I will be available to meet with students during these set
of office hours. My office is located at Reilly Hall
222.
Mondays,
2:00-3:15 pm
Tuesdays,
2:30-3:45 pm
In person
at other times by appointment, and
Via Zoom,
by appointment. Contact me to set up a meeting
using my email address: hevern@lemoyne.edu
What are "office hours" for? Ultimately,
they are for students! Faculty members like me make
ourselves available to talk with students, answer
questions, explore what might be unclear, help
figure out what students might want to do as they
move through college, and any other number of ways
to be of help. I look forward to meeting with you in
this way outside of class.
I strongly urge you to
purchase a 3-ring D-Binder with sufficient space
to hold at least 200-250 pages for class notes.
Format of Course
Lecture Notes,
Schedule, Syllabus. My
complete lecture notes for each class and an outline
of each lecture (or a PowerPoint presentation) will be
posted online via my faculty webpage [http://web.lemoyne.edu/~hevern/].
The class schedule and assigned readings are also found
there. Finally I also include a copy of this
syllabus in pdf form. Lecture notes will be available by
the morning of the assigned class.
Note: While many instructors do so, I
do NOT use the college's CANVAS course delivery
system. Hence, none of the documents for the course
will be found there and I will not post any grades
within CANVAS. You will need to keep all
your quiz and test grades after your receive them back to
help you calculate your course grade.
A student's
Le Moyne e-mail account is considered to be an
official mechanism of communication between the school
and a student. I may communicate to the class or to
individual students outside of class time by means of
e-mail messages. Hence, you should check your e-mail
regularly (at least once a day).
I will try
to respond to all student email messages within 24
hours. Occasionally, over weekends or during holidays,
it may take me up to 48 hours to do so.
As I note
above, I will regularly post outlines of my class
lectures and more detailed lecture notes online at this link.
Students do not have to download copies of
these, but many students find that access to these
notes helps them study for class and for examinations.
Catalog Course Description
A one semester broad overview of contemporary
psychology--its diverse approaches to the understanding of
behavior and the basic principles and research findings
associated with each of these approaches. Specific areas
of psychological inquiry discussed include physiological,
cognitive, and social psychology; learning, sensation and
perception; emotion and motivation; personality and
psychopathology. This course is a prerequisite for all
other psychology courses in our department
Course Rationale
Psychology is a very
broad field of study about how human persons act and
think. As a science and a field of professional work,
psychology offers both a fascinating understanding of
human beings and a way of helping people deal with their
lives. The purposes of this course (as the objectives
below indicate) are several. It is meant to introduce
students to the different parts of psychological science
and prepare students to understand what they will be
studying in upper-division courses if they major in this
subject. It will tell you how psychologists actually find
out what they know about the mind and the brain. And, it
is designed to help even non-majors get a sense of how
psychologists think and to evaluate with a critical eye
what they may read or see in the media.
Course Objectives
At the end of
this course you should be able
1. To
understand various theories and content in psychology;
2. To
understand in a general fashion the major scientific
methods by which psychologists approach research in
psychology;
3. To
discuss and interpret intelligently general
psychological issues, claims, and data presented in the
popular media.
Requirements
& Guidelines
Class Attendance Online and
Absences
You are expected to attend all classes.
What about absences? You have the right to miss up to 5
classes (5 "cuts") without any penalty to your grade. You
need not inform me about why you miss any of these
"excused" absences. I will begin taking attendance in
class on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
If you miss 6
or more lectures (without a serious and compelling
reason in my judgment), 10 points may be deducted for
each of those missed classes. Examples of a
serious & compelling reason for additional
absences would be a documented visit to a physician's
office or participation at a funeral. If you are
absent from school to attend a funeral, you must file
a notice with either the Dean's Office or the Campus
Ministry Office.
Absences by Student
Athletes
Students representing Le Moyne College
as members of interscholastic sports teams will not be
penalized for missing classes in excess of the 5-cut
limit. For all athletic absences, you must document
your absence(s) formally. I will expect you to provide
me with a copy of your team's travel schedule with all
missing dates circled, your coach's name and telephone
extension, and your own name somewhere on the document
Observance of
Religious Holidays
Students
who are unable to attend class, participate in any
examination, study or classwork requirements on a
particular day because of his or her religious beliefs are
eligible for an equivalent opportunity to make up any
missed examination, study, or classwork requirement,
without penalties or additional fees. Students who
require such an opportunity must contact their instructor
at least two weeks in advance. A full copy of the
College’s policy on the observance of religious holidays
can be found in the deans’ offices.
