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Dr. Hal S. Bertilson |
Old Main, Room 339 University of Wisconsin-Superior Belknap & Catlin, PO Box 2000 Superior, Wisconsin 54880-4500 |
| Homepage: The syllabus and all assignments may be found at http://frontpage.uwsuper.edu/psychology/ | |
| Professor Bertilson
emphasizes the opportunity to relate psychological
concepts to personal experience. Theory and application
are more meaningful and useful that way and remembered
better. Brief writing and discussion assignments assist
in meeting this goal. Dr. Bertilson received a teaching award at Weber State University, professional service awards at Weber State University and the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and has served on the University of Wisconsin Teaching Improvement Council. Dr. Bertilson's scholarship and research have been recognized by Saint Joseph's University, the University of Nebraska Graduate School, and the International Society for Research on Aggression. Dr. Bertilson has held faculty appointments at Eastern Montana College, Concordia College, Weber State University, and St. Joseph's University. He served as a college dean at the University of Nebraska-Kearney and Vice Chancellor/Provost at UW-Superior. |
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Tentative Office Hours. The following are Dr. Bertilson's tentative office hours. Exceptions for faculty committee meetings, symposia, workshops, and research are inevitable. Dr. B. will make a special effort to be available at the office hours listed below. Dr. B's full schedule of classes, meetings, and office hours for the next five days may be found on the web at http://frontpage.uwsuper.edu/psychology/_oh/fall04of.htm To be certain that he will be in his office, you are advised to sign up on his office door for an appointment or make an appointment via email. Of course you are always welcome to stop by and visit. |
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| Mondays | 9:00 - 9:50 AM and 3:00 - 3:50 PM | Other times by appointment or stop by | ||
| Tuesdays | 11:25 - 11:50 AM | Other times by appointment or stop by | ||
| Wednesdays | 9:00 - 9:50 AM and 3:00 - 3:50 PM | Other times by appointment or stop by | ||
| Thursdays | 11:25 - 11:50 AM | Other times by appointment or stop by | ||
| Fridays | Times by appointment or stop by | |||
| Course Description. An introduction to the scientific study of psychology covering major areas of study within the discipline, including physiological psychology, learning, memory and cognition, emotion and motivation, personality, and psychological disorders. | |
| Master Course Objectives: By the end of this course the student should: | |
| 1. | Be able to engage in informed reading, writing, and discussion of key concepts of psychology. The inducements for meeting this objective are writing/discussion assignments and the term paper. |
| 2. | Be literate in psychology. Know the key concepts and applications of knowledge. This objective will be measured by tests. |
| Instructional Materials: Wade, C., & Tavris, C. (2003). Psychology. (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. (Required). [One copy is available on two-hour reserve at the Library.] |
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| Additional Resources: Several additional resources may be of interest to students. The American Psychological Association web page (http://www.apa.org/students/) has links to sections on mapping out your college career, graduate school, code of ethics, code of fair testing, free on-line products, and career options in psychology. Psychology: Careers for the twenty-first century (1988) by the American Psychological Association may be ordered through the UW-Superior Bookstore. |
| Attendance, Class Accommodations, Safe Learning Environments, and Support Services. Information will be provided in a separate document and explained in class. |
Course Requirements and Grading |
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| Components of the Grade. Your final grade will be based on your performance in four grading categories. The following table shows how much each category counts toward your grade. Following that is a description of each category: | ||
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Percent of |
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| Unit exams (7) and cumulative final exam | 55% | |
| Daily writing and discussion assignments | 25% | |
| Attendance | 10% | |
| Term Project | 10% | |
| Total | 100% | |
| Exams. There will be six tests. Each test will cover three chapters. The cumulative final exam will cover the entire semester and is given the same weight as one of the six tests. The tests will be define, explain, and short answer essay. | |||
| Grading | A | 92-100 | |
| A- | 90-92 | ||
| B+ | 88-90 | ||
| B | 82-88 | ||
| B- | 80-82 | ||
| C+ | 78-80 | ||
| C | 72-78 | ||
| C- | 70-72 | ||
| D+ | 68-70 | ||
| D | 62-68 | ||
| D- | 60-62 | ||
| F | 50-60 | ||
| Research Requirement: Each student
is required to be a participant in at least one psychology research project.
This requirement is designed to better facilitate your understanding of
the purpose, methodology, and ethics of psychological research. It also
supports the research efforts of faculty and students who rely on students
as research participants for their studies. It is expected that you will
have a number of studies available; you are never required to be in a study
in which you do not wish to participate. If you are unable to be in any
study, you may satisfy this requirement by attending at least one campus
cultural experience, such as special lectures, concerts, plays, or art shows.
