provide detail. Grammar and mechanics will also be included in the evaluation of these assignments. Better grades will go to those who read his/her classmates’ answers and responds to them. I will be looking for the following answers that:

a.       bring up relevant questions and new ideas

b.       clearly answer the question

c.       clarify a point

d.       use a personal story/situation that illustrates a point

If it seems I am trying to force you to communicate, congratulations, you have indeed understood.  Experience has taught me that individuals who do not communicate are often confused about assignments, misunderstand the requirements of the course, and do not take responsibility for their own learning. 

Attendance Requirements:

Attendance will be taken periodically during the term.  Ten attendance grades will be taken for a total of 100 points.  This can help you or it can hurt you--don't miss class!

Academic Dishonesty

Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.  In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions that may be imposed through institutional procedures as a result of academic misconduct, instructors have the authority to assign an "F" for the exercises or examination or to assign an "F" for the course.

Snow Policy:

If BRTC is out due to snow or if a class is cancelled due to instructor illness, these days will not be counted as missed days. The lectures will be on Blackboard and the syllabus will be followed as listed. In the event that the snow day falls on a test day, the lecture for the next chapter will appear on Blackboard, and the test will be held on the next day we are in class.

If we are unable to finish a lecture in the required time listed on the syllabus, the remaining section of the lecture missed will appear on Blackboard, and we will continue in the next class meeting with the information listed in the syllabus.

 

Grading Scale:

Note 1: You are expected to establish personal access to the Internet and to communicate with me via email if necessary.

Note 2: If you have a documented disabling condition, you are expected to meet with me as soon as possible to arrange appropriate modifications.  If you have a disabling condition that has not been documented by the Office of Disability Services, you must complete the appropriate documentation before requesting modifications.

Note 3: This syllabus is intended as a guide for the course and is subject to changes as situations warrant at the discretion of the instructor.

Make-up Policy:  ONLY ONE MAKE-UP EXAM WILL BE ALLOWED.   TESTS MUST BE MADE UP WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE TEST DATE. ANY TESTS MISSED AFTERWARDS WILL RESULT IN A ZERO. 

Class Schedule:

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