1. Exams: Information from the text and lectures will be tested in 3 (noncumulative) midterms and 1
cumulative final. (See p.4 for schedule). All midterms consist of 30 multiple-choice questions. Well
drop the lowest midterm score; the final will count. No alternative times or make-ups will be given
for any exam. (So if you miss a midterm, that will be the score you drop.) The final (which cant be
dropped) consists of 50 questions. Sorry, but no alternative times are allowed for any of the tests,
including the final (on Dec 11th). If you miss a midterm, it will be the score that is dropped.
2. You Make The Call: Throughout the semester, lectures will periodically contain You Make The
Call challenges that youll answer with your clicker. Rather than being pop quiz questions, these will
ask you to predict the outcome of a situation we wont have discussed yet. There will be 47 You
Make The Calls, each worth 1 point. Well drop 7 for each person, for a total possible of 40 points.
You will earn a point for each YMTC simply by answering with your clicker during the allotted time.
You dont have to get a question right in order to get credit; you simply need to click in your answer.
You are responsible for having your clicker in class every day, keeping it powered, making sure its
registered for the course, and setting it to the lecture halls channel.
To register your clicker, log in to blackboard. At the menu on the left side of the PSY 103 page,
click Tools. Scroll almost to the bottom. Click TurningPoint Registration Tool (right column).
Device code: 6 digit number on the back of your clicker, below the bar code. Click Submit.
3. Research participation: Participating in laboratory research offers you a first-hand view of
psychological research. You must participate in 5 hours or its equivalent by 5:00 PM, Friday, Dec 5th,
and you must complete the first 3 hours by 9:00 PM, Monday, Oct 27th. Each hour of participation is
worth 5 pts for this class, for a total of 25 pts. If you fail to keep an appointment or if you arrive late,
you will be penalized 1 hour. Guidelines for this requirement are on bboard. Issues with any study
should first go to the experimenter listed for that study and then should be taken up with the Subject
Pool Director (Cindy Forman) if the experimenter fails to respond. General questions about the
Subject Pool should go to Cindy Forman at 631-632-7027. Email psychsp@stonybrook.edu.
Best 2 Midterms (worth 30 points each) + Up to 40 YMTC Points
+ Final (worth 50 points) + Experiment Participation Credits (worth 25 points)
Grade
158 - 175 (90%-100%)
A Range
140 - 157 (80%-89%)
B Range
123 - 139 (70%-79%)
C Range
105 - 122 (60-69%)
D Range
Do not count more than 40 YMTC pnts, even if you answered more than 40 in-class questions.
Finer distinctions will be made when all the scores are in at the end of the semester.
4. Bonus points: Every semester we get hundreds of questions that have already been answered
on the syllabus, on bboard, and/or in class. To deter this, everyone starts with 2 bonus points. To
retain these points, do not ask me or the TAs (by email or in person) questions that are already
answered on the syllabus or elsewhere on bboard. The most updated version of the syllabus is
always available on Blackboard. To be clear, everyone starts with the bonus points, and if you ask
any of us a question that is answered on the syllabus or bboard, you lose them. We will, of course,
answer your question, but well also let you know that youve lost the bonus points. Save us the
time (and yourself the points) by checking for answers on your own.
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the Academic Judiciary. Any form of academic dishonesty in this course will be reported to the
University's Academic Judiciary, with a minimal recommended penalty of an F for the course and
notation of academic dishonesty on the transcript. For more comprehensive information on
academic integrity, including categories of academic dishonesty, please refer to the academic
judiciary website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/uaa/academicjudiciary/
CRITICAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT: Stony Brook University expects students to respect
the rights, privileges, and property of other people. Faculty are required to report to the Office of
Judicial Affairs any disruptive behavior that interrupts their ability to teach, compromises the
safety of the learning environment, or inhibits students' ability to learn.
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS): If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or
learning disability that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services,
Educational Communications Ctr Bldg, 631-632-6748. Theyll determine with you any necessary
and appropriate accommodations. All information and documentation is confidential.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR EXAMS: If you have a special request for exams, such
as using a dictionary that translates from English to your native language, you must have this
approved by Dr. Franklin before the exam date.
Reading, Lecture, And Exam Schedule On Next Page.
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PSY 103.1
FALL
2014
N. Franklin
LECTURE SCHEDULE (PAGES OF TEXT GIVEN IN PARENTHESES)
(You definitely want to keep up with the reading!)
Aug
25
An Introduction To The Field
27
Scientific Thinking (pp. Chapter 1)
Sep
3
Research Methodology (Chapter 2)
8
Biology, Evolution, Brain (Chapter 3)
10
Biology, Evolution, Brain II
15
Biology, Evolution, Brain III
17
Ethical Issues
22
Sensation & Perception (Chapter 4)
24
Consciousness (Chapter 5)
29
EXAM 1 (regular class time and place)
Oct
1
Learning (Chapter 6)
6
Memory (Chapter 7)
8
Cognitive Processes and Psycholinguistics (Chapter 8)
13
Thinking, Problem Solving, Reasoning, & Decision Making (Chapter 8)
Note: 3 experiment hours must be completed by October 27th
15
Intelligence, Creativity, & Assessment (Chapter 9)
20
Physical and Cognitive Development (Chapter 10)
22
Social, Gender, & Moral Development (Chapter 10)
[Note that P/NC deadline is October 24th.]
[Note: First 3 experiment participation hours must be completed by Oct 27th.]
27
Motivation (Chapter 11)
29
EXAM 2 (regular class time and place)
Nov
3
Emotion (Chapter 12)
5
Health & Stress (Chapter 12)
10
Personality (Chapter 13)
12
Psychopathology (Chapter 14)
17
Psychopathology II
19
Psychotherapy (Chapter 15)
24
Social Psychology I (Chapter 16)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Dec
1
Social Psychology II
3
EXAM 3 (regular class time and place)
Note : Subject Pool requirement must be completed by December 5th.
11
8:30 PM (at regular location) FINAL EXAM
HAVE A GREAT BREAK!
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