You will need to check with Dr. B. on whether the cultural experience, special
lecture, concert, play, or art show will satisfy this requirement. You will
need to turn in a short (2 or 3 paragraphs) description/reaction paper of
the cultural event to document your attendance. Students will receive 5
points extra credit for each psychology research project they participate
in. |
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| Daily Writing and Discussion Assignments. Read the assignment. Write a short, informal writing assignment to prepare you for the discussion. Participate in small group discussion where you will deepen your understanding of the assignment. Further information will be provided in a separate document and explained in class (Writing/Discussion Assignment) | |||
| Term Project. The volunteer experience or application paper is designed to be an opportunity for students to study concepts and theories in more depth than the brief presentation in the textbook and to relate them to their lives. Concepts and theories that have application to student's lives are more useful and remembered longer. Further information will be provided in a separate document and explained in class (Term Project) | |||
| Course Calendar | |
| The following is a tentative reading and test schedule. Changes may be made to accommodate various opportunities and needs. Actual assignments will be specified in the writing and discussion assignments. | |
| Class time each day will include videos, small group discussions, lectures, and demonstrations. | |
| Friday, September 3 | |
| Introduction to the course | |
| Wednesday, September 8 | |
| Eight essential guidelines to critical thinking (inside cover) To the student (xxix-xxxi) About the authors (1) Chapter 1. What is psychology? (2-19) |
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| Friday, September 10 | |
| Chapter 1 continued (19-33) | |
| Monday, September 13 | |
| Chapter 2. How psychologists do research (34-49) | |
| Wednesday, September 15 | |
| Chapter 2 continued (49-67) | |
| Friday, September 17 | |
Test 1 (Chapters 1 and 2) |
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| Monday, September 20 | |
| Chapter 3. Evolution, genes, and behavior (68-82) | |
| Wednesday, September 22 | |
| Chapter 3 continued (82-99) | |
| Friday, September 24 | |
| Chapter 4. Neurons, hormones, and the brain (100-118). | |
| Monday, September 27 | |
| Chapter 4 continued (118-139) | |
| Wednesday, September 29 | |
| Chapter 5. Body rhythms and mental states (140-162) | |
| Friday, October 1 | |
Test 2 (Pages 68-162) |
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| Monday, October 4 | |
| Chapter 5 continued (162-179) | |
| Wednesday, October 6 | |
| Chapter 6. Sensation and perception (180-203) | |
| Friday, October 8 | |
| Chapter 6 continued (204-227) | |
| Monday, October 11 | |
| Chapter 7. Learning and conditioning (228-244) | |
| Wednesday, October 13 | |
| Chapter 7 continued (244-265) | |
| Friday, October 15 | |
Test 3 (Pages 162-265) |
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| Monday, October 18 | |
| Chapter 8. Behavior in social and cultural context (266-283) | |
| Wednesday, October 20 | |
| Chapter 8 continued (284-309) | |
| Friday, October 22 | |
| Chapter 9. Thinking and intelligence (310-329) | |
| Monday, October 25 | |
| Chapter 9 continued (329-351) | |
| Wednesday, October 27 | |
| Chapter 10. Memory (352-372) | |
| Friday, October 29 | |
Test 4 (Pages 266-372) |
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| Monday, November 1 | |
| Chapter 10 continued (372-393) | |
| Wednesday, November 3 | |
| Chapter 11. Emotion (394-411) | |
| Friday, November 5 | |
| Chapter 11 continued (411-425) | |
| Monday, November 8 | |
| Chapter 12. Motivation (426-447) | |
| Wednesday, November 10 | |
| Chapter 12 continued (447-463) | |
| Friday, November 12 | |
| Test 5 (Pages 372-463) | |
| Monday, November 15 | |
| Chapter 13. Theories of personality (464-480) | |
| Wednesday, November 17 | |
| Chapter 13 continued (480-501) | |
| Friday, November 19 | |
| Chapter 14. Development over the life span (502-520) | |
| Monday, November 22 | |
| Chapter 14 continued (520-533) | |
| Wednesday, November 24 | |
| Chapter 14 continued (533-547) | |
| Monday, November 29 | |
| Chapter 15. Health, stress, and coping (548-565) | |
| Wednesday, December 1 | |
| Test 6 (pages 464-565) | |
| Friday, December 3 | |
| Chapter 15 continued (565-577) | |
| Monday, December 6 | |
| Chapter 16. Psychological disorders (578-601) | |
| Wednesday, December 8 | |
| Chapter 16 continued (601-619) Draft paper is due (optional) |
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| Friday, December 10 | |
| Chapter 17. Approaches to treatment and therapy (620-639) | |
| Monday, December 13 | |
| Chapter 17 continued (639-653) Epilogue: Taking psychology with you (655-657) |
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| Wednesday, December 15 | |
| Test 7 (pages 565-657) | |
| Wednesday, 10:30 AM, December 22 | |
| Final exam (comprehensive) | |
| Wednesday, December 22 | |
| Term Project is due | |