PSYC 2103
Introduction to Human Development
Instructor: Etta Lee
Office: Bowen Hall, Office 218
Phone: 229-391 5085 (Office)
E-mail: elee@abac.edu
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Textbook: Berger, K. 8th edition. The Developing Person: Through the life span
Course Description PSYC 2103 Introduction to Human Development. Three (3) semester hour course. Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 with a “C” or better. An introductory non-laboratory based examination of human development across the life span with emphasis on normal patterns of physical, cognitive, and social development.
Learning Outcomes:
Ø The student will demonstrate familiarity with the theories and research from many areas of expertise that form the basis for the study of human development.
Ø The student will demonstrate understanding of the human being as an individual whose development throughout the life span is influenced both by heredity and environment
Ø The student will demonstrate knowledge of the importance of satisfactory relationships with other humans in promoting the well being of an individual.
Ø The student will apply developmental concepts and communicate this knowledge in the language of the discipline through oral or written forms of communication. (Be able to apply a developmental concept to your life or someone you know)
Ø The student will synthesize research findings and interpret them in context of controversial issues. (Be able to discuss a controversial issue and support your opinion.)
Course Assignments:
Unit exams will be multiple-choice, short answer, matching, or true/false and will cover lecture notes as well as assigned text information. Exams will consist of @ 50 questions and will be worth 100 points each. The final exam will cover the last 2 sections of the text and will include essay questions addressing the major objectives listed on the first page of the syllabus.
Exams cannot be made up except in extreme circumstances and must be approved by the instructor.
If the class does not meet on an assigned date, there maybe a webct assignment.
If you miss the class and do not receive your exam with the class, set up an appointment or come by the office during office hours..
If you are not clear on your exam or class activity grades, e-mail for clarification or an appointment.
Grading:
90% -100% = A
80%- 90% = B
70% - 80% = C
60% -70% = D
Less than 60% = F
(Grades will be rounded. For example, 89.5 would equal an A; but 89.4 will equal a B)
If you have any special needs, please let me know.
Warnings (may result in loss of points)
Tardiness and Leaving Class early is Disruptive.
Do not talk to a select few in class. If you wish to make a point you must make the point to the entire class.
Stay on topic because time is limited. If you wish to clarify a statement, you may to speak to me during office hours.
If you miss information given in class, please be understanding of others and obtain this information out of class.
Cell phones are disruptive. Have them turned off during class. No text messaging!
Sleep can be disruptive for others.
Try to
avoid this behavior.
This class will include discussions. Please remember no one knows every thing.
It is the student’s responsibility to make up any work missed. Only in the case of excused absences (prior approval in writing or documented medical or legal excuses) will Unit Exams be allowed to be completed, and a different form of the exam may be given.
Class Attendance ( See attachment)
I view each student as an adult. You are responsible for attending or making-up work you miss.
The units reflect the sections listed in your textbook.
Unit 1
Chapters 1, 2. 3. and 4 Beginnings
Unit 2
Chapters 5, 6 and 7/ Infancy and Toddlers
Unit 3
Chapters 8, 9, and 10 Play years
Unit 4
Chapters 11,12, and 13 School years
Unit 5
Chapters 14, 15, and 16 Adolescent years
Unit 6
Chapters 17,18, and 19 Early Adult years
Unit 7
Chapters 20, 21, and 22 Middle Adult years
and Chapters 23, 24,25 and Ep1and 1/ Late Adulthood and Death and Dying.