Eastern Wyoming College

Spring 2020
Course Title: General Psychology Course Number: PSYC 1000, Section 01
Credit Hours: 3 semester hours Location: TEB Room 115
Meeting Times: 10:30-11:55 AM Tues. & Thurs.

Instructor: Mrs. Tracy Pannunzio, MA, LPC, NCC

Telephone: (307) 338-8099
Email: pannunziot@ewcmail.wy.edu Please see the section about electronic communication later
in this syllabus for information regarding email.
Final Exam: Final exam/projects will be scheduled during Finals Week. Finals week begins May
3rd, 2020. Please see Schedule for details.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A general survey of psychology through lecture, discussion, and assigned readings. Major topics will
include: a brief history of the science of psychology, the scientific method as applied to psychology, and the
physiological and psychological bases of behavior. Subtopics will include: sensation and perception,
motivation, emotion, learning, individuality and personality, mental health, and the life span development of
the individual.
Psychology 1000 is a basic course fulfilling a social science/behavioral science requirement at Eastern
Wyoming College and is, generally, fully transferable to other accredited institutions of higher education.

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:
 Myers, D.G. & DeWall, C.N. (2019). Exploring Psychology: Eleventh Edition. New York,
NY: Worth Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-319-10419-1
 Course Schedule: Contains reading assignments, assignment due dates, test dates.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to accomplish the following tasks:
1. Provide a definition of psychology and describe the content of psychology as an academic discipline.
2. Describe in elementary terms the historical roots of psychology.
3. Describe the major sub-fields of psychology.
4. Properly identify the basic concepts and vocabulary of psychology.
5. Describe the biological bases of human behavior.
6. Describe the processes of cognition, sensation, and perception.
7. Define learning and describe the basic processes of classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and
observational learning.
8. Define and describe motivation and emotion as forces that initiate, direct, and control human
behavior.
9. Describe the major theories of personality and their importance as “frameworks” in understanding
normal and abnormal behavior.
10. Discuss normal and abnormal behavior and describe the basic categories and types of “abnormal”
behaviors included within the DSM-V.
11. Describe the theoretical bases and some applications of the variety of therapies for “abnormal”
behavior.
12. Apply the principles of psychology to life within a social world.

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION:

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 Please note that I will be employing the Inbox tool within Canvas as the preferred method of
contacting me. This tool is a way to keep messages sorted by class and should be a better way to
communicate than email. Please use proper capitalization, spelling, grammar, etc. You should consider any
correspondence you have with me to be professional and conduct yourself accordingly. In the subject of your
Canvas Inbox message please make it clear what your message is about, such as a specific chapter, quiz, or
assignment.
If you must email me:
 Use this email address: pannunziot@ewcmail.wy.edu
 Use this format in the subject line of your email: The course number and the topic of your
message (example: PSYC 1000-01 Chapter 1 Quiz)
 Only email me from your EWC account (your ewcmail.wy.edu account). Emails from other
accounts may not reach me.

