Course Outline

School: Department: Program: Course Title: Course Code: Total Course Hours: Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Eligible for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition: Originated by: Revised by: Date: Effective Semester:
April 2012 Summer 2012 Advancement General Education N/A Principles of Psychology GNED-129 45 N/A

Yes

Approved by:
________________________________________ Chairperson/Dean

Students are expected to review the course outline and to discuss with the professor any areas where clarification is required. Students should keep all course outlines for each course taken at Centennial College. These may be used to apply for transfer of credit to other educational institutions. A fee may be charged for additional or replacement copies.

Issued & Revised by COLT: March 2010

THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar)

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Course Description
This course is designed to introduce the learner to the theoretical and practical discipline of psychology. The goal of the course is to enable learners to view their lives and interactions from a psychological perspective, employing scientific methods and research information. We will explore the following sub-fields of psychology: biology, states of consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, personality, disorders, and treatment. We will view them through the lenses of the major perspectives of psychology: biological, psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral and humanistic. Improving ones wellbeing and social interaction will be part of our process, in class. This course will enable you to base your personal and world views more on scientific principles, rather than simple opinion. Note: Students who have taken GNED131 should not take GNED129.

Course Learning Outcomes

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to: 1. Identify and discuss issues of diversity encountered in course content & materials to enable learners to develop a sense of social responsibility in their personal & professional interactions. 2. List the goals of psychology, and describe the attainment of these goals from a perspective that views psychology as a scientific discipline. 3. Describe the forces, which help shape cognitive, emotional, and social processes. 4. Differentiate between major theoretical models of behaviour (psychoanalytic, behavioural, humanistic, cognitive, and psychobiological). 5. Describe selected methods that characterize psychological research, and evaluate their strengths and limitations. 6. Describe the basic concepts, principles, and problems that are associated with selected subfields of psychology. 7. Demonstrate an ability to recognize behaviours that are insensitive to others or behaviours that demean others. 8. Analyze their own attitudes, behaviours, and beliefs regarding diversity: racism, sexism, sexual orientation and other forms of discrimination 9. Understand sources of conflict among individuals and groups and identify a range of solutions to resolve conflicts and problems that arise out of differences

Essential Employability Skills (EES)

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to: 1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. 2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. 3. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. 4. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems. 5. Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems. 6. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. 7. Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others. 8. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals. 9. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

Rev. COLT: May 2010

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10. Take responsibility for ones own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Global Citizenship and Equity (GC&E) Outcomes

The student will reliably demonstrate the ability to: 1. Identify ones roles and responsibilities as a global citizen in personal and professional life. 2. Identify beliefs, values and behaviours that form individual and community identities and the basis for respectful relationships. 3. Analyze issues of equity at the personal, professional, and global level.

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) Process(es)

PLAR is available through testing, interview and/or resume. If you believe that you are already fully knowledgeable of the issues involved in this course (perhaps as a result of previous studies at a university or another community college), feel free to discuss this with your instructor before the deadline for changing courses. You may wish to apply to write a challenge examination for prior learning assessment.

Text and Other Instructional/Learning Materials

The World of Psychology Custom Edition for Centennial College GNED 129. custom publication from The World of Psychology with Welcome Card and What Every Student Should Know About Preparing Effective Oral Presentation, first edition by S.Wood, and et. al., Pearson Learning Solutions.

Evaluation and Grading System

Evaluation Description
Three tests sources) (Based on class lectures, discussions, text and Internet

Weight /100
75%

Assignments (May include in-class quizzes, group activities and/or Internet research project & oral presentation and online activities surveys, quizzes, discussions).

25%

In consultation with the Chair or Dean, a faculty member or instructor may administer additional or alternative evaluations to fully assess the capability of a student. When writing a test or examination, students must put their official College photo-ID cards in full view for review by the invigilator. Students who do not have official photo-ID will be permitted to write the examination with a substitute photo-ID, but they will be required to produce photo-ID at the program or department office within 24 hours or the next business day following the examination, or else the examination results will be void.

Rev. COLT: May 2010

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Student Accommodation
All students have the right to study in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. It is College Policy to provide accommodation based on grounds defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation may include changes or modifications to standard practices. This document is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact the originating department or school of study. Students with disabilities who require academic accommodations must register with the Centre for Student with Disabilities. Please see the Centre for Students with Disabilities for details. Students requiring accommodation based on human rights grounds should talk with their professors as early as possible. Details are available on the Centennial College website (www.centennialcollege.ca ). If students are unable to write an examination due to a medical problem or unforeseen family problems, they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unexpected family problems, serious illness, or death of a close family member), students should be able to write a make-up examination to replace an examination missed.

