Behavioral Science Online

Getting Started Guide

Course Description
Behavioral Science introduces students to the psychology of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. In this course, students explore the importance of self-efficacy and self-assessment in achieving success in todays working world. Students will examine the importance of building rapport, critiquing others, and leadership skills as they apply to academic, personal and professional environments. By developing this emotional intelligence, students are given the opportunity to develop an awareness of others and explore how to handle situations and emotions more effectively.

Checklist
Download Textbook from References Submit Contract to Getting Started Guide Activity on FSO Introduce yourself on the Community Discussion Board Add instructor AIM or Skype contact to your buddy list

Course Overview
By taking Behavioral Science, you will become aware of psychological principles that will shape your personal, academic, and professional development. The course is designed around the learning-centered approach to education. The learning-centered approach puts you in charge of your learning experience, thus fostering independent thinking and problem solving. The course format will require you to be proactive in your educational goals since there are no required activities. This month you will have the ability to develop an educational plan that meets your own unique needs and choose to complete the activities that you find most appealing.

Contact Information
Instructor:Billy Barnett E-mail: wbarnett@fullsail.com Phone: 407-679-0100x2362 iChat: billybarnett01@aim.com Skype: Facebook: Office Hours:Mon. & Wed. 10am-2pm E.S.T. iChat/Skype hours: Mon. & Wed. 10am-2pm E.S.T. DROPitTOme: Go to:http://www.dropitto.me/wbarnett Password:BSC_FS

Textbook
Please make sure to download your Behavioral Science textbook from the References tab. You will need to read the instruction page that appears in order to download the needed software. When prompted to enter the password, please type BSC.

Behavioral Science Online

Getting Started Guide

Grading Policies
Your grade will be broken down as follows: 10% from Professionalism and 90% from activities.

Submitting Activities
Activities should be saved using the following format: Name_Assignment (JohnSmith_Blueprint5). Only in the event of a technical difficulty should an assignment be uploaded to an instructors DROPitTOme. All assignments must be received before the specified due date, or the assignment will be graded at a 0.

Activity Points
There are 160 points available to you in this course. You need to earn a minimum of 70 points (and 100% Professionalism grade) in order to pass the course with a C. If you earn 100 points (and 100% Professionalism grade) you will receive a 100% in the course. You cannot earn higher than a 100% in the course. All activities are graded on a pass or fail basis. You will either earn all points or 0 points. Half credit will NOT be given for activities. Before submitting, please double check activities to assure all requirements are completed. The activities must meet the full expectations and demonstrate thorough comprehension of the chapter materials in order to receive credit.

Late Policy
All deadlines are 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time of the date given. Thus, please be aware of your time zone and make necessary adjustments. All assignments are due by the deadlines posted and will not be accepted late, unless for extenuating reasons stipulated in Full Sails Online Student Manual. Individual technical difficulties are not considered an acceptable excuse for noncompliance with deadlines.

Points Earned 100 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 and below

Percentage 100 95.5 91 86.5 82 77.5 73 68.5 and below

Letter Grade A+ A+ A B+ B C+ C F

Professionalism Grade
All students start with 100% in professionalism, based on Full Sails Global Professionalism Standards policy. Deductions are made based upon attitude or performance that do not exemplify the Full Sail GPS standards. More information is provided in the online assignment titled Professionalism Assignment (GPS). If a student loses GPS points during the duration of the semester, the student may need to earn more than 70 points in order to pass the course.

Student Repeater Policy

If you are repeating this class, you will not receive credit for work that was turned in before. All work must be original to this month.

*This grade breakdown is only accurate if you maintain a 100% in Professionalism.

Academic Integrity
You are responsible for reading over the Academic Honesty Policy section in your student handbook to become familiar with this policy.

