Text:  Psychology: Themes  and Variations [Briefer Version], 6th edition.    

Wayne Weitan, Wadsworth Pub.                           

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                                           FINAL EXAMINATION

Please note:  Chapter topics may be re-sequenced or changed.  Other chapters may be substituted for above.

Course Policies:

Chapter tests will be given after every two chapters & will be non-cumulative.  Tests will be announced about one week before the test date: expect about 3 weeks between tests.  Reading/study schedule should be arranged according to these time constraints.

Up to two (of the lowest) graded tests may be re-taken to allow the possibility of a higher grade.  The re-take will not be the same test and may be of a different form.

The final Examination will be cumulative. Final examination exemption is possible with grade letter “A” test average.  The final will be graded variably: if the exam score is above the semester average, the final will be averaged as a third of the grade.  If lower, 20% is the weight.

Make up exams will be not be given.  As seen above, up to two tests may be re-taken and any missed test count as one of the re-takes.  No test grade will be dropped from the average of grades.         

Instructional method is lecture/discussion, periodic activities, and tech-based presentation.  Participation from individual students is expected and encouraged.

Final grade will be based on test/examination grades, class attendance, papers (if assigned), and, if pertinent, class participation. 

Exams will be the primary mode to assess achievement.  Involvement in class activities and discussions will supplement test scores. 

“Extra credit” work will not be given.  Ample opportunity to learn is allowed, sufficient time given, various modes of assessment will occur, and learning support is available from several sources. 

Student ethics and responsibilities:

Cheating/plagiarism: In a time of contextual valuation, cheating is still seen as unethical.  If caught cheating, the grade for that test or assignment will be zero and become part of the semester average.  See Student Handbook statement for additional information.

Attendance is expected at all classes.  Attendance policy: more than three missed classes for any reason will result in a lowering of the course grade by one-half step.  More than five will result in a full grade loss.  Seven absences will incur a two-grade reduction.   See the Student Handbook for more information on college policy and student responsibility.  Medical illnesses are considered absences.

Excessive lateness (more than 20 minutes) to class will be counted as an absence.  Please try to be on time. 

If there are any questions regarding course work, material, or class process: ask in or after class and/or make an appointment.

It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of test dates, special announcements, etc.

More stuff:

 Questions and discussions are encouraged.

Civil language and behavior is expected.  Behaviors that violate that standard may result in removal from class

Students who register or begin late are responsible for all assignments/tests at the regular announced times and for any past due assignments.