Use of Dictionaries
Use of non-electronic translation dictionaries is permitted. Please consult your instructor for use during test, final exam etc.

Course, Program or School Policies

SCHOOL OF ADVANCEMENT POLICY FOR MISSED TESTS AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS Students who have missed a test and present documented evidence of their absence upon returning to class are permitted to do an alternative assessment, typically completing the assessment within two weeks of returning to class. Students are strongly advised to contact the professor before the scheduled test date. Students who do not contact the professor within 24 hours of the missed class and do not present documented evidence will receive a mark of zero for the assessment. Make-up assessments will not be given. Assignments are due on their due dates. Students who are unable to submit an out-of-class assignment on the day it is due must inform the professor on or before the due date. A mark of 10% will be deducted for each day past the due date unless an alternate due date has been negotiated. A hard copy of the assignment should be presented to the professor for grading and feedback; however, an electronic copy may first be submitted as proof that the work has been completed. There will be no make-up assignments. It is the students responsibility to keep track of all returned assignment and test / exam marks.

Rev. COLT: May 2010

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SCHOOL OF ADVANCEMENT PLAGIARISM STATEMENT Zero Tolerance for Plagiarism Plagiarism: to present another persons ideas, writing, artistic work, drawings, images or data etc. as ones own. This includes: Copying another persons work (including information found on the Internet and unpublished materials) without appropriate referencing. Examples of appropriate referencing include APA or MLA documentation styles, or any other preferred documentation styles as indicated by the College course instructor. Any use of the work of others, whether published, unpublished or posted electronically, attributed or anonymous, must include proper acknowledgement. Presenting someone elses work, opinions, or theories as if they are ones own. Presenting anothers substantial compositional changes to an assignment as ones own. Working collaboratively with others without the permission of the instructor on an assignment, and then submitting the finished product as if it were created solely by the submitting individual Submitting the same work, in whole or in part, for credit in two or more courses, or in the same course more than once, without the prior written permission of the instructor.
Adapted from: Centennial College Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy (2007) and Ryerson Student Code of Academic Conduct (2008)

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover students rights and responsibilities. For more information on the following and other policies, please visit www.centennialcollege.ca/aboutus/respect or consult the Academic Matters Section in the full-time and Continuing Education catalogues. Respect at Centennial At Centennial College, we are committed to providing a safe and respectful learning, teaching and working environment for all students, faculty and staff that promotes equity. Policies have been put in place to ensure that Centennial is a place that demonstrates respect and consistency with the Ontario Human Rights Code. All incidents of harassment, discrimination, bullying and violence will be addressed and responded to. As a college, we take the position that all forms of harassment, including personal harassment and bullying, must be stopped. Please refer to www.centennialcollege.ca/aboutus/respect and www.stopbullyingnow.ca. Academic Honesty Academic honesty is integral to the learning process and a necessary ingredient of academic integrity. Students have a responsibility to be aware of and comply with College standards of academic conduct. Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and impersonation. All of these occur when the work of others is presented by a student as their own and/or without citing sources of information. Breaches of academic honesty will be investigated and if warranted, appropriate remedies and penalties will be applied, which may include a failing grade on the assignment/course, suspension or expulsion from the college.

Rev. COLT: May 2010

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Grades Appeal Students and faculty have rights and responsibilities in the Grades Appeal process. Students who need to appeal a grade should consult the Grades Appeal policy and procedures. Progression and Academic Standing Students are expected to meet the academic standards of their School or program. The academic standing of each Centennial student is monitored during, as well as at the end of, each semester. Any student not demonstrating satisfactory progress will be informed of his/her standing in the College and will receive academic advising within their School. Unsatisfactory academic performance may result in conditional academic standing, probation or suspension.

Faculty Support
Professors are available to see students outside of class time. Students can contact professors via voice mail, email, or through their program or department office. Information regarding how to contact teachers will be provided at the beginning of the course and is also available in the program or department office.

Campus Safety
As part of our efforts to maintain a safe and secure teaching, learning and working environment, professors and instructors will review emergency procedures for fire, evacuations, emergency lockdowns and safe exit for those with disabilities at the beginning of each course. Students must produce official photo identification when requested to do so by any college staff at any time during the semester.

Rev. COLT: May 2010

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