Mr Osbeck Introduction to Psychology Where did Psych
Mr. Osbeck
• • • Introduction to Psychology – Where did Psych come from? Brain & Biology - Neurons, hormones, and the brain… Memory – How do we remember? Why do we forget? Sensation & Perception – How we view our world… Altered States of Consciousness - Natural vs. drug induced Intelligence – How intelligent are you really? Learning – What is conditioning? Development – How humans age and mature… Personality – Where does it come from? Psychological Disorders – Are you psycho?
Course Responsibilities • On a daily basis, notes will be posted, usually via the Smart Board. These notes will provide the basis for the information you will be tested on. I strongly recommend (mandatory) that you purchase a three ring binder for this course and this course alone. This course covers a lot of information and you need to stay organized.
Homework • Homework will be given on a random basis, and on some occasions you will have more than one night to complete the assignment. Each homework assignment will be allotted a different value of points based on difficulty and the amount of work required to complete the task appropriately. Any homework assigned will be checked or collected. There is no such thing as late homework. For larger projects…your grade will be reduced by one letter grade per day that the assignment is late. One night homework assignments are considered an ALL or nothing task. There is no partial credit on this type of assignment. I expect your BEST effort!
• Tests will make up a significant part of your grade and they are fairly difficult! Notice of test dates will be given well in advance and you will have plenty of time to prepare for these occasions. Tests will be given point values based on the number of questions asked. – All work that is turned in must be neatly completed, either typed or written in pencil or ink (blue or black) – Work must be completed in a professional manner. Do not hand in work with rough edges. – Follow directions!
Extra Credit • Extra credit projects will not be given, however during the course of the year you may earn extra credit points through various activities. – “Oz Bucks”
Make-up Policy • It is your responsibility to make up all missed work (tests, homework, activities, and projects). Everyday that a project is late = -10 (based on a value of 100) points. Notes from parents will not be accepted explaining why students were unable to complete any assignment or homework (in extreme cases, exceptions will be made – PLEASE SEE ME!). Missed tests may be made up during clinic or before school. You have as many days as you were absent to make up any work. I am very flexible. As long as you communicate with me you will have no problems.
Academic Dishonesty • Academic dishonesty (cheating / plagiarism) will not be tolerated. First offense = 0 for the assignment / test etc. Second offense = don’t let it happen.
Grading Policy • All grades are based on total points. At the end of each marking period I will simply divide the total number of points earned by the total number of points possible. Example: your total points = 400, total points possible = 500, your grade = %80.
Cell Phone Policy • 3 Strikes and you’re OUT! – Warning – Confiscation – Pick it up at your grade level principle's office
• a. Follow the “Golden Rule”. • b. Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings. • c. One person may speak at a time. • d. Sign if you need to use the bathroom.
What will you need for class? • 1. Two inch (2”) three ring binder. We will have quarterly notebook checks and you will be required to keep this item updated on a daily basis.
R-Rated Movies • During the 2009 -10 school year, Council Rock School District reviewed all of the R-Rated movies that are used in high school classrooms. Each of these movies was “re-approved” for the 2014 -2015 school year under Board Policy 109– the policy that governs the guidelines and process for the approval of these films. Each of these movies will require parent permission before any of these R-Rated films are shown in class. • During the 2016 -2017 school year we will be viewing the R-Rated film: – The Breakfast Club
• gosbeck@crsd. org
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