Course Syllabus

 

Psychology of Marriage and Family

PSY 366-002

Fall 2003

M, W, F   9:00-9:50 am

Room  106 S&BS

 

Instructor: Jennifer Myers, M.A.

Hours:  10:00-10:30 & 2:00-2:50 Mon, Wed, Fri

Office:  110J S&BS building

Phone:  962-3372

Email:   myersjg@uncw.edu

 

Textbook: Marriages and Families; Changes, Choices, and Constraints, 4th ed., Nijole Benokraitis

 

Prerequisites: 3 hours of Psychology (passing grade is mandatory)

 

Attendance Policy:     Attendance is mandatory.  Missed exams require prior approval or a medical excuse (note from physician).  Makeups for missed exams will be taken on Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at 11:00, 12:00, or 3:00.

 

Drops:  The last day to add a class or drop a class without a grade is Wednesday, August 27th.  Last day to withdraw with a W is October 8th.

 

Academic Misconduct:  Cheating in any form may result in an F in the course and other academic sanctions.  Please read the student handbook carefully for policies on academic misconduct. See me if you are having trouble with the course. 

 

Exams:  There will be four exams and all will be multiple choice and 50 questions per exam.  Bring scantron sheets (form # 882-E) and pencils to the exam.

 

Grading

 

Your final grade for the course will be based on four exams, each worth 50 points.  Your final grade will be based on the following scale:

 

A  = 186-200               A- = 180-185

B+= 174-179               B   = 166-173

B- = 160-165              C+ = 154-159

C   =146-153               C-  = 140-145

D+=134-139               D   = 126-133

D- =120-125               F    = 0-119

 


Lecture           Date                Topic                           Chapter

1                      8/20                 intro/syllabus                             1

2                      8/22                                                                 1

3                      8/25                                                                 2

4                      8/27                                                                 3

5                      8/29                                                                 3

                        9/01                 Labor Day!

6                      9/03                                                                 4

7                      9/05                                                                 4

8                      9/08                                                                 5

9                      9/10                                                                 5

10                    9/12                                                                 6

11                    9/15                                                                 6

12                    9/17                 exam#1                                   1-6      

13                    9/19                                                                 7

14                    9/22                                                                 7

15                    9/24                                                                 7

16                    9/26                                                                 8

17                    9/29                                                                 8

18                    10/1                                                                 9

19                    10/3                                                                 9

20                    10/6                                                                 9

21                    10/8                 exam #2                                  7-9                              

                        10/10               Fall Break!

22                    10/13                                                               10

23                    10/15                                                               10

24                    10/17                                                               10

25                    10/20                                                               11

26                    10/22                                                               11

27                    10/24                                                               11

28                    10/27                                                               12

29                    10/29                                                               12

30                    10/31               Happy Halloween!                    13

31                    11/3                                                                 13

32                    11/5                 exam #3                                  10-13

33                    11/7                                                                 14

34                    11/10                                                               14

36                    11/12                                                               14

37                    11/14                                                               15

38                    11/17                                                               15                   

39                    11/19                                                               16

40                    11/21                                                               16

41                    11/24                                                               16

                        11/26 & 11/28 Thanksgiving Break!

42                    12/01                                                               17                                           

43                    12/03                                                               17

44                    12/8     (8:00-11:00 am) Final exam               14-17