COURSE EXPECTATIONS |
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This is an
introductory course in the way that the individual behaves and thinks as a function of
interacting with others. We will cover the major issues in social psychology including
helping behavior, aggression. attraction, prejudice, altruism, self-concepts, conformity,
persuasion, and group influences.
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| Activities |
The course consists
of reading, lectures, demonstrations, written assignments, and discussion. It is your
responsibility to keep current on these materials.
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| Attendance |
Frequent absences
will do nothing to increase my confidence that you have learned the material covered in
this class. I will take attendance into consideration when determining final grades.
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| Honesty |
Cases of cheating or
plagiarism will result in no credit for the assignment or test and an overall failing
grade for the course.
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Papers |
I
will give you a handout listing
six paper topics. You will be asked to choose
two of the topics you wish to write
on and the dates you will turn these papers in to me. Each
paper is worth 25 points and is related to a separate topic covered in this
course. The topics and outlines are listed in the link.
Your selections are due on Thursday,
January 24. You will lose 5 points a day each day
a paper is late.
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Assignments
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There may be sporadic
homework assignments. Each assignment will be worth at least two points. Homework
assignments may be typed or legibly handwritten1.
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| Quizzes |
There will be eight
to twelve quizzes. All quizzes will be announced at least one class in advance.
I will
drop your lowest quiz score in calculating your grade.
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| Make-ups
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You do
not have to make up the first quiz you miss; I will drop it as your lowest
quiz score. You may make-up any subsequent test or quiz but you will loose one point per day
for makeups unless you have a University-approved excuse justifying the delay. Make-ups
must be completed the week you return to class.
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| Final
Exam |
The final exam is
cumulative and optional. A student who maintains an
A average may elect not to take the final. The final exam will cover all of the course
material. It will be scored as shown below:
79% or less You will receive no credit for the final
exam. Your grade will not be affected. In no case will I lower a cumulative grade based on
the results of the final exam.
80% or higher Your grade will be increased by one
letter.
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| Grade
Scale |
Grades will be
calculated on the following scale:
A 90% and above B 80 - 89%
C 70 - 79% D 60 - 69% F less than
60%
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Office Hours |
I will be available
to discuss the course, the weather, or any topic of mutual interest at the hours posted
above. If these are not convenient, please see me to make an appointment at another time.
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Special
Needs |
If you have special
learning needs, please let me know. Students requiring special considerations should get
in touch with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. This office will
notify me in writing of the accommodations you need in compliance with 504/ADA. If you
have special learning needs, please let me know.
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