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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 September 18
Graded work is due Sunday September 24

  • Chapter 1 Quiz
  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Psychology
    • Lesson 1 Discussion A
    • Lesson 1 Discussion B
    • Lesson 1 Quiz

 
Week 2

Begins Monday Septmeber 25
Graded work is due Sunday October 1

  • Review of Special Assignments
  • Chapter 2 Quiz
  • Lesson 2: Psychological Research
    • Lesson 2 Discussion
    • Lesson 2 Quiz

 
Week 3

Begins Monday October 2
Graded work is due Sunday October 8

  • Chapter 3 Quiz
  • Lesson 3: Biopsychology
    • Lesson 3 Discussion
    • Lesson 3 Quiz

Quantitative Analysis Assignment is Due

THIS ONE IS FLEXIBLE...may entail some face-to-face classwork.

 
Week 4

Begins Monday October 9
Graded work is due Sunday October 15

  • OCTOBER 9 - COLUMBUS DAY
  • Chapter 4 Quiz
  • Lesson 4: States of Consciousness
    • Lesson 4 Discussion A
    • Lesson 4 Discussion B
    • Lesson 4 Quiz
 
Week 5

Begins Monday October 16
Graded work is due Sunday October 22

  • OCTOBER 21 - MID TERM GRADES DUE
  • Chapter 5 Quiz
  • Lesson 5: Sensation and Perception
    • Lesson 5 Discussion
    • Lesson 5 Quiz
 
Week 6

Begins Monday October 23
Graded work is due Sunday October 29

  • Chapter 6 Quiz
  • Lesson 6: Learning
    • Lesson 6 Discussion
    • Lesson 6 Quiz
  • Begin work on the Problem Solving Assignment

Research Project Part I Due
Week 7

Begins Monday October 30
Graded work is due Sunday November 5

  • Chapter 7 Quiz
  • Lesson 7: Thinking and Intelligence
    • Lesson 7 Discussion A
    • Lesson 7 Discussion B

 
Week 8

Begins Monday November 6
Graded work is due Sunday November 12

  • NOVEMBER 10 - VETERANS DAY OBSERVED
  • NOVEMBER 11 - VETERANS DAY
  • Chapter 8 Quiz
  • Lesson 8: Memory
    • Lesson 8 Discussion
    • Lesson 8 Quiz
 
Week 9

Begins Monday November 13
Graded work is due Sunday November 19

  • Chapter 9 Quiz
  • Lesson 9: Lifespan Development
    • Lesson 9 Discussion A
    • Lesson 9 Discussion B
    • Lesson 9 Quiz

Research Project Part II Due
Week 10

Begins Monday November 20
Graded work is due Sunday November 26

  • NOVEMBER 22 - NO CLASSES AFTER 4 PM
  • NOVEMBER 23-25 - THANKSGIVING RECESS
  • Chapter 10 Quiz
  • Lesson 10: Emotion and Motivation
    • Lesson 10 Discussion A
    • Lesson 10 Discussion B
    • Lesson 10 Quiz

 
Week 11

Begins Monday November 27
Graded work is due Sunday December 3

  • Chapter 11 Quiz
  • Lesson 11: Personality
    • Lesson 11 Discussion
  • Chapter 12 Quiz
  • Lesson 12: Social Psychology
    • Lesson 12 Discussion
    • Lesson 12 Quiz

Problem Solving Assignment is Due

 
Week 12 Begins Monday December 4
Graded work is due Sunday December 10
  • Chapter 13 Quiz
  • Lesson 13: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    • Lesson 13 Discussion A
    • Lesson 13 Discussion B
    • Lesson 13 Quiz
  • Chapter 14 Quiz
  • Lesson 14: Stress, Lifestyle, and Health
    • Lesson 14 Discussion
    • Lesson 14 Quiz

Research Project Part III Due
Week 13

Begins Monday December 11
Graded work is due Saturday December 16

  • Chapter 15 Quiz
  • Lesson 15: Psychological Disorders
    • Lesson 15 Discussion
  • Chapter 16 Quiz
  • Lesson 16: Therapy and Treatment
    • Lesson 16 Discussion
    • Lesson 16 Quiz