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HISTORY AND SYSTEMS OF PSYCHOLOGY Psy 405; Spring, 2012 (last revised-01.06.12) Instructor: Antonio E. Puente, Ph.D. Purpose:
The course focuses on basic questions and theories, methods of inquiry,
pioneers in psychology from several centuries BC to the present. Special
attention is on the 20th century as well as the life and works of the first
psychologist to win a Nobel Prize, Roger Sperry. In addition, a
review/research paper together with peer review and an oral presentation are
required. The purpose is to understand psychology as a methodology and
scholarly activity and to appreciate the application of the knowledge learned
to the personal and professional/scientific evolution of the student
enrolled. Help Sessions: Free-standing and preceding each
evaluation as well as during other special times; If professor is scheduled
to be absent (i.e., a scientific conference), he will present the lecture the
week before in the evening and on campus. That lecture will be taped and
shown during regular class time as well. . Last help session during the
morning on reading day, 05.02 Project: Other:
Class attendance: extremely important and
highly recommended (same with help sessions) Honesty: refer to Code of Student Life
Handbook
Extra Credit: each activity equals 3 points towards final total number of points earned. Conferences (e.g., North Carolina Undergraduate Psychology Conference) equals 9 points if local and 15 if out of town. Partial credit available for partial attendance. Non-scheduled extra credit opportunities will arise without advance notice from time to time. Grading system: standard 10 point scale, no +/-(e.g., 90-100=A, 80-89= B, etc; extra credit added to original "raw" score- i.e., added to the total number of points obtained from the two tests and papers which are then divided by three to obtain the final grade). Grades which are within one point of next scale/level may be increased pending participation. List Serv: All
students need to sign up for list serv for class
information purposes. Important class information will be distributed via
this forum. Information available on the first day of class and posted
thereafter. Sign up for the list serv ASAP at; http://lists.uncw.edu/mailman/listinfo/psy405.
When the semester is completed, students have to "sign-out" from
the listserv. Class Format: Each class begins with brief announcements followed by a lecture (audio taping is acceptable). Extra Classes: Special non-extra credit bearing classes on specific topics (e.g., will be provided throughout the semester) on an intermittent basis. If professor misses class due to external professional commitment, he will video the lecture before class at a previously announced time. Student may either attend the taping of the lecture and/or the playback which will be held during regularly scheduled class. Religious Observance Policy: In accordance with NC SL 2010-211, you are entitled to two excused absences for religious observances per academic year. You must inform the professor in writing the first week of class if you will be missing any classes due to religious observance and using one of the two permissible absences for the academic year. In addition, please inform the Registrar the first week of class who will then confirm your intentions to miss class with the impacted course instructors. Any absence for religious purposes will be considered unexcused unless you submit the request in writing the first week. Diversity: As an institution of higher learning, the University of North Carolina Wilmington represents a rich diversity of human beings among its faculty, staff, and students and is committed to maintaining a campus environment that values that diversity. Accordingly, the university supports policies, curricula, and co-curricular activities that encourage understanding of and appreciation for all members of its community and will not tolerate any harassment or disrespect for persons because of race, gender, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, or relationship to other university constituents. Students with Disabilities information and resources available at http://www.uncw.edu/stuaff/disability/ Zero Tolerance Policy UNCW practices a zero tolerance policy for violence and harassment of any kind. For emergencies contact UNCW CARE at 962-2273; Campus Police at 962-3184; or Wilmington Police at 911. For University or community resources visit: http://www.uncw.edu/safe-relate/campusResources.htm. Cell Phones, PDAs, & Laptops: Please silence your cell phone and do not make calls, access applications or text during class. If you have a personal, urgent matter for which you need to be on call, please let your professor know in advance. In addition, please do not have active any PDAs or laptops/netbooks/iPads open and active unless the activity (e.g., taking notes) warrants. We will use these devices in selected activities and they are permissible then.
(Note: Minor changes in outline possible due to class discussion/interest as well as scheduling difficulties) For information regarding this page please contact Antonio E. Puente, Ph.D. |