COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, each student shall:

A.                  Demonstrate substantial knowledge of the principles and techniques of behavior analysis and change. This knowledge will be demonstrated on a series of quizzes, tests, and case reports.

B.                   Demonstrate the ability to apply the techniques and principles of behavior analysis and change by selecting, designing, and progressing through a personal behavior change project.  This project must be designed and carried out according to accepted behavior analysis and change principles.

Course Requirements

TEXTBOOK AND READING ASSIGNMENTS                                            

                It is the responsibility of the student to read and study all assigned material in the text.  Handouts from the class sessions should be studied thoroughly.

                The assigned material in the text provides the background for informed participation in class sessions.  The student should be prepared for class by becoming thoroughly familiar with assigned material.

CLASS MEETINGS

                Students are expected to attend class regularly and participate in all class activities.  Full participation involves taking part in class discussions, involvement in group activities, and completion of in-class assignments.

                Since the instructor will be providing information to augment the text, if it is necessary for a student to be absent from class, the student should, immediately upon return to class, check with the instructor regarding work missed, obtain class notes from another student, and arrange to view audio-visual presentations.  A two-point penalty will be imposed for every class missed over two.  
 

EXAMS

                There will be daily quizzes and four unit tests.   Exams will be based on information from class sessions, textbook and outside reading assignments.  Exams should be taken on the day they are scheduled.  Make up exams will not be allowed except in extreme circumstances, and at the instructor’s discretion. 

                Academic honesty is expected at all times in this class.  Please refer to the Student Handbook for details concerning Georgia Highlands College’s academic honesty policy.

GRADING SYSTEM

1.                    Quizzes: 20 @ 10 points each….........……………………..200 points

2.                    Unit Tests: 4 @ 25 points each………………………….….100 points

Total………………………………………………300 points

GRADES (There will be no Curve)

A = 90 % to 100%                (270-300points)

B = 80% to 89%                    (240-269)

C = 70% to 79%                    (210-239)

D = 60% to 69%                    (180-209)

F = Less than 60%               (Less than 180 points)

Disability Statement

Any student who feels they  need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should make an appointment with the Access Center to coordinate reasonable accommodations.  You are also welcome to contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.

Financial Aid

This message applies only to students receiving financial aid: Federal regulations state that if a student did not attend classes and received failing grades, then the grades were not earned and financial aid needs to be reduced accordingly.  Please be advised that any student receiving a 0.00 GPA will be required to prove that the 0.00 GPA was earned by attending classes or completing requirements for each class.  Students who have earned at least one passing grade for the semester will not be affected by this regulation.  If a student has properly withdrawn from all classes, the student's financial aid should be adjusted from the time they signed the withdrawal form.

Academic Conduct

Policies on student conduct and academic integrity are in the College's "Student Rights & Responsibilities" document.  http://www.highlands.edu/subwebs/academicaffairs/academicintegrity policy.htm

updated 11/23/2004 SC