Course Syllabus

Syllabus

LifeSpan Psychology

PSYCH&200

5 Credits

Online - 55 hrs.

Instructor Contact Information

Instructor: Roger Curry
Office Hours: N/A
Email Address: roger.curry@cptc.edu & in Canvas
Revision Date: June 2023

Quick Links to Syllabus Sections and Policies

Course Details || Learning Outcomes || Textbooks || Technology
Class Participation || Graded Course Work || Late Work
Acceptable Behavior || Classroom Concerns || General Expectations
How to Succeed in This Class || Important Contact & Communication Info
Access and Accommodations || Library || Writing and Tutoring Center || Student Resources
College Closure and Class Cancellation || Academic Dishonesty || Grading

Course Details

First day of quarter: July 3, 2023

Last day of quarter: September 1, 2023

Catalog Description:

This course provides an introduction to the milestones of human development from conception to death. It describes physical, cognitive, and social growth of people with special attention to various cultural contexts of development and the rich diversity of individuals.

The content is drawn from research and theories in developmental psychology. Students are expected to integrate their personal experiences, knowledge of psychology and their observations of human development with the content of this course. Implications for parenting, education and social policymaking will be discussed so that the student may apply course information to meaningful problems.

Course Schedule

Week One

Course Overview and Orientation

Ch. 1, The Science of Human Development; Ch 2, Theories

Week Two

Ch. 3, The New Genetics; Ch. 4, Prenatal Development and Birth; Ch. 5, The First Two Years: Biosocial Development

Week Three

Ch. 6, The First Two Years: Cognitive Development; Ch. 7, The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development; Ch. 8, Early Childhood: Biosocial Development

Quiz #1

Week Four

Ch. 9, Early Childhood: Cognitive Development; Ch. 10, Early Childhood: Psychosocial Development; Ch. 11, Middle Childhood: Biosocial Development

Quiz #2

Week Five

Ch. 12, Middle Childhood: Cognitive Development; Ch. 13, Middle Childhood: The Social World, Ch. 14

Quiz #3

Week Six

Ch. 15, Adolescence: Cognitive Development, Ch. 16, Adolescence: Psychosocial Development; Ch. 17, Emerging Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Quiz #4

Week Seven

Ch. 18, Emerging Adulthood: Cognitive Development; Ch. 19, Emerging Adulthood: Psychosocial Development; Ch. 20, Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Quiz #5

Week Eight

Ch. 21, Adulthood: Cognitive Development; Ch. 22, Adulthood: Psychosocial Development; Ch. 23, Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development

Quiz #6

Week Nine

Ch. 24, Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development; Ch. 25, Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development, Epilogue, Death and Dying

Quiz #7

Contact & Communication Plan

Contact me through Canvas email; I typically respond within 24 hours.

Learning Outcomes

Degree Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the degree, the student will be able to:

Core of Knowledge (COK): Demonstrate a basic knowledge of each of the distribution areas (Written Communication, Humanities, Quantitative Skills, Natural Sciences and Social Sciences) or, as applicable, specific professional/technical content, and program-level content and apply this knowledge to academic endeavors.
Communication (COM): Listen, speak, read, and write effectively and use nonverbal and technological means to make connections between self and others.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (CRT): Compare, analyze and evaluate information and ideas to solve problems.
Information & Information Technology (IIT): Locate, evaluate, retrieve and ethically use relevant and current information of appropriate authority for academic or, as applicable, specific professional/ technical applications.
Intercultural Collaboration & Diversity (ICD): Demonstrate successful application of an interdependent, diverse, and multicultural worldview through collaborative engagement.
Responsibility & Ethics (RES): Demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes responsible and ethical behavior toward individuals, the community, and the environment.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of various theoretical concepts pertaining to human development.
Appreciate how different aspects of development are interrelated - of how body, personality and intellect develop through interaction.
Apply developmental concepts to various situations across the lifespan
Demonstrate knowledge of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development through each life stage.

Textbooks & Supplemental Materials

Berger, K.S., The Developing Person Through The Lifespan, 11th Ed, Worth ISBN 9781319191757

Handouts will be provided relating to weekly topics.
Links to videos will be provided relating to weekly topics.
Review of current events

Technology

Individual technology problems are not a valid reason for late work or missing quizzes. If there is a system-wide technology problem I will make adjustments; if you have individual technology problems, call technical support and/or have an alternate computer plan. Begin early, post early to avoid last-minute problems.

Class Participation

Posting answers to discussion questions, and responding to others in a timely manner is expected. Participation points will be based upon key indicators, including discussion group posts/responses, and completion of any weekly activities that are assigned.

Keep in mind that failure to participate in discussions or do assignments can cause you to fail this course (even if you pass all of your quizzes with perfect scores). Although this is an online course, it is still important to be a part of the activity in the discussions and weekly assignments. Being an active member of the class in postings and in replies to others will be a key part of your success.

Graded Coursework

During this quarter, you can expect the following:

Weekly Reading of Textbook
Weekly Activities
Weekly Class Discussions
Quizzes

Quizzes will be available for a specified amount of time, normally 3 days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). The timeline will be provided at the beginning of the week that the quiz is to be given. Failure to complete the quiz within the timeframe allotted will result in an incomplete quiz. There will be no make-up quizzes.

