Eric Sweetwood's PTHS Psychology
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Course Syllabus

Instructor: Eric D. Sweetwood                               Room:127

Hours Spring 2009: 2nd and 6th Hours         Prep Periods: 5th and 8th Hours

Contact email: sweetwoode@pontiac.k12.il.us

Website: http://www.sweetwoodpsych.com/index.html

Text:  Kasschau, Richard.  Understanding Psychology;  Glencoe, 2001. 

Breakdown:

            Week  1:          Chapter   1--Introduction To Psychology

            Week  2:          Chapter   9--Learning

            Week  3:          Chapter   10—Memory

            Week  4:          Chapter   11-- Thinking and Language

            Week  5:          Chapter   12--Motivation and Emotion

            Week  6:          Chapter   12--Motivation and Emotion

            Week  7:          Chapter   7--Altered States

            Week  8:          Chapter   8 —Sensations & Perceptions

            Week  9:          Chapter   9--Sensations and Emotions     

            Assessment:   Tests; Homework; Projects; Experiments points. 

            Week 10:         Chapter  3--Child Psychology

             Week 11:         Chapter  4—Adolescent Psychology

            Week 12:         Chapter  5—Adulthood, Old Age, Death and Dying 

            Week 13:         Chapter  3-5--Life Cycles

            Week 14:         Chapter  14—Personality Theory 

            Week 15:         Chapter  14—Personality Theory          

            Week 16:         Chapter  16--Psychological Disturbances

            Week 17:         Chapter  18--Social Psychology  

            Week 18:         Preparation for Final Exam/Final Exam

            Assessment:   Tests; Homework; Projects; Experiments  

 Grades:

Scale: 100-92=A;  91-84=B;  83-74=C;  73-65=D;  65-0=F 

Each quarter is worth 2/5 of the total grade.  The final exam grade is worth 1/5 of the total grade.  Percentages are used for the tabulation of grades in this class.  

Late work Policy:
Students will lose 10% on assignments prior to the date of the Unit Test.
If students turn in assignments after the date of the Unit Test, students will lose 50%.
Test Retake Policy:
Test retakes follow the school’s handbook policy.

Tests are composed of Multiple Choice, Fill-In-The Blank, Experiments or Biographical Information covered, and Short Answer questions.   

For Your Information:

Attendance: Strong attendance is appreciated.  If I have learned nothing else in thirty-one years in this field, it is that a lack of attendance is the strongest factor in students doing poorly.

Problems: If you have a problem with me, see me.  I respect people who handle their own problems.  You will find that if I have a problem with you, I will see you.  At your age, learn to deal with people directly. 

If you have a problem with the workload, see me.  I cannot help if I do not know what is going on. 

Be Positive: Do your best in this class.  Most students enjoy it and find it helpful in college and in later life. 

Expectations:  I researched the contents of this class and have continuously worked to improve it to not only make it relevant, but to make it useful.  With that in mind, I take this course very seriously.  I hope you will enjoy the class but also have the desire to excel. I expect all of my students to put forth their best effort to gain understanding.  If you need help, please see me before or after school.  You can also contact me via email.  If your parents or guardians have concerns, please have them call the school or contact me via email.   
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