Psychology 321 V 3 Psychology 321 Book Feldman

Psychology 321 V 3

Psychology 321 Book: Feldman, R. S. (2011) Development Across the Lifespan, 7 th Ed. ISBN (978 -0 -205 -80591 -4) Dr. Michael Tulloch, Adjunct Professor Office: None Office phone: None Office hours: By appointment Course Internet Site: http: //www. tulloch. org/uc/ Home Phone: 605. 253. 2355

Your Professor Education o Missouri School of Mines o o o B. S. Physics Minors: Mathematics & Electrical Engineering Co-Op at Redstone Arsenal Physical Stds. Lab o University of Tennessee o Ph. D. Experimental Psychology o Minor: Computer Science o Full ride NSF Traineeship

Previous Teaching o College USD/UC 5 years Undergraduate classes o Adjunct Assistant Professor Florida Institute of Technology Graduate classes in Human Factors Engr. o Industry Computer use, TQM, Web site design, Statistics, various software applications, research methods, Experimental Design, etc. o

Research o Army, Air Force, & Navy Weapons systems o FBI and other Agency Intel Systems o NASA launch control infrastructure o FEMA/County Government & Nuclear Power o Emergency Management & Response o Certified Radiological Monitor & Trainer o Consumer Market Research & Advertising

Current Interests o PI Small Business Innovative Research for SOD & USAF o Information System User Interfaces o Video distribution tools for rural churches o Current Consulting work includes: o A Start-up in the security and privacy area o NASA systems usability & website design o SOD SBIR proposals o Remodeling our 100 year old farm house

Older 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

My Biases/Beliefs o Physical/Observable world o “Real world” exists apart from the self o But your beliefs determine what you see of it o Politically conservative & liberal o Nurture usually trumps Nature* o Most psych textbooks are written by biased academics who disguise their prejudices with scientific sounding BS. *But it’s the INTERACTION that’s interesting & important.

My Issues o Difficulty remembering names o Adjunct – only on campus for class o Grading (Will be using computer grading) o Live 54 miles away o Late hire

Approach to Teaching Psychology o There are “Things” you must know: o Basic facts o Established beliefs o Latest views o Culturally important Names o There are “Processes” you must learn: o Tools for learning & critical thinking o Methods which define the Science of Psychology o Especially the Science of Developmental Psych! It’s all about Acquiring Useful, “real world, ” Knowledge.

My Approach to o o o o This Course Minimal “busy work” Emphasis on learning the important material Frequent quizzes 3 Section Exams & a Final Exam One Semester Project [Possibly] No “experimental subject” responsibilities Observational exercises [TBD] Broad topically but deep enough to be useful o o in your life in your career

Class Mechanics o Regular attendance is expected o Attendance sampled o USD rules apply o See syllabus for schedule Actual schedule depends on weather, class dynamics, and quiz feedback.

Class Mechanics cont. o Testing o Weekly Quizzes o 3 Exams & a Comprehensive Final o Weekly quiz o Quiz in first 15 minutes o Late and you miss it o Previous Chapter(s) o No in class make-ups

Class Mechanics cont. o Make-up quizzes Only for a GOOD reason o work, illness, dependent illness, death in family, your death o Make-ups by appointment o Several versions of each quiz o Chronic make-up behavior will not be supported ! o o Make-up Exams & Final on same date o o No make-up w/o documented reason Must follow USD rules on Incompletes o You are adults. Adult behavior is expected.

Class Mechanics cont. Attendance/Participation (10 at 5 pts each) Extra material Quizzes 15 @ 20 pts each On-Line Material EXAMS Highest Unit Exam Next Highest Unit Exam Lowest Unit Exam Comprehensive Final Exam Total Possible Points 50 100 300 125 125 50 1000 This approach may seem unusual but it works to your advantage!

Class Mechanics cont. o Semester Project o In work - but unlikely o Observational Project o Self Observation – First week o Observation of others - TBD

Class Mechanics cont. Website o Site is under construction o Substitute for 2 DL & Textbook publisher o Contains: o Home - Announcements o Syllabus o Class Calendar (will update version in syllabus) o Lectures o o Posted day before lecture Power. Point format Free viewer from MS - https: //www. microsoft. com/en-us/download/details. aspx? id=13 Links

Initial Assignments #1 o Data recording experience o Block out a two hour period o Read Chapter 1 o Record the following data (see next page format) o o Page reached at end of 2 hours Interruptions o o o Internal External Due Next class !

Data Sheet

Initial Assignments #2 Observational study Described second class

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 call.

Final Comments o Class room discussion helps you learn o Sharing your experiences brings the material to life for everyone o There are no stupid questions o Consider the sensibilities of others There’s a lot of stuff but learning it can be fun.