Syllabus Psy310

Copyright 2012, 2010, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description The purpose of this course is to familiarize the pupil with the various methods of inquiry, terminologies, and theoretical systems that comprise the history of psychology. A broader view is used to introduce the modern era of psychology and its use. These include structuralism, functionalism, Gestalt, behaviorism, psychoanalysis, and phenomenological/existential approaches.Policies Faculty and students/learners entrust be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents University policies You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the manner in which you attend class. If you bind r ecently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Goodwin, C. J. (2008). A history of modern psychology (3rd ed. ). Hoboken, NJ Wiley.All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One Psychology in Historical Perspective Early Developments The Mind/Body Relationships of Psychology flesh out Due Points Objectives Examine the roots in early philosophy that lead to modern psychology. Identify major philosophers in the western tradition that were primary contributors to the system of psychology as a discipline. Explore the development of the science of psychology during the 19th century. Examine the historical elements of the study of the physical body and brain in antiquity. Describe major developments in medicine and biological studies that contributed to the early field of psychology. Identify major historical steps toward the mapping of brain structures that are associated w ith behavioural processes. Reading Read Ch. of A History of Modern Psychology. finishing by Wed. 0 Reading Read Ch. 2 of A History of Modern Psychology. Finish by 0 Fri. Reading Read Ch. 3 of A History of Modern Psychology. Finish by 0 Sun. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Finish by 0 Mon. Participation Participate in class treatment. Submit 2 posts 2 on 4 of 7 days Remember to participate in the class discussions 4 out of 7 days during the week (for clarification see Course and Instructor Policies).Please look into the What I Expect materials in the Course Materials Forum. You may also want to review the How You Will Be Evaluated materials to see how your participation posts will be graded. soulfulness posts to the primary(prenominal) Forum will count towards your class participation score. Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. Wed. , Fri. , & 2 Sun. DQs will be posted in the Main Foru m. Please review the What I Expect materials in the Course Materials Forum. You may also want to review the How You Will Be Evaluated materials to see how your discussion questions will be graded. Individual Check into the class. Prepare for the course by reading all of the posts in the Course Tues. , 10/30/120 Check Into Class Materials Forum, the Main Forum, and the chaffer Forum. Download the syllabus, instructor policies and course assignment calendar. Post a reply to the Check-in thread in the Main Forum, under the thread Getting Organized.Please indicate that you have read the following You have read the syllabus and instructor policies documents and understand what is required in this course. You have read all the materials I posted in the Course Materials Forum, the Main Forum, and the Chat Forum. You understand and agree to the participation requirements. Individual Post your personal bio to the Chat Forum. Please ensure you stat e what your expectations are Wed. , 10/31/12 0 Post Bio in Chat Forum for this class.