The Saddleback College Bookstore telephone number is 582-4715 or reach them online at www.saddleback.bkstr.com.  The textbook has been placed on reserve at Saddleback College Library (See "LIBRARY RESOURCES" section below for further information.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The basic psychological concepts underlying human and animal behavior in such areas as learning, motivation, perception, growth and development, personality, and social behavior are presented.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Discover and use library materials relating to the field of psychology.

2. Discuss the history of psychology, including appraisals of important contributors.

3. Define and correctly use research findings, concepts and basic terminology.

4. Compare and contrast the major psychological approaches.

5. Describe and give examples of problems in the field.

6. Explain principles involves in experimentation, observation and reporting.

7. Describe and give examples of how psychology gathers and evaluates evidence about relationships between variables using nonsexist language according to A.P.A. guidelines.

STUDENT/INSTRUCTOR CONTACT (INSTRUCTIONAL ENRICHMENT HOURS)

Contact me by email or telephone at the number above when you need course information or assistance.  If you leave a message, please speak slowly and spell your last name.  For assistance which does NOT pertain to course content, you may call the DISTANCE EDUCATION OFFICE (582-4515) for assistance.  If you encounter technical problems, please call the BROASTCAST OFFICE at 582-4502.

LIBRARY RESOURCES

Video tapes for this course may be viewed at the SADDLEBACK COLLEGE LIBRARY and are available at the AUDIO-VISUAL DESK (582-4874) located on the second floor.  Due to budgetary constraints, we do not have tapes available for checkout and there are no facilities for duplicating.

The textbooks are on reserve at the CIRCULATION DESK (582-4526) and maybe used in the library for up to one hour.  Due to budgetary constraints, we do not have copies available for checkout.

Library hours are subject to change; therefore, please call 582-4314 to verify hours.

VIDEO COURSE TAPE RENTAL

RMI Media Productions, Inc. telephone: 800-745-5480 ( not affiliated with Saddleback College) leases video tapes for a full semester.  Information is also available from RMI online at: http://www.rmimedia.com.  To order, request video: Psychology: The Human Experience.

BROADCAST INFORMATION

"Psychology: The Human Experience" (PSYC 1) broadcasts on COX CABLE CHANNEL 39

The attached BROADCAST CALENDAR shows the specific dates and times for each lesson.  Refer to the COURSE OUTLINE in this packet for the topic of the lesson.

PLEASE PLAN TO VIEW/VIDEOTAPE EACH LESSON THE FIRST BROASTCAST OF EACH LESSON.  This way, if technical difficulties occur, you will still have ample opportunity to watch/videotape one of the subsequent broadcasts.  If you videotape a lesson, remember to check your tape as soon as possible to be sure it has recorded properly.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES:

Report the problem immediately to the BROADCAST OFFICE at 582-4502; leave a message on the machine if it is after office hours.  Generally, if there is an equipment problem and a program is not aired, it will be shown at its normally scheduled time on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the same week.  Refer to the attached BROADCAST CALENDAR for subsequent broadcast times.  Lessons maybe be viewed at the Saddleback College Library if desired.

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

1.  Follow the COURSE OUTLINE on page 5 for the Hockenbury TEXT READING assignments (to be completed prior to viewing the video lessons).

2.  Watch the VIDEO LESSONS. (See BROADCAST CALENDAR for specific broadcast times and dates.)

3.  Type a TERM PAPER. (Due at Final Exam).  The paper must be at least four (4) pages in length and it must contain a bibliography.  The topic can be on anything discussed in the videos.

EXAM INFORMATION

Mid-term Exam Make-up Policy:  If you miss the midterm examination, the only way you can make it up is by taking it with the final examiniation!  If you fail to take the midterm, and do not leave a telephone message with your instructor, within three days following the midterm examination saying you will be making it up with the final exam, you may be dropped from the class.

The Midterm Exam covers TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS 1 through 8 and VIDEO LESSONS 1 through 14.

(Most students complete the exam within one hours.)

The Final Exam covers TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS 9 through 15 and VIDEO LESSONS 15 thr 26.  Each test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.

Please bring the following items to the exams:

• Scantron Test Form
• Two #2 pencils with erasers
• Provide a stamped, self-addressed postcard if you would like your final grade mailed to you.

NOTE: Scantron forms are available in the Saddleback College Bookstore.  Be certain to purchase these items prior to exam day since the book store is not open immediately prior to the scheduled exams.

GRADING SCALE AND PERTINENT INFORMATION

* The term paper should be 3-4 pages, typed, on any topic discussed in the class.

***IMPORTANT GRADE INFORMATION***

The Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 restricts the release of certain student information such as grades.  Therefore, please DO NOT CALL FOR GRADE INFORMATION.

IF YOU DECIDE TO DROP THIS COURSE...

YOU MUST GO TO THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS & RECORDS in the STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING.

IF YOU DROP on or BEFORE, no notation will appear on your records.

IF YOU DROP after 2/15 but on or BEFORE, you will receive a "W" on your academic record/transcript.

IF YOU FAIL TO OFFICIALLY DROP and do not complete the course, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN  "F" ON YOUR PERMANENT RECORD.

LESSON

MIDTERM REVIEW

FINAL REVIEW