Course Map Week 1

Wimba

Discussion Boards

Creative Assignments

Total Possible Points Total Possible

Points: 40

Total Points Earned Earned: ___/40

Chapter 1 Wimba Chapter 1 Jumping Hurdles - 5 points Discussion Board - 20 points - 5 points Chapter 2 Wimba Chapter 2 - 5 points Discussion Board - 5 points

Week 2

Chapters 3 & 4 Wimba 5 points

Chapter 4 Study Aid Discussion Board - 20 points - 5 points

Total Possible
Points: 40

Earned: ___/40

Chapter 5 Wimba Chapter 5 - 5 points Discussion Board - 5 points Week 3 Chapter 6 Wimba Chapter 6 Gratitude Journal - 5 points Discussion Board - 20 points - 5 points Chapter 7 Wimba Chapter 7 - 5 points Discussion Board - 5 points Week 4 Chapter 8 Wimba Chapter 8 Superhero Squad Total Possible - 5 points Discussion Board - 20 points Points: 40 - 5 points Chapter 9 Wimba Chapter 9 - 5 points Discussion Board - 5 points Earned: ___/40 Total Possible
Points: 40

Earned: ___/40

*Total Points Earned: ___/160

* You need to earn a minimum of 70 points (and 100% Professionalism grade) in order to pass the course with a C.

Below is an example of how a student chose to earn his points to pass Behavioral Science.

In Week 1, he chose to: - attend 1 wimba session - complete 2 discussion boards -complete 1 creative assignment This earned him 35 points in the 1st week.

In Week 2, he chose to: - complete 1 discussion board - complete 1 creative assignment This earned him 25 points in the 2nd week.

In Week 3, he chose to: - attend 1 wimba session - complete 2 discussion boards This earned him 15 points in the 3rd week.

In Week 4, he chose to: - attend 2 wimba sessions - complete 1 discussion board This earned him 15 points in the 4th week.

His total points for all 4 weeks was 90. These 90 points are worth 90% of his overall grade. The other 10% of his grade is 100 for Professionalism. Combine these two point values and he earns a 91% overall in the course.

Example

Wimba

Discussion Boards

Creative Assignments

Total Points Earned (90%)

Professionalism (10%)

Overall Grade
(Total Points + Professionalism)

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4

10 5

20 20

35 25 15 15

100 100 100 100

90 points (90%)

+
100 points (10%)

5 10

10 5

= 91%

You need to earn a minimum of 70 points (and 100% Professionalism grade) in order to pass the course with a C.

90

100

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Icon Explanations
Have you ever wanted to choose assignments that complement your learning preference? Be on the lookout for these symbols to help you select the activities that are best for you.

Brain Dominance
This theory explains how you process information Left-brain processing: speaking, reading, thinking, and reasoning. Left-brain processors demonstrate strengths in analytical thought, language, science, and math. Right--brain processing: recognizing patterns, drawings, and appreciating music. Right-brian processors demonstrate strengths in holistic thought and creativity.

Multiple Intelligence
A theory that explains your ability to learn information Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence: Word Smart Strengths: speaking, writing, reading, listening Mathematical/Logical Intelligence: Logic Smart Strengths: aptitude for numbers, reasoning, and problem solving Visual/Spatial Intelligence: Picture Smart Strengths: keen perception of the physical world (sizes, shapes, lines, curves, etc.) Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence: Body Smart Strengths: capacity for physical exercise, sports, dancing, drama, and building Interpersonal Intelligence: People Smart Strengths: communication skills, social skills, leadership ability, and teamwork Intrapersonal Intelligence: Self Smart Strengths: focus on personal growth, personal reflection, intuition, and spirituality Musical Intelligence: Music Smart Strengths: sensitivity with sounds, melody, patterns, rhythms, and harmony Naturalist Intelligence: Nature Smart Strengths: awareness of the balance of plants, animals and the environment

Learning Style
A theory that explains how you intake information Visual: by seeing and envisioning information Auditory: by hearing the information Kinesthetic: by using body movements

Behavioral Science Online

Getting Started Guide

You agree to...
Contact us immediately if you have questions regarding any of the course materials or activities. Check my email frequently. Complete all requirements for each activity before submitting to make sure that you receive credit. Review your rubric and Points To Date Tab each week in order to view the number of points you have accumulated. Become familiar with the Late Policy and complete your work in a timely manner, allowing for time to upload. Upload your assignment to your instructors DROPitTOme after contacting FSO support when technical issues arise. Ensure that you earn at least 70 of the 160 points (with a 100% Professionalism grade) to pass the course.

We agree to...
Be available for instant messaging or phone calls during our regularly scheduled office hours. Respond to your email in a timely manner during normal business hours. Grade your work based on the weekly rubric. Send rubric and update Points to Date each week. Complete grading in a timely manner. Check DROPitTOme for uploaded assignments. To keep you informed of your Points to Date through your weekly rubric.

Once you have completely read over and fully understand the requirements specified within these documents, please type your name below to show that you plan to fully comply with all policies. Student Signature: