Syllabus

Example:

1010 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY            CLASSES MEET:  MWF 9:05-10:00 am (Section 3)
DR. SAMUEL FUNG                                ROOM: CL 206                                
OFFICE: CL 307B                                    
OFFICE HOURS: As posted outside the office.    
PHONE: (931)221-7239                                                   
E-MAIL: fungs@apsu.edu

OBJECTIVE
A general introduction to psychology as the scientific study of behavior and mind.  Sample topics include the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, emotion and motivation, development, abnormal behavior, personality, and social behavior. This course addresses the University Educational Goal #1, #2, #3, #5, #6, #8, #9, and #10 (see Undergraduate Bulletin).

Chapter               Topic                                                             Chapter           Topic
  1               An Introducing to Psychology           8                Memory 
 2               The Tactics of Psychological             9                Language and Thought 
                  Research                                           10               Intelligence 
 3               Biological Processes                         11               Motivation and Emotion 
 4               Human Development                        12               Personality      
 5               Sensation and Perception                 13               Social Psychology 
 6               Consciousness                                 14               Psychological Disorders 
 7               Learning from Experience                 15               Therapy                        

TEXT
Nairne, James S. Psychology: The Adaptive Mind. CA: Wadsworth/Thomson, 2003.  

REQUIREMENTS
1. A thorough understanding of the assigned chapters.
2. Attend classes regularly and participate in class discussions.
3. Four examinations

EXAMINATIONS
There will be four multiple choice exams. Each exam will consist of questions from the assigned readings and the materials covered in lectures. These exams are not designed to be cumulative. Examinations will be held according to the following schedule:

1st.  Exam:       February 09, 2005 (Chapters   1- 4 & materials covered in lectures)
2nd. Exam:       March 14, 2005     (Chapters    5- 8 & materials covered in lectures)
3rd. Exam:        April 06, 2005       (Chapters   9-12 & materials covered in lectures)
Final Exam:      April 29, 2005       (Chapters 13-15 & materials covered in lectures)
                         (Friday 8:00 am)

 GRADING
1^st. Exam ................................. 25%
2^nd. Exam ................................ 25%
3^rd. Exam ................................. 25%
Final Exam ............................... 25%

GRADING SCALE
A = 90%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 60% - 79%
D = 50% - 59%
F = 49%

ATTENDANCE POLICY
All students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions. The failure to regularly attend detrimentally affects your final grade due to missed lectures.

DISABILITY POLICY
Any student who has a condition that may affect his/her academic performance is encouraged to make an appointment with me or with the Disability Services in Clement 140, Telephone (931)221-6230, to discuss this matter.

ACADEMIC AND CLASSROOM MISCONDUCT
Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times. Academic and classroom misconduct will not be tolerated. Students must read the "Code of Student Conduct" in the newStudent Handbook for an understanding of what will be expected of them within the academic setting. 

MINORS IN CLASSROOM

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
Interim Policy (Fall 2004) 

Policy Provision:
Minors accompanying staff, faculty, students, or visitors on campus are not permitted in classrooms.  However, *affiliated minors may utilize classrooms designated for use by a program approved by the university in which they are a participant.

*Affiliated Minor- Any minor invited, or affiliated with an approved program at Austin Peay State University.  Affiliated minors may be restricted from selected facilities and areas of the campus as may be solely determined by university officials.

**For further information refer to the Austin Peay State University Policies and Procedures Manual