Syllabus for DEP2004 Psychology of Human Development (10201)
Description
An introduction to the study of the changes taking place in human behavior over the life span-from conception to death. Areas to be emphasized are personality and cognitive, physical, social, and moral development.Required Materials
Textbook – Experiencing the lifespan 2ed., J. Belsky, Worth Publishers.Objectives
1. To acquaint the student with all aspects of development over the life span.
2. To investigate the course and influence of physical, emotional, cognitive and moral development.
3. To study and evaluate socialization processes and the structure of and cultural influences on the family.Teaching Methods
Lecture supplemented by film, pictures, anecdotes and experiences.
Contact
Use my e-mail or leave a phone message at South Lake Campus.
Attendance/Withdrawals
Attendance will be taken. You are responsible for making up all work. Be sure to have someone take notes if you are absent. Keep up to date on your reading at all times. Avoid missing exams as there are no make-ups during the semester. You will get a chance on the day of the final to make-up ONE test.
The withdrawal policy is stated in the College Catalog. You are responsible for withdrawing if you can no longer attend class. If you fail to withdraw, an "F" grade will be awarded.
Method of Evaluation
The textbook must be read. Lectures will expand upon and supplement the text. In order to allow time for discussion of issues pertinent to the field of psychology, not all text material will be covered in class. You are responsible for any material in the text, whether covered in class or not, and all text material may appear on exams.
There will be a test on every four chapters and a comprehensive final exam.
Grading scale is:
A= 90 - 100
B= 80 - 89
C= 70 - 79
D= 60 - 69
F+ 59 or less
Final grades will be based on ALL test grades, the grade of the two projects and the Final which will count as two exams.
Notes
CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
Students are expected to behave in a considerate manner at all times: therefore, please follow guidelines listed below.
1) If you come late to class, enter quietly and find a seat close to the door.
2) If you must leave early, sit near the door and leave quietly.
3) Do not walk between the instructor and the class at any time.
4) Do not talk during instructor's lectures, videos or presentations or comments by any member of the class.
5) Unless you are on-duty emergency personnel, do not bring beepers or cellular phones to class. If you bring them, turn them off during class time or set them to vibrate.
Schedule
COURSE CONTENT
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WEEK
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TOPIC
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READING
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Aug 24
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The people and the field
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Chapter 1
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Aug 31
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Prenatal Development, pregnancy and birth
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Chapter 2
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Sep 07
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Infancy: Physical Development
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Chapter 3 Teams
are due
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Sep 14
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Infancy: Socioemotional development
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Chapter 4
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Sep 21
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Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Development
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Chapter 5 Midterm 1
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Sep 28
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Childhood: Socioemotional development
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Chapter 6
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Oct 5
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Settings for development: Home and school
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Chapter 7
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Oct 12
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Adolescence: Physical development
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Chapter 8
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Oct 19
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Adolescence: Cognitive and socioemotional development
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Chapter 9 Midterm 2
Special Assignment Due(Project 1)
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Oct 26
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Constructing an adult life
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Chapter 10
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Nov 2
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Early adulthood: Relationships and roles
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Chapter 11
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Nov 9
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Adulthood: Midlife
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Chapter 12
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Nov 16
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Later life: Cognitive and socioemotional development
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Chapter 13 Midterm 3
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Nov 23
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Later life: The physical challenges of old age
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Chapter 14
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Nov 30
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Death & dying
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Chapter 15 Teamwork is due
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Dec 7
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FINAL EXAM
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Happy Holidays!
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