Reading Assignments
As
you come to each class, I expect that you will be
prepared. This means that you will have completed the
readings assigned for that class and that lecture. See the
Schedule of Modules, Classes
and Assignments for those readings.
Quizzes
On
some days I will give short, 10-minute quizzes at the beginning
of class. In total, quizzes will be worth 50 points or
10% of
your final grade. If you miss a quiz, you will simply not
receive a mark for that quiz (you don't get a "0"). But,
for every missed quiz, the importance (weight) of the ones
you do take increases (except if a student were to
miss all quizzes and would therefore get a grade of 0).
Students who take all quizzes in the course can expect
that I will drop at least one and perhaps two of the
lowest grades among these quizzes. I will often alert you beforehand that there will
be a quiz associated
with a particular class. Notice, though, that you must
take at least one quiz in the course to avoid
getting 0 points for quizzes.
Tests
As noted in the
Schedule of Modules, Classes, and Assignments, there
will be four (4) tests in this course. Each test will be
worth 100 points or 20% of your final grade. The tests
are "non-cumulative" and you will not be asked
about earlier materials on later tests. All tests will
be administered via Canvas and will consist of multiple
choice questions. Each test will have about 40-41
questions and you will have at 50 minutes to complete
the test.
Test #1
(Sept. 17, Wednesday): Modules 1-2-3, that is,
Psychology in General (Ch. 1), Human Development (Ch.
10), and Human Memory (Ch. 7)
Test #2
(Oct. 15, Wednesday): Modules 4-5-6, that is, Learning
(Ch. 6), Biological Bases of Behavior (Ch. 3), and
Research Methods (Ch. 2)
Test # 3
(Nov. 10, Monday): Modules 7 & 8, that is,
Motivation & Emotion (Ch. 9) and Personality (Ch.
11)
Test
#4
(Dec. 11, Thursday @ 12 Noon) This exam is taken
during "Finals Week" but this is not a "final exam,"
that is, it is a 50-minute test following the same
format as the previous three tests) and involves
Modules 9-10-11, that is, Social Behavior (Ch. 12),
Levels of Consciousness (Ch. 5), and Clinical
Psychology (Chs. 14/15).
Academic Standards
Students
are expected to observe at all times the highest ethical
standards as members of the academic community. Any
form of dishonesty makes a student liable to severe
sanctions, including expulsion from the College. For
details see the Community
Standards section of the Student Handbook.
Students should
recall that any deliberate plagiarism in an academic
course results in a mandatory Failure (F) grade
for the course on the first instance and dismissal from
the College on a second instance. Instructors are
required to submit the name of any student who cheats or
commits plagiarism to the Academic Dean.
Class Participation and Discussions
What do I mean
by participation? You demonstrate participation
in ways such as the following:
regular
attending class (which, by itself, is only equal
to a participation grade of C+)
making
comments, raising objections, or giving observations
about topics in the course, particularly those which
tie in the classroom material to "real world"
problems, link current with past topics, or otherwise
try to integrate the content of the course
providing
examples to support or challenge the issues talked
about in class
contributing
to small discussion groups
dealing with
other students and/or me in a respectful fashion
In general, a
participation grade of A- or A is given to students who
make contributions (asking questions, making
observations, etc.) in at least half the classes. A
participation grade of B or B+ is given to students who
make contributions at least once in every 5 to 6
classes.
Resources and Other
Issues
Recommendations
Since PSY 101 is
an introductory class, it is usually better to ask another
instructor for a letter of recommendation to graduate
school. However, if you do choose to ask me, please give
me at least three weeks' notice before the letter is due.
I have a form I ask all students to fill out before I will
write a letter. See me in the office for the form. You
should also sign up to see me for an interview after
turning in the form before I write anything in order to
brief me about your graduate school plans, goals, etc. In
these ways, I can fashion a letter which is both personal
and focused.
Disabilities or
Special Needs
Your access in this
course is important. Any student who feels s/he may
need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability
should contact the instructor privately to discuss your
specific needs. You should also meet with someone
from Disability Support Services (DSS) about your
disability and accommodation needs. The DSS office
is located on the first floor of the library
(315-445-4118; dss@lemoyne.edu). This should
take place within the first 2 weeks of the semester.
Let me note two things about special needs. First, in
college (compared to elementary or high school) it is the
student's obligation to initiate a request for
accommodations rather than the school's; if a college
student does not speak up, the college is not obligated
later on to rectify that omission. Secondly, students who
have benefited from accommodations in high school
sometimes think they should not continue to follow such
accommodations in college. As an instructor I have seen
regularly that students with special needs really ought to
be taking advantage of their right to access support or an
accommodation so that they can do their best level of work
in class.
