Course Syllabus

Copy of Psych1A Syllabus Fall 2020 Online.pdf

Link to full syllabus is above; below is the anticipated course calendar which is subject to change. Students will be notified of changes as soon as possible. Please check Canvas and your email frequently to stay apprised of any changes. Assignments for the week are due on Saturdays by 11:59pm unless otherwise indicated. 

Week of
Semester

Topic

Assignment Due, Date



Week 1

Brief intro to course
History and Science of Psychology

Research Methods and APA Style Overview

8/31
Textbook acquired
Syllabus read

9/5
Chapter 1 read
Response Paper Ch 1
Comp. Check 1


Week 2

The Biological Perspective

9/12
Chapter 2 read

Response Paper Ch 2
Comp. Check 2


Week 3


Stress, Coping, Health

9/13
Chapter 11 read
Response Paper Ch
Comp. Check Ch 11
Exam 1 (Ch 1,2,11)


Week 4

Sensation and Perception

9/26
Chapter 3 read
Response Paper Ch 3
Comp Check Ch 3

Week 5

Consciousness

10/3
Chapter 4 read
Response Paper Ch 4
Comp Check Ch 4


Week 6

Learning

10/10
Chapter 5 read
Response Paper Ch 5
Comp. Check Ch 5
Exam 2 (Ch 3,4,5)

Week 7


Memory

10/17
Chapter 6 read
Response Paper Ch 6
Comp Check Ch 6
Annotated Bib Topic due


Week 8

Cognition

10/24
Chapter 7 read
Response Paper Ch 7
Comp Check Ch 7

Week 9

Lifespan Development

10/31
Ch 8 read
Response Paper Ch 8

Comp Check Ch 8
Exam 3 (Ch 6,7,8)

 


Week 10

Emotions and Motivation

11/7
Chapter 9 read
Ch 9 Response Paper

Ch 9 Comp Check


Week 11

Sexuality and Gender

11/14
Chapter 10 read
Response Paper Ch 10
Comp Check Ch 10
Draft of Annotated Bib. due


Week 12

Social Psychology

11/2
Chapter 12 read
Response Paper Ch 12
Comp Check Ch 12
Exam 4 (Ch 9,10,12)


Week 13

Theories of Personality
*note shortened week due to Thanksgiving break

11/26
Chapter 13 read
Response Paper Ch 13
Comp Check Ch 13

Week 14

Psychological Disorders

12/5
Chapter 14 read
Response Paper Ch 14
Comp Check Ch 14

Week 15

Psychological Therapies

12/12
Chapter 15 read
Response Paper Ch 15
Comp Check Ch 15
Exam 5 (Ch 13,14,15)

Week 16

Final Exam Week

12/18
Annotated Bib. due