PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology

This document outlines the expectations for this course from week to week.

Content: This column refers to the Lesson Plans and activities (quizzes, discussions, and/or assignments) located in the Lessons section in Blackboard.

Other Due Dates: This column outlines additional work (special assignments, projects, interviews, etc...)

Graded material is posted below in RED.

Schedule Content Other Due Dates
Week 1

Begins Monday January 6
Graded work is due January 12 at midnight

  • Introduction to the Course, Syllabus, and Expectations
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Psychology
    • Lesson 1 Discussion A
    • Lesson 1 Discussion B

Please participate in the "Introduce Yourself" discussion board located in the Discussions link on the main menu of the course.

Week 2 Begins Monday January 13
Graded work is due January 19 at midnight
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Module 4 Quiz
  • Lesson 2: Biopsychology
    • Lesson 2 Quiz
    • Lesson 2 Discussion
 
Week 3

Begins Monday January 20
Graded work is due January 26 at midnight

  • No classes Monday January 20 - Martin Luther King Day
  • Module 5 Quiz
  • Module 6 Quiz
  • Lesson 3: Sensation and Perception
    • Lesson 3 Discussion

Quantitative Analysis Assignment is Due

Week 4

Begins Monday January 27
Graded work is due February 2 at midnight

  • Module 7 Quiz
  • Module 8 Quiz
  • Lesson 4: Consciousness
    • Lesson 4 Quiz
    • Lesson 4 Discussion A
    • Lesson 4 Discussion B

 

Week 5

Begins Monday February 3
Graded work is due February 9 at midnight

  • Module 9 Quiz
  • Module 10 Quiz
  • Lesson 5: Learning
  • Begin work on the Problem Solving Assignment

 

 

Week 6

Begins Monday February 10
Graded work is due February 23 at midnight

  • Module 11 Quiz
  • Module 12 Quiz
  • Lesson 6: Memory
    • Lesson 6 Discussion
 
Week 7

Begins Monday February 17

  • Winter Recess
 
Week 8

Begins Monday February 24
Graded work is due March 2 at midnight

  • Module 13 Quiz
  • Lesson 7: Intelligence
    • Lesson 7 Discussion
  • Module 14 Quiz
  • Lesson 8: Thought and Creativity
    • Lesson 8 Discussion
    • Lesson 8 Quiz

 

Week 9

Begins Monday March 3
Graded work is due March 9 at midnight

  • Module 15 Quiz
  • Lesson 9: Motivation
    • Lesson 9 Discussion
    • Lesson 9 Quiz

Mid Term Grades are Due March 8

Mid Term Grades will be calculated based on Weeks 1-8

Week 10

Begins Monday March 10
Graded work is due March 16 at midnight

  • Module 16 Quiz
  • Lesson 10: Emotions
    • Lesson 10 Discussion A
    • Lesson 10 Discussion B
 
Week 11

Begins Monday March 17
Graded work is due March 23 at midnight

  • Module 17 Quiz
  • Module 18 Quiz
  • Lesson 11: Human Development
    • Lesson 11 Discussion
    • Lesson 11 Quiz

Problem Solving Assignment is Due

Week 12

Begins Monday March 24
Graded work is due April 6 at midnight

  • Module 19 Quiz
  • Module 20 Quiz
  • Lesson 12: Personality
    • Lesson 12 Discussion
Research Project - Article is Due
Week 13

Begins Monday March 31

  • Spring Recess

 

Week 14

Begins Monday April 7
Graded work is due Apirl 13 at midnight

  • Module 21 Quiz
  • Lesson 13: Health Psychology
    • Lesson 13 Discussion A
    • Lesson 13 Discussion B

Service-Learning Application Paper Due

Service-Learning Reflection Paper Due

Week 15

Begins Monday April 14
Graded work is due April 20 at midnight

  • Module 22 Quiz
  • Module 23 Quiz
  • Module 24 Quiz
  • Lesson 14: Abnormal Psychology
    • Lesson 14 Discussion A
    • Lesson 14 Discussion B
 
Week 16

Begins Monday April 21
Graded work is due April 27 at midnight

  • No classes Monday April 21 - Patriots Day
  • Module 25 Quiz
  • Lesson 15: Social Psychology
    • Lesson 15 Quiz
    • Lesson 15 Discussion
Research Project - Paper is Due
Week 17 Begins Monday April 28
Graded work is due May 4 at midnight
Final Grades are due May 14