Students with
Personal / Mental Health Concerns
Students
who encounter personal problems of any kind, especially
problems that might affect their academic performance, are
encouraged to contact the Wellness Center for Health and
Counseling (https://www.lemoyne.edu/Student-Life/Student-Services/Wellness-Center).
The Center is located on the 2nd floor of Seton Hall;
appointments may be arranged by phone at 445-4195 or
e-mail at <counselingservices@lemoyne.edu>.
The Center provides both individual and group counseling
on a strictly confidential basis. The Counseling staff is
also available on an emergency basis.
Tutoring
Tutoring
is located in the Student Success Center on the first
floor of the library, to the right of the art
gallery. It is open M-Th 10am-9pm, F 10am-4pm, and
Sun 3pm-9pm. Peer tutors are available for most
subjects. To sign up, go to the Student Success Center webpage
to create an account and log in to select the current
semester’s schedule. If you need tutoring for a
subject not listed, please email
tutoring@lemoyne.edu. Tutoring is free for all
students and is available from the second week of classes
through the last day of classes.
Career Advisement
& Development
It’s
never too early to think about your career path. Your
future is worth the investment of time and effort! We
understand that each Dolphin is unique, and we work to
develop a personalized plan that encompasses one's
passions, skills and opportunities. Whether it’s choosing
a major, deciding what to do with the major you’ve got,
finding an internship, or landing a job, we have resources
and expertise to help.
www.lemoyne.edu/careers
Noreen Reale Falcone
Library
The
Library offers the space, the valuable resources and the
people to support you in your research here at Le Moyne,
both in person and online. For more information about
Library resources, or to find your Subject Librarian visit
the Le Moyne Library
Online. You can ask a librarian a question at any time
by visiting Ask Us By Chat.
Because
the actual work of a course sometimes changes or deviates
from an original plan, I reserve the right to change, add,
or drop, within reasonable bounds, any weight or grading
component listed above. Such a change, addition, or
elimination will apply to all members of a class section,
not just to an individual.
Failure on Course
Exams
While
I believe that the grading system above faithfully and
fairly translates and operationalizes the grading
standards described in the current Le Moyne College
Catalog, one circumstance needs be mentioned
and addressed in a particular manner, namely, receipt of a
Failing grade (F) on all four hourly exams.
In such a case, a student can receive no more than an
overall grade of C for the course. This
condition insures that the Catalog's
description of the difference between C level
and higher grades is categorically met.
Early Exams
I
never give a test before or in anticipation of its
scheduled date. Be sure your travel plans are made
accordingly.
Please Note...
Students are encouraged to speak up, be engaged, and
participate in class. Classes will represent a diversity of
individual beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences. We may not
share the same views on some topics, but we converse in a
respectful manner. Le Moyne College is a zero-tolerance
campus.
As noted above, all academic discourse occurs in a context
characterized by respect and civility. The accepted level of
civility would not include attacks of a personal nature or
statements denigrating another on the basis of race, sex,
religion, sexual orientation, age, national/regional origin
or other such factors. Students who are not respectful, not
civil, or disruptive in any way may be asked to leave the
class.
Bias-Related
Incidents
Le
Moyne College defines a bias-related incident as behavior
that constitutes an expression of hostility against the
person or property of another because of the targeted
person’s race, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity,
national origin, gender, age, or disability. Bias-related
incidents include, but are not limited to, non-threatening
name calling and using degrading language or slurs that
are directed toward a person because of his or her
membership or perceived membership in a protected class
and that create a hostile environment for that
person.
Students who believe they have experienced bias or
discrimination are encouraged to report the incident.
Please refer to Le Moyne’s Bias-Related
Incident Reporting webpage to submit a report
and for further information.
Title IX
Students
who believe they have been harassed, discriminated
against, or involved in sexual violence should contact the
Title IX Coordinator (315-445-4278) for information about
campus resources and support services, including
confidential counseling services.
Le Moyne faculty are concerned about the well-being and
development of our students and we are available to
discuss your concerns. As faculty, we are obligated
to share information with the College’s Title IX
coordinator to help ensure that the student’s safety and
welfare are being addressed, consistent with the
requirements of the law. These disclosures include,
but are not limited to, reports of sexual assault, dating
violence, domestic violence, and stalking.
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PSY 101
Introductory Psychology
Textbook: Weiten, Wayne (2022). Psychology: Themes &
variations
(11th ed). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
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