Syllabus
UNE Summer Session
PSYO 1010: Introduction to Psychology – 6 Weeks
Credits - 3
Description
PSYO 1010 provides a general introduction to the concepts and theories of psychology. Emphasis will be placed on thinking critically about psychology and applying its principles to life situations. Classical approaches will be tied in with current research to provide a holistic understanding of human behaviors.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate basic psychological research
- Identify how ethics, cultural and social diversity, variations in human functioning, and real-world application impact basic concepts of psychology
- Draw logical, well-grounded conclusions about behavior and mental processes from empirical evidence
- Evaluate misconceptions or erroneous behavioral claims based on evidence from psychological science
- Apply psychological principles to personal, social, and professional life
Assignments
Students will engage with the course concepts via discussions, weekly papers, and practice knowledge checks. The final assessment will also include a proctored exam.
Discussions: students will respond to prompts related to the weekly topic through an initial post and responses to two peers.
Papers include
- Thinking Critically About Social Media
- How Social Media Affects the Brain
- Application of Lifespan Development Theories
- Applying Social Psychology: Create an Anti-Vaping Campaign
- Applying Personality Theory – Criminal Analysis
- Diagnosis and Treatment of a Mental Disorder
Weekly Knowledge Checks are ungraded practice quizzes, allowing students to check their understanding of course concepts that will be assessed in the final exam.
Final Proctored Exam: this is an 80-item, multiple-choice exam. Students will have 90 minutes and 2 attempts to complete the exam. This exam will allow 1 page of notes, front, and back. See UNE’s ProctorU page for information about signing up and scheduling your exam.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Week | Assignment | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intro Discussion | 4 |
| 1 | Paper – Thinking Critically About Psychology | 8 |
| 1 | Discussion | 4 |
| 2 | Brain Worksheet | 4 |
| 2 | Discussion | 4 |
| 2 | Paper – Social Media and the Brain | 8 |
| 3 | Discussion | 4 |
| 3 | Paper – Application of Lifespan Theories | 8 |
| 4 | Discussion | 4 |
| 4 | Paper - Anti-Vaping Campaign | 8 |
| 5 | Discussion | 4 |
| 5 | Paper – Applying Personality Theory | 6 |
| 6 | Discussion | 4 |
| 6 | Paper – Diagnosing and Treating Mental Illness | 10 |
| 6 | Final Exam | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Schedule
| Week | Topic | Assignments | Due Dates |
| 1 | What is Psychology? |
Discussion 1: Introductions Discussion 2: What is Psychology and How is it Used? Paper: Thinking Critically About Psychology Knowledge Check 1 (ungraded): practice for Final Exam Practice Proctored Test |
Initial Post – Thursday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday, 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday, 11:59pm ET |
| 2 | Biology of Behaviors and the Conscious Mind |
Discussion: What is Consciousness? Paper: How Social Media Affects the Brain Worksheet: Functions of the Brain Knowledge Check 2 (ungraded): practice for the Final Exam |
Initial Post – Thursday 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday 11:59pm ET |
| 3 | Developmental Psychology and Learning |
Discussion: What are the Impacts of Social Media? Paper: Application of Lifespan Development Theories Knowledge Check 3 (ungraded): practice for the Final Exam
|
Initial Post – Thursday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday, 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday, 11:59pm ET |
| 4 | Social Psychology |
Discussion: How Does the Presence of Others Influence Behaviors? Paper: Applying Social Psychology- Create an Anti-Vaping Campaign Knowledge Check 4 (ungraded): practice for the Final Exam |
Initial Post – Thursday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday, 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday, 11:59pm ET |
| 5 | Psychology of Personality |
Discussion: Personality Tests Paper: Applying Personality Theory – Criminal Analysis Knowledge Check 5 (ungraded): practice for the Final Exam |
Initial Post – Thursday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts – Sunday, 11:59pm ET Assignments – Sunday, 11:59pm ET |
| 6 | Diagnosing and Treating Mental Disorders |
Discussion: Reflection on Learning Paper: Diagnosis and Treatment of a Mental Disorder Knowledge Check 6 (ungraded) practice for the Final Exam Final Exam |
Short Week: Discussion initial post due Wednesday, 11:59pm ET Response Posts due Friday, 11:59pm ET Paper and Final Exam due Friday, 11:59pm ET |
Student Resources
Summer Session Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies.
Questions? Email: summersessiononline@une.edu.
Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
UNE Libraries
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Further Assistance
Your student support specialist monitors course progression and provides assistance or guidance when needed. They can assist questions regarding ordering course materials, University policies, billing, navigating the course in Brightspace, and more.
To request an accommodation a student needs to go through the process with our UNE office. If the student has a current/already established accommodation in place with UNE it is the responsibility of the student to notify the program at summersessiononline@une.edu to ensure it is applied properly.
If you need to inquire about a possible accommodation, please reach out to the Student Access Center by calling 207-221-4418 or send an email to pcstudentaccess@une.edu.
Policies
Summer Session & Academic Engagement Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm EDT of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion by 11:59 pm EDT on Sunday of the first week, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the Student Summer Session Manual for full details.
Proctored Examinations
Your course may have proctored exams. Please see the course for the exact exam requirements, test-taker guidance, proctoring format, and allowances (such as calculators or whiteboards, as indicated in the course).
Information about exam attempts can be found in your course.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements.
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus.
Courses in the program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 6 or 12 weeks.
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar.
- Course due dates, start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please review the policies in your confirmation email. Contact summersessiononline@une.edu with any questions.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course.
Transcripts
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Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the College. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.