Psychology 101 V 3 Psychology 101 Book The
Psychology 101 V 3
Psychology 101 Book: The World of Psychology Fourth Edition Wood & Wood Instructor: Dr. Michael Tulloch Office: #168 Office phone: 367 -8383 Office hours: 10 to 6 Wednesday l 10 – 1 Tuesday & Thursday l Course Internet Site: http: //www. tulloch. org/usdsu/
Your Instructor Education l Missouri School of Mines B. S. Physics l Minors: Mathematics & Electrical Engineering l l University of Tennessee Ph. D. Experimental Psychology l Minor: Computer Science l
Previous Teaching College USDSU 2. 5 years Adjunct Assistant Professor Florida Institute of Technology Undergraduate and graduate classes Industry Computer use, TQM, Web site design, Statistics, various software applications, research methods, statistics, etc.
Research Antitank weapon sights Ground to Air missile controls Ground to Air deployment systems Phalanx Naval gun controls Guided bomb control systems Nuclear power plant control room design l Helped write Control Room Design Nu. Regs
Research cont. Emergency Management & Response Consumer market behavior Advertising Web marketing Web based consumer research Web based communities
Current Interests Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) for US Air Force Information System User Interfaces l Testing Methodology l Data Fusion l Telemedicine applications Rural nursing homes l Extending independent living for the elderly and mentally challenged l
Current Interests Neon performance enhancements 2. 4 L PT Engine Custom mounts 2. 4 L PT Engine Swap w/ PT Intake Manifold 2. 0 L MAP Sensor Adaptor
Industrial Experience: Army Air Force Navy Marines Nuclear Power NASA Computer Industry FEMA Federal Government Consulting County Government Private College Small Business Owner
Experience Areas: Human Factors Market Research Physical Standards Emergency Management Business Owner Consulting
My Biases/Beliefs Physical/Observable world “Real world” exists apart from the self Politically conservative & liberal Nurture usually trumps Nature (But it’s the INTERACTION that’s interesting & important. )
My Issues Difficulty remembering names Teach five classes (150+ students) Grading (Will be using some computer grading ) Live 60 miles away
Approach to Teaching Psychology (Especially Intro Psych) There are “Things” you must know: Basic facts l Established beliefs l Latest views l Culturally important Names l There are “Processes” you must learn: l Tools for learning & critical thinking l l BS sensor • Pop Psych filter Methods which define the Science of Psychology It’s all about Acquiring Useful, “real world, ” Knowledge.
My Approach to Intro Course Minimal “busy work” Emphasis on learning the important material Frequent quizzes Both a Midterm & a Final Exam One Semester Project [Assigned after Midterm] No “experimental subject” responsibilities Observational exercises Broad topically but deep enough to be useful in your life l in your future academics l
Class Mechanics Regular attendance is expected Attendance sampled USD rules apply See syllabus for schedule Actual schedule depends on weather, class dynamics, and quiz feedback.
Class Mechanics cont. Testing Weekly Quizzes l Midterm & Final l Weekly quiz l Quiz in first 15 minutes Late and you miss it l Previous Chapter l No in class make-ups l
Class Mechanics cont. Make-up quizzes Only for a GOOD reason work, illness, dependent illness, death in family, your death l Make-ups in my office l Several versions of each quiz l Chronic make-up behavior will not be supported ! l Make-up Midterm & Final l l One make up administration Must follow USD rules on Incompletes You are adults. Adult behavior is expected.
Class Mechanics cont. Grading formula Project 2/8 points l Quizzes 3/8 points l l Throw out high and low quiz (Up to 3) l l Better sample Matches course objectives Midterm 1/8 points l Final 2/8 points l Class room contribution 1/8 points l Total 9/8 points l Grade calculated on best 8 points l This approach may seem unusual but it works to your advantage!
Class Mechanics cont. One Individual Semester Project l Submission Format Word for report l Power. Point for presentation l Prefer one person per project l Team projects l 3 persons max. l Must present to class l Must turn in Power. Point & Document l Group project grade average of two l
Initial Assignments #1 Data recording experience Block out a two hour period l Read Chapter 1 l Record the following data (see next page format) l Page reached at end of 2 hours l Interruptions l l Internal External Due Next class !
Data Sheet
Initial Assignments #2 Observational study Described second half of class Period
Special Needs “If you have a disability for which you are, or may be, requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Elaine Pearson (605 677 -6389) as early as possible in the semester. ” If you have other kinds of special needs, please see me after class or during my office hours.
Final Comments Class room discussion helps you learn Sharing your experiences brings the material to life for everyone You will learn to control People l Pets l Yourself l You will learn how you are controlled There’s a lot of stuff but learning it can be fun.
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