ATTENDANCE/WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
Please review the Attendance and Withdrawal Policies found in the Eastern Wyoming College 2020
Catalog. Students are expected to attend all sessions of each course in which they are enrolled. Attendance
and active participation in all scheduled learning activities is essential for successful completion of this
course.
EWC instructors may withdraw a student from a course if a) the student is absent for more than 20%
of the scheduled sessions of a course, b) the student has been absent for 6 consecutive class hours of a
course, or c) the student has not completed 20% of the assigned learning activities. However, this instructor
will not withdraw students from this course. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw if they choose to do
so. Students may choose to withdraw from this course with a grade of “W” prior to 4 p.m. on April 24, 2020.
Please review the withdrawal policy found in the EWC 2019-2020 Catalog for further information.
Attendance will be recorded daily at the beginning of class. If you arrive late to class, it is your
responsibility to speak to the instructor after class to ensure your attendance is recorded. Habitual tardiness
will not be tolerated.
If a student is absent, it is that student’s responsibility to find out what was missed. Contact the
instructor, a classmate, or look on Canvas to determine if any assignments were given during the missed
class. If you miss class when an assignment is given or when an assignment is due, the due date for that
assignment still applies to you. Please do not ask the instructor for copies of the Power Point slides. Those
slides should not be considered a substitute for attending class. If you miss class, ask a classmate for a copy
of their notes.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
It is expected that students conduct themselves with respect for fellow students, faculty, and the
institution at all times. This includes attending all scheduled class meetings, arriving to class on time and
prepared to participate, completing all reading and class assignments, and actively participating in classroom
discussion. Students are expected to be actively engaged in class. This means no sleeping, visiting with
classmates, using cell phones, working on other tasks, or otherwise not paying attention. Active participation
involves listening to the instructor and fellow classmates, taking notes, asking and answering questions, and
participating in group and class discussions.
Students must attend class meetings regularly and read all assigned materials in order to be
successful. Lecture material and discussions are intended to supplement, not replace, textbook material. It is
your responsibility to read assignments in advance and ask questions when needed.
Use of Tobacco: Chewing tobacco will not be allowed while attending this class.
Cell Phones and other electronic devices: The use of cell phones and other electronic devices
during class, is not allowed for ANY reason without prior approval from the instructor. Students who choose
to distract others with this behavior may be asked to leave the classroom. The instructor also reserves the
right to have the device turned off and to confiscate the device for the remainder of the class period. The

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instructor reserves the right to withdraw a student from this course in the event of multiple (more than two)
violations.
***Please turn off all cell phone ringers, message alerts, etc. prior to coming to class.***

COURSEWORK:
Course material will be delivered and assessed by various means including lecture, reading
assignments, in-class activities, homework assignments, written papers, and tests. It is expected that each
assigned task be completed within the designated timeframe. If you cannot meet an assigned due date, you
must contact the instructor before the due date to seek an extension. If you miss a due date, please contact the
instructor. Please note that no individual extra credit will be awarded. However, extra credit may be offered
on tests or through other means available to the entire class.
All assignments submitted on Canvas for this class will be reviewed by Turnitin. You do not need to
do anything special to submit your work to Turnitin. When you submit an assignment on Canvas, it is
automatically reviewed by Turnitin. Turnitin© is a cloud-based text review service utilized by EWC for
originality checking, including improper citations or potential plagiarism. Student work in this course may be
submitted to and retained by this service, though the student retains copyright of their written work. Students
can view information regarding Turnitin’s privacy and copyright policy at
http://www.turnitin.com/en_us/privacy-center/overview.

WEEKLY READING QUIZZES:

Weekly reading quizzes will be administered via Canvas. Weekly reading quizzes will be due every
Thursday by 5:00PM, with the exception of one week, when it is due on Tuesday. Please refer to the Course
Schedule and Reading Guide for reading assignments and due dates. Quizzes are to be completed
individually, but you may use your book and notes. If you have technical difficulties, it is your responsibility
to contact the instructor and make proper arrangements prior to the due date. There are a total of 15 quizzes
worth 10 points each. Only 14 quiz scores will be used in calculating grades. This means that your lowest
quiz score will be dropped at the end of the semester after the due date for the last quiz.

TESTS:
There will be 3 tests given during the semester. Each test will be worth 100 points. If you are going
to miss a test, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor before the test and make arrangements to take
the test at another time (see note below about missed tests.)
The 3rd test will be given on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 10:00AM, which is the scheduled time for the
final (although the test is not a cumulative final). In accordance with EWC policy, no final exams will be
rescheduled to accommodate travel arrangements.
You must arrive on time on test days. Late arrivals may result in a change to your test score at the
instructor’s discretion.
Missed tests: If you know ahead of time that you absolutely must miss a test, you must make
arrangements with the instructor prior to the scheduled testing time. If you have not made arrangements with
the instructor prior to the scheduled testing time, you might not get a chance to take the test.

GRADING CRITERIA:
Extensions for late assignments must be sought before the due date. Plan ahead – technical
difficulties can happen at any time.
Final grades are a reflection of your performance in the following areas:

Reading Quizzes 10 points (x 14) 140 points

Various Assignments varies up to 300 points
Tests 100 points (x 3) 300 points
Total up to 740 points

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 Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
Percentage Grade
90 - 100% A
80 - <90% B
70 - <80% C
60 - <70% D
<60% F

ADA ACCOMODATIONS:
Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified
individuals with disabilities. If a student has a disability and desires a reasonable accommodation for such
disability, the student should contact the EWC Coordinator of Disability Services (532-8238) or Human
Resources Director (532-8330) as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
Eastern Wyoming College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital
status, sexual orientation, sex, religion, political belief, veteran status, age, or disability in admission or
access to, or treatment, or participation in or employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries
concerning Title II, Title VI, Title VII, and Section 504 may be directed to the Director of Human Resources,
307-532-8330. Inquiries concerning Title IX may also be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 307-
532-8330.

CHAIN OF COMMAND:
If you have any problems with this class, you should first contact the instructor in order to solve the
problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution offered by the instructor, you should then take your
problem through the appropriate chain of command, starting with the department head, then the Dean of
Instruction, and lastly with the Vice President for Academic Services.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of the instructor, correct and
complete when distributed for use at the beginning of the course. However, this syllabus should not be
considered a contract between Eastern Wyoming College and the student. The instructor reserves the right,
acting within the policies and procedures of EWC, to make changes in course materials and course
schedules.

General Psychology (PSYC 1000-01) Tues/Thurs 10:30-

11:55AM
Fall 2019
Course Schedule and Reading Guide

Week 1 1/14, 1/16 Introduction to Class

Week 2 1/21, 1/23 Thinking Critically With Psychological Science

The Biology of Behavior
Read Chapters 1 and 2
Quizzes (1 and 2) due 1/23 by 5:00PM
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Week 3 1/28, 1/30 Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
Read Chapter 5
Quiz due 1/30 by 5:00PM
**January Reading Log Due 1-31-2020

Week 4 2/4, 2/6 Consciousness and the Two-Track Mind

Winter Break, No class 2/6 Read Chapter 3
Quiz due 2/6 by 5:00PM

Week 5 2/11, 2/13 Developing Through the Life Span

Read Chapter 4
Quiz due 2/13 by 5:00PM
Test Review
***Test #1 2/14 in canvas (Chapters 1 to 5)***

Week 6 2/18, 2/20 Sensation and Perception

Read Chapter 6
Quiz due 2/20 by 5:00PM

Week 7 2/25, 2/27 Learning

Read Chapter 7
Quiz due 2/27 by 5:00PM
**February Reading Log Due 2-28-2020

Week 8 3/3, 3/5 Memory

Read Chapter 8
Quiz due 3/5 by 5:00PM

Week 9 3/10, 3/12 SPRING BREAK…….NO CLASS

Week 10 3/17, 3/19 Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

Read Chapter 9
Quiz due 3/12 by 5:00PM

Week 11 3/24, 3/26 Motivation and Emotion

Read Chapter 10
Quiz due 3/19 by 5:00PM

Test Review
***Test #2 3/27 in canvas (Chapters 6 to 10)***
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Week 12 3/31, 4/2 Stress, Health, and Human Flourishing
Social Psychology
Read Chapters 11 and 12
Quizzes (11&12) due 4/2 by 5:00PM (There are 2 quizzes
due this week)
**March Reading Log Due 3-31-2020

Week 13 4/7, 4/9 Personality

Read Chapter 13
Quiz due 4/9 by 5:00PM

Week 14 4/14, 4/16 Psychological Disorders

Read Chapter 14
Quiz due 4/16 by 5:00PM

Week 15 4/21, 4/23 Therapy

Read Chapter 15
Quiz due 4/23 by 5:00PM

Week 16 4/28, 4/30 Finals Review

**April Reading Log Due 4-30-2020

Finals Week 5/5 *** Test #3 ( FINAL) Tuesday May 5, 2020 @ in Canvas***
(Chapters 11 to 15)