Syllabus Psych 101 May 2009

Course Title: Psych 101
Instructor: Su Lin Nelson, MS, CPNT
Contact Info: 792-6970, sulin.nelson@stevenshenager.edu
Credit Hours: 4 quarter credits
Course Length: Four weeks, 10 hours per week
Prerequisites: None
Office Hours: Mon through Thursday, 11am —noon; Mon & Wed 2-3pm and 5-6 pm in the Academic Success Center, room 101
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Course Description: Presents the traditional theories of motivation and how one’s actions are guided. Class examines goal setting, time management, critical thinking and good writing skills. This class also focuses on skills central to college success: reading, note taking and test taking. Student will also write a college-level research paper, do an individual and a group presentation in front of the class.

Course Objectives: A. Prepare you to be a successful college student AND college graduate.
B. Focus on practical, hands-on skills to succeed in school
C. Concentrate on the knowledge and intangible skills needed to succeed in life.
D. Know how to write a college research paper
E. Give skills to help balance your life.

Course Outline: See attached 4 x 4 grid

Instruction methods: Class will include a combination of lectures, group work, individual work and discussion. There is a lot of writing and reading in this class. Come prepared each day to participate appropriately in class discussions, do your assignments and learn to be successful.

Grading: Grades are based on the following criteria: class participation, daily quizzes, assignments, two exams and a research paper with group presentation. Other criteria may be added during the class.

Class attendance is essential: Cultivation of desirable habits is just as important as the development of skills. Students should be present and on time for all classes. Development of this important habit while in college makes it considerably easier to satisfy employers, who demand regular and punctual attendance. Absence from class involves a loss to both the student and the other members of the class; the student must rush to make up the coursework, and other students have to sit through material being repeated. While circumstances beyond the control of the student may make it impossible for him or her to attend class, excessive absenteeism or tardiness will result in administrative action. This will result in a later graduation date. Should a student not attend any classes during the first week of the module, the college will take administrative action, which may include termination from the class or program. (Stevens-Henager College Catalog, 2008, p. 35)


Daily quizzes and in-class assignments will be weighted at 40% of the final grade and cannot be made up.
If you miss class, it is YOUR responsibility to let me know. Call the college at 792-6970 and tell the receptionist you will be absent.

Final grades are based on the grading system found in the catalog.

Successful Completion: A student must achieve a D– grade, or higher, to successfully complete this course.

Make-up Policy: No make-up on daily quizzes and in-class assignments. Unless PRIOR approval from the instructor has been granted, there is a 10% per class day deduction taken from every late major assignment, project, paper, presentation, or exam. All late work must be finished and handed in by the last Thursday of the module. For any information that a student misses by not attending class, it is up to the student to gather this information from another student. It is NOT the instructor’s responsibility to bring the student up to speed with the rest of the class.

Major Assignments: Research paper Group Presentation ME Presentation

Daily Journal: A 1/2 page essay is due each class period (2 for each night class). Please address the daily giant statement; what you learned in class; and how you will apply it to your school life and to your future career. Include at least one thing from your life for which you are grateful.