Introductory Psychology
Summer 2008 · Wake Forest University · PSY 151
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Instructor: |
Dr. James Schirillo |
Office Hours: |
Monday &Wednesday 10:00-11:00, or by appointment |
Required Text: |
Carlson, et al (2007) Psychology: The Science of Behavior, 6/E. Powerpoints and Practice Exams at: |
Class Times/Room: |
MTWThFS 12:15-1:30 / 308 Greene Hall |
Course Goals: Psychology is an incredibly broad discipline. This course will provide a survey and synthesis of the major topics of contemporary psychology.
Course Requirements: (1) Class attendance is required. (2) Three non-cumulative exams worth 100 points each. Exams will consist of multiple choice questions and short essays. There will be no make-up exams. (3) One term paper worth 100 points. Select a topic from your psychology textbook for a 5-7 page paper due August 1st. Use the textbook to select two specific articles to write about. You are to summarize the theory and findings of the two articles. The two articles have to be on the same topic.
Grading:A=90%-100%-->360-400; B=80%-89%-->320-359; C=70%-79%-->280-319; D=60%-69%-->240-279; F<=59%--><=239
If you have a disability that might require accommodations please contact the Learning Assistance Center (336.758.5929) immediately.
All students are expected to abide by the Wake Forest honor code. Please be reminded that when you applied to Wake Forest, you agreed “not to deceive (lie to) any member of the community … not to cheat on academic work, not to plagiarize academic work, and not to engage in any other forms of academic misconduct” (www.wfu.edu/studentlife/judicial/honor.html). Guiding principles also include regular and punctual attendance in class, and the expectation that students (and parents of students) “will not arrange vacations, travel plans or other elective activities at times that conflict with students’ classes and examinations.” (Guiding Principles of the Wake Forest Community, 2006, www.wfu.edu/studentlife/pdf/FYM032305_Covenant.pdf)Semester Schedule
July 7 (4:00-4:50) |
Chapter 1 - The Science of Psychology |
July 8 |
Chapter 2 - The Ways and Means of Psychology |
July 9 |
Chapter 2 |
July 10 |
Chapter 4 - Biology of Behavior |
July 11 |
Chapter 4 |
July 11 (cont.) |
Topic and Specific Articles for Paper |
July 12 (Saturday) |
Chapter 5 - Learning and Behavior |
July 14 |
Chapter 6 - Sensation |
July 15 |
Chapter 6 & Review |
July 16 |
Exam 1 |
July 17 |
Chapter 7 - Perception |
July 18 |
Chapter 8 - Memory |
July 21 |
Chapter 8 |
July 22 |
Chapter 9 - Consciousness |
July 23 |
Chapter 11 - Intelligence and Thinking |
July 24 |
Chapter 11 |
July 25 |
Chapter 12 - Life Span Development |
July 26 (Saturday) |
Chapter 12 & Review |
July 28 |
Exam 2 |
July 29 |
Chapter 13 - Motivation and Emotion |
July 30 |
Chapter 14 - Personality |
July 31 |
Chapter 15 - Social Psychology |
August 1 |
Chapter 15 |
August 1 (cont.) |
Term Paper Due |
August 4 |
Chapter 17 - The Nature of Mental Disorders |
August 5 |
Chapter 17 |
August 6 |
Chapter 18 - The Treatment of Mental Disorders |
August 7 |
Chapter 18 |
August 8 |
Review |
August 9 (Sat.) 2:00-5:00 |
Exam 3 |