400-001-06 Introduction to Psychology

Fall 2008  T 6:00-8:45pm SAB 102

Textbook Options (pick one)

Weiten, W. (2008). Psychology: Themes and variations (7th ed. briefer version). Belmont, CA: Thomson-Wadsworth.

Weiten, W. (2005). Psychology: Themes and variations (6th ed. briefer version). Belmont, CA: Thomson-Wadsworth

Weiten, W. (2008). Psychology: Themes and variations (7th ed. briefer version E-Book). Belmont, CA: Thomson-Wadsworth.

http://www.ichapters.com/tl1/en/US/storefront/ichapters?cmd=catProductDetail&ISBN=9780495100584&cid=APL1

Exams:  There will be four examinations of your knowledge of general psychology. The exams will consist of multiple choice questions and must be completed in 60 minutes. A review sheet explaining the content and format of each exam is available on the course webpage. The final exam is not cumulative. I may refuse to give make-up tests or may give make-up tests consisting entirely of essay questions. Each exam is worth 50 points.

Cards:  Frequently in class, you will be asked to write responses to questions on a 4 x 6 index card. Periodically, and without prior notice, those cards will be collected as evidence of your participation in class. It is principally important that you put forth a sincere effort to perform the activity and engage in the learning process; it is less important that you get the "right" answer, if indeed there is one. This in-class dimension of your performance is worth up to 20 points. Check out the FAQ for more information.

Extra Credit:  Up to 10 extra-credit points may be available by volunteering for additional research studies in psychology (see out-of-class experiences below), writing article reviews, or doing anything else approved by me. Check out the FAQ for more information.

Academic Ethics. Students must observe the Academics Ethics Policies detailed in the UNI Programs and Courses Guide. Students suspected of cheating or plagiarism will receive a score of zero on the submitted work. Flagrant violators may receive an F for the course.

Accommodations for Special Needs. Students with a disability should contact the UNI Office of Disability Services. Accommodations for tests should be made with the Professor one week in advance of each testing date. Students whose primary language is not English or who need assistance should consult with me one week in advance of each testing date.