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. 

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 Floyd College’s academic honesty policy.

GRADING SYSTEM

1.                    Quizzes: 25 @ 10 points each….........……………………..250 points

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

3.        Attendance and Participation............................100 points

                Total………………………………………………450 points

GRADES (There will be no Curve)

A = 90 % to 100%                (406 - 450 points)

B = 80% to 89%                   (361 - 405 points)

C = 70% to 79%                   (316 - 360 points)

D = 60% to 69%                   (270 - 315 points)

F = Less than 60%               (Less than 270 points)

Disability Statement

Disability Statement: “Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should make an appointment with the College Access Center (706: 802-5003) 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.floyd.edu/subwebs/academicaffairs/academicintegrity policy.htm

ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES INCLUDING CELL PHONES, PDAs, ETC MUST BE TURNED OFF AND OUT OF SITE DURING CLASS.

You will find as we go through this class that a lot of psychological theories and methodology are controversial. I never expect you to agree with everything you read or all of my comments. I do expect you to be willing to bring your own ideas, questions, opinions and thoughts to the class and be willing to discuss them openly. Everyone in this class has a right to their own ideas, beliefs and values and I ask all my students to be open-minded, respectful of others who have differing opinions and ideas, and willing to listen and discuss your ideas and those of others. It is also very important to maintain acceptable classroom behavior. Everyone is expected to participate in class discussions, listen when others are talking and HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO PERSONAL SIDE CONVERSATIONS WHEN THE INSTRUCTOR OR ANOTHER STUDENT IS TALKING!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Drop/Add dates                           August 21-23, 2006

Labor Day Holiday                        January 16, 2006

Midterm                                           October 11, 2006 (Last day to drop with a W)

Thanksgiving Holidays                 Novemder 22-26, 2006

Last Day of Class                           December 06, 2006

Final Exam                                       Monday, December 11, 2006    4:00 PM

updated 08/16/05 DM