THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT VALUES ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND THUS
OFFERS THIS MASTER SYLLABUS ONLY AS A GUIDE. THE INSTRUCTOR IS FREE TO ADAPT
THEIR SYLLABI TO THEIR OWN STYLE AND NEEDS.
SAMPLE
SYLLABI FROM A FEW PROFESSORS ARE FILED AT RGC, PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT. THERE
ARE ALSO OTHER SAMPLE SYLLABI ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
Spring Semester’2003
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course explores various aspects of human sexual behavior, including the biology of sex, female and male sexuality, sex roles, the psychology of sex differences, and sexually transmitted diseases.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:
The instructor for
this class may want to include activities that enhance learning such as
lecture, small and large group activities, class discussions, films,
filmstrips, videos, student presentations, computer-based instruction and
activities, library research, and possible field trips, etc….
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COURSE RATIONAL AND /OR PURPOSE:
The instructor for this class may want to include a
response to the question: What do you deem the purpose of your course will be?
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COMMON COURSE OBJECTIVES/ STUDENT
OUTCOMES:
The common course objectives or goals include the following: The student will be able:
· To understand the anatomy and physiology of sexual functioning including genetics, fetal
development, the birth process, sexual response and sexual dysfunction
· To have a general understanding of developing and changing attitudes regarding love, intimacy, sensuality and male and female roles in conventional as well as non-conventional lifestyles, including marital and non-marital relationships, lesbian and homosexual relationships.
· To develop, as a result of the group process of educational relating, a greater overall appreciation of self as a sexual being, in the light of an evolving understanding of cross cultural, religious, historical and physiological perspectives and to develop a greater tolerance and understanding of others as unique sexual beings.
· To understand related sexual issues such as contraception, sexual violence, sexually transmitted diseases and non-conventional sexuality.
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COURSE GRADE / EVALUATION SYSTEM:
The instructor for this class will develop their own evaluation system. It is recommended that the instructor be specific and may include the following information: type and number of tests & quizzes, major assignments or projects, etc. In addition, the instructor may want to include their policy on retests or make-up tests.
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COURSE
POLICIES
A. Attendance
The instructor will develop their own policy on attendance
and how it will be factored into the student’s final grade.
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B. Withdrawal
The instructor will develop their own policy on withdrawals and whose responsibility it will be to withdraw a student from your class (yours or the student).
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C. Incomplete
The instructor will develop their own policy on incompletes (ie under what conditions will the instructor consider granting a student an incomplete).
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D. Scholastic Honesty/ Ethical Conduct:
“Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research, or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, classroom presentations, and homework.” (Student Handbook 2002-2003,p.32) The instructor will be responsible for specifying the penalty that will be assessed for violation of this policy.
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E. Academic Freedom:
The instructor will develop their own policy on academic
freedom. The following is an example:
Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. Students may not only disagree with each other at times, but the students and instructor may also find that they have disparate views on sensitive and volatile topics. It is my hope that these differences will enhance the class and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be more encouraged to think and learn. Therefore, be assured that your grade will not be adversely affected by any beliefs or ideas expressed in class or assignments. Rather, we will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.
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Student Discipline
The instructor will develop their own policy on classroom
behavior, such as respect for each other, etc.
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Office of Students with Disabilities
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do this three weeks before the start of the semester. .” (Student Handbook 2002-2003, p.14)
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Other Instructional
Facilities To Be Used In This Course (Optional)
You may want to include facilities such as the LRS, testing
center, etc.
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COURSE
OUTLINE/CALENDER
The instructor for this class will be responsible for a detailed outline of the course outline/ calendar schedule.
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