Acceptable Behavior

CPTC's Code of Conduct, http://www.cptc.edu/conduct-code

Even in an online setting, it is expected that you will conduct yourself in a respectful manner. Balancing your time as a student with the rest of your life (work, family, etc.), can be very trying. It is easy to get frustrated, especially in an online environment, but I want to emphasize the importance of respecting diversity and being pro-active and responsible for yourself, your words, and your actions. My primary goal is to support you as you take responsibility for your education, so please communicate and do so with kindness. The general idea of "treat others the way you want to be treated" along with our outlined code of conduct, is something I take very seriously and will be very explicit about throughout the quarter.

Course Policies

Due to the subject of this course, some issues may be discussed which are sensitive in nature, and open to various interpretations, according to individual belief systems, etc. Respect for diversity is the rule, including diversity of opinion. Please honor the right of all students to be heard. And please honor confidentiality: “What happens in the discussion forum stays in the discussion forum.”

How to Succeed In This Class

Take a look at Lerna's '21 Study Tips for Online Classes Success' page for pointers on how to be successful.

Access and Accommodations

Student Absence for Reasons of Faith or Conscience

Students who will be absent from course activities due to reasons of faith or conscience may seek reasonable accommodations so that grades are not impacted. Such requests must be made within the first two weeks of the quarter and should follow the procedures listed on the policy webpage: http://www.cptc.edu/policies/student-absence-for-reasons-of-faith-or-conscience

Disability Statement

CPTC values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to fostering mutual respect and full participation for all students. My goal is to create a learning environment that is equitable, useable, inclusive, and welcoming.

In order to ensure that the accommodations provided are reasonable and appropriate, all disability-related accommodation requests are processed through our Disability Resources for Students (DRS) Office. If you have, or think you may have, a disability that may affect your work in this class and feel you need accommodations, contact the Disability Resource Coordinator to schedule an appointment and initiate a conversation about reasonable accommodations. The DRS Office is located in Bldg. 17, Room 103, 253-589-5534, disabilityresources@cptc.edu, http://www.cptc.edu/disability.

If you have already documented a disability or other condition through the CPTC DRS Office, qualified for services and would like to receive accommodations in my class, please contact DRS and request that your Letter of Accommodations be sent to me so that I will know which accommodations are necessary to support you while in my class.

Library

CPTC Library offers access to a range of research materials including books, e-books, DVDs/CDs, and subscription databases that carry thousands of publications covering a wide range of disciplines. The faculty librarians offer research support for all students, of all levels of research experience. Library faculty are available during all hours the Library is open. Find one at the Reference Desk or call 253-589-5544.

Writing and Tutoring Center

Building 15, 253-589-5544, Computer Lab: 253-589-5820, Library Services http://www.cptc.edu/library/library-services

Student Resources

The college policies can be found in the college catalog and Student Handbook. Both documents are available online at: College Website http://www.cptc.edu; CPTC Catalog http://catalog.cptc.edu/; Student Handbook http://www.cptc.edu/sites/default/files/student-involvement/2019_20_Handbook_Accessible_Version.pdf

College Closure and Class Cancellation

Should the Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) campus close due to inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances, it is important that you do not come to campus. The general expectation is that you will turn in your work during the next scheduled class meeting. However, please note that for online classes, you are still expected to submit your work on time according to the established deadlines.

In the event that a face-to-face class is canceled, you will receive an email notification if time allows, and a note will be posted on the classroom door to inform you. For information regarding school closures, whether partial or total, you can visit the CPTC home page at www.cptc.edu, where a message will be displayed only if the college is closed.

Academic Dishonesty

It is the official policy of Clover Park Technical College that cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, and other forms of academic misconduct are grounds for disciplinary action under the Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities. The student accused of academic dishonesty may be reported to the appropriate college authorities for initiation of disciplinary proceedings, which could result in disciplinary sanctions ranging from a warning to expulsion from the college. Definitions of academic dishonesty and descriptions of the hearing and appeal process are available in the college's Administrative Procedure for Academic Dishonesty, accessible in all administrative offices.

Considering the nature of all courses at Clover Park Technical College, in which they are intended to provide practice and development of skills in a safe and low-pressure environment, instances of plagiarism will be addressed initially as an opportunity for individual or group instruction, as appropriate. However, continued or deliberate plagiarism may result in a 0 (zero) score given to the respective work.

Instances of work that clearly demonstrate cheating, such as copying from a fellow student, will also be given a 0 (zero) score. Deliberate and repeated cases of plagiarism and cheating will result in a referral to the appropriate college authorities. For more information, please refer to the student conduct section of your college's portal. If you have any questions regarding plagiarism and academic honesty, feel free to consult your instructors, library faculty, or the Writing and Tutoring Center.

Grading

Quizzes (7)	45%
Weekly Activities	25%
Attendance/Participation	30%
Total	100%

PERCENTAGE	GRADE POINT	GRADE
93-100	4.0	A
90-92	3.8	A-
88-89	3.3	B+
83-87	3.0	B
80-82	2.7	B-
78-79	2.3	C+
73-77	2.0	C
70-72	1.7	C-
66 -69	1.0	D
65 and below	0.0	F